Art News
The new Tate Britain show will focus on the work of women artists
Feb 21, 2023
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The Tate Britain announced earlier this week that when it rehangs its galleries on May 23, women artists from the 17th century to the present will be given more attention.
Art News
Gagosian is going to close one of its huge galleries after 20 years of existence!
May 12, 2023
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Larry Gagosian, who runs the biggest art store in the world, has decided to close his Britannia Street location in King's Cross, north London, after 20 years.
Art News
Mind-Blowing Artistic Genius: Otobong Nkanga Wins a Whopping $100,000 Prize!
Oct 6, 2023
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Otobong Nkanga, an artist based in Antwerp, has won the Nasher Prize for Sculpture, along with a $100,000 award and a future exhibition at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas. The museum has also decided to present the award biennially for better preparation and communication.
Artist Portraits
Cildo Meireles: Brazilian Conceptual Artist and Installation Pioneer
Sep 27, 2024
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Cildo Meireles, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1948, is a leading figure in Brazilian conceptual and installation art. Known for his politically charged works, Meireles often explores themes of resistance against Brazil's military dictatorship and broader socio-political oppression...
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Following a rift with Tate, a friend of Francis Bacon reroutes a donation to France
Apr 19, 2022
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Joule donated archive of Bacon's works to Tate in 2004. He will instead donate the masterpieces to the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Art News
Gilot Beyond Picasso: Paris Museum Unveils Trailblazing Exhibit
Mar 13, 2024
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The Paris Picasso Museum introduces a dedicated exhibit for Françoise Gilot, showcasing her as a significant artist beyond her relationship with Picasso. This marks the first time the museum focuses exclusively on Gilot's extensive and varied career.
Artist Portraits
Philippe Pasqua: Confronting Identity and Mortality with Raw Artistic Expression
Jul 26, 2024
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Philippe Pasqua is a contemporary French artist known for his provocative and often unsettling portraits, which explore themes of identity, mortality, and the human condition. His work combines elements of painting and sculpture, frequently featuring raw and intense imagery.
Artist Portraits
Monumental Sculptures by Poetic Artist Jaume Plensa
Jan 10, 2025
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Jaume Plensa is a renowned Spanish sculptor known for his large-scale public installations that explore themes of language, spirituality, and human connection. His works, often incorporating materials like stone, steel, and light, are exhibited in prominent cultural venues globally.
Artist Portraits
Mimmo Paladino: A Journey Through Art and Innovation
Mar 4, 2025
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Mimmo Paladino, born on December 18, 1948, in Paduli, Italy, is a renowned sculptor, painter, and printmaker. He is a prominent figure in the Transavanguardia art movement and played a significant role in the revival of Expressionism in Europe during the 1980s.
Art News
1,000+ Artists Boycott Bristol's Arnolfini Over Palestinian Censorship Row
Dec 15, 2023
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Over 1,000 artists, including prominent figures like Ben Rivers and Brian Eno, have boycotted Bristol's Arnolfini Centre, accusing it of censoring Palestinian culture by cancelling events from the Palestine Film Festival. The artists demand a commitment to freedom of expression from Arnolfini's leadership and have pledged not to engage with the Centre until changes are made.
Artist Portraits
Blek le Rat: The Father of Stencil Graffiti and Urban Art
Aug 1, 2024
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Blek le Rat, a pioneering French graffiti artist and the "Father of stencil graffiti," has profoundly influenced urban art with his innovative stencil techniques and socially conscious themes, inspiring a global movement and artists like Banksy, while remaining dedicated to street art's public visibility despite his success in galleries.
Artist Portraits
César: The Mastermind Behind Compressed Automobiles and Foam Sculptures
Aug 13, 2024
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César Baldaccini, a pioneering French sculptor and key figure in Nouveau Réalisme, revolutionized contemporary art with his innovative sculptures and compressions of industrial materials, leaving a lasting legacy after his death in 1998.
