Oxford-born, Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist Jesse Darling has won the Turner Prize, considered the UK's most prestigious artistic honor and accompanied by a grant of £25,000. Find out more here.
Francisco Laranjo, an unavoidable figure in contemporary visual arts in Portugal, left a remarkable legacy that transcends temporal and geographical boundaries. Find out more here.
Artist and activist Nan Goldin topped “ArtReview’s” Power 100 list for 2023, jumping several notches from her eighth spot on last year’s list. The magazine states that this year's list is “dominated by artists who use their platforms not only to discuss freedom, but also to practice it, intervening through actions and also words (and images) in the pressing issues and social policies of the current moment.” Find out more here.
A full portrait painted by Spanish painter Diego Velázquez of Queen Isabel de Borbón, wife of King Philip IV of Spain, is expected to fetch US$35 million when it is auctioned at Sotheby's New York in February 2024. Find out more here.
A mural by anonymous street artist Banksy, critical of Brexit, has been officially demolished along with the dilapidated building where it was painted. Authorities have now promised to rescue at least some of the remains. Find out more here.
Russian artist Nadya Tolokonnikova, co-founder of the feminist art collective Pussy Riot, was arrested in absentia in Moscow on charges of “insulting the religious feelings of believers”. Tolokonnikova, who currently lives outside Russia, will face immediate two-month detention if she returns to her home country. Find out more here.
The works, which were presented in 2014 in an exhibition at the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam, arrived at the Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine, the Kiev institution said. Find out more here.
The painting 'Construction', by Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, will go up for auction in December, in Paris, with an estimate of between 200 and 300 thousand euros, auctioneer Christie's announced today. Find out more here.
Alberto Gordillo emerged as a singular master of contemporary art, leaving a legacy that shines in jewelry and sculpture, challenging aesthetic and technical boundaries. Find out more here.
In the world of contemporary art, few artists manage to capture the essence of cultural diversity and visual effervescence with the originality of Alba Escayo. Find out more here.
Add Fuel it is not limited to the mere reproduction or homage to styles of the past; on the contrary, it challenges the boundaries between the traditional aesthetics of Portuguese tiles and contemporary visual languages. Find out more here.
Gary Simmons' work transcends the screen to become a profound reflection on memory, identity and the complex fabric of contemporary culture. Known for his innovative erasure technique and his ability to explore the intersections between popular culture and social issues, Gary Simmons has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary art. Find out more here.
FLAD launches the Flechada program, which aims to support artists between the ages of 24 and 31 in starting their career, financing up to 5 grants with a maximum of 10 thousand euros each so that they can organize their first solo exhibition. Applications for this program are open until January 25, 2024. Find out more here.
Between the landscapes of the grotesque and the portraits of the human soul, James Ensor's art emerges as a labyrinth of unique and unsettling artistic expression. Find out more here.