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Installation view. Photo: John Halpern.
NEW YORK, NY.- The Anne Frank House, one of the most visited historical sites in Europe, announced the opening of Anne Frank The Exhibition in New York City. For the first time in history, the Anne Frank House will present a pioneering experience outside of Amsterdam to immerse visitors in a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jews spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. As a nonprofit organization helping to shape global understanding of the Holocaust and its contemporary relevance, including lessons on modern day antisemitism, racism, and discrimination, the Anne Frank House is entrusted with the preservation of the Annex where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. This exhibition, presented in New York City in partnership with the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan, opens on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2025, to mark the 80th commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz. Anne Frank The Exhibition ... More |
The Best Photos of the Day Marian Goodman Gallery Paris is presenting the first major exhibition in Paris devoted to the work of Gerard & Kelly. Entitled Bardo, the exhibition features new sets of works by the duo that collectively illustrate the hybridity and multidisciplinarity of their practice, which is rooted in an ongoing investigation of history, architecture and sexuality. © Gerard & Kelly. Courtesy the artists and Marian Goodman Gallery. Photo: Rebecca Fanuele.
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| Francis Picabia's late works explored in new Hauser & Wirth exhibition | | Miller & Miller announces 2 days of online-only auctions, February 8th-9th | | "Heat Ukraine Now" Ukrainian contemporary art charity exhibition & sale |
Francis Picabia, Symbole (Symbol), 1950. Oil on plywood in original frame, 100 x 85.5 cm / 39 3/8 x 33 5/8 in. Musée - bibliothèque Pierre André Benoit, Alès, France. Photo: Mercatorfonds, Belgium and Archives Comité Picabia, Paris.
PARIS.- In collaboration with the Comité Picabia, Hauser & Wirth Paris presents an exhibition of over 40 post-war artworks by Francis Picabia. Curated by Beverley Calté and Arnauld Pierre, this is the first major solo exhibition exclusively exploring Picabias unique final period, created after his return to Paris in 1945 until the year before his death in 1953. Often overshadowed by other periods of his oeuvre, Picabias last series saw the artist abandon his famous wartime Nudes, coupled with a particular interest in surface texture and new sources of inspiration. Characteristic of Picabias restless artistic talent, these paintings represent his own definitions of nonfigurative art, creating a new visual ... More | |
Painted wood carving by Charlie Tanner (Nova Scotia, 1904-1982) titled Family Group (Eagle Head, Nova Scotia. 1981), boldly carved and colorful, 12 ¼ inches tall (est. CA$3,500-$5,000).
(NEW HAMBURG).- Several spectacular signed pieces of museum-quality Canadiana furniture, as well as original paintings by the English-born Canadian artist Ted Harrison (1926-2015) and acclaimed Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis (1903-1970) are expected highlights in two days of online auctions slated for Saturday and Sunday, February 8th and 9th, by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., beginning promptly at 9am Eastern time both days. The Saturday, February 8th Select Canadiana Furniture, Folk Art, Textiles and Pottery auction is packed with 325 lots of Canadiana, pottery and stoneware, textiles, art glass, lamps and lighting. The Sunday, February 9th Post-War Canadian Folk Art sale is a tidier event, with just 74 lots of post-war Canadian ... More | |
'Green Light' by Kondakov.
LONDON.- Dom Master Klass Ukrainian cultural centre and Art Shield present Heat Ukraine Now Ukrainian Contemporary Art Charity Exhibition and Sale as part of the Kyiv Art Sessions (Winter Season) at Old Sessions House, London from 1st to 2nd February, 2025. In the heart of winter, as temperatures plummet and challenges mount, the "Heat Ukraine Now" exhibition and sale of the works of Ukrainian contemporary artists will stand as a beacon of solidarity and support for Ukraine, and showcase genuine and life-affirming art, created by emerging and established creators. The charity exhibition and sale of exceptional artworks by Ukrainian artists will culminate in a closed auction. The guests at the event will have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the pulse of Ukraine nowadays: its colours, emotions, energy, and the unwavering determination ... More |
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| Gagosian Paris juxtaposes small-scale works by Henry Moore with furniture from Casa Malaparte | | Ancient Mayan pyramid gets a modern makeover to last for generations | | Conceptual art pioneer Lawrence Weiner featured in MASSIMODECARLO exhibition |
Henry Moore, Seated Woman Holding Child, 1982. Bronze, 6 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 5 5/8 inches (17.5 x 11 x 14.3 cm) © The Henry Moore Foundation. Photo: Prudence Cuming Associates Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian.
