Author: Sam Art
It might seem like gilding the lily to devote a two-part exhibition to a single historical event, and yet the result, “Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism,” is a revelation. In it, the Musée d’Orsay presents a show about a show, specifically, the first Impressionist exhibition, which opened 150 years ago and started what we think of as modern art. The central exhibition, which commemorates the anniversary of that defining moment, is accompanied by a virtual reality component, the first time such a wide-ranging immersive technology has been used to enhance the experience of fine art. This side show, “Tonight with the…
David Reid, an Australian artist with over 30 years of experience, graduated from the University of New South Wales with a degree in Fine Arts. Reid’s work resonates with his deep engagement with the world, translating his experiences into captivating paintings. Drawing inspiration from luminaries of Australian Modernism like Ian Fairweather and Tony Tuckson, Reid’s artistic journey has been shaped by his collaborations with mentors such as John Olsen, John Firth-Smith, and Tim Storrier. However, it’s his profound connection with Chinese art that truly sets him apart. His fascination with Chinese culture, cultivated since his teenage years, has led to…
Titled “Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania,” the exhibit, which opened Saturday, brings these imagined structures to life in a whole new way. Co-hosted by the Westmoreland Museum of American Art and Fallingwater, guests can explore Wright’s completed and unrealized projects to gain a broader understanding of his cohesive vision for the area. To visualize the projects, Skyline Ink Animators + Illustrators created lifelike animated films, allowing virtual exploration of Wright’s designs. Visitors will be able to view three films showcasing the projects, offering a multimedia “walk” through the unbuilt projects. Each animation will focus specifically on materials, textures, light and…
Frank Gasbarro, an American artist, delves into the realm of abstraction where familiar shapes and colors collide with the unknown, creating a visual language that is uniquely his own. In Gasbarro’s world, objects are not bound by reality but instead exist in a realm of imagination, inviting viewers to explore the depths of their own perceptions. Gasbarro’s paintings, such as the mesmerizing “In This Moment,” challenge traditional notions of art. At first glance, his work may seem familiar, with strong patterns and vibrant colors drawing the eye. However, upon closer inspection, the viewer is confronted with a world that is…
Elizabeth Laul Healey, an American artist known for her artistic expression and the solemnity of social activism, has an upcoming exhibition at the SD Art Advisory & Gallery. It is a journey through the intersection of art, politics, and human rights. Born and raised in the scenic haven of Laguna Beach, with stints of her life spent in both San Diego and North Carolina, Healey’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in her upbringing and her familial heritage. The daughter of Dr. Karen Lundegaard, a human rights and women’s activist, and Virgil Laul, an immigrant from Estonia, Healey’s art is infused…
A Colorado auction house recently sold several historic Mayan artifacts, despite requests from Mexican officials to cancel the sale. On March 26, the Minister of Culture of Mexico, Alejandra Frausto Guerrero published on social networks that Artemis Gallery in Louisville, Colorado, was selling “pieces that pertain to the cultures of Mexico” and demanded that the business stop selling them. “There is nothing more immoral than putting a price on a nation’s heritage,” wrote Frausto Guerrero. It was tagged with the “My heritage is not for sale” campaign. Related Articles Mexico’s first lady, Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, also wrote a post about…
by Van Gogh wheat field (June 1888), which is among the artist’s best Arles landscapes, has just been exhibited at the Rijksmuseum. It is one of three images that arrived on long-term loan from the P. & N. de Boer Foundationwhich was created by a family that has been running an art dealer in Amsterdam for just over a century. In wheat field, the composition is dominated by the varied colors of the crop immediately before harvest. The lively brushwork of golden wheat is set against a complementary blue sky and the narrow band of Les Alpilles hills on the…
The Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) is breaking ground on a shiny new addition to its Québec City campus in honor of the province’s most famous modern artist, Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002), but the cost of almost doubled since plans for the expansion were first announced. In September 2022, when MNBAQ selected Montreal firm Les Architectes FABG to design the Espace Riopelle, the price was C$42.5 million ($32.6 million); now that the museum has selected a contractor to build the project and site preparation has begun, the budget has risen to C$84 million ($62.15 million).In announcing the selection…
In the world of art, there are painters, and then there are artists like Steff Samuels, whose work transcends mere aesthetics to touch upon pressing global issues. Steff Samuels is not just an artist; she is an abstract environmental painter with a mission. Her canvas speaks volumes about climate change, its myriad forms, and the consequences we face as a result. Steff’s art is a clarion call for environmental awareness, a tool she wields adeptly through various platforms. Whether it’s exhibitions, written words, social media, or broadcast exposure, she ensures her message reaches far and wide. But what makes her art…
François Louis Nicolas Pinault, the 26-year-old grandson of François Pinault, replaced the Kering founder as a director on the board of Christie’s auctioneer on March 26. Financial Times he reported This is the first hint of a family succession plan behind the luxury group. Founded in 1766, the London-based auction house was bought by Artémis, the Pinault family’s holding company, in 1998. François Louis Nicolas Pinault is a product marketing manager at Kering, which owns the Gucci and Saint Laurent fashion brands. It was headed by his sixty-one-year-old father François-Henri Pinault, whose eighty-seven-year-old father stepped down in 2003. François-Henri’s brothers…