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The First Art Newspaper on the Net Established in 1996 Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Eli Wilner Frame Funding - Additional Funding Available through April 2025 Rutland Falls, Vermont, by Frederic Edwin Church, 1848, oil on canvas, framed by Eli Wilner & Company, in the collection of The White House. NEW YORK, NY.- Following a tremendous response from museums in January, Eli Wilner & Company's funding partners have committed another $225,000 that will be available toward reframing and frame restoration projects for museums and nonprofit institutions of all sizes. The funds are to be committed to new projects by March 15, 2025, and can be used for frame restoration, historic frame replication, or mirror replication. Interested institutions can apply by emailing the details of their reframing or frame restoration needs to [email protected]. No project is too large. The White House has been a beneficiary of the Eli Wilner Frame Funding Program, with 28 framing projects completed to date. These include reframing or restoring works by renowned artists such as John Singer Sargent, Frederic Church, Childe Hassam and Norman Rockwell. One notable project was the reframing of an 1848 painting entitled Rutland Falls, Vermont, by Frederic Edwin ... More The Best Photos of the Day A new exhibition at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art takes a close look at the last 20 years of Alexej Jawlensky's working life. Photo: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art / Camilla Stephan. Executive toys and the search for escape: Nick Doyle's sculptures offer object lessons in release Woody Auction's Antique Auction slated for Saturday, March 22nd Slavs and Tatars present bold new works in "Simurgh Self-Help" View of Nick Doyle's exhibition 'Business, Pleasure, Pressure, Release' at Perrotin Paris, 2025. Photo: Claire Dorn. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin. PARIS.- Artist Nick Doyle (b. 1983) has long explored the perverse machinations and lurid fantasies of everyday American life. Through meticulously crafted vignettes of prosaic objects laden with strange melodramas and desperate longings, Doyle’s deadpan scenes tease at the gears of the machine that feeds us. Business, Pleasure, Pressure, Release, his fifth exhibition with Perrotin, takes up the playpen of white-collar employment: office space. A fantasy of American labor may be of a worker in denim, a Marlboro Man with his sleeves rolled, but the truth is that the modern office is itself a decidedly American invention. Landlines, cubicle dividers, filing cabinets—the buzzy appliances of the early twentieth-century office— were all concocted in the United States through a chop shop style recombination of old forms. While the first sites to adopt the devices are known for interminable paperwork and sagging middle management, the appliances enabling this work were glorious little ... More Wedgwood vase marked Fairyland Lustre #Z4968 in the Dragon King pattern, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, with cobalt blue ground and gold stencil highlights (est. $10,000-$20,000). DOUGLASS, KAN.- A stunning Wedgwood vase marked Fairyland Lustre in the Dragon King pattern and an equally lovely bulbous French Cameo vase signed Galle in the Morning Glory pattern will headline an Antique Auction planned for Saturday, March 22nd, at 9:30 am Central time by Woody Auction, online (at LiveAuctioneers.com) and live in the Douglass, Kansas auction hall at 130 Third Street. The auction will showcase the collections of Eleanor Eulau of California; Maurine and the late Al Edmond of Iowa; and Paul Pellett. “Rarely does a sale of such quality items with excellence throughout make it to public auction where every piece is sold without reserve, but this is just such an auction,” said Jason Woody of Woody Auction. “It’s a must-attend event for all serious collectors.” Featured will be wonderful examples of French Cameo, English Cameo, alexandrite, amberina, cut glass, KPM porcelains, satin ... More Slavs and Tatars, Stilettos ’S', 2024. Hand-blown glass, hand-made faux nails, 60 × 30 × 25 cm. DUBAI.- The Third Line is presenting Simurgh Self-Help, the gallery's third solo exhibition with the artist collective Slavs and Tatars. This exhibition presents a new body of work inspired by Marcel Broodthaers’ Musée d'Art Moderne - Département des Aigles (1968-1972), one of the most influential works of conceptual art of the 20th century. In Simurgh Self-Help, Slavs and Tatars embark on an inventive ‘translation’ of the eagle through the lens of Simurgh, a mythical bird deeply rooted in Turkic and Persianate folklore, Sufi traditions, and the literature of the Caucasus and Central Asia. Gallery One is dedicated to exploring the mythology of Simurgh, a winged creature often depicted with the body of a peacock and the head of a dog. Simurgh is both female and male, though most frequently portrayed as female, and is said to have witnessed the destruction of the world three times over. The exhibition juxtaposes the eagle and the Simurgh to offer a speculative history, presenting ... More From Bowie to Breaking Bad: Frank Ockenfels 3's iconic portraits and creative journals on display Scripps College's Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery announces 80th Ceramic Annual Los Angeles to welcome new cultural space honoring trailblazing artist Corita Kent Frank Ockenfels 3, MILLA 1997. © Frank Ockenfels. Courtesy Fahey / Klein Gallery. BERLIN.