| ARoS adds significant work by Sarah Sze to its collection | | Celebrating color and creativity: A look inside 'Dan McCarthy: Freedom' | | The earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel - from about 500 years ago, was discovered in Jerusalem |
Sarah Sze, Metronome , 2023 Installation ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum 2024 © Sarah Sze. Photography by Andrea Rosetti.
AARHUS.- Sara Szeâs immersive installation Metronome joins the ARoS collection. From May 18 to October 20, 2024, ARoS audiences could experience the acclaimed American artist Sarah Szeâs immersive installation Metronome (2023) on ARoSâ Level 1. Now, ARoS has acquired the artwork with generous support from the New Carlsberg Foundation. Metronome resembles an intricately illuminated globe or planetarium and is comprised of a dense matrix of thin stainless-steel tubing on which numerous hand-torn paper screens are positioned. The structure creates a framework for a dynamic display of ever-changing video images projected both onto the screens and throughout the vast gallery space, echoing the speed and transience characteristic of the age of the smartphone. This mesmerizing installation co ... More | |
The first comprehensive monograph surveying the expansive twenty-five-plus-year career of the highly influential artist, known for his rainbow-colored paintings, drawings, and emotive ceramic facepots.
NEW YORK, NY.- Dan McCarthys vibrant and dynamic body of work is thoroughly explored in "Dan McCarthy: Freedom," the first comprehensive monograph detailing his influential career spanning over twenty-five years. Published by Rizzoli Electa, this thoughtfully curated volume is an essential addition for those interested in contemporary art and the evolution of an artist renowned for his colorful paintings, expressive drawings, and emotionally charged ceramic facepots. McCarthys signature style is characterized by his use of bold, rainbow colors and loose, gestural brushwork. His paintings vividly capture figures engaged in activities such as dancing, surfing, fishing, and skateboarding, all set against vivid, colorful backgrounds that enhance the sense of movement ... More | |
Michael Chernin from the Israel Antiquities Authority with the inscription he found. Photography: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority.
JERUSALEM.- The earliest archaeological evidence of the relationship between the Land of Israel and China was uncovered in Jerusalem on Mount Zion in an archaeological dig jointly conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Protestant Institute of Archaeology. A rare 16th century CE Chinese inscription was discovered on a porcelain bowl fragment, reading: Forever we will guard the eternal spring. For the past three years, a joint excavation project between the Israel Antiquities Authority and the German Protestant Institute of Archeology (GPIA) has been underway at Mount Zion. Most of the findings uncovered in the excavation, led by Prof. Dieter Vieweger, date from the Byzantine period and earlier to the Second Temple period well over 1,500 years ago. Against this background, the excavators ... More |
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| Tracey Emin & J.M.W. Turner lead Yale Center for British Arts's grand reopening | | Historical exhibition showcases Villahermosa's 19th and 20th century life | | "Uncertain Times: Germany Between the Wars" exhibition on view at CaixaForum Madrid |
Tracey Emin, I Followed you to the end, 2024, acrylic on canvas © Tracey Emin, courtesy of the artist and White Cube.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.- The Yale Center for British Art will reopen to the public on March 29, 2025, following a two-year closure for a major conservation project that preserves the integrity of its iconic building, designed by the world-renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. Marking a new era for the Center, the reopening will feature a full reinstallationof its distinguished collection of British art, alongside two thought-provoking solo exhibitions: J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality and Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning. My colleagues and I are thrilled to welcome visitors back into the museum to enjoy our amazing collection newly installed within Kahns elegant skylit galleries, said Richard Brodhead, Interim Director. Having had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of the Center since it first opened to the public in 1977, I am eager to share the museums newest chapter with todays audiences. Through the reconceived collection display, special exhibitions, an ... More | |
Villahermosa, 150 Years of History officially opened its doors in the lobby of the Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport on December 20, 2024. Photo: INAH.
VILLAHERMOSA.- Stepping into the past, visitors to Villahermosa can now explore the everyday life of the city through a captivating exhibition featuring 15 historical objects from the 19th and 20th centuries. Curated by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), this collection was uncovered during the 2022 archaeological rescue operations along the Carlos A. Madrazo waterfront. Villahermosa, 150 Years of History officially opened its doors in the lobby of the Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport on December 20, 2024. Since its opening, the exhibition has provided an engaging glimpse into Villahermosas social and cultural evolution and will remain on display until March 31, 2025, free of charge for all visitors. The archaeological efforts, part of the project Construction of the Linear Park on the Grijalva River, Left Bank. Stage 4, were conducted near Cine Sheba and along ... More | |
Otto Dix, Hugo Erfurth with a dog, 1926. © Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. Madrid.
