Author: Mary W
Art has always been a space where emotions find their voice and narratives unfold. For Lisa Lappi, art has been more than just a passion; it has been a lifeline, a form of therapy, and a testament to resilience. From early childhood, Lisa found solace in the world of art. It was a calling that she wanted to pursue further by attending Seattle’s Art University during her high school years. However, life took an unexpected turn when tragedy struck her family. At the tender age of 17, Lisa faced the devastating loss of her father, who was shot and killed…
Pilar Xercavins, a Barcelona-based artist, offers a mesmerizing journey through the corridors of creativity with her canvases. Her hands, guided by an innate connection with diverse artistic tools like pencils, charcoals, and chalk, weave tales of imagination onto blank canvases. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity, Xercavins employs natural pigments, capturing the vividness, strength, and dynamism that thrives within her creative psyche. In her artistic endeavors, Xercavins articulates a distinctive perspective, often integrating elements borrowed from nature itself. The allure of plants, flowers, and leaves finds expression on her canvases, unveiling the enchantment and power of natural aging processes. The…
French court bailiffs seized more than 100 works by Russian avant-garde artists from an art laboratory in Paris in February, suspecting they were stolen from a private collector, according to their lawyers.Uthman Khatib, a lawyer representing the Frankfurt-based international law firm Dentons and a Palestinian businessman and investor living in Israel, said the seized works were estimated to be worth more than 100 million euros. The lawyer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they included paintings by Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich and Natalia Goncharova.According to German court documents seen by The Art Newspaper, the collector claims the paintings were…
In the realm of contemporary art, Jarron Carter stands out as an artist who offers viewers a journey that challenges, captivates, and resonates on a deeply emotional level. With a unique blend of precision, elegance, and an unmistakable touch of opulence, Carter’s artworks are more than mere visuals; they are narratives that invite viewers to explore the depths of their own emotions and perspectives. What sets Carter apart is his ability to infuse his art with a profound emotional depth. “With the accuracy of my lines and poses in motion, I make the viewer really feel the emotional mood my…
Graham Duncan Elder is a British artist whose body of work serves as a kaleidoscope of memories, influences, and emotions. He distills these elements into captivating paintings that sizzle with raw energy and undeniable charisma. Born and raised in the electrifying landscape of 1980s/90s London, Elder’s artistic journey was profoundly shaped by the neon-lit streets, pulsating electro beats, and mesmerizing video games that defined his formative years. It was a time and place where tradition met innovation, where ancient Egyptian art coexisted with contemporary graffiti, and where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blurred into a vibrant tapestry of cultural…
Forget Bubbles: Is Jeff Koons a Swiftie?Jeff Koons is causing a stir in Hong Kong this week with an exhibition of early work at Art Intelligence Global in Wong Chuk Hang (until April 26).is called Jeff Koons: 1979-1999the exhibition includes his headline porcelain sculptures Michael Jackson and Bubbles (1988), a highly kitsch portrait of the late artist horror film The pop star and his favorite chimpanzee.Koons tells us the work is making its debut on these shores prestige Magazine: “I believe this is Michael Jackson and Bubbles’ first time in China, so it’s exciting,” he gushed. Art world pranksters always…
Born in 1978 in Koblenz, Germany, Gereon Kratz is not just an artist; he is a multifaceted creative. A painter, draftsman, graphic artist, illustrator, and composer, Kratz’s diverse talents converge to define a unique visual language that speaks volumes about the human experience. At the core of Kratz’s artistic expression lies a deep fascination with anatomy, geometry, urban and natural landscapes, and design. He seamlessly weaves these elements into his work, whether through drawings and painterly analogues on canvas and paper or digital collages as a print medium. His ability to combine classic craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities allows him to…
Following a government decree, the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin has removed from view all artwork depicting rivers or seas. According to the museum’s announcement, the move is intended to prevent “creating the conditions for slogans that might inadvertently refer to ‘From river to sea, Palestine will be free.'” Works removed include Gustave Courbet’s “The Waves” (1869), Caspar David Friedrich’s “The Monk on the Shore” (1808-10), Carl Blechen’s The Fisherman of Capri (1834), and hundreds of other works. The decision is a watered-down version of a previous proposal to landfill Germany’s Rhine River in solidarity with the people of Israel. “If…
In the bustling realm of contemporary art, where digital screens and augmented realities often take center stage, Lucy Looijen-Lavrijsen chooses to navigate a different path. Fondly known as “LUCY” to her admirers, this Dutch artist has spent the last three decades delving deep into the past, drawing inspiration from archaeological and geological wonders to create art that resonates with simplicity and authenticity. “I dig into the past, looking for the origins of existence,” Lucy muses. Her art is a testament to this exploration—a deep dive into the layers of time and earth, where every stroke on the canvas is a…
Amid legal battle over who rightly owns Egon Schiele’s 1916 work on paper russian prisoner of warThe Art Institute of Chicago (AIC), which acquired the painting in 1966, dismissed on February 28 a civil lawsuit brought by Jewish-Austrian collector Fritz Grünbaum Brought by an heir, his artwork was confiscated by the Nazis. And he was sent to a concentration camp and executed. Another battle looms, with the New York City District Attorney’s Office also trying to remove the piece and return it to those heirs, with oral arguments expected before the New York Supreme Court in late April or early…