- Fotografiska Berlin invites you to step into the world of Frank Ockenfels 3. Renowned for his portraits of icons like George Clooney, Milla Jovovich, David Lynch, Nirvana and David Bowie, Ockenfels breaks traditional artistic rules by blending photography, collage, drawing, and journaling into a unique and layered style. At the heart of the exhibition is Ockenfels’ journal – a collection of collages, sketches and backward- written text. Frank Ockenfels 3’s creative process is deeply tied to his habit of journaling, which began as a personal tool to manage anxiety during his college years. Having been encouraged by his mother to write down his thoughts before bed, he developed a practice of capturing the contents of his mind on paper. This nightly ritual of releasing thoughts and emotions became a cornerstone of his art, influencing his unique blend of styles and ideas. His seemingly brutal way of distorting photographs, using tools like scissors, ink and charcoal, turns his portraits o ... More Toshiko Takaezu, Closed Form, n.d. Stoneware, 40 ¼ x 15 in. diameter. Collection of Forrest L. Merrill. Photo: M. Lee Featheree. CLAREMONT, CA.- From February 1–April 6, 2025, the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Scripps College Ceramic Annual, the longest continuous exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the United States. This year’s exhibition, “In the Hands of the Collector: The Fred Marer and Forrest L. Merrill Collections,” is guest curated by ceramic historian, author, and educator Nancy Servis and features over one hundred works by more than sixty artists. A tale of two California collectors and their passion for clay, concurrent with the evolution of the Ceramic Annual, is at the heart of this exhibition. Fred Marer (1908–2002) a math professor at Los Angeles City College collected more than 1,500 contemporary works that span six decades. In Northern California, Berkeley’s Forrest L. Merril (b. 1933 amassed more than 4,000 pieces. “Since its debut in 1945, the Scripps College Ceramic Annual has demonstrated how artists dynamically engage the medi ... More CAC gallery rendering, courtesy of Undisclosable Inc., 2024. LOS ANGELES, CA.- Corita Art Center (CAC) announces its official opening in the heart of the Los Angeles Arts District on March 8, 2025. This milestone marks a new chapter in bringing the legacy of Corita Kent—a groundbreaking artist, educator, and social justice advocate—into the spotlight. Often referred to as the “Pop-Art Nun,” Corita’s artwork pushed the boundaries of art and social practice. The Center’s independence, new location, programming, and exhibitions are focused on ensuring Corita’s place is embedded in the community and art history. "Of the few single-artist spaces dedicated to women artists, this marks a significant milestone as Los Angeles welcomes its newest cultural space dedicated to one of its most important artists, Corita Kent. Corita was a pioneering artist who challenged societal norms, and used her creativity to inspire reflection, connection, and change,” said Nellie Scott, Corita Art Center Executive Director. “We are honored to o ... More The Belvedere takes over Roblox with "Art Leap" Wafaa Bilal's first major survey opens at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Dulwich Picture Gallery opens a one-room display of new commissions by British artist Somaya Critchlow "Art Leap“ by Belvedere Museum © Karin Pirker / Belvedere, Vienna. VIENNA.- The Belvedere is one the first museums worldwide to launch its own game on the Roblox digital platform. Art Leap brings to life four paintings from the collection, recreated with incredible detail and enriched with interactive features. During the test phase, the Belvedere innovation has already been played over 300,000 times and has garnered an impressive 97% positive feedback rating. The Belvedere is introducing a new, interactive approach to art education: With the Roblox game Art Leap, players can immerse themselves in the captivating worlds of four masterpieces and experience art from an entirely new perspective. Whether assisting Gustav Klimt, acting as Napoleon’s envoy at the Great St. Bernard Pass, stepping into the shoes of a chef in France, or exploring the Vienna Prater as a squirrel – each world presents three exciting mini-games filled with adventure. In various roles, players explore the stories and backgrounds of the ... More Wafaa Bilal. Image courtesy of the artist. CHICAGO, IL.- The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is presenting the first major survey of renowned artist Wafaa Bilal (b. 1966, Najaf, Iraq; lives in New York, NY), now open through October 19, 2025. Crucially, the exhibition takes a comprehensive look at Bilal’s myriad practices, highlighting the development of his work across decades and placing it in conversation with broader art histories. It also explores cultural cannibalism—that is, how culture (specifically the culture of the other) is used, disassembled, and consumed. Working in performance, sculpture, and with online and interactive technologies, Bilal’s interdisciplinary practice investigates the dynamic between international and interpersonal politics while highlighting the tension between the United States, which he has deemed the “comfort zone,” and the “conflict zone” of Iraq. Through methods such as using his own body to interrogate notions of power and using innovative technologies to rectify ac ... More Somaya Critchlow, The Chamber II (detail), 2024, oil on linen, 901 x 1153 mm © Somaya Critchlow. Courtesy the artist, Dulwich Picture Gallery and Maximillian William, London. Photography by Prudence Cuming Associates Ltd. LONDON.