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Throwing Stones in the Fountain: CHIAOZZA and Rachel Strum on Play and Experimentation in Art

Throwing Stones in the Fountain: CHIAOZZA and Rachel Strum on Play and Experimentation in Art

Dallas-based artist Rachel Strum and the Brooklyn-based artist duo CHIAOZZA may have never met before their joint exhibition Cosmic Bloom at Hashimoto Contemporary San Francisco, but both have a clear commitment to artistic experimentation. This is evident in the art they make—their use of unconventional art materials and inventive use of conventional ones reveal a …

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At the IFPDA Print Fair, the Magic’s in the Details

At the IFPDA Print Fair, the Magic’s in the Details

Manhattan’s Park Avenue Armory may be the most romantic of New York City’s art fair venues. The historic building boasts a cavernous 1880 showroom more akin to a turn-of-the-century train hall than the home of a trade show. After five years stationed at the Javits Center, the International Fine Print Dealer Association’s (IFPDA) Print Fair …

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Arte Laguna Prize 18th Edition | Open Call Ends 26.10.2023

Arte Laguna Prize 18th Edition | Open Call Ends 26.10.2023

About The Arte Laguna Prize 18 Arte Laguna Prize is an international contemporary art contest that welcomes artists of any age, country, and artistic background, without gender differences and with a free theme. The contest offers many opportunities to the participants, who can increase their network, get global visibility, and get access to precious resources …

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“Cauleen Smith: The Wanda Coleman Songbook” at 52 Walker, New York

“Cauleen Smith: The Wanda Coleman Songbook” at 52 Walker, New York

The Wanda Coleman Songbook is an immersive video installation that enlists scent, sight, and sound to explore the multidimensional depth of poems by Wanda Coleman (1946–2013). Coleman was widely considered the unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles, and her work guided Smith’s reacquaintance with the city after a sixteen-year absence. At the heart of The …

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Sotheby’s New Fee Structure is a Big Gamble

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday. Auction math has long been as much alchemy as calculus. So, when Sotheby’s announced a new fee structure set to go into effect after this May’s sale season, the art market’s rumor mill went into overdrive. To …

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Honoring the Legacy: Bonnie Ora Sherk's Transformative Impact on Urban Spaces

Honoring the Legacy: Bonnie Ora Sherk’s Transformative Impact on Urban Spaces

  In a groundbreaking exhibition, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture pays homage to the late artist, environmental educator, and landscape planner, Bonnie Ora Sherk. “Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames Since 1970” is the first posthumous solo exhibition and major survey in the Bay Area, spotlighting Sherk’s pioneering work in reclaiming urban spaces for …

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What Kind of Art Fits Best with the Belgian Design Style?

What Kind of Art Fits Best with the Belgian Design Style?

Belgium, a country steeped in rich cultural heritage and artistic contributions, stands at the forefront of furniture design on the global stage. Belgian designers have continuously challenged conventions, reshaping the furniture landscape with their unwavering dedication to craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and unbridled innovation. The design world has its eyes set on Belgium, and …

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Oper! Awards 2024

The Monteverdi Choir, Bayreuth Baroque Opera Wins at Oper! Awards 2024

The Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival just scooped a major win, being named “Best Festival” at the Oper! Awards 2024. Let’s dive into what makes this event so special. On a splendid evening in Amsterdam, the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival was spotlighted for its excellence, clinching the “Best Festival” accolade at the prestigious Oper! Awards 2024. …

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