Art

Wendy Beard, a gallerist based in Michigan, is facing serious allegations of defrauding collectors out of a staggering $1.6 million. Recent reports indicate that Beard is on the verge of striking a deal with authorities, with expectations of pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud. This charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, underscoring the severity of her alleged actions.The case against Beard began to unravel in October of last year when she was apprehended following an extensive investigation conducted by the FBI. The charges filed against her outlined a pattern of deceitful practices carried out at her gallery, the Wendy Halsted Gallery, located in Birmingham, a Detroit suburb. It is alleged that Beard engaged in various fraudulent schemes, including accep...

YoungArts, the renowned organization dedicated to nurturing young artists, has announced Daveed Baptiste as the recipient of the esteemed Ashley Longshore Excellence in the Arts Award for 2023. Baptiste, a 2016 YoungArts Winner in Photography & Visual Arts, will be granted a $25,000 USD unrestricted prize thanks to the generous support of acclaimed artist Ashley Longshore.The Ashley Longshore Excellence in the Arts Award aims to provide enhanced support and recognition to artists in the disciplines of Theater, Photography, and Visual Arts. The recipient is selected based on their passion, excellence, and thoughtful approach to issues of identity and representation in their work. Baptiste, a versatile artist working across fashion design, photography, and textiles, stood out for his rem...

The "New Photography" series at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has received criticism in recent editions for being too conceptual and lacking cohesiveness. However, the latest installment brings a refreshing change, putting an end to the losing streak. For the first time in the series' history, "New Photography" focuses on photographers with ties to Lagos, Nigeria, also known as Èkó in the Yoruba language. This shift in geographic perspective is a significant milestone, as African art, especially African photography, has rarely been given prominence at MoMA.Curated by Oluremi C. Onabanjo, the exhibition challenges conventional notions of documenting a city and its people through photography. Instead of featuring a large group of artists as in previous editions, Onabanjo selects only seven...

Gagosian is hosting an exhibition called "Andy Warhol: Silver Screen," showcasing three of Warhol's early paintings from 1963. These artworks delve into Warhol's captivating exploration of the world of film and the allure of fame.In one painting, Warhol captures the essence of Elizabeth Taylor, who epitomized Hollywood glamour. However, Taylor's life was not without scandal and illness, making her a fitting subject for Warhol's artistry. He derived his silkscreen depiction of the iconic Cleopatra star from a publicity still, incorporating bold styling and a square composition reminiscent of his famous Marilyn Monroe silkscreens. Through this canvas, Warhol skillfully intertwines his passion for both painting and the magic of the silver screen.In 1963, a socialite by the name of Ethel Scull...

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has announced the opening of a remarkable exhibition by visual artist Ebony G. Patterson. Titled "...things come to thrive...in the shedding...in the molting...", the exhibition is the result of Patterson's immersive residency at the Garden, making her the first visual artist to embed within the institution. Patterson worked directly with the Garden's grounds and collections to create a stunning collection of sculptures, installations, and interventions with living plants.The exhibition explores the concept of transitional states, focusing on molting, shedding, and decay as processes that reveal healing, regeneration, and beauty. It offers a visually sumptuous experience while also providing societal critique, delving into the intricate interplay of the...

Argentinian artist Ad Minoliti will stage her abstract geometric paintings in her first solo show in Korea, titled Geometries of the Forest, at Peres Projects Seoul.The showcase, opening June 22, will house the painter's signature bright-colored works in an exploration of themes related to the circulatory system of forests. For the exhibition, Minoliti looked to illustrate the relational aspects of the natural world, with sartorial inspiration from the writings of philosopher Donna Haraway, who believes in "a revising of the traditional notions of identity to account for the inherent interdependence of all living and non-living forms."With a thematic approach, Minoliti's works are organized like ecological systems, allowing each organic shape on her canvases to take on its own part in a la...

The RMS Titanic has captured our collective imagination for more than a century. As one of the largest and most opulent ships of its time, the ship was once thought to be unsinkable. However, in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912, the unthinkable happened on her maiden journey from Southampton to New York when it struck a massive iceberg. Sinking in less than three hours, the 883-foot ocean liner quickly descended to the bottom of the ocean where it now rests.Earlier this year, a team ventured to the original site to capture never-before-scene footage of the shipwreck. Just a few months later, deep water specialist Magellan in partnership with Atlantic Productions, made yet another journey to scan the Titanic in its entirety, creating a digital twin in impressive detail. The exact c...

THE SHOPHOUSE, a prominent art space, has announced the anticipated opening of its latest group exhibition, titled "Along the Way." This exciting exhibition showcases the works of seven talented Hong Kong artists, providing a platform for them to unveil the intricate process behind their artistic practices. By inviting viewers to step into the diverse realms of these artists, "Along the Way" aims to create an immersive and thought-provoking experience.One of the central themes explored in the exhibition is the evolution of landscape paintings and how perceptions of this genre have transformed over time. Traditionally, landscape paintings were often relegated to the background of biblical and religious stories, seen as a lesser genre. However, with the advent of new artistic techniques and ...

Brian Calvin brings his hypnotic cubist portraits to Palazzo Cavanis for his first solo exhibition in Venice entitled "Still."Wide eyed and full of vibrance, the series of paintings present an array of women who may all be in a stoic daze, but contain a sense of eccentric focus as though one is mid breath. Calvin's portraitures are more than what meets the eyes of a viewer. Depiction can be done in multiple ways through their fragmented dimensions of face despite the super flat nature of presentation. While initial impressions may take on a serious note, the play of colors through makeup, accessories and settings can leave one smiling and continually staring in wonder.The Californian artist usually opts to stray from a narrative for viewers to create their own, but still injects his sunny ...