PARIS.- Gagosian announces Moore and Malaparte: Rhythm and Form, an exhibition of small-scale sculptures and drawings by Henry Moore in dialogue with three pieces of furniture from Casa Malaparte, two of them exclusive designs. On view now at 9 rue de Castiglione, the presentation draws unexpected connections between sculptor and designer, including a fascination with crafting organic forms in tune with the natural world and an immersion in the interaction of these objects with their architectural settings. A giant of modern sculpture, Moore reveled in the relationship between art and its environment. In Moore and Malaparte, this connection is brought to life in domestically scaled bronze sculptures featuring themes that recurred throughout the artists career. Works such as Reclining Figure (1945) and Seated Woman Holding Child (1982) are shown ... More | |
View of the upper part of the pre-Hispanic structure after its intervention. Photo: Kevin Antonio Samaniego Rivera.
COBÃ.- The majestic Nohoch Mul pyramid, the tallest Mayan structure in the northern Yucatan Peninsula, is getting some much-needed TLC thanks to a dedicated team of archaeologists and restorers. Standing at an impressive 42 meters (138 feet) tall, this ancient marvel in the Cobá archaeological zone is undergoing careful conservation work to ensure it stands strong for centuries to come. The project is part of Mexico's Program for the Improvement of Archaeological Zones (Promeza), overseen by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). From August to December 2024, the team focused on two key platforms at the top of the pyramid, applying what they call "sacrificial floors." Think of these "sacrificial floors" as a protective layer. Archaeologists Julieta Ramos Pacheco and Aquetzalli RodrÃguez Fuentes explained that this involves carefully covering the original, centuries-old stonework with a compatible ... More | |
Installation view.
PARIS.- MASSIMODECARLO opened its milestone exhibition in Piece Uniques program, inaugurating the 100th exhibition since opening in February 2021. On this occasion, the gallery presents an artwork by conceptual art pioneer Lawrence Weiner (1942 2021), ON ONE SIDE OF THE SAME WATER / SUR UN CÃTÃ DE LA MÃME EAU (1990/2025). It will be on view until February first. Recognized for his founding role in the Conceptual Art movement in the 1960s, Weiner is best described as a sculptor who redefined the artist-viewer relationship using language as his primary medium. His art challenges the cultural status quo by exploring propositions about our relationship to objects and places. His work is subjective, accessible, and functional, and provokes the viewer to contemplate and reconsider the relationship between language and materiality. Visible through the window, ON ONE SIDE OF THE SAME WATER / SUR UN CÃTÃ DE LA MÃME EAU converge to meet on the gallery walls facing onto Rue de Turenne. ... More |
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| Ancient Roman elegance: An opportunity to own a piece of imperial history | | Karl Blossfeldt: Art Forms in Nature - original prints and pedagogical legacy on display in Cologne | | Gagosian presents historic work by Cy Twombly, including material not previously shown |
Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting Emperor Septimius Severus. Est. £4,500 - £9,000.
