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Anselm Kiefer Honored with Prestigious Queen Sonja Lifetime Achievement Award
Anselm Kiefer, renowned for his monumental textured canvases incorporating industrial found objects and organic materials, has been honored with The Queen Sonja Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his groundbreaking influence on woodcut printmaking over the last fifty years. Born in Donaueschingen,
Date Dilemma: Damien Hirst’s Shark Controversy
A Damien Hirst shark sculpture, acquired for $8 million by two American billionaires, has been found to have been created in 2017, despite dated to the 1990s, sparking debate in the contemporary art world about the work’s provenance. The discovery
Art Museum Visits Worldwide in 2023
The number of art museum visitors worldwide reached 176 million in 2023, showing improvement from the previous year but still falling short of the pre-pandemic levels of 230 million in 2019. While some museums are recovering gradually, others still struggle
Harlem Renaissance at the Met
The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism at the Met scrutinizes how Black artists depicted life during the 1920s-40s. Showcasing 160 works across mediums, the exhibition positions the Harlem Renaissance as pivotal in the development of modern art. The exhibition features
Art Market Insights 2024: Online Sales Surge
The Art Market Report 2024 by Art Basel & UBS revealed an expansion in global online sales in 2023, growing by 7% to ~$11.8 billion. This resurgence nearly doubled the size of the online art market compared to 2019, bolstering
Sotheby’s London Contemporary Art Auction Generates Excitement
Sotheby’s London held a contemporary art sale this week, including the seventh edition of The Now auction featuring ultra-contemporary works, generating $126.6 million in total sales. The auction was considered reasonably successful. The auction featured 60 lots and lasted for
Gagosian Opens Basquiat Show in Los Angeles
The surge of Basquiat excitement has arrived on the West Coast, as Gagosian Gallery opened a highly anticipated Basquiat show accompanied by an impressive exhibition catalog. Curated by Fred Hoffman and Larry Gagosian, Made on Market Street reunites 30 works
Dreams Have No Title: Zineb Sedira at Whitechapel Gallery
The Whitechapel Gallery hosts Dreams Have No Titles by Zineb Sedira. The exhibition, conceived originally for the French Pavilion at the 2022 Venice Biennale, transforms gallery spaces into captivating film sets. Dreams Have No Titles allows viewers to participate in
Frieze Los Angeles 2024: A Feast for the Senses
Frieze Los Angeles 2024 elevates its global standing with an international mix of 95 leading galleries, including Asian galleries participating for the first time. The fifth edition incorporates live performances, culinary pop-ups, and public exhibitions to redefine its approach to
Felix Art Fair 2024: Exploring Diversity and Playfulness in LA
The sixth edition of the Felix Art Fair at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in LA maintains its lively and playful atmosphere. It features 66 exhibitors, including nonprofits and artist-run spaces, across poolside cabanas and hotel floors. Created by Los Angeles
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Nicole Eisenman: Brushing Against Conventions
Nicole Eisenman, also known as the “bad girl” for her emotionally charged narrative paintings, serves as a reminder of what is possible if one is brave and outspoken, in tune with their identity. The viewer can expect to observe humor, irony, and social insight in abundance from poignant stories in
Best Contemporary Art Museums: Top 10 Lesser-Known Museums Around the World in 2024 (UPDATED)
Everybody knows MoMA, Tate Modern, and Centre Pompidou, but how about other contemporary art museums? We have selected ten of the lesser-known museums around the world that should be on your radar in the next year with striking locations, architecture, and collections.
Yoshitomo Nara: Aesthetic Rebellion and Emotional Resonance
From his early influences in Germany to the fusion of Kawaii and Kowai in his art, delve into Nara’s emotional and rebellious journey. Uncover the layers of his signature style, rise to global fame, and the profound allegories in iconic pieces like “Knife Behind Back.”
Julian Opie: Shaping the Visual Landscape with Simplicity and Playfulness
Julian Opie’s art delves into the convergence of the human form, contemporary experience, and technology. He skillfully simplifies and distorts images across various mediums, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, and LED animations. Opie’s fascination with movement challenges traditional artistic norms. Reminiscent of pop art, his works, primarily minimalistic black line drawings,