MADRID.- CaixaForum Madrid welcomes visitors to "Uncertain Times: Germany Between the Wars," an insightful exhibition exploring the complex and transformative period from 1918 to 1933. Open until February 2025, the exhibit delves into the Weimar Republic, shedding light on a pivotal era that shaped modern Europe and left a lasting impact on global history. The exhibition offers a comprehensive look into the Weimar Republic, highlighting its significance as a time of radical change in society, art, philosophy, and science. Spanning fourteen years, this period marked the end of old European structures and the emergence of new ideas and creative expressions. Visitors will witness how the Weimar Republic became a beacon of democracy, rooted in principles of freedom and reason, and a fertile ground for unprecedented creativity across various fields. Despite its promising beginnings, the Weimar Republic faced immense challenges, including economic turmoil and the rise of totalitarianism. These strugg ... More |
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| Michael Werner Gallery exhibits works by Wilhelm Lehmbruck and Eugène Leroy | | Fondation Opale explores the intersection of art and spirituality | | The National Building Museum unveils hidden treasures with opening of new permanent exhibition |
Eugène Leroy, Feu du soir doctobre, 1997. Oil on canvas, 39 1/2 x 32 inches (100.5 x 81 cm).
NEW YORK, NY.- Michael Werner Gallery, New York is presenting Lehmbruck/Leroy. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view the sculptures of German artist Wilhelm Lehmbruck (b. 1881 in Meiderich, Germany, d. 1919 in Berlin) alongside the paintings of French artist Eugène Leroy (b. 1910 in Tourcoing, France, d. 2000 in Wasquehal, France). Wilhelm Lehmbruck was a quintessentially modern artist. He greatly admired the French sculptor Auguste Rodin but moved beyond Rodins naturalistic depictions of the human body to create elongated, melancholic, figurative sculpture for the 20th century. Departing from the traditional sculpting materials of bronze and marble, Lehmbruck used newly developed building materials such as cast stone. After his untimely death, his work was considered degenerate by the Nazis, but he became a great influence on many artists including Joseph Beuys, who recognized the potential for his own work in the sculpture of Lehmbruck. Beuys said, his sculptures ... More | |
Christian Boltanski, Autel Chases, 1987. © Fonds de dotation Christian Boltanski & Marian Goodman Gallery. Photo: Rebecca Fanuele.
LENS.- Fondation Opale presents its new exhibition Nothing Too Beautiful for the Gods, carte blanche to French curator Jean-Hubert Martin. Delving into the richness and extravagant diversity of the artistic expression of human spirituality, Nothing Too Beautiful for the Gods unfolds in three steps with more than 60 works. It begins with altars from cultures around the world, at the crossroads of sacred architecture and ceremonial objects, here reconstituted in a museum context. They are followed by artists, often marginalised, born in the first half of the 20th century, who refer directly to their beliefs and claim this dual affiliation with religion and modern art, or even the avant-garde. Following in their footsteps is a new generation of artists freed from their complexes regarding colonisation, who are campaigning for the recognition of their cultures, particularly indigenous ones, and the enhancement of religious aspects, whether dogmatic, shamanic or animist. ... More | |
Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage at the National Building Museum. Photo: Stephen A. Miller, StudioM13.
WASHINGTON, DC.- The National Building Museum provides unprecedented access to thousands of artifacts that have been stored behind closed doors, some of them for decades. Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage is a new permanent exhibition that showcases both significant and commonplace historical artifacts ranging from the 1800s to the present day. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity for visitors to experience the breadth and depth of the Museum's permanent collection, shedding light on America's architectural and design heritage in a dynamic, accessible way. "By bringing thousands of artifactsmany of which have never been on displayout of storage, we are not only celebrating America's architectural and design legacy, but also transforming how we engage with and understand the built environment," said Aileen Fuchs, president and executive director of the Museum. Every artifact has a fascinating story and we are excited to share them with the public. By opening ... More |
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| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Linda Hall Library present astronomy exhibition | | Philadelphia Museum of Art announces 'Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective' | | Honor Fraser announces residency with creator of the feminist protest art collective Pussy Riot |
Muhammad ibn al-Fattuh al-Khamairi, Spain. Astrolabe, 1236/7. Brass, 10 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches (24.9 x 19.3 x 3.6 cm). On Loan From the Adler Planetarium, Chicago.
