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Recovered: Stolen Banksy Print Returned, Two Suspects Charged

Art News • Sep 16, 2024 • 1 minutes read

A print of Banksy’s Balloon Girl, valued at £270,000, was stolen from London’s Grove Gallery but quickly recovered, with two men charged; the image gained further fame when a similar print shredded itself at a 2018 Sotheby’s auction.

Mark Bradford: A Master of Layered Abstraction and Social Commentary

Artist portraits • Sep 13, 2024 • 8 minutes read

Mark Bradford is a contemporary American artist renowned for his large-scale abstract paintings that often incorporate everyday materials such as paper, posters, and textiles. His works are known for their complexity, layering, and ability to comment on social, racial, and political issues. Bradford’s pieces resonate with themes of urban life, resilience, and inequality, making him a unique voice in contemporary art...

Mark Flood: The Punk Rebel of Contemporary Art

Artist Portrait • Sep 13, 2024 • 5 minutes read

Mark Flood is an American interdisciplinary artist from Houston, known for his irreverent, punk-inspired critiques of the art world, mass media, and consumer culture. His work spans painting, sculpture, and digital art, with notable series like his Lace Paintings and text-based slogans that challenge the superficiality and commercialization of contemporary art.

David Wojnarowicz Remembered: A Weekend of Tributes in NYC

Art News • Sep 13, 2024 • 2 minutes read

New York City is celebrating David Wojnarowicz’s 70th birthday with a weekend of events, including readings, film screenings, and performances, honoring his life, art, and legacy in activism.

The Difference Between Matte and Glossy Finishes: Which One Should You Choose?

Sep 12, 2024 • 4 minutes read

Matte finishes provide a non-reflective, soft look, ideal for detailed artwork in brightly lit spaces, while glossy finishes offer a shiny, vibrant appearance, perfect for colorful, high-contrast pieces in dimly lit rooms. Choose based on lighting, artwork style, and desired visual effect.

Miquel Barceló: A Visionary of Contemporary Art

Artist portraits • Sep 12, 2024 • 6 minutes read

Miquel Barceló is a leading figure in contemporary Spanish art, known for his innovative use of diverse materials and his distinct ability to capture the primal forces of nature and human emotion. His work spans a variety of mediums, including painting, ceramics, and sculpture, often blending the abstract and the figurative in ways that challenge traditional boundaries...

Kehinde Wiley: Portraits of Authority and Identity in the Modern Age

Artist Portraits • Sep 12, 2024 • 7 minutes read

Kehinde Wiley, born in 1977 in Los Angeles, is a trailblazing American portrait painter renowned for his vivid reinterpretations of classical art that merge contemporary African-American perspectives with traditional themes, culminating in his groundbreaking 2018 portrait of Barack Obama and earning him a spot on Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list.

Jenny Saville: Redefining the Female Form in Contemporary Art

Artist Portrait • Sep 12, 2024 • 7 minutes read

Jenny Saville is a British contemporary artist known for her large-scale, visceral paintings of the human body, particularly focusing on female forms and themes of imperfection, gender, and beauty. Her work challenges traditional representations of the nude, blending realism with abstraction to explore the complexities of identity and physicality.

The Great Elephant Migration: Life-Sized Sculptures Invade New York’s Streets

Art News • Sep 12, 2024 • 2 minutes read

A herd of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures, handcrafted by Indigenous artisans from South India, has arrived in New York's Meatpacking District as part of "The Great Elephant Migration," a public art installation that raises funds for wildlife conservation and promotes peaceful coexistence between humans and nature.

Donald Baechler: The Artist Between Neo-Expressionism and Pop Art

Artist portraits • Sep 11, 2024 • 5 minutes read

Donald Baechler was a prominent American artist, known for blending elements of Pop Art and Neo-Expressionism. His works stand out for their use of simple, almost childlike images such as balloons, flowers, and skulls, yet they convey deep layers of meaning and references to pop culture. The visual simplicity hides profound reflections on memory, identity, and time...

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