Tag: Gallery
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German art gallery employee fired after hanging up his own painting
[ad_1] A member of staff at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich has been fired for hanging up his own painting. ADVERTISEMENT It’s emerged that a 51-year-old technical services team member has been accused of hanging up a painting of his own in at a major German contemporary art gallery. The Pinakothek der Moderne is…
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Art Paris 2024 puts the up-and-coming French scene in the spotlight
[ad_1] For its 26th edition, Art Paris is leaning into its Frenchness and putting a spotlight on the diversity of the French art scene. The contemporary and modern art fair continues to give a platform to rising talents. ADVERTISEMENT As Paris settles into its role at the centre of Europe’s art market, ‘Art Paris’ is…
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London’s National Portrait Gallery hosts groundbreaking Black art show
[ad_1] Paintings, drawing and sculptures created by Black artists come together at London’s National Portrait Gallery as part of a major exploration into the portrayal of the Black figure in contemporary art. ADVERTISEMENT A new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery, titled “The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure,” brings together the…
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Is Italy’s Maramotti collection its most impressive assembly of art?
[ad_1] Situated in the city of Reggio Emilia, the collection is housed in the former Max Mara HQ and puts on display some of the most iconic pieces of contemporary art from 1945 to the present day. ADVERTISEMENT You might know the city of Reggio Emilia in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region for the iconic cheese which…
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Venice Biennale 2024 lineup celebrates Queer and Indigenous art
[ad_1] This year’s Venice Biennale is divided into two sections: Nucleo Contemporaneo, spotlighting contemporary foreign and indigenous artists, and Nucleo Storico, exploring global modernism. ADVERTISEMENT The Venice Biennale has announced a stacked roster of 331 artists for this year’s main exhibition, which is titled “Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere.” Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, the director…
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These are the best European art exhibitions to see in 2024
[ad_1] Yoko Ono’s art activism, Roy Lichtenstein’s pop art revolution, and Frans Hals’ 17th-century portrait magic are all set to dazzle Europe in 2024. ADVERTISEMENT 2024 is looking like a very exciting year for European art exhibitions. Unsure of what’s coming up? Look no further. From the retrospective showcase of Roy Lichtenstein in Vienna to…
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Loribelle Spirovski overcomes health challenges with London exhibition
[ad_1] “This injury has been the defining feature of my life for the past three years, tempting every decision I make,” says acclaimed Australian artist Spirovski ahead of her comeback show. ADVERTISEMENT After a health-induced hiatus in 2022 stemming from a lifelong neurological condition affecting her ability to paint with her arms, Australian artist Loribelle Spirovski…