Art News
Islamic art at the Louvre Museum: a superb exhibition of Muslim art to fight Islamophobia
Sep 22, 2021
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The Louvre museum is organizing exhibitions of Islamic art to combat rising Islamophobia. The initiative, headed by the Louvre, seeks to foster a more nuanced understanding of Islam. 18 art exhibitions dedicated to Islamic art will be held in 18 cities over the next four months. Each of the 19 invited artists are international artist from Algeria, Iran, Turkey, and Egypt.
Lifestyle
Irena Aizen: The Russian-Israeli Artist Who's Creating a TikTok Sensation
Feb 4, 2025
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Irena Aizen, a Russian-Israeli artist living in Israel since 1990, blends surrealism and symbolism inspired by the Northern Renaissance in her works, particularly her famous hares, poetically exploring the psychology of human relationships. Her meteoric rise on TikTok since January 2025 has amplified her global notoriety, attracting collectors and art enthusiasts, while asserting her influence on the contemporary art scene
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Artists Gilbert and George open their own museum in London
Apr 6, 2023
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Gilbert & George, two well-known artists who say they are one artist when they work together, have opened a new gallery in London that is all about their work.
Pop Culture
650,000 Lego pieces to make a copy of Monet's water lilies!
Mar 22, 2023
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"Water Lilies #1", which measures almost 15 meters wide, is the largest Lego work ever made by Ai. It will be on view when the new exhibition by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei opens in April at the Design Museum in London.
Art News
Rare Basquiat Self-Portrait Emerges After Decades in Hiding for Sotheby's Auction
Oct 27, 2023
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An elusive Basquiat self-portrait, unseen for over two decades, is set to take center stage at Sotheby's fall auction, with an estimated value of $40-60 million. The monumental artwork, "Self Portrait as a Heel (Part Two)," created in 1982, provides a rare glimpse into Basquiat's self-identity and artistic vision, and its return to the public eye is generating significant anticipation in the art world.
Artist Portraits
Anselm Kiefer: Confronting History Through Art
Sep 16, 2024
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Anselm Kiefer, born March 8, 1945, is a distinguished German artist known for his use of unconventional materials to explore themes of history and memory, particularly the Holocaust and Nazi legacy, earning major accolades and international recognition.
Artist Portraits
The Art of Ephemeral Spaces: Ernest Pignon-Ernest’s Impact on Urban Art
Aug 8, 2024
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Ernest Pignon-Ernest, born in 1942, is a pioneering French urban artist renowned for his ephemeral, site-specific art that engages with social and historical themes, capturing the human condition and societal struggles through large-scale, evocative works integrated into public spaces.
Invest in Art
#artistsupportpledge: artists who have sold get involved
Apr 21, 2020
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#ArtistsSupportPledge is an idea of solidarity between creatives. The artists engage in a spiral of solidarity: each time they sell 5 works, they have a turn to buy a work from another artist.
Artist Portraits
Niki de Saint Phalle: A Trailblazer of 20th-Century Feminist Art
Aug 5, 2024
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Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) was a groundbreaking Franco-American artist known for her vibrant sculptures, including the Nanas and Tirs series, which combined bold social commentary with artistic innovation, leaving a lasting impact on the art world and popular culture.
Artist Portraits
Luca Pignatelli: An Artist Bridging Past and Present
Oct 3, 2024
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Luca Pignatelli (born 22 June 1962 in Milan) is an Italian artist known for his work that blends classical and contemporary imagery, creating a "Theatre of Memory." His art draws on a vast archive of historical and modern symbols, featuring Roman and Greek statues, mythological figures, and icons of modernity like WWII planes and skyscrapers...
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The first Frieze Los Angeles since the start of the pandemic debuts at a new location in Beverly Hills
Feb 18, 2022
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To make this year's festival a success, organizers and exhibitors are counting on "pent-up passion."
