Artists at Work, Courtauld Gallery, London, review: A fine show which demands close attention

1 week, 4 days ago

‘Rigid’ Hong Kong office turned into artists’ satire

At first glance, the office desk could belong to any Chinese executive — an ashtray, mini-flags, a golden sculpture inscribed with the character for "integrity", and a picture of a local celebrity. Instead, it is part of a defiant art show challenging Hong Kong's stuffy power structures, held in an office tower at the heart of a finance district famous …

Art Hong Kong Office Artist

2 weeks, 4 days ago

The US high court revives a case around Nazi-looted impressionist painting in Spanish museum

Associated Press

MADRID — The fate of a French impressionist painting once stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish woman is in question once again after the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revived a case that could decide its ownership. On Monday, the Supreme Court said the case should be reconsidered under a California law passed last year that aims to strengthen …

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1 month ago

Rubens masterpiece in National Gallery may not be legitimate, fresh evidence claims

The Independent

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1 month ago

Wim Wenders and the Uncertain Life of Cinema

The Hindu

Published : Feb 24, 2025 20:12 IST - 5 MINS READ When the German director Wim Wenders, currently touring India as part of his travelling retrospective, was at the Cannes Film Festival in 1982, he decided to interview all the filmmakers present—or at least those willing and with time to speak to him. The line that rang like a gong …

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1 month, 1 week ago

How The Face magazine turned style into an art form

The Independent

A dizzying barrage of video images of late 20th-century Britain opens this celebration of one of the most influential and controversial publications of the age: The Face. Say what you like about the UK’s original music, fashion and culture magazine – and it’s had many detractors – it defined the brash, high gloss, unashamedly aspirational aesthetic of the early boom-and-bust …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The next must-see art exhibit? Look behind the fish counter

LA Times

Series Vanessa Anderson is the Grocery Goblin, on a mission to explore neighborhood grocery stores throughout Southern California. At Sahag’s Basturma, Harry Tashjian’s retrospective of photos, baubles and souvenirs hangs facing the cash register. “They belonged to the person who ran this fish station,” says Bholsangngam, “but I’m not sure who.” One thing she knows for sure is whoever preserved …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The essential guide to Frieze, Felix Art Fair, the L.A. Art Show and more

LA Times

The late Chris Burden’s 2001 “Nomadic Folly” will be shown by Gagosian at this year’s Frieze art fair in Santa Monica. L.A. Art Show Feb. 19-23 Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., downtown $35-$250 laartshow.com The artist Antuan with his “Left or Right Installation,” on view at the 2025 L.A. Art Show. Felix Art Fair Feb. 19-23 Hollywood …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Lounge Loves: ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’, the Renaissance Punk art and more

Live Mint

Scam Alert Stories about female scam artists have been the flavour of the season on streaming platforms for a few years now and while I squirm a bit about the probable misogyny behind highlighting these stories, I can’t lie that they fascinate me. I binged Apple Cider Vinegar, a new Netflix show about the notorious Australian wellness influencer Belle Gibson, …

Art Renaissance

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers’ free exhibition showcasing artists of color, and more L.A. arts and culture this weekend

LA Times

“Vehicles of Desires” by Jessica Taylor Bellamy, one of 10 artists showcasing their work in the fourth “In the Paint” art exhibition this month. Also part of the Bay Area-based contemporary ballet company’s program that evening: a tribute to the storytelling of Maurice Ravel in “Ma mère l’Oye.” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Hidden images’ in Pollock’s work might have been intended – without him realising

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A step into the past at National Art Gallery in Museum complex in Chennai

The Hindu

On a rather humid Monday morning, you would expect the typical starting of the work-week blues on many faces, but not at the National Art Gallery which is full of life. After more than a decade of restoration executed by the Public Works Department, the National Art Gallery, situated in the Government Museum Complex, was reopened in February 2024. Original …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

When contemporary art rubs shoulders with ancient artefacts

Live Mint

Just as the Bengal Biennale was wrapping up this January, I went to see the art installation at the Alipore Jail museum, the famous red-brick Kolkata jail now turned into a museum. What has been exciting and eye-opening lately has been to see art extend beyond those “names" to street signs and more. But art only made news when it …

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2 months ago

National Portrait Gallery faces backlash over ‘nepotism’ claims in star-studded Zoë Law exhibition

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

London Art Fair showcases global talent and British icons as it returns for its 37th year

