Author: Sam Art
While Billy Cotton is best known for his custom and patterned interiors, he is also a Pratt Institute-trained product designer, making him the perfect partner for West Elm in a new collaboration. Today, Brooklyn-based interior designer and home goods retailer AD100 launches an exclusive line of furniture, flooring, lighting, tables and decorative accessories. “I wanted to create products that people could make their own in their everyday lives, and that were easy, fun and versatile,” Cotton says of the project.Cotton decor pieces fit a variety of aesthetics. When it came to designing larger pieces like the Lacquered Coffee Table ($599),…
Diane Leon, an abstract and mixed media collage artist, was born in the vibrant city of New York. Her artistic journey has been marked by a profound exploration of emotions and memories through the medium of abstraction. Leon’s work is a testament to her belief that color is a powerful visual language that allows her to express herself freely. Her artistic process is an emotional rather than an intellectual one. She begins each painting with no preconceived idea, allowing the paint and color to guide her. As the work progresses, it takes on a life of its own, and Leon…
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every day of the week, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. THE HOLDERS BATTLE OF RESTITUTION OF SCHIELE. O Manhattan District Attorney’s Office filed a 160-page motion charging a Art Institute of Chicago of “willful blindness” when determining the provenance of a contested Egon Schiele drawing that long ago argued was looted by the Nazis, reports The New York Times. New York investigators want AIC to make restitution Russian prisoner of war to the heirs of the former owner, Fritz Grünbaum, who died in a Nazi concentration camp, yet the institute…
Guillermo Lorente Perez is a Cuban-American painter with a Bachelor’s degree in Drawing, Painting, and Composition. His work delves into the realms of religion, technology, and the human condition, often challenging our perceptions of reality. One of his notable pieces, “The Holographic Jesus,” is part of the series “The Universe’s Strings and the Bless Water,” which questions the reality we live in and the religious figures that shape our moral lives. In “The Holographic Jesus,” Perez explores the concept of Jesus as a half-human and the human race as a product of implanted DNA manipulation. The painting is a commentary…
A diptych painting by Brice Marden, who died last year at the age of 84, will be auctioned in May at Christie’s, which expects the work to sell for between $30 million and $50 million. event, a large-scale canvas produced between 2004 and 2007, will be offered during a New York evening sale dedicated to works made during the 20th and 21st centuries. If the work reaches its low estimate, its sale will set a new record for Marden. Born in Knoxville, New York, Marden led studios in Hydra, Marrakech, Nevis, Tivoli and Manhattan until his death. event is part…
Hazel Wynn, a Jersey-born artist, has always been captivated by the colors, light, and forms found in natural environments. Her work, influenced by early abstractionists and the Washington Color Group, particularly artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Louis Morris, and Paul Jenkins, is a testament to her deep connection with the world around her. Wynn’s journey as an artist began at Chelsea College of Art in London, where she specialized in Textile Design. During her time there, she won a Royal Society of Arts national bursary competition, showcasing her artistic skills. She then went on to sell her hand-painted textile designs internationally…
Andy Warhol, the iconic figure of the Pop Art movement, is known for his vibrant and often controversial artwork that challenged traditional notions of art and celebrity. However, beyond his fame and artistic legacy, there are lesser-known facts about Warhol that provide a deeper understanding of the man behind the iconic images. Here are five intriguing facts about Andy Warhol that may surprise you.
Throughout much of his career, Keith Haring was captivated by Walt Disney cartoons, often sketching Mickey Mouse images on subway walls and in clubs throughout New York City during the 1980s. Despite the fact that Haring’s renditions of the cartoon character were not necessarily approved by Disney, it was revealed that there was nearly a collaboration between Disney and Haring during the artist’s lifetime. In the upcoming book “Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring” by biographer Brad Gooch, it is disclosed that Haring did indeed receive a letter from Walt Disney Studios while he was battling AIDS-related illnesses…
The New Art Dealers Alliance has named the 92 galleries that will participate in its upcoming fair in New York, scheduled between May 2 and 5. The 2024 edition also marks the tenth anniversary of the fair. Related Articles The fair, which will once again align with Frieze New York, will return to 548 West, the 50,000-square-foot venue on West 22nd Street in Chelsea that was once home to the Dia Building. Among the galleries listed to participate are several New York-based galleries, including, Dimin, Dinner Gallery, Entrance, Hannah Traore Gallery, Harper’s, Kapp Kapp, Rachel Uffner Gallery, Situations and the…
Born and raised in the bustling city of London, Simon Boyd’s journey as an artist has taken him across continents, eventually finding a serene home in the heart of Argentina. His work is a testament to the influence of his surroundings, with a palette and use of color that echo the rich landscapes of South America. Boyd’s artistic journey began with a formal education in Fine Art at Middlesex University. However, it was his move to La Pampa, central Argentina, in 2007 that truly shaped his artistic vision. The vast, open landscapes of South America provided him with a new…