“Napoleon” (2023), by Ridley Scott, his latest feature film - which was considered the “best since Gladiator” - was released this week in theaters. Find out more here.
The 'Extravaganzas' exhibition, the largest individual exhibition of Joana Vasconcelos in Brazil, it is on display at the Oscar Niemeyer Museum, in Curitiba, "a mythical museum of the international contemporary art scene", said the Portuguese artist. Find out more here.
With a unique ability to transform everyday objects into profound expressions of meaning, Mona Hatoum emerged as a seminal figure in contemporary art. This article delves into the life and work of Mona Hatoum, exploring his artistic journey and examining his lasting impact on the contemporary art landscape.
Martin Kippenberger, a landmark figure in the world of contemporary art, challenged the boundaries of artistic expression and redefined the role of the artist in society. Find out more here.
Ana Vidigal is a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene, whose multifaceted and innovative artistic journey has left indelible marks both in Portugal and internationally. Find out more here.
An exhibition by the Palestinian organization Artists and Allies of Hebron has been named as one of 30 officially sanctioned side events for the 60th Venice Biennale, which opens to the public on April 20, 2024 and runs until November 24, 2024. Find out more here.
The left-handed Fender Mustang guitar, "the favorite" of the Nirvana frontman, used on Nirvana's last tour in 1993-1994, was sold at auction for more than 1.5 million dollars (about 1.3 million euros), said Julien's Auctions, in a statement released on Friday. Find out more here.
Artist Ai Weiwei said his new exhibition was canceled after he posted comments on social media referencing the Israel-Gaza conflict. The Chinese artist and activist's exhibition was supposed to open on Wednesday at the Lisson Gallery in London. Find out more here.
The Atkinson Museum, located in the WOW space, in Vila Nova de Gaia, joined students from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto and the Escola Superior de Media Artes e Design, to create the immersive project 'ARTTRAIL', with the mission of strengthening the connection between the academic world and art. Find out more here.
Wangechi Mutu has broadened the horizons of artistic expression, offering a unique perspective that intertwines issues of identity, femininity, politics and culture. Throughout this article, we will delve into the distinctive works of Wangechi Mutu, examining how she defies expectations, expands conversations about identity, and empowers women through her artwork. Find out more here.
The 47th edition of CINANIMA - Espinho International Animation Film Festival takes place from the 13th to the 19th of November. This year, the Espinho Festival highlights the different European Cultural Identities, from the Mediterranean to Northern Europe, CINANIMA promises to be a true journey through Europe, presenting different experiences and perspectives from different parts of the old continent. Find out more here.
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation yesterday launched the Salavisa European Dance Award (SEDA), worth 150 thousand euros, to honor the dancer and choreographer Jorge Salavisa (1939-2020) and distinguish the talent of dance artists around the world. Find out more here.
A new exhibition of works by Gerhard Richter made in response to Switzerland's Engadin Valley, a prime hiking and skiing destination in the Alps - is a collaboration between three institutions in the region: Hauser & Wirth St. in St. Moritz, and Nietzsche-Haus in nearby Sils Maria . With more than 70 loans from museums and private collections, “Gerhard Richter: Engadin” brings together a work that spans three decades. It opens on December 16th and runs until April 13th, 2024. Find out more here.
A painting by the famous cubist Pablo Picasso of his lover Marie-Thérèse Walter sold for $121 million at Sotheby's much-anticipated Emily Fisher Landau auction. Find out more here.