The process of joining the Portuguese Contemporary Art Network (RPAC), a platform for the circulation, dissemination and promotion of contemporary art, reopens today, announced the Directorate-General for the Arts (DGArtes). Find out more here.
Brent Sikkema, founder of New York art gallery Sikkema Jenkins & Co., was found dead at age 75 in an apartment in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, according to reports in Brazilian publications. Find out more here.
Works on paper by Picasso, Goya and Rembrandt are feared to have been destroyed in a fire that devastated a Seattle gallery on Friday. Find out more here.
Discover the secrets behind Caravaggio's iconic "Medusa" in this engaging article. Explore the emotional intensity of chiaroscuro, uncover mythological symbols and delve into the Baroque master's lasting influence on 17th-century art. An in-depth analysis that reveals how Medusa is not just a masterpiece, but a landmark that shaped the course of Baroque art and inspired subsequent generations of artists.
The world famous Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović has launched a new line of skincare and wellness products called the Abramović Longevity Method. Find out more here.
A North American court ruled, this Wednesday, in favor of the Thyssen Museum, confirming that a painting by Camille Pissarro in its collection belongs to the institution, despite having been stolen by the Nazis in Germany, in 1939, from its original owners. Find out more here.
Portuguese sculptor José Laranjeira Santos passed away on Sunday, aged 93, at the University Hospital of Coimbra, where he had been admitted a few days ago due to health problems, a family source confirmed. Find out more here.
In this article, we will explore the life and work of this visionary photographer Brian Duffy, his memorable collaborations and his impact on photography, advertising and the perception of popular culture, highlighting his unique contribution to visual art and his continuing influence on current artistic scene.
The next exhibition at the Museu de Arte Moderna/Centro Cultural de Belém (MAC/CCB) in Lisbon, entitled "Evidence: Soundwalk Collective & Patti Smith", is scheduled for March 22. Find out more here.
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.