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Lygia Clark and Sonia Boyce at the Whitechapel Gallery: Play, Participation, and Cultural Dialogue
Lygia Clark: The I and the You and Sonia Boyce: An Awkward Relation at the Whitechapel Gallery embrace the ethos of collective engagement by exploring how participatory art transforms the relationship between artist, audience, and artwork. This bold curatorial pairing
Dakar Biennale 2024: The Wake of Identity and Transformation
The 15th Dakar Biennale, titled The Wake, showcases the work of 58 artists from Africa and its diaspora. With an immersive scenography, the exhibition spans diverse mediums—illustration, virtual reality, sculpture, sound art, and photography—emphasizing identity and transformation. Founded in 1989
Frank Auerbach, Pioneering Post-War Painter, Has Died at 93
Frank Auerbach has died at the age of 93. He is remembered in the art world as one of the most committed and unyielding painters of the post-war era. His seven-decade career stands as a testament to the transformative power
Basquiat’s Iconic 1982 Work Set for Christie’s Evening Sale
With an estimated value between $20 million and $30 million, a standout 1982 work on paper by Jean-Michel Basquiat will be featured at Christie’s 21st Century Evening Sale. The piece portrays a classic Basquiat figure adorned with a laurel wreath.
Ralph Lemon at MoMA PS1: An Exploration of Movement and Memory
Ceremonies Out of the Air at MoMA PS1 by Ralph Lemon presents over sixty artworks from the past decade—spanning dance, video installations, drawings, sculptures, photographs, paintings, and live performances. Lemon engages with postmodern dance and storytelling, using the body as an
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum at the Barbican: Exploring Colonialism and Identity through Cinematic Storytelling
It Will End in Tears at the Barbican presents a hauntingly immersive journey framed by minimalist “film sets” reminiscent of noir cinema. With influences from Hitchcock to Bessie Head, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum’s visual storytelling delves into the complexities of identity, colonial
Labour’s Autumn Budget Boosts Arts Funding, Yet Future Stability Remains Uncertain
Chancellor Reeves announced a boost in funding for national museums in Labour’s autumn budget, which was welcomed by cultural figures. However, key arts organizations and regional museum leaders criticized the plans for not addressing long-term challenges in the sector. The
Frieze’s Art Fairs and Magazine Up for Potential Sale as Endeavor Goes Private
Endeavor, the parent company of Frieze—which owns a talent agency along with various sports and entertainment businesses—is preparing to go private. The company is reviewing the sale of its event assets, which include the art fairs and Frieze magazine. The
Human Presence: Francis Bacon at the National Portrait Gallery
Francis Bacon’s work delivers a raw, haunting exploration of human existence. Human Presence at London’s National Portrait Gallery invites viewers into his intense world through over 55 striking portraits, tracing his artistic evolution and challenging us to confront the fragile
Toronto Biennial of Art 2024: Fragility, Resilience, Transformation
The Toronto Biennial of Art, titled Precarious Joys, features 55 artists at 12 locations throughout the city. The exhibition highlights the fragility of contemporary life while celebrating art as an agent of change, exploring the risks of visibility related to
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In Conversation: Personal Narratives in Contemporary Art
Zarastro Art’s artist panel held in London in October 2024 featured Eilen Itzel Mena, Imogen Marsteller, and Mercedes Balle, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage with three exceptional women artists, each sharing their distinct approaches to storytelling through art.
Here/After The Art: What Goes Beyond? An Interview with the Project Founders by Nina Knaack
The often said “we’re early” seems to be true within the digital art world stored on blockchains, but the project Here/After The Art (HATA) seems to take this even further. It focuses on the current state of affairs in the (digital) art world, but most of all envisions ‘what’s next’.
Eleven Exceptional Contemporary Portrait Artists Whose Works Explore Identity and Self-Expression
The eleven artists featured in this article, including Lucian Freud, Kehinde Wiley, and David Hockney, are renowned for pioneering contemporary portraiture. Whether through drawing or photography, their portraits transcend cultural boundaries and offer a glimpse into the universal human experience.
Jesús Briceño Reyes Discusses His Practice and the “Istanbulites” Exhibition
In his solo exhibition presented by Zarastro Art at Istanbul Airport, Venezuelan artist Jesús Briceño Reyes invites the viewer to rethink the various identities, relationships, and interactions of Istanbulites, characterizing the daily human scenes encountered in the city. We sat down to discuss his insights in tandem with the show…
