Author: Mary W

Expo 11, recently hosted by Frieze, concluded its vibrant 11th edition on Sunday, welcoming more than 35,000 visitors including collectors, curators and museum directors. The vibe of VIP Day—a relaxed and positive energy—lasted throughout the weekend as the Chicago community came to Navy Pier. This year, the Expo brings together 170 leading galleries from 29 countries, maintaining its reputation as the preeminent art fair of the American Midwest. “The Chicago World’s Fair definitely played a role in promoting the development of a new community of collectors,” Tony Kaman told Artsy. “There is now a strong group of individuals dedicated to…

Will your visit to New York’s Brooklyn Museum soon have a soundtrack? Earlier this month, 27-year-old cellist Niles Luther began his tenure as the Brooklyn Museum’s first composer-in-residence, where he composed the score for the institution’s latest exhibition , Hiroshige’s 100 Views of Edo (Takashi Murakami). But he wanted to go further. “Just as most movies in cinemas did not have musical scores before the 20th century, most works of art in galleries and museums today do not have musical scores,” he said. The Art Newspaperadding that art can and should.He calls it his own genre, “art music.” “Previously, the…

Francesca Giraudi, a Milan-based visual artist born on February 9, 1973, in Novara, Italy, delves deep into the human psyche through her captivating artworks. Giraudi’s artistic journey is a testament to her relentless exploration of the human condition. Her work revolves around the theme of identity, dissecting the multifaceted nature of the self and its relationship with the external world. Through a process of deconstruction, she dismantles the static concept of the self, inviting viewers to contemplate the fluidity of identity and the complexities that lie within. • From the Series Multitude: “Resolution II”,_Digital Photography, 2023, Fine Art Print on alfa-Cellulose…

Dedicating a two-part exhibition to one historical event may seem superfluous, but the result, “Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism,” is a revelation. In it, the Musée d’Orsay presents an exhibition about exhibitions—specifically, the first Impressionist exhibition that opened 150 years ago today and ushered in what we think of as modern art. The central exhibition commemorating this defining moment features a virtual reality component, marking the first time that this immersive technology has been used so extensively to enhance the fine art experience. The parallel exhibition “Tonight and Impressionism” is held in a space adjacent to the main exhibition. The physical…

Every generation seems to get its fair share of scandalous, high-profile art exhibitions. The most recent one was Documenta 15 in 2022, which caused so much controversy that the show may never be held in Kassel, Germany in the future. And, of course, there was the 1993 Whitney Biennial, which introduced so-called identity politics into mainstream art discourse. Going back even further, there are the New York Armory Show in 1913, the first Impressionist exhibition in 1874, and the Paris Salon in 1865, where Manet’s works were exhibited. olympia It caused a sensation. In all of these cases, it was…

Vicky Tsalamata, a visual artist hailing from Athens, Greece, is a Professor Emeritus in Printmaking at the Athens School of Fine Arts. Tsalamata’s oeuvre traverses the realms of expanded printmaking, digital media, print installations, and video-installations. At the heart of Tsalamata’s work lies an exploration of the interconnectedness of human existence, a theme vividly depicted in her artwork, “From the 2602 Dark Nights to the Never Ending Daylight Spaces A, B” (2018). This compelling artwork is part of her larger project, “Synapsis, The Invisible Order that Embodies Shapes,” delving into the intricate networks that define our social fabric. Through a…

David Burch’s artistic journey is as intriguing as his vibrant and expressive paintings. Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, Burch’s story takes unexpected turns, leading him from a career in sociology to becoming an abstract expressionist painter. In 1967, at the age of 23, Burch earned his second Degree, First Class Honours in Sociology, from the University of Calgary. Subsequently, he packed his bags and ventured eastward to Toronto, where he spent 28 years of his life. Little did he know that this move would mark the beginning of his transformation into an art collector and later, a seasoned painter.…

Willem de Kooning’s two visits to Italy, in 1959-60 and 1969, had a hitherto underexplored impact on his art. Both inspired intense creativity and somewhat unexpected results in painting and sculpture. But the Academy Museum’s Biennale blockbuster, Willem de Kooning and Italyrepresents not only these works but also his activities over the past thirty years.His first stop in Italy, in September 1959, was brief: a few days in Venice, then a few hours in Rome before returning to the United States. “Gregory Corso, American Beat poet [De Kooning] “We met in Venice and quickly took him around Rome to see…

Pino Pascali once called the typical format of an exhibition “a kind of cemetery,” in which artists hand over their finished products to others who are now responsible for displaying them. So what does it mean that Pascali has now been granted the greatest grave of all – a retrospective? It’s a paradox, to be sure, but it’s also a gift, as this artist’s work is more talked about than seen in large numbers, yet rarely gets this treatment. Perhaps this is because Pascali’s case is a difficult one for curators. For one thing, the Italian sculptor died when he…

In the realm of artistry, there exists a realm where passion meets expression, and Alexandra Jicol thrives within this space. Her artistic journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to capturing the intricate nuances of human existence through her work. With a style that defies convention and transcends boundaries, Jicol delves deep into the essence of emotions, creating pieces that resonate with profound depth and complexity. Jicol’s artistic odyssey is a quest for independence, a relentless pursuit to convey her visceral connection with colors, forms, and textures. Through years of honing her craft, she has mastered the art of…