LONDON.- A remarkable example of ancient craftsmanship is set to captivate collectors and history enthusiasts alike at Apollo Art Auctions' London sale. The lot in focus is a Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting Emperor Septimius Severus, a stunning artifact that offers a tangible connection to the grandeur of the Roman Empire. Dating from approximately AD 175 to AD 215, this exquisite ring encapsulates the essence of Roman artistry. The ring features a shallow D-section hoop, a design that not only serves practical purposes but also enhances its aesthetic appeal. Anchoring the piece is a round bezel that secures a finely carved carnelian intaglio. The intaglio itself presents a detailed profile of Emperor Septimius Severus, meticulously engraved with carefully rendered features that include his face, beard, and ... More | |
Karl Blossfeldt, Abutilon, seed capsules, 6-fold, n.d. Courtesy Karl Blossfeldt Collection in the Archives of the University of the Arts Berlin & Die Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur, Cologne.
COLOGNE.- "In contrast to sketched enlargements, which always contain a subjective element, these images present pure nature, so they are likely to provide inspiring material for students. In many cases, these photographs were made by enlarging small details that students could not easily make out in evening light. This considerably facilitates projects. I probably have more than a thousand of such photographs, from which, however, I can only slowly make prints." This was written by Karl Blossfeldt in a letter dated April 11, 1906, to the administration of the educational institution of the art school where he taught from 1899 to 1930. The original letter is displayed in the current exhibition, along with other documents and ... More | |
Cy Twombly, Paesaggio, 1986. Oil and acrylic on wood panel, 69 1/4 à 50 3/8 inches (175.7 à 128.1 cm) © Cy Twombly Foundation. Photo: Peter Schälchli. Courtesy Gagosian.
NEW YORK, NY.- Gagosian announced an exhibition of paintings, a sculpture, and works on paper by Cy Twombly. The presentation opens on January 23, 2025, across two floors of the galleries at 980 Madison Avenue. Organized in association with the Cy Twombly Foundation, it includes key bodies of work from 1968 through 1990, including pieces that have never been shown before. The installation on the sixth floor features a series of paintings that Twombly made from 1968 through 1971, representing a more austere approach than do the canvases of the prior decade. Produced during the era of Minimalism and Conceptual art, these canvases have often been interpreted as blackboardstheir gestural flux breaking down distinctions ... More |
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| High Museum announces Assistant Curator/Modern & Contemporary Art | | Minimalist pioneer Jo Baer dies at 95: Artist redefined painting for over 60 years | | Warhol & Haring exhibition breaks records at Museum Brandhorst |
Angelica Arbelaez. Photo: Sixteen Flowers.
ATLANTA, GA.- Today, the High Museum of Art announced the appointment of Angelica Arbelaez as its assistant curator of modern and contemporary art. Most recently, Arbelaez served as the Rubio Butterfield Family fellow at the Whitney Museum of American Art. She will join the museum on February 17 and work with Michael Rooks, the Highâs Wieland Family senior curator of modern and contemporary art. âAngelica is a wonderful addition to our curatorial team, bringing a strong foundation of experience in research, exhibition development and community-focused outreach,â said the Highâs Director Rand Suffolk. âAs our modern and contemporary collection continues to grow, both in scale and impact, her work will be essential to the departmentâs strategic expansion.â Arbelaez will work to develop the modern and contemporary art department while helping to build the Highâs collection through targeted acquisitions, grow its exhibition program and collaborate with colleagues on new scholarship and public programs. ... More | |
Portrait of Jo Baer, 2020 © Yaël Temminck.
NEW YORK, NY.- Pace announced the passing of artist Jo Baer on January 21 at age 95. Over the course of more than 60 years, Baer pushed the formal and experiential possibilities of painting into radical new directions. In the 1960s and 1970s, her groundbreaking hard-edge paintings were included in many landmark exhibitions of work by New York minimalists, including Systemic Painting at the Guggenheim Museum and 10 at the Dwan Gallery, both in 1966. Shortly after her 1975 solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the artist made a permanent move to Europe, where she would go on to explore new approaches to painting, gradually adding figural elements, text, images, and symbols to her work. Baer joined Pace's program in 2019, and she presented her first solo show with the gallery in New York in 2020. This two-part exhibition featured five of her Risen worksminimalist paintings she originally created in the early 1960s that, having been later ... More | |
190,000th visitor Lena Linke, student at the Samuel-Heinicke-Fachoberschule.
