Art

In the world of photography, the color image has long held an inferior reputation to black-and-white, which connoisseurs historically deemed to be more dignified. Today, vibrant images are embraced in a wide range of fields, from fine art and fashion to advertising and journalism. Championing the potential of the medium, artist Maurizio Cattelan and French Academy in Rome—Villa Medici director …

Shi Tao’s “Ten Thousand Ugly Inkblots” (1685) marks a significant departure from the strictly composed, serene landscapes cultivated by the Qing dynasty painting tradition. Fluttering leaves disintegrate into impulsive, gestural splatters, to the extent that the rural landscape hinted at on the left side of the parchment almost entirely dissolves on the right. The title itself suggests an abandonment of …

Over the last 15 months, artists have mobilized against Israel’s attacks on civilians in Gaza, which organizations including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have determined to be consistent with genocide. After multiple failed attempts, Israel and Hamas agreed to a mutually negotiated ceasefire deal that went into effect on Sunday, January 19, with an initial phase stipulating a halt …

A new set of ballpoint pen drawings by artist and illustrator Dadu Shin (previously featured here). “Looking Forward, Feeling Backward” is currently on display at Nucleus Portland until Feb 2nd. “Where are we going, where will we be? Maybe we won’t be anywhere.” Source link

“What draws me to the motif of ceramics is the deep sense of belonging they evoke in me,” says Deniz Kurdak. The London-based artist is fascinated by blue-and-white porcelain—a style that originated in China as early as the 7th century and was broadly imitated and collected around the globe—and the way certain pieces inspire familiarity. She adds, “They have even …

Bringing together nearly 100 artworks from 22 artists and 4 artist groups, born between the 1930s and 2000s, and spanning a range of mediums from painting to paper, video, sculpture, sound, and installation. More than 80 percent of the works were newly commissioned for this exhibition. In 1975, the No Name Painting Group, China’s first unofficial contemporary artist group, traveled …

Egúngún Àgbà (elder) masquerade performer from West Africa with horns that hint at a familial lineage of hunters or warriors. (photo by and courtesy Margaret Drewal) This article is part of a series focusing on underrepresented craft histories, researched and written by the 2024 Craft Archive Fellows, and organized in collaboration with the Center for Craft. Contagious and unbridled, it was the kind of …

Nicknamed “The Land of Fire and Ice,” Iceland is home to an exceptionally diverse array of landscapes teeming with topographical gems and majestic skies. For these reasons, it’s no surprise the destination is considered a haven for photographers all over the world. After dreaming of visiting the scenic country for years, 2024 finally presented an opportunity for Swiss photographer Jennifer Esseiva …

The Michetti Theatre in Pescara, the city’s place of identity, has become, thanks to the work of the Fondazione Zimei, a veritable Kunsthalle for contemporary art for internationally recognised contemporary art. After a year and a half of continuous activity dedicated to contemporary languages as part of the Someplace Sometime project, the new exhibition resumes the research strand on the …

Book Talk: Tamara Lanier’s Fight With Harvard to #FreeRentyWednesday, February 12, at 8pm (EST) / 5pm (PST) At this online event co-presented by Hyperallergic and ICA LA, activist Tamara Lanier and Hyperallergic’s Editor-in-Chief Hrag Vartanian will discuss From These Roots (Crown, 2025), her new book about her struggle with Harvard University over its ownership and control of images of her …