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

Capital hosts Belgian contemporary art exhibition

China Daily

Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, introduces the dynamism of Belgian contemporary art scene. From Rene Magritte, the mastermind of surrealism, to Luc Tuymans whose paintings show the power of images, Belgium has kept nourishing generations of gifted artists since the 20th century. Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art …

Art Belgian

2 months, 1 week ago

Capital hosts Belgian contemporary art exhibition

China Daily

Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, introduces the dynamism of Belgian contemporary art scene. From Rene Magritte, the mastermind of surrealism, to Luc Tuymans whose paintings show the power of images, Belgium has kept nourishing generations of gifted artists since the 20th century. Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art …

Art Belgian

2 months, 1 week ago

Capital hosts Belgian contemporary art exhibition

China Daily

Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, introduces the dynamism of Belgian contemporary art scene. From Rene Magritte, the mastermind of surrealism, to Luc Tuymans whose paintings show the power of images, Belgium has kept nourishing generations of gifted artists since the 20th century. Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art …

Art Belgian

2 months, 1 week ago

Capital hosts Belgian contemporary art exhibition

China Daily

Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, introduces the dynamism of Belgian contemporary art scene. From Rene Magritte, the mastermind of surrealism, to Luc Tuymans whose paintings show the power of images, Belgium has kept nourishing generations of gifted artists since the 20th century. Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art …

Art Belgian

2 months, 2 weeks ago

The unimaginable losses of the L.A. firestorms: L.A. arts and culture this week

LA Times

If you live in the Los Angeles area, we may have something in common. ‘The sky we stand on’ Times art critic Christopher Knight recently wrote a rave review of “Olafur Eliasson: OPEN,” “a visually, conceptually and perceptually thrilling survey of the Berlin-based, Icelandic Danish artist’s work from the last 20 years” that’s on view through July 6 at the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fires threaten cultural institutions, destroy historic architecture: L.A. arts and culture this week

LA Times

The aftermath of the Palisades fire at the historic Topanga Ranch Motel on Jan. 8. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. odysseytheatre.com The ASU FIDM Museum is showcasing costumes, props and set pieces from the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” ‘A Complete Unknown’ Costume Exhibition “Costumes are a tool, but really, we are world-building or storytelling on …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Line sculptures and Loman drama: The best of L.A. arts and culture this weekend

LA Times

A huge hello to everyone who included “seeking out more of Los Angeles’ arts and culture offerings” among their 2025 resolutions. THURSDAY Four Seasons & Strauss Carl St.Clair conducts the Pacific Symphony in Antonio Vivaldi’s violin concerti and Richard Strauss’ majestic “Alpine Symphony.” 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. “Pippa Garner has satire down pat — that’s no mean feat, given …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bridgerton art journaling date in Hyderabad: creative, royal weekend for fans

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: For lovers of pop culture, every opportunity to express admiration for their favourite show, song, or art piece becomes important. Such an occasion to obsess over the acclaimed Netflix series Bridgerton came to Hyderabad in an artistic avatar — ‘Bridgerton Art Journaling Date’, organised by Old School Moth in Botanical Garden, Kondapur. Old School Moth, run by Bala Sai …

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3 months ago

The biggest art controversies of 2024

CNN

CNN — Big money, big ideas and big egos — the art world has all the necessary ingredients for a juicy controversy. According to LAM Museum, in the Netherlands, the hand-painted work symbolized French artist Alexandre Lavet’s “cherished memories shared with dear friends.” The museum also said, in a statement, that it bore “no ill will” towards the technician — …

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3 months ago

Moulding artists for more than five decades

The Hindu

As you drive on East Coast Road, you will spot a signboard guiding you down a lane that opens up into a creative commune: Cholamandal artists village. The campus includes a centre for contemporary art which hosts a museum for artists involved in the Madras art movement and commercial art gallery, open air theatre, Indigo & Labernum gallery for guest …

Art Work Studio Artists Artist Village Cholamandal

3 months, 1 week ago

An L.A. mom makes bold pottery at home that’s ‘Midcentury Modern meets ’70s surf wear’

LA Times

Like most working moms, Los Angeles ceramist Emily Haynes has mastered the art of multitasking. “I’m a fast thrower, but the painting takes a long time.” For Haynes, who took her first wheel-throwing class at Choplet Ceramics Studio in New York when she was 25, ceramics “hit all of the buttons in terms of hands-on creation and glazing.” “I loved …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Review: Photorealist painting finally gets due respect. MOCA shows the ‘work’ in each ‘work of art’

