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ART & DESIGN
Washington DC Residents Open Up in Darius Frank’s Video Installation
A Collage painting with the portrait drawing of a girl by Darius Frank, winner of seventh Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, was part of the exhibition Things I Loved in Washington Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finalists Unveil Exhibitions
Ivan Alifan, the People’s Choice winner of the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series with Rosario Dawson at the unveiling of his solo exhibit Escape at the Allouche Gallery. ART NEWS: Jimmy Jenkins and Ivan Alifan Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Drawing Project at High Line Art Draws People From the Back
Drawings of Pepe and Meriela and Henrique by Jesús “Bubu” Negrón are part of The Back Portrait Project. ART PROJECT: In The Back Portrait Project, Puerto Rico artist Jesús “Bubu” Negrón Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Whitechapel Gallery Honors Emma Hart With ‘Mamma Mia!’
An Installation View of Emma Hart’s Mamma Mia! at Whitechapel Gallery in London. Photo: Thierry Bal ART REVIEW: Mamma Mia!, a new installation by Emma Hart, winner of won the 2016 Max Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Giant Rekindles Memories of Movies Past
Installation view of Ballroom Marfa from Giant, a three-channel film installation by Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler. Photo: Frederik Nilsen ART REVIEW: Teresa Hubbard / Alexander Birchler: Giant at the Blanton Full Article »
ART NEWS
Paternity Controversy: Salvador Dalí Remains to be Exhumed
Black and white portrait of the Spanish artist and Surrealist icon Salvador Dalí with Babou the Ocelot, and cane. The artist’s remains will be exhumed to resolve Paternity controversy. Photo: Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
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 PHOTOGRAPHY: Vittorio Gui’s carefully photographed images of flowers transcend Full Article »
ART NEWS
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.
ART AUCTION
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.
ART & DESIGN
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 Maezawa for $110.5 million. Image: Sotheby’s ART AUCTION Full Article »
ART NEWS
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 NEWS Pope. L has won this year’s Whitney Full Article »
ART AUCTION
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 opens in September. ART NEWS Exhibitor List for Full Article »
ART
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. Image: Goodman Gallery ART NEWS Yinka Shonibare MBE, Full Article »
ART FAIR
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
ART & DESIGN
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 Ehikhamenor VENICE BIENNALE Victor Ehikhamenor remembers Forgotten Nigerian Full Article »
ART AUCTION
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.
ART NEWS
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.
ART AUCTION
Bonhams South African Art Auction Shows Demand for Old Masters
Artworks by old masters that put South Africa on the world art map excelled at Bonhams South African Art Auction in London.
ART & DESIGN
10 Proven Ways to Get Your Art Noticed in the Art World
Participating in art fairs like the Baltimore ArtScape is one of 10 proven ways young artists can get their art noticed in the crowded art space. Image: Kazad FEATURES/ART Getting Full Article »
ART NEWS
Victor Ehikhamenor: Art, Prejudice, and Success
Child Of The Sky Performance Drawing by Victor Ehikhamenor. The artist will represent Nigeria at the 2017 Venice Biennale. Image: Victor Ehikhamenor ARTCENTRON CELEBRATED /VISUAL ARTIST The selection of Victor Full Article »
