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Born in 1973 in Graz, Austria, Gerhard Petzl is a multi-disciplinary artist who has been pushing the boundaries of art for over three decades. Living and working between Vevey, Switzerland, and Kalsdorf/Graz, Austria, Petzl’s work spans a diverse range of mediums, including bronze, stone, wood, mixed media, and even chocolate. His artistic journey is characterized by an unyielding exploration of shape, color, and texture, leading him to venture into unexplored areas and self-discovery. Petzl’s versatility as an artist is evident in his willingness to experiment with various materials and techniques. He does not confine himself to a single medium or…
Bea Last, a Scottish artist, creates narratives of raw beauty and profound meaning through her distinctive artistic practice. Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Scotland, Last’s work is a testament to her commitment to the artistic process and her remarkable ability to transform recycled, repurposed, found, salvaged, or gifted materials into what she calls “sculptural drawing.” Her creations, abstract in form, serve as windows into both inner and outer landscapes, challenging perceptions and igniting dialogues on conflict, humanitarianism, and the looming climate crisis. Bea Last’s work delves deep into personal and collective experiences. Born in 1963 in Cyprus amidst the…
Bobbie Carlyle, a sculptor who has crossed two millennia and several decades, embodies the essence of modern artistry. Her journey in art is deeply intertwined with her personal experiences and family life. As a mother of seven and a grandmother, Bobbie has always found inspiration in the world around her, channeling her experiences into her bronze sculptures. She earned her degree in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University, a feat she accomplished while raising her large family, demonstrating her dedication and love for art and sculpture. Living life to the fullest, Bobbie Carlyle sees the positive in every situation and…
art marketArun KakkarModern Evening Sale on May 15, 2024 at Sotheby’s New York. Another May auction season in New York has come to an end. Nearly $1.4 billion worth of art was sold in a week after two weeks of blockbuster art fairs in New York, with major sales held by Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips. Despite concerns about a tepid art market and cyberattacks on Christie’s website, the auction’s results were mixed, but not entirely negative. While the total was down from the $1.8 billion reached in May 2023, sales were broadly within their expectations, with Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe…
Bonnie Levinson is a multi-disciplinary artist working in painting, collage, mixed media, and multi-image photography. Her passion and enthusiasm are expressed through many creative art forms. She describes her work as a combination of place and how it takes her into the unknown and the atmospheric realm. During the creative process, Levinson’s goal is to transmute her subconscious into beauty, embracing resistance. Her work allows her to enter a portal, a creative meditative space, channeling her years of visual experience in the arts. Levinson’s art balances between control and accident. Her work is featured in private collections, homes, and corporate…
MARUKAME, Japan—In 1974, Genichiro Inokuma found a new home in Hawaii. The 71-year-old Japanese artist fell ill while visiting Tokyo last year, stopping in Honolulu, the New York state capital, on his way to packing up his New York studio. After living and working in New York for twenty years, Hawaii was a revelation to Pig Bear. In a diary entry that July, he described it as “a new order of Eden” and a place where the artist “took his second steps in America.” Shortly after that visit, he established his home and studio there and lived and worked between…
Patrice Layre, born on February 28, 1963, in the charming town of Ales, France, found his passion for painting in the most personal and touching way. His story is intertwined with the story of his grandfather, a painter who unknowingly became his muse and mentor. From a young age, Patrice spent countless hours in his grandfather’s workshop, absorbing the colors, techniques, and the sheer joy of creating art. This early exposure planted the seeds of a lifelong love for painting, although it wasn’t until his grandfather’s passing that Patrice truly embraced his calling. To honor the bond that united them,…
Loubna Fazazi Idrissi, a self-taught artist, has had a lifelong bond with art. Raised in a traditional environment that cherished learning, she was naturally drawn to creative pursuits. However, it was only later, while juggling personal and professional responsibilities, that she rekindled her passion for painting. This return to art came at a moment when she deeply needed an outlet for self-expression. Idrissi’s journey in art is defined by a profound emotional engagement. Her paintings are not just visual creations; they pulse with emotional depth. They offer a glimpse into her inner world, where she articulates and celebrates her feelings…
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, art news Newsletter about the art market and beyond.Register here Receive it every Wednesday. Two days before a New York art auction, one of the most shocking things I saw happened before any bids were made. Minutes before Sotheby’s ultra-modern evening auction “The Now” was about to begin, a photographer tripped over a pillar and nearly dropped his entire hand into a Jean-Michel Basquiat and In a large, untitled work by Andy Warhol. Estimated at $15 million, the 1984 collaboration came close to disaster, clearly shocking several staff members. related articles…
Art has a unique way of speaking to our souls, and for self-taught artist Loubna Idrissi, it’s a language she’s been fluent in all her life. Immersed in a traditional upbringing where learning was paramount, Loubna’s curiosity and manual dexterity led her to explore various creative avenues, always with color as her companion. However, it wasn’t until later in life, amidst personal and professional commitments, that painting became her primary mode of expression. Loubna’s artistic journey is marked by a deep emotional resonance. Her paintings are not just visual spectacles but windows into her soul, where she shares her emotions…