MUNICH.- The Museum Brandhorsts Andy Warhol & Keith Haring. Party of Life exhibition has become a runaway success, welcoming its 190,000th visitor on January 21, 2025. The milestone was celebrated with a visit from Markus Blume, the Bavarian State Minister for Science and Art, who joined museum director Achim Hochdörfer, curator Franziska Linhardt, and collector Udo Brandhorst in congratulating the lucky visitor, Lena Linke, a local student. Linke received an exhibition catalog, bag, and posters as a special memento of her visit. This impressive turnout makes Party of Life the most popular exhibition since the museums opening, contributing to a record-breaking year for the Museum Brandhorst in 2024, with nearly 230,000 visitors overall. Minister Blume expressed his enthusiasm for the exhibitions success: A record-breaking start to the new year! Im delighted to welcome the 190,000th visitor to Andy Warhol & Keith Haring. Party of Life.& ... More |
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Bernard Frize: Shadows, Spirits and Clouds
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Public Art Fund announces 2025 Board of Directors appointmentsNEW YORK, NY.- Public Art Fund announces the appointments of Margot Beda Bram and Alexandra Sorokolit Frankel as Members of its Board of Directors, an international group of philanthropists and artists who support the organizations mission. Both will support and advance Public Art Funds mission to present dynamic contemporary art in New York City and beyond for free. Bram and Frankel join the Board at an exciting moment for Public Art Fund, as the organization approaches its 50th anniversary and continues to expand its footprint, with upcoming projects including JFK Airports new Terminal 6 and Between Tides, an exhibition in Rockaway Beach. Margot Bram and Alexandra Frankel are dedicated supporters of the cultural life of our city, and represent the future of Public Art Funds leadership. Both of them understand that artists ... More Swiss Institute presents Nolan Oswald Dennis: overturns and Deborah-Joyce Holman: Close-UpNEW YORK, NY.- Swiss Institute presents overturns, the first institutional solo exhibition in the US by Nolan Oswald Dennis. Dennis traverses the subterrains of what they call a black consciousness of space, a multivalent conceptual framework for exploring the material and metaphysical conditions of decolonization. Employing a systems-oriented approach, Dennis interrogates the discourses and practices of Black, queer, and Indigenous liberation. overturns departs from a pair of conceptual threads in the work of Jamaican philosopher Sylvia Wynter. Lending the exhibition its title, Dennis references Wynters call to develop a new science that combines the humanities and the natural sciences in order to overturn prevailing Western epistemes. Dennis couples this ethic of disciplinary transgression with a reworking of Wynters theory ... More Jeff Beck: The Guitar Collection at Christie's totals £8,727,284LONDON.- The final hammer has gone down in the globally anticipated auction of trailblazing guitar icon and legend Jeff Beck. The sale was 100% sold, realising a total of £8,727,284, including buyers premium, which is more than eight times the pre-sale estimate. A celebration of the ultimate guitarists guitar hero, the sale welcomed registered bidders from 40 countries, who bid fiercely throughout, resulting in the 128 lot sale lasting almost seven hours. Having opened with a bang, intense competition was clear from lot 1 which sold for more than 10 times its pre-sale estimate, swiftly followed by the Yardburst which realised £403,200 (estimate: £40,000-60,000) and the top lot: Jeff Becks iconic 1954 Oxblood Gibson Les Paul, which doubled its pre-sale high estimate, selling for £1,068,500, after a bidding battle that lasted over 4 minutes ... More New Academic Curator at the BentonCLAREMONT, CA.- The Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College announced the appointment of Solomon Salim Moore as the museums new academic curator. Moore, who has been the assistant curator of collections at the Benton since 2020, assumes his new role at the start of Pomona Colleges spring semester in January. Salim Moore is that rare person who has the gift of making everyone feel included, engaged, and enlightened, said Victoria Sancho Lobis, Sarah Rempel and Herbert S. Rempel 23 Director of the museum. Hes an educator, an artist, a curator, a mentor, and an all-around wonderful person. These qualities and many more will equip him well to serve in the crucial role of liaison between our museum and its academic communities. As academic curator, Moore will be responsible for facilitating academic programs and more ... More Surface: An exhibition of Indian embroideries and surface embellishment as artJODHPUR.