Archive for October 2019
From surrealism to abstract expressionism, the practice of Arshile Gorky
“I don’t like the word ‘finish’. When something is finished, that means it’s dead, doesn’t it? I believe in things that last forever. I never finish a painting – I […]
Louvre reinstalls the Mona Lisa in the updated Salle des États
Extreme makeover Louvre Edition is offically complete and the Mona Lisa is back in her home gallery after a three-month stint in a neighbouring gallery. When the Mona Lisa moved […]
Dia: Chelsea to go admission-free
Around this time, next year, New York’s Dia: Chelsea will reopen its doors boasting a site-specific installation by Renata Lucas, a Brazilian artist. Traditionally, the institution’s Chelsea location has had […]
‘Devolved Parliament’ sells for nearly £10 million
A 2009 work by Banksy just made its biggest splash, yet, last night. Prior to the sale at Sotheby’s London, some were concerned that alterations to the work made by […]
Long lost painting by Eugène Delacroix to go on display today at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Today, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston (MFAH) will unveil one of its newest acquisitions by Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863). Painted between 1833 and 1834, Women of Algiers in Their […]
Eleven Steens: the emphasis on the materials
Located south of Brussels, Saint-Gilles is one of the liveliest districts and the most beloved by artists. Also, since spring 2019, that’s where the public can explore Eleven Steens, a […]
BRIC announces first recipients of the Colene Brown Art Prize
Just a few weeks ago, BRIC, the Brooklyn-based ‘arts media house’ focusing on education, incubating ideas, and presenting art and cultural programmes, announced that they would be offering a new, […]
