After many months of speculation, and then many months of anticipation, the inaugural edition of Frieze Seoul opens Friday at the Coex Convention and Exhibition Center in the Gangnam district, adjacent to the Korea International Art Fair. Hundreds of exhibitors from all over the world will be present. In many other countries, galleries are still closed for the summer break, but not here. The entire South Korean capital has been opening large exhibitions in recent days, hoping to attract visitors who are in town for the fairs and perhaps in the mood to buy. Below, five exhibition options to see...
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Through the fine arts, José de Guimarães creates a synthesis between African and European cultures with the creation of an ideographic “alphabet”, inspired by African shapes and symbols. This was the starting point for the development of a universe and a language, which it has been refining over time.The application of the work José de Guimarães goes from one relógio to a giant sculpture for a roundabout, from glasses to the metro station. Discover here the various means of creating José de Guimarães.
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A new definition of museum was adopted by the International Council of Museums (Icom) at a general conference in Prague, Czech Republic. The proposal was approved by members at the Board's Extraordinary General Meeting on August 24, with over 92% voting in favor of adopting the new wording. In a statement, Icom said: "This new definition is in line with some of the key changes in the role of museums, recognizing the importance of inclusion, community participation and sustainability."
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The pop artist and activist's Radiant Baby image was first drawn on the wall of the family's Pennsylvania home.The woman who bought the Haring family home – and who later sold it to the Garners – almost painted the picture. But at the last minute, when changing the bedroom decor from blue to pale yellow, she kept Radiant Baby. now the painting Keith Haring cut from the artist's bedroom wall will be sold at auction.
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