Zeng Fanzhi is one of the most prominent contemporary Chinese artists and his influence goes beyond the artistic realm, contributing to a broader dialogue on culture, society and individual expression in contemporary art. Find out more here.
Albert Oehlen is an icon in contemporary art, known for challenging and reshaping the foundations of painting. His multifaceted and innovative career embraces the conscious deconstruction of art, incorporating a unique fusion of techniques, styles and technologies. Find out more here.
Renaissance architecture and Anish Kapoor's iconic sculptures may seem to have little in common. But the team at Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Italy, sees a strange connection between the two and decided to bring them together. Find out more here.
Earlier this month, we attended the opening of “Hockney/Origins: Early Works from the Roy B. and Edith J. Simpson Collection” at the Bruce Museum in Connecticut. The exhibition showcases rarely exhibited works by the world-renowned artist, providing a unique insight into his early career, from his student days at London's Royal College of Art in the early 1960s. Find out more here.
Henry Fuseli, one of the masters of drama and imagination in the history of art, left a legacy that transcends generations. This article delves into the life, art, and lasting impact of Henry Fuseli, exploring the depth of his work and the legacy that continues to echo through the centuries. Find out more here.
A new Banksy artwork was removed from its London location shortly after the artist posted images to his Instagram account on December 22. Find out more here.
Musician and artist Nick Cave will have his first commercial exhibition at the gallery Xavier Hufkens, in Brussels, in 2024. Cave called the work on display “a journey toward some kind of absolution from a series of devastating events.” Find out more here.
The art world is a stage where creativity flourishes, coming to life through the hands of talented and visionary artists. Discover some of our works sold this year in this P55.ART article.
A dress Princess Diana wore in 1985 sold for more than $1 million, making it the most expensive dress Diana ever wore. Find out more here.
A Corinthian helmet and a marble statue of Aphrodite were among 30 artifacts repatriated by the United States to Greece during a ceremony on December 15. Find out more here.
A rare pair of custom Air Jordan 3s made for film director Spike Lee sold for $50,800 at Sotheby's after the sneakers were found in a donation box at an Oregon homeless charity earlier this year. Find out more here.
The city of Miami Beach is fully embracing public art with several initiatives recently unveiled at the start of Miami Beach Art Week. Find out more here.
In Porto, this Saturday, Fernando Távora's 100th birthday is celebrated with Conferences and Guided Tours. Find out more here.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Notre-Dame de Paris on December 8 and announced that restoration plans were scheduled to reopen the cathedral to worshipers and tourists on the same date next year. Find out more here.