- Dulwich Picture Gallery presents The Chamber, London-based British artist Somaya Critchlow’s debut solo show in a UK public institution, made in response to the Gallery’s Collection of historic paintings. Having known the Collection since childhood, in February 2025, Critchlow returns to exhibit a new body of work following a period of art historical and technical research, and in-depth observation of the Old Master paintings. The one-room display features six new works commissioned by the Gallery, including three large figurative paintings. Sketches created by the artist throughout her research are also presented, alongside Old Master works. Critchlow was struck by the narrative paintings in the Collection including those by Peter Paul Rubens, Peter Lely and Anthony van Dyck. She is intrigued by the stories ... More Where trauma meets canvas: Nour Malas confronts the banality of evil at Carbon 12 Nationally traveling exhibition from Spelman College Museum of Fine Art comes to the Harn Museum Selma Selman wins ABN AMRO Art Award and debuts provocative "Sleeping Guards" at Stedelijk Nour Malas, Evil is Banal, oil on canvas, 140 x 235 cm, 2024. Image Credits: Courtesy of CARBON 12 and the Artist. DUBAI.- The Self is Made Bare Is there any solace in the certainty that each day will end and a new one begins? That time always moves, whether linearly or in some constellation of directions. Or is this temporal consciousness a stifling reality, a constant grappling with the recognition that while the days may progress, the circumstances that structure them do not. So many grasp for some comfort in routine, minuscule opportunities to garner control or trick the mind into perceiving that this is even feasible. It is too heavy to bear the understanding that we negotiate worlds in which our individual existence is inconsequential, and so we aspire for moments and methods of stability. Insidious violent conditions saturate everyday life, exceeding the destruction one imagines is realizable by human actions. Trauma interlaced into the experience of living, stretching the limits of the body and psyche. These tensions permeate Nour Malas’ exhibition Evil is Banal, traversing the physic ... More Betty Blayton (1937 - 2016), "Vibes Penetrated," 1983, acrylic on canvas, diameter: 60 3/4 in. Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. Spelman College Purchase. © Estate of Betty Blayton GAINESVILLE, FLA.- The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will display art from Spelman College—a historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Harn is one of five venues across the United States exhibiting Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection. Through 39 works by nearly 30 artists, Silver Linings uplifts the legacy of artists of African descent spanning the 20th century through the contemporary moment, many of whom have been overlooked by mainstream art museums. The exhibition will be on view from Feb. 4 to July 6, 2025. “Thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges, the Harn is pleased to kick off its 35th Anniversary Year with Silver Linings,” said Dr. Lee Anne Chesterfield, Harn Museum of Art Director. “The support of this exhibition provided by Art Bridges, in addition to generous support from local sponsors, will further the Harn’s goal of deepening our connection ... More Selma Selman, Motherboards Motherboards (Spoon), 2025, Courtesy of Selma Selman, acb Gallery, Boedapest en ChertLüdde, Berlijn. Photo: Peter Cox. AMSTERDAM.- The recipient of this year’s ABN AMRO Art Award is the artist Selma Selman (1991). As part of the award, Selman is putting together an exhibition titled Sleeping Guards, on view starting January 29, 2025, at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. The exhibition showcases work in a variety of media — including performance, drawing, installation, and film — with which Selman compellingly and poetically addresses the position of women while questioning the manner in which society assigns value to labor and materials. Selma Selman is an artist and activist. Coming from a family of scrap metal dealers, she has a keen awareness of the importance of recycling and transformation. This understanding is the foundation of her multidisciplinary oeuvre. Selman once described herself as “the most dangerous woman in the world.” She’s been known to demolish cars and computers, at times wielding an axe. In other high-intensity performances, she expresses her anger at existing pow ... More Francis Picabia: Eternal Beginning More News Tokyo-made masterpieces: Alex Dodge's new paintings expose technology's hidden influences NEW YORK, NY.- Alex Dodge’s solo show at Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery includes five new paintings made in the artist’s Tokyo studio. The show’s title references UX designer Harry Brignull’s term “Dark Patterns,” used to describe user interface designs that are intentionally deceptive, misleading, or manipulative. These works obliquely look to the ways that modern society and global capitalism use digital systems to both create connectivity and produce influence. The repetitive patterns in these new paintings define the form of draped textiles, a gesture that has been persistent in Dodge’s work throughout the past two decades. While these mysterious covered shapes act as a formal device, Dodge maintains that they are also a metaphor for the seemingly neutral and agnostic structure of the digital systems that are overlaid upon our physical ... More Athar Jaber's largest body of work debuts at Ayyam Gallery in "Vestiges" DUBAI.