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ART PROJECTS
Sculpture of Palestinian Worker Crossing the Border Highlights an Unresolved Conflict
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues despite all efforts to curtail it. David Mesguich’s sculpture of a Palestinian worker sneaking across the Israeli borderline is a reminder of an unresolved gruesome conflict.
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
ART NEWS
Elizabeth Sackler Elected First Woman Board Chair of Brooklyn Museum
Elizabeth A. Sackler is the first woman Board Chair of Brooklyn Museum. Photo: Joan Roth. Image: Brooklyn Museum ART NEWS Dr. Elizabeth A. Sackler is the first woman in the Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Famous Portrait Photographer Hans Gedda Captures Intimate Moments
Portrait Photographer Hans Gedda, Angela Davis, ca 1972. Cecilia Heisser/Nationalmuseum ©Hans Gedda ART REVIEW Portrait Photographer Hans Gedda Captures Intimate Moment of Famous People BY KAZAD STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN —The Nationalmuseum Full Article »
ART REVIEW
Catherine Goodman Captures Souls with Amazing Portrait Painting Techniques
Catherine Goodman reveals her amazing portrait painting techniques in Portraits from Life at the National Portrait Gallery, London
ART AUCTION
Minimalist Artworks Sale at Christie’s Uncovers Art Tradition
Donald Judd’s Untitled, one of the artworks by artists to go on auction at Christie’s Minimalist Artworks Sale. Estimate: $ 20,000-30,000. Image: Christie’s. ART AUCTION Artwork by famous artists expected Full Article »
ART NEWS
Jack Shainman Gallery Announces the Passing of Claude Simard
Claude Simard co-founder of the Jack Shainman Gallery, which exhibits and represents contemporary artists from all over the world. Photo: Jackie Nickerson. Image courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery IN MEMORIAL Claude Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Banksy’s Central Park Works Gain Value at Auction
Banksy, ‘Kids on Guns’ sold for $60 at the Central Park Stall. Estimate: £50,000 – 70,000. Image: Bonhams ART AUCTION At Bonhams Contemporary Art Auction, two new works by Banksy Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Iconic Water Lilies by Claude Monet on Auction at Sotheby’s
Excitement grows among art collectors as Claude Monet’s Water Lilies goes on auction at Sotheby’s London
ART AUCTION
Bonhams Fine European Ceramics Auction Exposes Violent History of Stolen Art
Two Rhineland Stoneware Bellarmines, first half 17th century are two of the Fine European Ceramics on auction. Estimate: $ 1,000 – 1,400. Image courtesy of Bonhams ART AUCTION Fine European Full Article »
ADVENTURE
Wildlife Adventurers Search for Creepy Crawlies in the Wilderness of Ecuador
Wildlife adventurers and wildlife photographers venture into the wilderness of Ecuador in search of creepy crawlies that will make your skin crawl.
ART & DESIGN
Neo-Impressionist Artists Stunning Portraits Elevate their Brilliance
Stunning Portraits by Neo-Impressionist Artists: Paul Signac (French, 1863–1935), Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints, Portrait of M. Felix Fénéon Full Article »
ART NEWS
Indianapolis Museum of Art Receives $300,000 Grant
Edward Hopper, American, 1882-1967, The Railroad Tracks1931, oil on canvas, 32 x 50 in. 38 x 56 in. (framed). Emma Harter Sweetser Fund- 32.177. Image courtesy of Indianapolis Museum of Art Full Article »
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Design Competition Provides Solution for Intense Weather Events in U.S Cities
The Big U wins design competition. The design competition provides innovative ways to deal with climate change Image courtesy of BIG and Dutch One Architecture DESIGN COMPETITION: Big U has been Full Article »
ART PROJECTS
Global Warming: Fayez Barakat’s Paintings Stir Emotions
Fayez Barakat, Global Warming 2055 – F.5070, 2011, 72″ (182.9cm) high x 48″ (121.9cm) wide, Acrylic on Canvas. Image courtesy of the artist. ART PROJECTS: Artist explores abstract art to stirs up Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Photography Project Gives Poor South African Students Hope
Kliptown Photography Project has been helping poor South African students foster creativity and inspire change for years. Now, the group needs your help.
ART NEWS
Primavera 2014: MCA Announces Artists and Curator
Nupta Contagioso/ Primordial Sound (production still, detail) 2014, single-channel digital video, colour, sound by Madison Bycroft, one of the artists in Primavera. Image courtesy and © the artist. Image courtesy Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Rudge Multi Motorcycle Owned by a Nigerian King for Sale
A Rudge Multi Motorcycle formerly owned by a Nigerian King His Majesty King Onyeama of Eke goes on auction in London
