Author: Iris

Art can thrive in the most unfathomable times; 2024 was a year filled with global conflict but it was also a year of exceptional exhibitions. From Botticelli’s rarely seen drawings to sculptural revivals of archaic myths, contemporary takes on traditional crafts, and a world of plastic put to good use; from the story of a disability arts movement to artists’ interventions in institutional collections, to a much-needed mash-up of art and sports; and of course, from past artists with a vision to present-day artists with a loud and clear voice, Hyperallergic’s staff and contributors gathered together a list of our…

Groucho Club in London is to reopen in January following rape allegations. The membership’s license was suspended last month while police investigated the allegations. Artfarm, a hospitality company founded in 2014 by Hauser & Wirth dealers Iwan and Manuela Wirth, has owned a majority stake in the club for the past two years. The company reportedly paid $50 million for a stake in the establishment, which is frequented by A-list stars. Groucho operates separately from other businesses owned by Artfarm, which include Audley in Mayfair, the Fife Arms in Scotland and venues in Bruton, Somerset.Police are investigating a “serious criminal…

Kimberly J. Lau Wonderful Ghosts: Race and Development of European Fairy Tales (2024) traced the historical and cultural concepts of race in classic fairy tale collections from four European countries, analyzing Giambattista Basile’s story within story (Italy, 1634–36), Mary Catherine Onois fairy tales (France, 1697), Jacob and William Green Children’s and Family Stories (Germany, 1812-57), and Andrew and Nora Long’s Colorful fairy tale book (Britain, 1812-57). The book argues that race has been an integral part of the evolution of fairy tales since their development, but that discussion of this has been largely ignored. wonderful ghost Acknowledge the diverse racial…

In the 1970s, the humanist geographer Yi Futuan speculated, “In some ideal future, our loyalty will only be loyal to the hometown with intimate memories, and at the other end of the scale, it is the entire earth.” Half of the world. century later, energy The Swiss Institute adopts Tuan’s dual vision while eliminating any notion that the ideal has been achieved. Instead, the play’s hyperlocal roots and global reach offer a pointed critique of the power relations inherent in the act of power generation. “Sparks” tells the story of grassroots activism in the East Village in the 1970s.In the…

“Creation is a process; says artist Rita Blitt: allergic In a recent video interview conducted at her part-time studio in Berkeley, California. The Abstract Expressionist artist, whose dynamic practice spans a full nine decades and whose mediums include painting, drawing, film, and sculpture, has learned more than a thing or two about crafting a well-rounded body of work. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Britt spends her time with her daughter when she’s not in California, and has dedicated her life to becoming an artist. Her thousands of works include large-scale public sculptures permanently installed in her hometown and as far…

A Palestinian film centered on the story of Gaza has been shortlisted in the International Feature Film category of the 97th Academy Awards. Start from ground zero “2024” is an anthology documentary composed of 22 short films curated by Ramallah-based director Rashid Masharawi. It is one of three Palestinian works shortlisted for this year’s awards cycle. The final nomination will be on 1 Announced on March 17th.Start from ground zero Putting the camera in the hands of several filmmakers who have survived Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza, three- to six-minute short films show viewers what life is like amid ruins,…

As the year 2024 winds down, it’s a fitting time to reflect on artists who have created some interesting works. Among them is Susie Rosso Wolf, a Santa Monica native whose artistic journey has been shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world. Born in 1956, Wolf—known by many as SR Wolf—began her exploration of art at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). What started as a fascination with art history soon grew into a profound passion for creative expression, one that would eventually find its true voice amidst the rugged beauty of Montana. At…

In 2024, the art auction market shows signs of recovery, but it is far from reaching the high point in 2022, and is even lower than last year’s level. The cumulative value of the top ten auction lots sold in 2024 was $512.6 million. This is down 22.3% from the 2023 total of $660 million and down 53% from the 2022 total of $1.1 billion. Meanwhile, public auction sales in the Old Master, modern, post-war and contemporary art categories at auction houses Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips will total $4.1 billion in 2024, according to a recent report by London-based analytics…

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has made news after his photo circulated online for weeks The subject of newsroom ethics debates and crazy memes.But famed sketch artist Jane Rosenberg took about 15 minutes to capture Mangione’s likeness during his initial appearance in a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday, Dec. 19, just before he collected the to a federal arrest warrant hours later. Her final photo depicts a bushy-browed, broad-shouldered Mangione flanked by two of his attorneys, Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Mark Agnifilo; The accused gunman had a quiet expression, somewhere between resignation and acceptance.…

Before 2024 even begins, and arguably even before October 7, 2023, the art world is divided between Israel and Palestine. But this year, the divide widened further until there was no room for nuanced debate. Suspicions of anti-Semitism and anti-Palestinian sentiment are spreading in every corner, and looking to museums for guidance is sure to disappoint some. From New York’s Noguchi Museum to Switzerland’s Kunstmuseum Bern to Qatar’s Mataf, cultural institutions around the world have been accused of censoring artists and curators in 2024, in many cases based on their pro-Palestinian politics . Related articles The number of accusations has…