LA Times

In the late 1960s and early ‘70s, Photorealist painters used photographs as their subject. MOCA’s new show, “Ordinary People,” explores the underappreciated quality of the work, as well as its legacy. The show includes potent new works, including Cynthia Daignault’s provocative “Twenty-Six Seconds,” a monumental meditation of the famous Zapruder film of JFK’s murder. At the Museum of Contemporary Art, …

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4 months ago

How the art world became a gallery of clever rogues

The Independent

I was in the art world for 32 years, ending up as the UK chair of Sotheby’s from 2006 to 2012. When I joined Sotheby’s in 1979, Peter Wilson, the firm’s chair, had made London the art market’s indisputable world centre almost overnight when he staged the Goldschmidt impressionism auction at Sotheby’s in 1958. Technology, the telephone, and the arrival …

Art International London Trade World Market Contemporary Art

4 months, 1 week ago

The 80s - Photographing Britain, Tate Britain review: a queasily nostalgic photography show

The Independent

The myth of the Eighties as a combustible era of economic growth and social unrest was being framed even as the decade was beginning. Martin Parr’s subtly caustic views of Tory election parties and public school open days offer some of the show’s very few images of upper-middle-class people, and as so often with Parr’s brilliantly lit social tableaux there’s …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

A Journey Through 35 Years: Exploring the Evolution of Contemporary Art in India

Live Mint

The article showcases 35 years of Gallery Espace through three exhibitions: Ancestral Futures, Off the Shelf, and Memory Fields. Ancestral Futures explores the heritage of artists and their connection to the gallery, while Off the Shelf explores materiality and scale. Memory Fields celebrates the evolution of the contemporary art ecosystem in India.

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Black Brilliance: Alayo Akinkugbe Reimagines Blackness in Art History

CNN

Alayo Akinkugbe, a curator and art historian, reimagines Blackness in art history by highlighting the stories of Black figures who have often been marginalized. She focuses on the role of Black figures in paintings, shifting the focus from the red-headed bride to the Black child in Dante Gabriel Rossetti's 'The Beloved.' Akinkugbe's work underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating …

Law Culture Social Issues Art History London

5 months ago

The Horse: A Journey Through the Artist's Soul

New Indian Express

Muzaffar Ali's latest exhibition, Farasnama—The Legend of the Horse, showcases the versatility of an artist who has carved a niche for himself in various fields. The paintings and sculptures, primarily featuring horses, are a testament to his passion for the majestic creature. The bronzes, with their dynamic lighting and shadow effects, are a highlight of the exhibition, capturing the beauty …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Grand Ave Arts: All Access and Genevieve Gaignard: The best of L.A. arts this weekend

LA Times

“Warriors,” Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’ concept album inspired by the 1979 cult hit movie and Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel of the same name, debuts today from Atlantic Records. grandavearts.org ‘Symphony of Rats’ “Two titans of the theatrical avant-garde come together in this Wooster Group deconstruction of a Richard Foreman play,” wrote Times theater critic Charles McNulty of this sold-out …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

David Hockney exhibition Living in Colour showcasing six decades of iconic work opens in London

The Independent

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6 months ago

Monet and London – Views of the Thames review: An extraordinary feat

The Independent

Trends come and go, but Claude Monet is still jostling with Vincent van Gogh for the position of World’s Favourite Artist, just as he has been for the past 40 years. And advance demand for tickets for this exhibition of Monet’s London paintings suggests there’s still a huge public appetite for the work of the Father of Impressionism. With Van …

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6 months, 1 week ago

The Page Has Turned

New Indian Express

Gone are the days when gallery spaces were confined to traditional art forms such as paintings and sculptures. Delhi’s Pulp Society, an experimental gallery and printmaking workshop, is exploring similar ideas with their ongoing show, ‘Paper and Play’. The many faces of art Priyanshi Saxena, the curator of Pulp Society, emphasises that the primary focus of ‘Paper and Play’ is …

Art Gallery

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Two charged after famous Banksy painting stolen from London gallery

The Independent

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Antiques Roadshow guest left speechless as she learns eye-watering value of 'most amazing' paintings left hidden in attic for 14 years