- Ayyam Gallery is presenting Vestiges, a solo exhibition featuring newly signed Athar Jaber’s largest body of work. Athar re-imagines the human form, creating figures that transcend mere physical disfigurement and serve as symbolic representations of how individuals are torn apart by the weight of the world. As his largest body of work to date, this series is an exploration of the fragile relationship between the human form and the forces that shape it. This exhibition’s core is the human body, portrayed as broken, fragmented, and vulnerable. This rendering is not accidental; the raw violence present in Athar’s sculptures expressed through shattered limbs, distorted faces, and torsos seem caught in a paradox: they are sculpted to embody an ideal of beauty, but their fractured state suggests that this beauty is, in fact, an illusion. Athar is equally ... More Significant console and controller prototypes from Atari and Nintendo lead Heritage's Feb. 21-22 Video Games Auction DALLAS, TX.- Look at this iconic object. Any gamer — especially of a certain vintage — will recognize it immediately, although this one is black instead of gray, and its buttons are in gray tones instead of punctuated in red, yellow, blue and green. This prototype for the mid-1990s Nintendo Ultra 64 — the system’s original name before it was officially rebranded as the Nintendo 64 — is a seminal creation that laid the groundwork for one of the most iconic controllers in gaming history, guiding millions of players through 3D-polygonal sessions in Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, GoldenEye 007 and Super Smash Bros. The smooth trident shape anchored by a charcoal-colored stick was molded to be ... More Allen Iverson's 1997 SkyBox insert drives hard to the record books with $701,500 sale at Heritage Auctions DALLAS, TX.- In the 1990s and 2000s, “A.I.” meant just one thing: Allen Iverson, the 11-time All-Star, Rookie of the Year, MVP and member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. Like the commercial once said, Heritage Auctions remembers. So do those collectors who helped usher the 49-year-old into the record books over the weekend when an Iverson 1997 SkyBox E-X 2001 Essential Credentials Now, numbered 2/3 and graded PSA Excellent 5, sold for $701,500 to obliterate the previous record for one of Iverson’s cards. That’s no hyperbole: The previous Iverson record was $79,200, achieved in 2021 with the 1/1 2016-17 Panini National Treasures Logoman Autographs. As Sports Collectors Daily noted Sunday, Heritage’s $701,500 realized for the Skybox essential is “the 11th highest public sale of a sports card produced in the 1990s.” Heritage’s ... More Last chance to see: Major public sculpture by Gerhard Richter at Serpentine South LONDON.- Situated on the plinth at Serpentine South, in Kensington Gardens, STRIP-TOWER (2023) by German artist Gerhard Richter (b. 1932, Dresden, Germany; lives and works in Cologne, Germany) remains on view until 9 February 2025. The sculpture is one of the major presentations in a long-standing series of remarkable public presentations in The Royal Parks since Serpentine's foundation in 1970. STRIP-TOWER (2023) expands on the artist's continued exploration of painting, photography, digital reproduction and abstraction and self-scrutinising approach that have occupied his practice for over six decades. Since it launched in 1970, Serpentine has had a long-standing commitment to bringing art out of the traditional gallery context and into the surrounding landscape, offering an opportunity for artists to engage with the immediate ... More NASA engineer's historic space artifacts In auction LOS ANGELES, CA.- A rare, autographed photograph of astronaut Neil Armstrong, captured during the iconic live broadcast of his historic first steps on the moon, is among the many important items discovered in the estate of a long-time NASA aerospace engineer’s unique collection of U.S. space program memorabilia and historic artifacts. His collection will be offered for the first time at a public auction in Los Angeles and online by Goldberg Coins & Collectibles (www.GoldbergCoins.com) on February 27, 2025. “The remarkable estate of NASA Spacecraft Operator (ScO) Clark C. McClelland (1936–2021) includes a museum-quality collection of vintage, original photographs spanning nearly 40 space missions from the Mercury to Apollo programs along with rare astronaut autographs, aerospace contractors’ rocket models, and five American ... More PhotoGalleries Anne Frank Moore and Malaparte Gauguin Wim Delvoye Flashback On a day like today, French artist Fernand Léger was born February 04, 1881. Joseph Fernand Henri Léger (February 4, 1881 - August 17, 1955) was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker. In his early works he created a personal form of cubism (known as "tubism") which he gradually modified into a more figurative, populist style. In this image. © 1996 - 2025 Founder: Ignacio Villarreal (1941 - 2019) Editor & Publisher: Jose Villarreal (52 8110667640) Art Director: Juan José Sepúlveda Ramírez Writer: Ofelia Zurbia Betancourt

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