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Judit Nagy L. is an artist born in Slovakia. Her artistic journey began at a tender age, sketching away in kindergarten. While many might have seen her as destined for a life in the arts, fate had a different plan. Judit pursued a Master’s degree in civil engineering, built a family, and even ventured into the entrepreneurial world with her own small business. But, as they say, life has a way of coming full circle. Turning the pages of her life, we find a pivotal moment when she embarked on the Camino pilgrimage in Spain for her 40th birthday. The…

Before the pandemic, Munich’s Lenbachhaus pitched an idea to the Tate: Why not share the crown jewels of each other’s collections in several special exhibitions? This is how Germany is staging its first major JMW Turner exhibition in 70 years, while the Tate Modern is about to host its first exhibition of Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider) artists since the 1960s. .“This is an incredibly sustainable way of working,” said curator Natalia Sidlina. Expressionists: Kandinsky, Mutter and the Blaue Reiter. “Whether it’s a collaboration or an environment, because most of the works come from one place, we’re able to…

To receive morning links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews communication. headline News New leader of British Museum. Nicholas Cullinan Has been appointed as new director british museum in London after former director resigned Hartwig FisherHe resigned after a massive theft from the museum’s collection, which the institution claimed was committed by its former director. Cullinan currently serves as a director of the company. national portrait galleryin his new role he will also have to deal with a wide range of challenges related to calling for a return Parthenon Marbles The problems in Greece,…

Tom Willemen is a self-taught abstract artist hailing from Belgium. Under the pseudonym ‘The Belgian Artist’, Willemen has carved a niche for himself in the realm of digital and abstract artistry. For over a decade, Willemen has been immersed in the world of digital art, crafting characters and visuals that captivate the imagination. Yet, despite his proficiency and passion for this medium, he felt a growing desire to transcend the confines of his digital canvas. “Although I enjoyed creating digital characters, it felt like I was producing the same artwork repeatedly,” he confesses. This realization became a pivotal moment in…

The Smithsonian’s inner Workplace of Inspector Common launched a report final month saying the company misused among the $7.5 million in COVID-19 aid funds it acquired within the 2020 CARES Act.. The report, launched on February 23, mentioned the Smithsonian didn’t correctly justify purchases from a single provider with funds the establishment acquired. This violates Smithsonian coverage, which “requires purchases over $10,000 to compete and any exceptions have to be justified in writing.” associated articles Of the 436 transactions utilizing COVID-19 aid funds, 49 had been investigated. 9 transactions price $1.70 had been from the identical provider and there was…

A $9 million William de Kooning portray was one of many highest-selling works on the primary day of Artwork Basel Hong Kong.The portray is being offered by Hauser & Wirth, which additionally sells works by Philip Guston want (1978) offered for $8.5 million by Mark Bradford Might the Lord be the primary to get on the bus…and the final to get off.(2023) $3.5 million.The present kicked off its first of two VIP days on the Hong Kong Conference and Exhibition Heart on Tuesday morning. This expo marks a return to its pre-pandemic scale, with greater than 240 galleries taking part,…

The British Museum is suing its former senior curator Peter Higgs, accusing him of aggravated theft. The Museum of London was granted entry to the sacked worker’s eBay and PayPal information at present (March 26) after detailed allegations had been made to London’s Excessive Court docket that objects from its assortment had been stolen through the years. A decide will order Higgs to reveal details about the artifacts he’s accused of stealing. Higgs was fired final August after 30 years working within the museum’s Greek assortment. The museum alleges that Higgs peddled the stolen assortment to greater than 45 consumers…

Artwork Basel Hong Kong launched its 2024 version with the primary of two VIP preview days on Tuesday, March 26, on the Hong Kong Conference and Exhibition Centre. The truthful featured shows from 242 galleries, a return to its pre-pandemic peak and, in keeping with truthful director Angelle Siyang-Le, the complete capability the conference middle can maintain. “For individuals who are coming again to Hong Kong, you’ll really feel that the present is massive—with 242 galleries, it’s not a small present—but in addition with extra content material inside,” Siyang-Le advised ARTnews final week. Siyang-Le wasn’t kidding. The truthful is teeming…

The winners of the second version of the Chanel Subsequent Prize, which is awarded to 10 artists throughout disciplines together with artwork, movie, efficiency and music, have been introduced. Every will obtain €100,000 to assist them additional observe and notice their most formidable work. They will even obtain two years of mentorship and the chance to take part in a global community program with French style home companions.The biennial award was launched in 2021 as a part of the Chanel Tradition Fund, a funding program that helps and promotes figures on the forefront of up to date tradition. The award’s…

Bruce Cowell, an Australian artist based mostly in Canberra, focuses on fine-art images. With a wealthy historical past spanning over 4 a long time on the earth {of professional} images, Cowell’s journey is nothing in need of exceptional. His in depth background covers a myriad of photographic genres, but his coronary heart has all the time gravitated in direction of the realm of fantastic artwork. For Cowell, fine-art images is not merely a type of expression; it is a profound medium to attach with individuals on a deeper stage by way of visible storytelling. Cowell’s strategy to images is deeply…