Contemporary African Photography prize – a shortlist selection

A selection of the 25 shortlisted photographers for the Contemporary African Photography prize introduces their work. The CAP Prize is awarded annually to five photographers whose works were created on the African continent, or which engage with the African diaspora.

Guardian – 4 days ago

Metaphysical Landscapes, Playful Ceramics, and a Revelatory Rediscovery: Here Are Five of the Best Booths at Frieze New York

These galleries stood out for their abstract, thoughtful, and surreal stagings.

Artnet – 4 days ago

Land of Dreams – Interview with Shirin Neshat

On the occasion of her exhibition at MOCA Toronto, we conducted an interview with Shirin Neshat about her art practice and body of work.

Artland Magazine – 11 days ago

Stories of Iconic Artworks: Vincent van Gogh’s 'The Potato Eaters'

'The Potato Eaters' was Van Gogh’s first masterpiece. His portrayal of a peasant family is now one of the most iconic artworks ever made.

Artland Magazine – 11 days ago

The 2022 Venice Biennale at a Glance: Highlights & Awards

After a three-year hiatus, the Venice Biennale 2022 has opened its doors. Read on to dive into this year's highlights and meet the award winners!

Artland Magazine – 11 days ago

10 Poignant Works of Street Art Around The World in Support of Ukraine

Street artists have taken up their brushes and spray paints to create anti-war murals in support of Ukraine.

Artland Magazine – 11 days ago

The Checklist, Vol.5: Andrea Fraser’s 'Untitled' at Friedrich Petzel Gallery, New York, 2004

Exhibitions from the past via facts that cannot change: artwork, space, audience, a moment in time. Featured this month: Andrea Fraser's 2004 'Untitled'.

Artland Magazine – 11 days ago

Issue 88

The Artlander – 11 days ago

An Ethereal Blue Warhol Marilyn Goes for $195 Million at Christie’s, Becoming the Second-Priciest Work Ever Sold at Auction

Larry Gagosian, who sold the work to Thomas Ammann in 1986, won the star lot in the salesroom. The sum will go to charity.

Artnet – 12 days ago

What to See in Brussels This May

From Heidi Bucher's latex skinnings at Mendes Wood DM to Elen Braga's horse-themed tapestries, here are five shows not to miss in the Belgium capital

Frieze Magazine – 18 days ago

Nuart is Back! Aberdeen 2022 Brings Back the Iconic Street Art Festival

Nuart Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland // June 09, 2022 - June 12, 2022

Juxtapoz – 18 days ago

Powerful Visions of Reclaimed Narratives by Indigenous Artists

The artists in Mesh collectively delve into connections to land and to community, pushing back against colonizing forces, and reclaiming their own narratives and power.

Hyperallergic – 18 days ago

Legendary Artists Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, Nan Goldin Respond to Roe Draft Opinion: ‘A Surprise To No One’

The news has drawn ire among activists, artists and cultural leaders that have long advocated for reproductive rights in their work. Among them are artists such as Barbara Kruger, Nan Goldin, Nancy Buchanan, and Laurie Simmons, alongside curators like Legacy Russell and Jasmine Wahi, who have feared the outcome looming.

Art News – 18 days ago

Here’s Your Guide to the Best, Most Desirable Artworks for Sale During New York’s $2.6 Billion Spring Auction Marathon

Collections from the likes of the Macklowes, the Ammanns, and Anne Bass represent an almost unprecedented caliber of material.

Artnet – 18 days ago

The 23rd Biennale of Sydney Echoes the Realities of Climate Change

Opening at a time when severe flooding north of the city, the exhibition uneasily aligns with a state of national emergency

Frieze Magazine – a month ago

Sotheby’s Hong Kong’s $164.2 Million Modern and Contemporary Evening Sales Set New Records, Despite Market Uncertainties

Works by Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, Yoshitomo Nara, and Wu Guanzhong powered the auctions.

Artnet – a month ago

How is «atelienormalno» doing now in Kyiv?

A talk with Ukrainian artists Kateryna Libkind and Stanislav Turina about their pre-war and current experience of interacting with their colleagues with Down syndrome

Arterritory – a month ago

Captivating Highlights From the 2022 Venice Biennale

Writer and curator Laura Raicovich shares her favorite works from the exhibition and moments of elevation during her Campari-fueled trip to Venice.

Hyperallergic – a month ago

Years of cultivation gave rise to dramatic growth in China’s art market in 2021. Where is it headed?

