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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In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary street art, Tristan Eaton stands as a luminary, celebrated for his awe-inspiring large-scale murals that grace urban landscapes worldwide. Born in Hollywood in 1978 and seasoned by a nomadic upbringing, Eaton’s journey from London to Detroit and finally to the bustling streets of New York at the age of
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by Carolyn Edlund Artists Pamela Goldberg and Sabin Cannon run a studio called Double Exposure. We recently had a conversation on how collaboration enhances their art and their lives. “Reflecting” mixed media on Aquabord, 12″ x 12″, collaboration by Sabin Cannon and Pamela Goldberg AS: How did you meet as artists and why
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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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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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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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Buying presents can feel like drawing with your non-dominant hand—awkward and unpredictable. You’re on the hook for a gift that screams, “I know you, you wonderfully artsy human,” but your wallet is giving you the side-eye. Gifts for artists? Sure. Under $25? Cue the dramatic gasp. But hold onto your Santa hats because we’ve curated
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Les Jones: A Creative Epiphany The artistic journey of Les Jones, a dynamic designer, photographer, and artist, is a story of passion, curiosity, and resilience. With a rich background anchored in over four decades of creative exploration, Jones’s multifaceted career began to take shape following his academic pursuits in Photography and a Master of Fine
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This is a show we highly recommend checking out at the stunning San Francisco space, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC). They are currently presenting a brilliant retrospective, Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames Since 1970, the first posthumous exhibition survey of the late artist, environmental educator, and landscape planner. Before urban farms reclaimed unused city
I first encountered paño arte, intricate ink or pencil drawings on handkerchiefs created by incarcerated Chicanos, as a boy in south Texas. My older cousin had received a letter from Huntsville State Penitentiary. Every inch of the envelope was decorated with an elaborate web of images executed in ballpoint pen. Vegetal motifs sprouted roses and
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