Mira Lehr, a legendary artist who is largely considered the "Godmother of Miami’s art scene," has passed away at the age of 88. Her activist work was inspiring to millions of people, and her art has become part of the collections of some of the largest museums in the world.
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In the award-winning Marvel movie “Black Panther,” the character Erik Killmonger confronts one of the museum’s art experts. He asks her about how the British have acquired pieces of African art. The answer to that, of course, is that it was stolen from the peoples of Africa. Today, we will talk about artwork repatriation, and how it impacts the current museum industry.
Kinetic art installations can be found in many galleries and museums, as well as outside as part of the city’s architecture. Today, let’s take a look at some of the best kinetic artworks by both well-known and young artists, which inspire people all over the world.
Yunchul Kim's solo exhibition Gyre was showcased at the Korean Pavilion and included five installations the artist worked on over a couple of years. One of them, the monumental piece titled Chroma V (2022), is an encapsulation of Kim’s multifaceted background, as well as his approach to art and life in general.
Writing exhibition texts is an art form in itself. The introduction text is one of the first things you see when you enter the exhibition hall. It is meant to guide the audience through the installation and to help them understand the intention behind the artwork. With all of that in mind, how does one write engaging texts about art?
We often push the things we are supposed to do today to tomorrow, then to the next day, and in the end, we do everything in a tearing hurry to meet deadlines. Of course, it is not the end of the world. However, it is bad for the business and our emotional and physical well-being. So what to do if you do not know how to spend your time efficiently?
War is merciless and inhumane. It affects everyone without exception, wiping out everything on its way. It is horrifying to think how the terrors of war influence those who are already the most vulnerable — the children. In her new series of paintings, titled “Children of War,” Iryna Fedorenko reflects on the heartbreaking reality of a little human caught up in the flames of war.
From the Met to MoMA, from luxury exclusive exhibits to underground independent galleries, anyone can find something to satisfy their artistic hunger in the Big Apple. New York City museums are home to many exquisite collections, including the work of those who already made their mark in the global history of art. Here are three art exhibitions in New York that hopefully will reintroduce you to already-known classics from a brand-new perspective.