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Titus Kaphar, Time in Perspective 2 (2018), oil on canvas (all photos Olivia McEwan/allergic) LONDON — London’s Royal Academy and the National Portrait Gallery, founded in 1768 and 1856 respectively, have long been symbols of the British art establishment, one dominated by white men. In February, RA opened entangled past, which examines its own connections to colonialism by interweaving the work of contemporary black British artists from the African, Caribbean and South Asian diaspora with its own historical collections, while highlighting historical black figures who have been excluded from standard art histories. The National Portrait Gallery is taking a different…

Kevin Jones, a self-taught artist hailing from London and currently nestled in South West England, epitomizes the essence of contemporary minimalism in his artistic endeavors. With a clientele spanning across the UK, US, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, Jones’s work exudes a unique blend of line gesture and free structure, captivating viewers with its controlled freedom. At the heart of Jones’s artistic philosophy lies a penchant for defying expectations. His compositions, often in a multiple-image format, beckon the observer to traverse a journey of lines, weaving in and out of the intricate tapestry of his creations. It’s this seamless…

“How are you going to paint me? As a cherub or as a bulldog?” begins a portrait commissioned by artist Graham Sutherland to celebrate the public figure’s 80th birthday. Prior to production, Winston Churchill famously asked the public figure.”It all depends on what you show me, sir,” Sutherland replied.As it turns out, Bulldog appears to have dominated the remainder of the research and completion of the 1954 portrait, which famously was destroyed in a fire a few years later by the brother of Churchill’s secretary.Now comes a study of the final product, which Churchill described as “filthy and vicious” and…

Tytova Tetiana, a Ukrainian artist-photographer currently residing and working in France, has carved a unique niche in the realm of visual storytelling. Her lens captures the essence of diverse human experiences, unveiling the intricacies of social and emotional connections, while delving into the physicality of the female form and the emotional landscapes of women. From her early immersion in photography at the age of fourteen to over a decade of commercial photography experience, Tetiana’s journey has been shaped by both personal passion and professional dedication. However, it was the tumultuous backdrop of war in her native Ukraine that catalyzed a…

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…