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Art Basel Collectors Exhibited Due Diligence Collecting Art
Wealthy Art Basel collectors exhibited due diligence before collecting art at this year’s art fair. They appeared determined to collect only the best artworks
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Jeff Koons: ‘Cat on a Clothesline’ at Art Basel
Jeff Koons, Cat on a Clothesline (Orange), 1994-2001, polyethylene, 123 × 110 × 50 inches (312.4 × 279.4 × 127 cm), 1 of 5 unique versions © Jeff Koons Image Full Article »
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Murakami Jellyfish Eyes Tackles How Children Respond to Tragedy
In Jellyfish Eyes, Takashi Murakami’s debut film reveals his concern for social issues including the plight of children during disasters and the dangers of nuclear.
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Culture Across River Nile: Omar Khalil’s Artistic Journey
Sudanese American contemporary artist traces culture across River Nile with links between Egypt and Sudan
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Hairstyles, Tattoos, Body Markings, and Women’s Pride
Victor Ekpuk, Asian Uboikpa (Hip Sista) Series #.11, 2015, one of the paintings investigating the importance of hairstyles, tattoos and body markings of women in Diaspora. Image courtesy of Morton Full Article »
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Violence Against Girls and Women Remembered at Venice Biennale
New York artist Patricia Cronin highlights violence against girls and women in her new art installation at the Venice Biennale. Her shrines and altars to girls stress the need to end violence against girls and women.
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India Meets Pakistan at Venice Biennale to Confront History
India Meets Pakistan at Venice. An exhibition at Venice Biennale investigates the conflict between India and Pakistan, two mortal enemies with common cultural cartography.
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Artworks By Young Australian Artists Reveal Creative Future
Callum Croker, Petals in Evolution I 2014, archival digital print 59.2 x 58.4 cm irreg. (image), 84.0 x 61.0 cm (sheet) Wesley College, Melbourne. Image courtesy of National Gallery of Full Article »
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Exceptional Figurative Paintings Shine Light on Art Group
Julien Dupré (French March 18, 1851- April 16, 1910), The Haymaker oil on canvas 38.1 × 45.7 cm (15 × 18 in). Wikimedia Paintings ART GROUP REVIEW Figurative Paintings by members Full Article »
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‘American Soldier’ Images Reveal Faces and Trauma of Modern War
Suzanne Opton, American (b. 1950). American Soldier Birkholz: 353 Days in Iraq, 205 Days in Afghanistan, 2004. Inkjet print (printed 2010), 41 1/2 x 51 3/4 inches. The Nelson-Atkins Museum Full Article »
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Egyptian Artist Celebrates Lifestyle and Culture in Egypt
Sufi Musicians, an oil on canvas painting by Egyptian artist George Bahgory Celebrates Lifestyle and Culture in Egypt. Image courtesy of Al Masar Gallery for Contemporary Art. ART REVIEW Renowned Egyptian artist Full Article »
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War Photographs Expose Impact of Armed Conflict and Aftermath
Jonathan C. Torgovnik (American, b. 1969). Valentine with her daughters Amelie and Inez, Rwanda, from the war series Intended Consequences, 2006. Chromogenic print, ed. 11/25, 24 x 20 in. (61 Full Article »
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Emerging Hong Kong Artist Captures Everyday Life in Hong Kong
Vivian Ho, Everything Expires 2013, pastel, postercolor and color pencil on paper, 17.5″ x 23″. Image courtesy of Artify Gallery ART REVIEW: Vivian Ho captures everyday life in the City of Full Article »
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Body Worlds Gripping Look Inside Animals Reveals Human Nature
A new Body Worlds exhibit provides a gripping and intricate look at the anatomy of animals. The result is that humans and animals are similar in many ways.
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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Art Collection Seen Through Light
Otto Piene, Hängende Lichtkuge (Hanging Light Ball), 1972. Perforated and chromium-plated brass sphere, chromium-plated brass spheres, light bulbs, and electric motor, 223.5 x 68 cm. Photo © Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Full Article »
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Egyptian Artist Wonders if Migration Leads to Utopia
Ahmad Farid, Escaping the Light 2014, Oil on Canvas, 80x120cm questions migration and the search for Utopia. Image courtesy of AL Masar Gallery for Contemporary Art ART REVIEW Migration, at Full Article »
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Jewelry Designer Jar Celebrated for Amazing Jewelry Designs
JAR, Butterfly Brooch 1994 , Sapphires, fire opals, rubies, amethyst, garnets, diamonds, silver and gold jewelry. Private collection . Photo: by Katharina Faerber. Courtesy of JAR, Paris ART REVIEW BY Full Article »
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Fashion Photographer Peter Lindbergh Wild at Heart
Peter Lindbergh, Installation view. Photo: Zarko Vijatovic ART REVIEW BY KAZAD Peter Lindbergh, at Gagosian Paris, shows that he is a brilliant fashion photographer and artist PARIS— In the fashion Full Article »
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Famous African Photographer J.D. Okhai Ojeikere Gets Befitting Tribute
J.D. Okhai Ojeikere: Hairstyles and Headdresses, at the New Art Exchange, Nottingham, reveals the genius of this famous African photographer.
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Artist Exposes Painful Truth About War on Terror
Jenny Holzer, We Don’t Know 2014, Oil on linen 80 x 62 x 1 1/2 inches is one of the paintings addressing the issue of terror. Image: Cheim & Read Full Article »
