Author: Iris
Hassan Hajjaj is one of the leading photographers of his generation. He was born in Larache, Morocco in 1961 and moved to London when he was 12 years old. The contrast between his life in Morocco and what he saw in the UK had a profound influence on his work, as did a visit to Morocco in 1997. 1990s. In his photos, Hajjaj shows stylishly dressed people in colorful spaces. The floors and backgrounds of these spaces often contrast with the colors of the subjects’ clothing or the couches and chairs on which they sit. In these gorgeous, large-scale photographs,…
As the arts community welcomes another Arts Week in Miami Beach, everyone from movie stars to chart-topping musicians and professional athletes joins in on the fair’s festivities. Art Basel regular Leonardo DiCaprio hosted a gala honoring nonprofit CORE (Community Organizing Relief Efforts), while Travis Scott ) attended the Kingpin Bowling party at Lucky Strike in Miami. Meanwhile, Michael Phelps reportedly headed to Casadonna to attend DJ Khaled’s ‘We The Best Golf Tournament’ welcome reception, Janelle Monáe ) spinning on the DJ booth at the Cartier Trinity 100 celebration. However, not everyone was there to witness it all unfold, including -…
After claiming censorship in a widely discussed interview, Nan Goldin later added a line about Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank to an artwork on display at the Neues Nationalgalerie in Berlin. and information on those killed during the Hamas attack on October 7. Goldin reportedly had a heated argument with museum director Klaus Biesenbach over her plans to add the statement to the museum. sexual dependence balladis her iconic 1985 photo slideshow that appears in her new National Gallery survey. Last week, The magazine published an interview with journalist Hanno Hauenstein frankfurter reviewGoldin claims the agency initially refused to…
Four of Berlin’s high-profile contemporary art institutions have strongly condemned plans by the city’s Senate to slash budgets for arts funding next year, a lifeline for many museums and artists in the German capital. The Senate voted to cut the budget by 13% in 2025, to about 130 million euros or $136 million. The cuts are a major blow to the city’s arts community, with some institutions saying budget cuts will impact their arts sectors not only in the short term, but also in the long term. Among these institutions is the Schinkel Pavillon, a contemporary art space that has…
On November 25, banana brand Chiquita lit up Instagram with an eye-catching yellow story, offering the chance to win free tickets to Art Basel Miami. The deal is simple: share your email address and get two day passes. The next day, the company released a banana with a sticker that read “Proud Partner of Art Basel Miami Beach.” as author banana crazean award-winning digital humanities project about the monoculture of bananas in contemporary Latin American art, we were blown away. The Chiquita draw felt like a gimmick—a cruel joke.Chiquita Brands International (formerly United Fruit Company) has been implicated in numerous…
As the year 2024 draws to a close, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the artists shaping our creative landscape. Clint Anthony, an Australian painter with over two decades of experience, stands out as a visionary whose work blends abstraction, modern aesthetics, and graphic design. His artistic roots stretch back to the bustling streets of New York City, where he lived and created from 1996 to 2017. For Anthony, New York wasn’t just a backdrop—it was a catalyst. The city’s kinetic energy and diverse artistic community became central to his creative journey. During his time there, he curated exhibitions…
NXTHVN is pleased to announce the open call for its annual Studio and Curatorial Fellows. NXTHVN was founded in 2018 by Titus Kaphar and Jason Price with the core goal of establishing an alternative model of art instruction and career acceleration through specially designed courses. Each year, NXTHVN welcomes up to seven artists and two curators into its paid, intensive 10-month fellowship program. The application deadline is March 3, 2025.Each fellow will receive studio or office space, a stipend, and subsidized housing. Fellows are selected from international applicants and relocate to New Haven to participate in NXTHVN’s mentor-driven curriculum, which…
With a $500,000 investment, the Quantum Foundation, a Florida-based nonprofit, is advancing Palm Beach County’s plan to build a Black History Museum and Research Center at a former high school with historic ties to segregation. The project aims to transform the area, which has been plagued by disinvestment for decades. Danita DeHaney, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, which is overseeing planning for the project, announced that the funding is key to moving the massive project forward. Related articles The Quantum Foundation focuses on health care in underserved areas of the state. “This…
A week after workers began a work stoppage, the union at the Seattle Art Museum is still on strike. The union claimed in a statement that the agency had been engaging in “bad faith bargaining” during contract negotiations. The union, formally known as SAM VSO (short for Visitor Services Officers), is demanding retirement benefits, a seniority-based pay system and career development opportunities. art news The Seattle Art Museum has been contacted for comment. SAM’s unionization efforts became public in January 2022, but organizing began as early as May 2021. More than two years later, the union and museum leadership remain…
ArtArt Editor”Artists We Follow” is a monthly series highlighting five artists we follow. Leveraging our art expertise and Artsy data, we identify which artists have made an impact in the past month through new gallery showings, exhibitions, auctions, art fairs, or fresh work on Artsy.Born in Belgium in 1990. Lives and works in Genk, Belgium. For her current solo exhibition with Kalil | Belgian artist Stevie Dix focuses on classic Surrealist themes of the body and cosmic landscapes in minimalist multi-panel works, which often feature unusual Rectangular forms are connected together. The silhouettes of faces and otherworldly landscapes recur throughout…