Daily Mail

A guest on Antiques Roadshow was left speechless when she learned the eye-watering value of her unloved paintings. The artwork, which had been hidden away in her loft for 14 year, was hailed as ‘the most amazing thing I’ve seen in ages,' by expert David Battle. A guest on Antiques Roadshow was left speechless when she learned the eye-watering value …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Artist Vipul Rathod showcases thought-provoking wonder cabinets

Live Mint

One half of a “deconstructed” pyramid form appears suspended in a frame. Sunaina Anand, director, Art Alive, says when the contemporary art gallery showed Rathod’s work at India Art Fair a couple of years ago, it instantly made a mark. As Anushree Mukherjee, curatorial associate, Art Alive Gallery, writes in the artist’s exhibition catalogue: “These artefacts that are minuscule in …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Fire contained at historic London arts centre

Hindustan Times

Priceless artworks housed in London's Somerset House, including paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, were unaffected by a fire that erupted at the historic building on Saturday, according to the gallery. Fire contained at historic London arts centre Around 125 firefighters and 20 engines worked to tamp out the flames that ripped through the roof of the western wing, bringing …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Van Gogh artworks safe after firefighters called to London's Somerset House

ABC

Priceless artworks housed in London's Somerset House — including paintings by Van Gogh and Monet — were unaffected by a fire that erupted at the historic building on Saturday, according to the gallery. Now, it's a cultural complex hosting a range of creative businesses and arts spaces including the Courtauld Gallery, which counts Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Banksy's back with surprise daily street art of animals across London

NPR

Banksy's back with surprise daily street art of animals across London toggle caption Benjamin Cremel/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Street artist Banksy has grabbed attention this summer with a spectacular series of London artworks that has delighted and confounded the city's residents and visitors alike. "The anti-establishment theme that's been so strong in a lot of Banksy's prints, a …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Banksy artwork stolen hours after unveiling: Explore the ongoing saga of stolen Banksy pieces

Hindustan Times

Yet another Banksy art piece has been removed from a satellite dish on top of a building in south-east London, just hours after it went on display. Man making off with the stolen Banksy piece The fourth image in an animal-themed series composed of silhouette compositions Banksy's art with its powerful social commentary and elusive nature, carries immense value culturally …

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8 months ago

Art galleries and political correctness: The recent controversies over curated exhibits

The Independent

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

British Indian art dealer to raise funds for LGBTQ rights in India

Hindustan Times

London, A British Indian art dealer and activist, who recently reopened his gallery in central London, is planning a major exhibition so that part of its proceeds can go towards continuing his fight for LGBTQ rights across India. British Indian art dealer to raise funds for LGBTQ rights in India Amar Singh, the London-born member of a Kapurthala royal family, …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition highlights new generation of artists

China Daily

Artist Nhozagri's works aim to create a cosmological self-consistent life system.CHINA DAILY Alongside this piece, 69 other works are on display, all created by Chinese artists under 35. The exhibition Era of Encore opened in June at the Beijing Times Art Museum, featuring diverse works by 32 artists born in the late 1980s and 1990s, offering their unique perspectives on …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Roger Mayne – Youth, Courtauld Gallery review: Crumbling post-war Britain brought vividly to life

The Independent

The 1950s: a pivotal moment in British culture, or a dingy interlude before things really got going in the Swinging Sixties? Yet in spite of – perhaps even because of – this powerful period feel, Mayne’s images make peculiarly apt viewing at the present time. They have featured in a plethora of recent books and exhibitions – notably the Barbican’s …

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10 months ago

We're Courtroom Artists Covering Trump's Hush Money Trial. Here's What It's Like.

Huff Post

Illustration: Jianan Liu/HuffPost; Photo: Getty Images, AP Courtroom artists revealed the fascinating details of their jobs — and the moments we rarely see. For Elizabeth Williams, one of the three courtroom artists inside the Manhattan courtroom for former President Donald Trump’s trial, every day is a new challenge. And it’s representative of the day’s story,” said Christine Cornell, one of …

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10 months, 1 week ago

The best courtroom sketches from Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial

The Independent

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10 months, 1 week ago

Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John’s collection

Associated Press

LONDON — A new exhibition of photographs owned by Elton John is everything one might expect from a star who has a fascination with image, a love of excess and a very large budget. Newell Harbin, director of the couple’s collection, agreed that the sheer scale of the show is “a lot.” “It’s a little bit overwhelming sometimes, but it’s …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection, V&A review: Elegance, mystique and images of immense power

The Independent

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Artists at Work, Courtauld Gallery, London, review: A fine show which demands close attention

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