Leading lights - Artists
Edward Hopper’s ‘Shakespeare at Dusk’ to hit the auction block
That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruined choirs, where […]
Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor is a tribute to living, breathing works of ar
Kit Wise, RMIT University “This is no ordinary painting – it is a living picture that moves!” So says one of the “For kids” labels in the National Gallery […]
Cathy Wilkes receives commission for 2019’s British Pavilion
In just a few weeks, the 58th edition of the Venice Biennale International Art exhibition will be in full swing highlighting artists from over 80 countries around the world. This […]
In memoriam: fantastical French sculptor and designer Claude Lalanne (1924-2019)
French artist Claude Lalanne, who achieved cult status with her whimsical sculptures, furniture, jewelry and cutlery, often depicting flora and fauna and animals, recently passed away in Fontainebleau at the […]
Barnett Newman’s painting without compromise
Barnett Newman was born in Manhattan in January 1905, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants who gave him a religious education. After completing high school, he enrolled in the University of […]
The art of Coachella
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has become a sensational and sometimes controversial festival cum Instagram haven in the music and arts world that people love and love to hate. […]
Mike Kelley Foundation awards $400,000 to 10 organizations
The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts (MKFA) announced the recipients of their 2019 Artist Project Grants (APG). In its fourth year, the APG works to support the collaboration between […]
