Artist Richard Serra, whose monumental, habitable sculptures distort our sense of space and time, died at his home in Long Island, New York, on Tuesday, March 26. He was 85 years old and the cause was pneumonia, his lawyer John Silberman told the New York Times. Find out more here.
A new mural by anonymous artist Bansky has appeared in north London and has been authenticated by the artist. The metamural itself, on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park, consists solely of green paint sprayed onto a blank wall, which, when viewed from the right angle, provides foliage for a bare cherry tree that stands in a small grassy plot and whose branches have been severely trimmed. , leaving him with an atrophied appearance. Find out more here.
Spanish historian, editor and curator Nuria Enguita is the new artistic director of the Museum of Contemporary Art – MAC/CCB, the Board of Directors of the Fundação Centro Cultural de Belém announced today. Find out more here.
Celebrate World Theater Day and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of performing arts with a diverse selection of theater pieces that promise to move you, provoke reflection and transport you to different realities. From Lisbon to Porto, these productions stand out not only for their artistic quality, but also for their social and cultural relevance. Find out more here.
The Vatican invited Maurizio Cattelan and Corita Kent to the Venice Biennale pavilion. Maurizio Cattelan will create a large outdoor installation for the Vatican's Venice Biennale presentation, details of which were released on Monday, March 11. Find out more here.
Ingrid Pollard has been named the winner of the 2024 Hasselblad Prize. The prize, which includes 2 million SEK and a Hasselblad camera, is considered the world's highest honor given in recognition of a living photographer. Previous recipients include Nan Goldin, Miyako Ishiuchi, Graciela Iturbide, Alfredo Jaar, Cindy Sherman, Dayanita Singh, Carrie Mae Weems and Wolfgang Tillmans. Pollard will receive the award at a ceremony that will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, on October 11; That same day, an exhibition of his work will open at the Hasselblad Center, accompanied by a publication.
Jean-Michel Basquiat will be the subject of a new documentary, King Pleasure. The owners of the artist's estate have granted full access to archival material and original artwork, allowing it to be a mix of never-before-seen home movies, notebooks, photographs, animation and interviews. Find out more here.
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, icons in the world of entertainment and fashion, are known for their contributions to sport and music, but also for their passion for art. In this article, we will explore the main artists present in the Beckham collection, delving into their works, styles and meanings.
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto has been named winner of the 2024 Pritzker Prize, architecture's most prestigious honor. Find out more here.
Walead Beshty's artwork explores how the art system influences artistic production and how the resulting works can shape that system. Find out more here.
Izima Kaoru is a Japanese photographer known for his photographs about death, celebrity, sexuality and fashion. Find out more here.
Nadya Tolokonnikova, co-founder of the anarchic feminist art collective Pussy Riot, announced his first museum exhibition at the OK Linz Center for Contemporary Art. Find out more here.
Contemporary artist Tracey Emin is revered as an icon of contemporary artistic expression. Find out more here.
The filmmaker, artist, author and musician is beloved for his feature films such as “Eraserhead” (1977), “Blue Velvet” (1986) and “Mulholland Drive” (2001), David Lynch will have an installation at the Salone Del Mobile Milano. Find out more here.