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Rome’s Constantine Arch Damaged by Lightning, Colosseum Flooded in Violent Storm

Art News • Sep 9, 2024 • 1 minutes read

A severe storm hit Rome on 3 September, damaging the Arch of Constantine with a lightning strike and flooding the Colosseum's lower tunnels, prompting swift restoration efforts and ongoing assessments by city officials.

Sandro Chia: Icon of the Italian Transavanguardia Movement

Artist portraits • Sep 6, 2024 • 9 minutes read

Sandro Chia is a renowned Italian painter and sculptor, recognized for his vibrant and expressive style that blends figurative elements with bold color schemes. He gained prominence as a leading figure in the Transavanguardia movement, which emerged in the late 1970s, advocating for a return to traditional painting techniques and figurative art...

Ghada Amer: The Intersection of Feminism and Embroidery in Contemporary Art

Artist Portrait • Sep 6, 2024 • 8 minutes read

Ghada Amer, born May 22, 1963, in Cairo, is a pioneering Egyptian-American artist renowned for her exploration of gender and sexuality through mediums like her distinctive embroidered paintings. Her innovative work has earned her numerous awards and global recognition, cementing her role as a key figure in contemporary art and feminist discourse.

Frieze Takes the Helm: The Armory Show’s Landmark Edition

Art News • Sep 6, 2024 • 1 minutes read

This month’s Armory Show at the Javits Center marks its 30th anniversary with a new era under Frieze's management, showcasing a global lineup of 240 galleries, including 55 newcomers, and featuring diverse exhibitions in art, fashion, design, and architecture, while maintaining its role as a major art market hub amidst global uncertainties.

Francesco Clemente: A Modern Visionary

Artist portraits • Sep 5, 2024 • 7 minutes read

Francesco Clemente is a prominent Italian artist known for his eclectic and deeply expressive approach to painting. His work blends various cultural influences with a unique exploration of spirituality and the human psyche, creating pieces that are both visually striking and thought-provoking...

Maurizio Cattelan: The Provocateur Redefining Contemporary Art with Satire and Humor

Artist portraits • Sep 5, 2024 • 7 minutes read

Maurizio Cattelan is a renowned contemporary Italian artist recognized for his satirical and provocative works. He challenges conventional ideas of art with humor and irony, using his creations to critique societal norms, politics, and religion...

Dan Colen: Exploring Materiality, Pop Culture, and the Boundaries of Contemporary Art

Artist Portrait • Sep 5, 2024 • 5 minutes read

Dan Colen is an American contemporary artist known for his experimental use of unconventional materials like chewing gum, flowers, and trash, blending pop culture references with fine art. His work explores themes of materiality, chance, and the boundaries between high and low culture.

Preserving Mid-century Modernism: Breuer’s Summer Home Restored for Future Generations

Art News • Sep 5, 2024 • 1 minutes read

Marcel Breuer’s summer home in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is now listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and is being restored by the Cape Cod Modern House Trust to serve as a residency for artists, while maintaining its original design and furnishings.

Kiki Smith: Sculpting the Human Experience through Art

Artist Portrait • Sep 4, 2024 • 6 minutes read

Kiki Smith, a German-born American artist born on January 18, 1954, in Nuremberg, is renowned for her exploration of profound themes such as sex, birth, regeneration, and the human condition, with her work deeply influenced by feminism, AIDS, and gender issues, while also delving into the intricate relationship between humanity and nature.

Bosco Sodi: The Artist of Material and Essence

Artist portraits • Sep 4, 2024 • 7 minutes read

Bosco Sodi is a Mexican contemporary artist celebrated for his focus on raw materials and their inherent beauty. His works explore texture, form, and the unpredictability of natural processes. By using materials like clay, sawdust, and pure pigments, Sodi creates paintings and sculptures that emphasize the physicality of the medium, embracing imperfection and the uncontrolled forces of nature...

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