- The Sutrakala Foundation presents SURFACE An Exhibition of Indian Embroideries and Surface Embellishment as Art. As the first public project of the newly established not-for-profit, this exhibition focuses on the ways in which makers and organisations have, in recent years, expressed Indian embroideries and forms of surface embellishment beyond fashion, apparel, home furnishings, and interiors. Staged across three heritage venues around a historic stepwell in the heart of the old, walled city in Jodhpur, this exhibition is an exploration in adaptive conservation the revitalisation of such spaces for contemporary uses. As an association with the urban regeneration initiative JDH, the exhibition aims to contribute to on-going efforts to bring new energy and engagement with the walled citys creative culture and economy. Each venue ... More Art exhibition at MARC STRAUS explores the tension between logic and emotionNEW YORK, NY.- For as long as civilization has existed, two powerful forces have been at odds: reason and emotion. On one side were those who saw reason and logic as the keys to unlocking truth and understanding the world. On the other side were those who argued that emotion, with its raw intensity and depth, was the gateway to deeper truths about human experience. In essence, it is a struggle over which force should guide human thought, mind, and spirit. For this exhibition, Between Reason and Imagination, we chose art that contained this tension, that contained a dialogue with the ideas that were born and forged around these two camps. We were compelled to find not only the emotion and imagination that abound freely in art, but also works that engage, converse with, or subvert reason. And in keeping with the ethos and nature ... More Inaugural Bukhara Biennial presents expanded participant list and academic advisory boardBUKHARA.- The Bukhara Biennial reveals over 70 participants to date all developing new projects for the debut edition, Recipes for Broken Hearts. The site-specific, interdisciplinary gathering will take the form of an expanded multi-sensory feast, marking one of Central Asias largest and most diverse cultural initiatives to date. Recipes for Broken Hearts departs from a local legend in which polymath and father of modern medicine Ibn Sina invented the recipe of the staple Uzbek dish, palov, to cure a princes sickness caused by an impossible love for the daughter of a craftsman. Referencing this story of healing and recovery, Campbells curatorial vision imagines the biennial as a body which is fed physically, emotionally, and spiritually, encouraging communal participation and experiential response. The event will showcase collaborations between artists an ... More Art meets technology: TUD Dresden hosts S+T+ARTS Ec(h)o artist residencies exploring AI, physics, and the mindDRESDEN.- Since 2024, the Kustodie of TUD Dresden University of Technology has partnered with S+T+ARTS (Science, Technology and Arts), a European Commission initiative aimed at combining technology and artistic practice in the best possible way. The Kustodie oversees three of a total of ten residencies from the S+T+ARTS Ec(h)o program. For thirteen months (as of December 2024), internationally successful artists Johanna Bruckner, Carolyn Kirschner and Theda Nilsson-Eicke are welcomed as guests in Dresden. In their S+T+ARTS Ec(h)o Residencies they conduct artistic research on Exploring Human-AI Relationships (Johanna Bruckner), Physics of Life (Carolyn Kirschner) and Modelling the ... More |
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Flashback On a day like today, French painter Ãdouard Manet was born January 23, 1832. Ãdouard Manet (23 January 1832 - 30 April 1883) was a French painter. He was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life, and a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. In this image: Edouard Manet (1832-1883), Le Printemps oil on canvas, 29 1/8 x 20 1/4 in. (74 x 51.5 cm.), painted in 1881 Estimate: $25-35 million. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2014.
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