The year 2021 saw a dramatic expansion of the art infrastructure in China, according to the 2022 Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report. Greater China commanded the second-largest art market globally, second only to the US, with sales increasing by just over one third (35%) during 2021, reaching $13.4 billion and commanding some 20% share of the global market.

Art Basel – a month ago

M+ MUSEUM REMOVES THREE ARTWORKS, RAISING CENSORSHIP FEARS

Stoking apprehension related to Beijing’s gradual clampdown on artistic freedoms, Hong Kong’s M+ museum of contemporary art has removed from view three politically themed works by artists whose views do not align with those of the mainland government, report Ming Pau and Artnet News.

Art Forum – a month ago

How Roberto Toscano Transformed His Grief into an Art Award

Not only has Roberto Toscano survived the pain and grief of losing two close family members in the past few years, but he has also transformed them into meaningful energy in founding a new $40,000 art award, the Borlem Prize. The award recognizes one artist each year whose work brings awareness to mental health issues and struggles.

Larrys List – a month ago

The Turner Prize Jury Has Shortlisted a Group of Women And Non-Binary Artists for the Prestigious Art Award

The four shortlisted artists will show their work at Tate Liverpool from October 20.

Art Daily – a month ago

Guggenheim announces 2022 fellowship recipients

The Guggenheim Foundation on April 7 revealed the 180 recipients of its 2022 fellowships. Those awarded the coveted honor include painters, filmmakers, photographers, writers, academics, scientists, engineers, historians, and mathematicians. A total of fifty-one fields of interest are represented this year, with recipients spread across thirty-one states, the District of Columbia, and four Canadian provinces.

Art Forum – a month ago

Do We Take Vibes for Granted?

A digital media exhibition shows vibration as physical sensation and affective experience.

Hyperallergic – a month ago

The Architect Shaping Africa’s Future: Diébédo Francis Kéré

Read on to learn about 2022 Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré and discover his unique contribution to sustainable architecture.

Artland Magazine – a month ago

The Checklist, Vol.4: William Edmondson at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1937

Exhibitions from the past via facts that cannot change: artwork, space, audience, a moment in time. Featured this month: William Edmondson at MoMA, 1937.

Artland Magazine – a month ago

Agents Of Change: Artificial Intelligence – AI Art and How Machines Have Expanded Human Creativity

Read about the new field of digital art that is stretching the boundaries of creativity and disrupting how art is made.

Artland Magazine – a month ago

The Immersive Universe of Bridget Riley, the Artist that Hypnotized the World

Read about Bridget Riley, whose groundbreaking artistic work became synonymous with the Op Art movement.

Artland Magazine – 2 months ago

Artland Spotlight On: Black UK Artists Reshaping the British Contemporary Art Scene

Three trailblazing Black British artists who are important voices in the country's contemporary art scene.

Artland Magazine – 2 months ago

Issue 87

The Artlander – 2 months ago

Planetary Crisis? The Art Market Is Doing Just Fine

No matter how bad things are getting in the everyday world, the 1 percent march on – according to the latest The Art Market report published by Art Basel and UBS

Art Review – 2 months ago

Georgia O’Keeffe

Ernst Beyeler, who died in 2010, turned his gallery in Basel into one of the most important addresses of the international art market. Together with his wife, Hildy Beyeler, he built an impressive collection of modernist, Abstract Expressionist, and Pop Art works. Every year the foundation stages three large exhibitions of modern or contemporary art.

Independent Collectors – 2 months ago

What to See in Europe this April

From Anthea Hamilton's pun-filled retrospective at M HKA, Antwerp, Belgium, to Lap-See Lam's ambitious debut at Bonniers Konsthall, Sweden, here's what not to miss

Frieze Magazine – 2 months ago

Tate Modern’s Reimagining of International Surrealism

‘Surrealism Beyond Borders’ is a comprehensive overview of one of the 20th century’s most influential movementsat Tate Modern

Frieze Magazine – 2 months ago

The 5 Best Shows to See During Miart

From Costanza Candeloro at Martina Simeti to Anicka Yi at Pirelli HangarBicocca, Saim Demircan gathers his top picks from Milan

Frieze Magazine – 2 months ago

Art is a form of the mind’s reflection on itself and its surroundings

Latvian-born artist Elza Sīle lives and works in Zurich, Switzerland. In 2019 she graduated from ZHdK Zurich, and in 2021 was already nominated for the Swiss Art Awards and presented a solo booth at Liste Art Fair Basel. She has participated in numerous two-person and group shows.

Arterritory – 2 months ago