Vittorio Gui Finds Spirituality in Flowers and Photography
Flower V, a black and white photograph by Vittorio Gui represents his desire for spirituality through photography. Image: Image: Swiss Art Gate UAE […]
Phulkari Embroidered Textiles Are Powerful Symbols of Identity
Exceptional Phulkari Embroidered Textile Designs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art reexamines the history of this powerful symbol of Punjabi Cultural identity and how contemporary fashion designers are making it relevant.
6 Amazing Landscape Paintings by Pierneef Sold at Bonhams
Jacob Hendrik Pierneef’s remarkable landscape paintings reveal why he is one of South Africa’s art masters whose works are fetching high prices at auctions.
Sherlock Holmes, My Dad, and Me: Celebrating a Father’s Love
Charles Veley, co-author of the Sherlock Holmes & Lucy James Mystery Series, and father of Anna Elliott is celebrated on Fathers day for […]
23 Amazing Quotes About Yosaku Maezawa and Basquiat
Basquiat: Through the Eyes of a Friend reveals the artist’s progress towards the point where his Untitled painting was bought by Yosaku […]
Baltimore Antique Show Returns With a Long Exhibitor List
Baltimore Antique Show Returns with Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and an amazing Summer Show for all Collectors
Steep Road to the Olympics Challenges Video Game Players
Ubisoft’s Steep Road to the Olympics takes players to South Korea and Japan to participate in the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games […]
Pride Month Celebrations: Museums and Galleries Organize Shows to Bring Attention to LGBTQ Issues
In celebration of Pride Month, museums, galleries, and art institutions across the country are hosting art exhibitions, showing films, and rolling out the red carpets to bring attention to the plight of the LGBTQ community.
New Video Shows How a Basquiat Sold for $110.5 Million
Jean-Michel Basquiat Untitled, an acrylic, spray paint and oil stick on canvas painting, been auctioned at Sotheby’s by the enthusiastic auctioneer. Image: […]
Whitney Museum Bucksbaum Award Goes to Pope. L
Claim 2017, an art installation by Pope.L aka William Pope.L, winner of Whitney Museum of African Art Bucksbaum Award. Image: Whitney Museum. ART […]
Expo Chicago Announces Exhibitor List for 2017 Fair
Exhibition Space at Expo Chicago where international galleries, old and new, will be exhibiting their best art and artists when the fair […]
Goodman Gallery Looks Ahead With Yinka Shonibare MBE
The Pursuit, one of the amazing works by Yinka Shonibare MBE, who will now be represented by Goodman Gallery of South Africa. […]
Sotheby’s African Art Auction Makes $3,611,376 in London
Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary African Art auction in London realized $3,611,376 with several African artists making auction record
Peju Alatise Addresses Girl Child Issues With ‘Flying Girls’
Discrimination against the girl child is the focus of Flying Girls, an art installation by Peju Alatishe presently on display at 57th Venice Biennale
Forgotten Nigerian Artists Celebrated at Venice Biennale
Installation view of Victor Ehikhamenor’s A Biography of the Forgotten, a large-scale installation celebrating Forgotten Nigerian Artists at the 57th Venice Biennale. Image: Victor […]
Young African Artists Gradually Take Over
Talented young African artists are on the rise at art fairs and auction houses across the globe. From 1: 54 Contemporary African Art Fair to Bonhams Africa Now Auction and Sotheby’s, these artists are making a significant impact in the global art scene, proving they are ready to take over from the older generation of African artists. Here are 8 young African artists on the rise you should know.
Mary J. Blige Returns With ‘Strength of a Woman’
Strength of a Woman, a new album by Mary J. Blige addresses issues of her divorce, relationships and women’s right. ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC Strength […]
Contemporary African Artists: Sotheby’s Takes on Bonhams
Sotheby’s Auction House takes on Bonhams for the sale of artworks by modern and contemporary African artists in a battle for global market share.
African American Artists Tackle Issues of Race, Gender, and the Economy
African American artists have for decades used their work to protest injustice. A new exhibition highlights the works of African American artists who use their artworks to address issues of race, gender, and the economy.
Cuba Gooding Sr. Found Dead In His Car in Los Angeles
Cuba Gooding Sr. at a performance in San Diego, California where he was performing his famous track Everybody Plays The Fool. Image: […]