George Baselitz’s Monumental Linocuts Redefine Desire in London
In a bold exhibition in London, Georg Baselitz reimagines 19th-century erotic lithographs as monumental linocuts. Baselitz, known for his penchant for outrage, turns the images upside down, infusing them with both technical brilliance and conceptual wit. Belle Haleine not only celebrates Baselitz’s 85th birthday but also underscores his ability to triumph over provocative subject matter. […]
Sotheby’s Celebrates Landau’s Remarkable Collection
Sotheby’s sale of the Emily Fisher Landau collection fetched $425 million. In a market where single-owner sales are a rarity, this white-glove auction of 111 works not only exceeded expectations but also underscored stability, contrasting with the recent unpredictability in the broader art market. Over her 102 years of life, Emily Fisher Landau acquired approximately […]
Anish Kapoor’s Exhibition in New York: From Vibrant Oils to the Mystique of Vantablack
Anish Kapoor’s spellbinding exhibition in New York showcases vibrant oil paintings pulsating with life, gouache drawings bridging the realms of biology and architecture, and sculptures crafted from the innovative Vantablack material that defy the very essence of visibility itself. Kapoor stands as one of the most influential sculptors of his generation. His exhibition at Lisson […]
Abramović at the RA
Marina Abramović’s retrospective at the Royal Academy is the first in the organization’s history devoted to a female artist, underscoring her stature as a groundbreaking figure. The exhibition showcases pivotal moments in her career spanning half a century through sculpture, video, installation, and live performance. Abramović has consistently pushed the limits of human endurance throughout […]
LACMA Gala 2023
Co-chaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s (LACMA) Art + Film Gala united stars such as Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, A$AP Rocky, Billie Eilish, Jessica Chastain, Keanu Reeves, and Pedro Pascal with art luminaries Larry Gagosian and Jeffrey Deitch. LACMA raised over $5 million during the event. Held on […]
The Collector’s Beat
Published by Art Basel and UBS, The Survey of Global Collecting 2023 delves into the behaviors and perspectives of high-net-worth collectors amid economic uncertainties. While spending on traditional mediums continues to dominate, evolving trends and socio-economic factors consistently influence collectors’ decisions. Art, often classified as a luxury good, demonstrates a high-income elasticity of demand, indicating […]
Hockney is Back
Drawing from Life at the National Portrait Gallery delves into David Hockney’s six-decade journey through intimate portraits of pivotal figures in his life. The exhibition showcases his versatility across various mediums, offers a glimpse into his evolving style, and bolsters the artist’s profound connections with his subjects. The show opens with a self-portrait of Hockney, […]
A New Dawn for Prints
The world of prints and multiples is finally getting its time in the spotlight after centuries of confusion. The transformation is driven by the latest IFPDA Print Fair in New York and significant moves by mega-galleries, marking a potential shift in this often-overlooked art category. The main challenge in the prints and multiples market is […]
Made in L.A. 2023
The sixth Hammer Museum biennial exhibition celebrates Los Angeles artists who seamlessly blend materiality, performance, and collective expression. The showcase reimagines art as an integral part of daily life, woven into community ties, queer narratives, and indigenous and diasporic histories. This iteration of Made in L.A. with the title Acts of Living offers a fresh […]
Unveiling Beckmann
In Max Beckmann: The Formative Years, 1915-1925 at Neue Galerie, we discover a multifaceted Beckmann beyond his iconic circus and masked figures, exploring religious themes, creating elegant portraits, and expressing social critique through bold drawings and graphics.