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Archie Moore's Australian Pavilion wins the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale
Apr 22, 2024
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Archie Moore from Australia has clinched the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Foreigners Everywhere, April 20 - November 24)...
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A New Era for AI Art: The Launch of The AI Art Magazine
Dec 27, 2024
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The world of art has embraced a groundbreaking publication dedicated entirely to artificial intelligence-generated art. The AI Art Magazine, a 176-page biannual release, has made its debut, aiming to document and celebrate the fusion of human creativity and intelligent machines...
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Manet: The split canvas finds its unity in London
Feb 24, 2025
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The National Gallery in London is reuniting for a limited period the two halves of Édouard Manet's famous painting, "Au Café" and "Corner of a Café-Concert", which have usually been exhibited separately for over a century.
Artist Portraits
Roberto Matta: Bridging Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism
Jul 17, 2024
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Roberto Matta, born in 1911 in Santiago, Chile, became a pivotal figure in 20th-century art through his mastery of abstract expressionism and surrealism, transitioning from architecture to painting and earning international acclaim for his innovative techniques and profound exploration of cosmic themes, influencing artists globally until his death in 2002.
Artist Portraits
Jef Aérosol: Bridging the Gap Between Ephemeral Street Art and Lasting Impact
Jul 22, 2024
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Jean-François Perroy, known as Jef Aérosol, is a renowned 67-year-old French stencil artist born in Nantes on January 15, 1957, who has significantly influenced urban art since the 1980s with his iconic works and contributions to the street art movement.
Art News
A huge new contemporary art center opens in Moscow a stone's throw from the Kremlin
Dec 9, 2021
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Despite Putin's attack on artists, Russia's richest man develops a massive modern art center. The center provides new prospects for Russian artists, as long as they stay away from politics.
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Petrit Halilaj Transforms Children's Sketches and Balkan Memories into an Exhibit on the Met's Rooftop
May 2, 2024
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Petrit Halilaj, a 38-year-old Kosovar artist, has created a unique installation, titled Abetare, on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit includes a large spider-shaped sculpture and a house-like structure, both infused with elements that reflect Halilaj's Balkan heritage and his personal history...
Art History
Recent materials in art: cement, concrete, resin, plastic, and aluminum
Feb 25, 2025
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In recent decades, materials such as resin, cement, concrete, plastic, and aluminum have revolutionized sculpture, expanding creative possibilities. We will explore their unique characteristics, the advantages they offer to artists, and their role in contemporary art...
Artist Portraits
Brent Wadden: Weaving Modernism into the Threads of Craft
Apr 7, 2025
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Brent Wadden creates abstract woven works that merge painting, design, craft, and folk art. By mounting his handwoven textiles on canvas, he blurs the boundaries between craft and painting. His use of repetition through warp and weft welcomes imperfections and variations, highlighting subtle disruptions in line, color, and form...
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The Golden Thread 2: A Celebration of Textile Art
Apr 24, 2025
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The Golden Thread 2 explores contemporary textile art through over 100 vibrant and immersive works by over 60 international artists. This exhibition questions artistic hierarchies while highlighting the expressive richness and cultural dimensions of textiles.
Artist Portraits
Gérard Garouste: An Exploration of the French Painter
Aug 8, 2024
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Gérard Garouste is a renowned French painter and sculptor, celebrated for his unique approach that blends classical themes with contemporary expression. His production is deeply rooted in mythology, literature, and cultural history, often presenting a rich tapestry of allegorical and fantastical imagery...
Art History
Peter Paul Rubens
Apr 27, 2023
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Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman, and diplomat. He is considered one of the most important artists of his time and one of the most influential in European art history...
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Art Basel Miami beach, merchants and artists redoubled their efforts
Dec 3, 2021
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A fair with a sense of urgency and newness: despite the pandemic's ongoing struggles, dealers and artists stepped up their efforts at Art Basel in Miami Beach. At the 2021 edition of America's tentpole contemporary art festival, there is a strong desire to acquire.