KANSAS CITY, MO.- A new exhibition arrived at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art this past December. Mapping the Heavens explores the art and science of astronomy as it evolved in the Islamic lands and Europe. This free exhibition presents the advancement of astronomy as a multi-cultural, multi-faith dialogue between scholars and scientists, and displays the beauty and importance of the artifacts that communicated these advancements. The exhibition begins in the 1200s, when books, instruments, and images made by scholars and artists of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian faiths contributed to the global exchange of astronomical knowledge. These artifacts and technologies, including printing, played a pivotal role in developing, preserving and sharing scientific knowledge throughout the Middle East, Europe and around the globe. Originally conceived by Mellon ... More | |
This is the largest survey of Rambergs work to date.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.- The Philadelphia Museum of Art announced Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective, the largest survey of Christina Ramberg (19461995) to date. On view from February 8 through June 1, 2025, this comprehensive retrospective brings together nearly 100 works, including paintings, quilts, sketchbooks, and archival ephemera, to illuminate Rambergs remarkable career and distinctive visual vocabulary. Ramberg metabolized an encyclopedia of imagery to interrogate embodied experiences of gender and normative ideals of female beauty, enacted through restrictions and rituals she presents as at once ridiculous, sinister, and sexy. Typically associated with the Chicago Imagists, Ramberg is best known for her stylized paintings of fragmented and fetishized female body parts and their erotic trappings hands, hair, torsos, stockings, and shoesdrawing on pop culture influences from comic books to store-front displays. This exhibition presents Rambergs most iconic imagery while offering ... More | |
Nadya Tolokonnikova. Photo: Yulia Shur.
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Honor Fraser announced an artist residency with Nadya Tolokonnikova Siberian artist and a creator of the feminist protest art collective Pussy Riot. Tolokonnikovas political actions and wide-ranging performance interventions have established her as a leading voice in the fight against authoritarian power. During her residency, she will compose a series of artworks and performances that demonstrate her multifaceted approach to resisting systems of oppression and dehumanization. Honor Fraser will serve as a sounding board for Tolokonnikovas unruly compositions, featuring artworks that underscore the shifting tonalities of political unrest. Born in Norilsk, Russia in 1989, Tolokonnikova emerged as a critical voice in contemporary art following her imprisonment from 2012 to 2013 for staging a protest performance at Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Her practice, which centers the body as a dynamic site for political revolution, spans performance, ... More |
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James Turrell's âPath Takenâ at Almine Rech Paris, Matignon
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Milwaukee Art Museum exhibition explores the relationships between news and imagesMILWAUKEE, WI.- Drawing from its collection, the Milwaukee Art Museum presents more than 100 objects in the exhibition True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media, demonstrating how photographers and artists have understood and wielded the power of images to convey the events of our world. Featuring artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries, the exhibition will be on view until March 16, 2025, in the Museums Herzfeld Center for Photography and Media Arts. Highlighting artworks significant to the Museums collection and the history of photojournalism, True Story demonstrates how images have had the power to shape the way we understand the events of our time, said Elizabeth Siegel, chief curator at the Milwaukee Art Museum. True Story invites us to assess how we produce, consume, and understand photographs and their narratives. ... More Expansive exhibition to present recent works by Sir Christopher Le Brun and Charlotte VerityVERO BEACH, FLA.- The Gallery at Windsor will present Left Hand, Right Hand, an expansive exhibition of recent works by Sir Christopher Le Brun and Charlotte Verity, which will be on view from January 27 to April 25, 2025. Curated by Robin Vousden, the exhibition will provide a rare opportunity to see these two major British painters side by side, as they exhibit together for the first time in the USA. Since meeting in 1974 at the Slade School of Fine Art, London, and marrying in 1979, Le Brun and Verity have developed a rich artistic dialogue arising from years of shared experience, yet which is expressed by distinct painterly sensibilities. Le Bruns work is led by his imagination, revealing a commitment to the essential pleasure of painting for its own sake, its processes and physicality. He is a master of colour and touch. By contrast, Veritys lucid ... More World Monuments Fund at 60: Global heritage milestones & 2025 watch announcementNEW YORK, NY.- In 2025, World Monuments Fund (WMF) will celebrate its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of dedication to preserving the worlds cultural heritage. Founded in 1965 by Colonel James A. Gray, WMF began with a bold mission to protect historic landmarks around the world from mounting threats. Since then, WMF has expanded to support over 700 sites across 112 countries, providing communities with the expertise and resources needed to safeguard and revitalize the places that shape their identities. Heritage preservation is a force for resilience, unity, and hope, empowering communities to confront today's pressing challenges, said Bénédicte de Montlaur, President and CEO of WMF. From climate change and over tourism to post-conflict recovery and inclusivity, WMFs work supports communities by strengthening ... More The Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab is now open at the New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsNEW YORK, NY.