Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: Overview
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 exudes a vibrant mix of glamour, energy, and diversity. The fair hosts 286 premier galleries from 38 countries, showcasing compelling installations and curated sections, with works that delve into deeply personal narratives and thought-provoking political themes. Since its inception in 2002, Art Basel’s Miami Beach (ABMB) has grown from a […]
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: Market Pulse
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024, the first major fair after the U.S. elections and the year’s final event, has sparked strong sales and global collector interest. Booth activity has been brisk, hinting at a rebound in the slower market and economy. Bridget Finn, the fair’s director, credited the positive energy to a “post-election moment” that […]
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: Must-See Booths
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 maintains the tradition of overwhelming scale, where attending at times feels more like navigating a vast space than enjoying a leisurely exploration of art. Even during a full-day visit, it can be challenging to see every booth. Yet, amidst the abundance, hidden gems await discovery. Portia Munson’s Bound Angel (2021) […]
Larry Bell at Phoenix Art Museum: Sculpting Light and Form
Improvisations at the Phoenix Art Museum celebrates the six-decade career of American artist Larry Bell, showcasing his iconic glass sculptures, mixed-media collages, and newly commissioned works. The exhibition offers an immersive experience into Bell’s exploration of light, surface, and reflection. Curated by Rachel Sadvary Zebro, the exhibition showcases Bell’s striking work, from pristine glass cubes […]
Early Krasner at Ogunquit Museum
Geometries of Expression at the Ogunquit Museum in Maine highlights Lee Krasner’s overlooked early career, focusing on her rise in New York’s art scene in the 1930s and ’40s. Krasner’s connections with figures like Mondrian and Hofmann, as well as her involvement in the American Abstract Artists Group, influenced her work. The exhibition at Ogunquit […]
Julie Mehretu’s Uprising of the Sun: A Masterpiece at the Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center (OPC) in Chicago will showcase an 83-foot-tall stained-glass piece by Julie Mehretu on its facade. The work will honor Chicago’s history and the Civil Rights Movement, incorporating imagery from artists Robert S. Duncanson, Jacob Lawrence, and Afwerk Tekele. Designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago began […]
LACMA, Hammer, MOCA Unite
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Hammer Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) have partnered to jointly own and manage 260 artworks from the collection of local philanthropists Jarl and Pamela Mohn. Their collection includes sculptures, paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works by Los Angeles-based artists. The roster of artists includes Diedrick Brackens, […]
Shahzia Sikander’s Beheaded Sculpture at University of Houston
A sculpture by Shahzia Sikander at the University of Houston was beheaded. In a Washington Post op-ed, Sikander announced she will not repair it, believing the act should stand as a testament to the hatred and divisiveness in our communities, especially regarding women’s rights. Co-commissioned by the University of Houston and the Madison Square Park […]
My New Yorks: Georgia O’Keeffe’s Urban and Abstract Landscapes
Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks at The Art Institute of Chicago offers visitors a fresh perspective on the iconic artist, who is associated with the American Southwest. Featuring 60 of her paintings and 25 photographs by Alfred Stieglitz, the exhibition highlights O’Keeffe’s experiments with media, scale, and subjects during her time in New York. My […]
New York’s JFK Terminal 6 Set to Become a Contemporary Art Gateway
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced 18 new public art commissions for JFK Airport’s Terminal 6, opening in 2026. Led by the Public Art Fund, the initiative showcases the works of both native New Yorkers and international contemporary artists currently residing in the city. The $4.2 billion Terminal 6 project […]
