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ART & DESIGN
Civil Rights Movement Show Celebrates African American Artists
Artists, photographers, and musicians were central to the Civil Rights Movement. A new art exhibition at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art celebrates the contribution of African American artists to the struggle for social justice and equality.
ARTCENTRON CELEBRATED
Curator June Yap Centers Asian Art at Guggenheim Museum
Ho Tzu Nyen, The Cloud of Unknowing, 2011, Color video, with sound, 28 min., edition 35 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. June Yap. Guggenheim UBS MAP Purchase Fund © Ho Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Middle Eastern Artists Set to Shine at Art Auction
Artworks by Middle Eastern artists will go on sale at Bonhams in London as part of the auction houses strategy of broadening its share of the market
ART & DESIGN
Abstract Figures Behind Islamic Patterns Engage Art Lovers
Hazem Taha Hussein’s paintings of abstract figures behind Islamic patterns engage viewers in a dialogue about how Western art influenced modern Egyptian art.
ART NEWS
Metropolitan Museum of Art President Set to Retire Next Year
Emily Kernan Rafferty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s first female president, is set to retire after leading the museum through a period of sustained growth.
ART NEWS
Saatchi Art Announces New Sensations Prize for UK Emerging Artists
Saatchi Art New Sensations Prize for UK Emerging Artists project and young creative minds begins with the hope for new discoveries
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Modern Day Egypt: A Chaotic and Unpredictable Life
Ahmed Kassim, a young talented Egyptian artist with outstanding creative abilities examines a chaotic and Unpredictable Life in Modern Day Egypt in his new paintings on display at Safarkhan Gallery
ART & DESIGN
Photography Exhibition Details Nigeria’s Centenary History and Heritage
The Nigerian Centenary Photography Exhibition reveals the history of colonialism and how photography was effectively used to document changes in political landscape, fashion, and culture
ART NEWS
Modern Sculptures by David Drumlin Reveals a New Direction
David Drumlin’s modern sculptures employ the emotive power of texture, shapes, and design to react to the glorification of material perfection in contemporary life.
ART NEWS
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art Shows off Recent Acquisitions
Nativity by Tisi and work by famous artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Pablo Picasso, and Mary Cassatt are part of Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art recent Acquisitions
ART NEWS
Art Lovers Celebrate Ukrainian Culture in London
Kevin McNally, Actor, and Phyllis Logan, Actress are some of the art lovers at the party. Photo: Rachel Oates, 2014. Image: courtesy of the Saatchi Gallery, London ART PARTY At Full Article »
ART NEWS
Bonhams Appoint Honor Westmacott as Specialist at Its Berlin Office
Honor Westmacott: Bonhams New Picture Specialist for Modern, Contemporary & Impressionist Art in Germany. Image courtesy of Bonhams APPOINTMENT Honor Westmacott is the new Picture Specialist for Modern, Contemporary & Impressionist Full Article »
ART NEWS
10 Social Media Sites Artists And Museums Find Rewarding
Stained Glass- Blues on the Mirror depicts how artists and art institutions are using social media sites. Some social media networks include Google, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, and others. Photo KAZAD/ARTCENTRON Full Article »
ART AUCTION
London Art Market : Bonhams Prints and Multiples Sale Creates Excitement
Joseph Mallord William Turner (British, 1775-1851), Liber Studiorum 71 in 2 folio boxes is one of the artworks collectors are going after as the London art market opens. Estimate: $17,000 – Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Contemporary Art Sale: Bonhams Achieves Record Prices
Bonhams Post-War & Contemporary Art sale achieves world record prices with works by Anish Kapoor, Frank Auerbach, Alexander Calder, and others
ART AUCTION
Two Banksy Works Purchased for $60 Apiece Sell for $215,00
Winnie The Pooh, one of the Banksy works sold for $60 at the Central Park. Sold for £56,250 (US$ 96,432). Image: Bonhams ART AUCTION During Bonhams Post-War & Contemporary Art Full Article »
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Multimedia Artist Follows His Instinct in Figure Painting and Video Art
Artcentron celebrates multimedia artist Maurizio Barraco, an outstanding artist who uses figure painting and video art to communicate his thoughts and ideas
ART & DESIGN
Jasper Johns Takes on a New Icon After the American Flag
Jasper Johns: Regrets, at the Museum of Modern Art celebrates an American artist who made a name for himself using iconic images like Target, the American Flag, and Numbers
ART NEWS
Modern Art Videos Celebrate Art Stage Singapore
Visitors at Art Stage Singapore 2014 were also the focus of modern art videos. Image: Art Stage Singapore ART VIDEOS Contemporary art and events at Art Stage Singapore celebrated in Full Article »
ART REVIEW
70 Zebra Finches Create Melodic Music and Songs
In Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s sound project, “From Here to Ear,” 70 zebra finches create sounds as they interact with amplified guitars and cymbals