- The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center announced that its new theater incubator space, the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab, is now complete and open and accessible to the public. The Library for the Performing Arts, Harvey and Ron Fierstein, and the Theatre Labs designer, Rockwell Group and Founder and President David Rockwell, convened at the Library for an opening ceremony, performances, and demonstration of the space on Tuesday, December 17. Annaleigh Ashford, Kerry Butler, A.J. Freeman, Bruce Sabath, Gil Varod, Jonathon Lynch, Kristoffer Bjarke, and Will Van Dyke all performed at the event. The Theatre Lab opening kicks off the beginning of a yearlong celebration of the Library for the Performing Arts 60th anniversary. Thanks to a donation by Harvey Fierstein, the cultural ... More Carpenters Workshop Gallery New York presents a solo exhibition of Ingrid DonatNEW YORK, NY.- Carpenters Workshop Gallery New York presents Ancestral, a solo exhibition of Ingrid Donat, one of the most influential living artists in the decorative arts. The display showcases the artists skill for integrating sculptural practice into functional pieces of art influenced by living organisms and the natural world. Following previews in Paris and London, the expanded exhibition in New York is the culmination of a global exhibition tour that celebrates a practitioner known for imbuing materials like bronze and wood with warmth and vitality. The display includes three new works that mark a continuation of Ingrid Donats long-term affinity with the commode an item with which she has become synonymous. These new pieces reflect the unique approaches to sculptural form that define Ingrid Donats practice, many of which can be traced back ... More Save Venice announces new project: Donatello's GattemelataNEW YORK, NY.- Save Venice and Friends of Florence announced their collaboration for the restoration of Donatellos Equestrian Monument to Gattamelata. This bronze masterpiece, dating to the mid-15th century, stands at the front of the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua and is in urgent need of conservation work. Thanks to Save Venice with lead funders Jon and Barbara Landau and Friends of Florence with the support of Stacy Simon, and with the collaboration of the Pontifical Delegation of the Basilica di Sant'Antonio in Padova, conservator Nicola Salvioli, and engineers from the EXPIN and R-STRUCT laboratory, the delicate restoration of the equestrian monument and its stone base can begin in 2025. In more than fifty years of sponsoring restoration treatments, Save Venice has had the privilege of preserving many ... More In her second solo show at the Elektrohalle, Adelheid Rumetshofer presents all-new works on canvasSALZBURG.- Many years ago, the Linz-based artist considered an unagitated view from the banks into the clear water of a calm lake to be the starting point for a new painterly exploration. Where the reflective surface also gave a transparent view through it and to the ground, near and far vision blurred. Adelheid Rumetshofer now understood the visually captured space in front of her as an accumulation and interference of various transparent, non-transparent, light-reflective and low-light levels. These interlocked, determined and covered each other at the same time, so that a grasp of the space could be understood as a process of layering. In a similar way, layer upon layer, the artist carefully applies her oil paints to a dark primed canvas. This is followed by the most subtle color gradations and continuous overlapping, which in their entirety create ... More Oolong Gallery exhibits new work by Udo NögerRANCHO SANTA FE, NM.- Oolong Gallery presents the luminous minimalism of Udo Nöger and is showing new work from his body of monochrome paintings based on a career spanning forty years around the globe. Known for his highly minimalistic compositions, Nöger's sculptural paintings and works on paper emanate a subtle yet powerful visual reaction that transforms with changing light, offering an immersive experience for viewers. Born in Enger, Germany, in 1961, Nöger began with expressive figurative paintings before shifting his focus to the interplay of light and space in the mid-1990s. His work evolved from the use of archaic symbols and iconographysparked by his travels, including a formative visit to Easter Islandtowards a more abstract language. Over time, his use of dark, earthy tones gradually gave way to a near-absence ... More Works by Aliyah Hussain, Paloma Proudfoot, Renee So. on view at the LowrySALFORD.- Lowry is presenting the first of a new series titled Local / National / International, that brings together three artists who share interests or work in similar mediums, in a trio of concurrent solo exhibitions. It champions ambitious work being made in the North of England, as well as bringing exciting artists to Salford for the first time, revealing the similarities and overlaps in their practices. For this iteration, Aliyah Hussain, Paloma Proudfoot, and Renee So all use ceramics as a vehicle for imaginative storytelling, constructing contemporary narratives through objects, tableaus and immersive environments. Feminist ideas recur throughout, with the artists challenging gender norms and representation in engaging, seductive and sometimes humorous ways. Aliyah Hussain works across ceramics, sound and collage, drawing on themes ... More |
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Flashback On a day like today, French-American painter Yves Tanguy was born January 05, 1900. Raymond Georges Yves Tanguy (January 5, 1900 - January 15, 1955), known as Yves Tanguy, was a French surrealist painter. Tanguy, the son of a retired navy captain, was born at the Ministry of Naval Affairs on Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. His parents were both of Breton origin. In this image: A pair of earrings, painted by Yves Tanguy.
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