Author: Sam Art
The Gray Art Museum’s inaugural exhibition at its new location at 18 Cooper Square is the kind of deep dive into a cultural moment that has long distinguished New York University’s art institution, formerly the Gray Art Gallery. For your survey Americans in Paris: Artists Working in Postwar France, 1946-62independent scholar Debra Bricker Balken and Lynn Gumpert, director of the museum, investigated the phenomenon of American artists pouring into the French capital after World War II.The exhibition includes more than 130 works made in Paris by around 70 artists. Many, including Herbert Gentry, Ellsworth Kelly, Jack Youngerman, and Kenneth Noland,…
Montreal-based artist Adamo Macri is a multifaceted creative force. With a repertoire spanning sculpture, photography, painting, video, and drawing, Macri delves into themes that resonate deeply with the human experience. Identity, contamination, and the enigmatic staging of nature serve as pillars upon which his artistic exploration unfolds. One striking aspect of Macri’s approach is his perception of sculpture not merely as static objects but as dynamic occurrences. This conceptualization extends beyond the physical realm of the artwork to encompass the artist’s own being. Through his meticulous documentation, Macri captures the essence of these occurrences, immortalizing them as resonating images that…
Visitor numbers to the world’s largest art museums have largely returned to their pre-pandemic levels, according to an exclusive survey by The Journal of Art he foundThe Covid-19 pandemic has caused the number of visitors to museums to plummet around the world as institutions closed their doors and people were forced to stay inside. The number of people who visited the 100 most visited museums fell from 230 million in 2019, the last full year before the pandemic, to just 54 million in 2020. We have seen a slow recovery since then, with 71 million visitors in 2021 and 141…
In the bustling streets of Barcelona, there exists an artist whose work transcends mere brushstrokes, delving into the very essence of existence itself. Alberto Castiñeira, known in the artistic circles as Hasu Art, has crafted a unique tapestry of emotions and sensations that leaves viewers spellbound. Born and bred in Barcelona, Castiñeira’s journey as an artist is a testament to his unwavering dedication to capturing life’s essence through his profound and evocative creations. Castiñeira’s artistic odyssey began with a brush and graphite, where he mastered the intricacies of realism, infusing his pieces with a lifelike quality that resonated with viewers. However,…
Art, at its core, is a manifestation of passion. It’s a medium through which emotions, thoughts, and stories find expression. David Echt, an artist whose journey has been fueled by an innate passion for creativity, exemplifies this truth through his compelling works. From a young age, Echt found solace and inspiration in the world of art. Blessed with supportive parents who nurtured his creative inclinations, he delved into various mediums, honing his skills and exploring his artistic identity. As he reminisces about his childhood, Echt reflects on the profound impact of his early immersion in the arts. “Art is something…
In a cozy booth outside one of the six restaurants at TEFAF Maastricht, the art fair organized by the European Fine Art Foundation, BIll Rau, a New Orleans-based art, antiques and jewelry dealer, was talking about his most recent sale. The buyer said ARTnewswas considering A fisherman’s headan 1883 black lithographic pencil and crayon work by Vincent Van Gogh. “The gentleman was trying to get me to lower the price, he said, ‘well, you know, it’s not that good’ … then the director of the Van Gogh Museum came and started talking about how good the drawing was,” Rau explained.…
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Netherlands resides a photographer with a passion for capturing the essence of moments. Andréa Lobel, an artist partially nurtured at the Academy for Photography and the School of Arts and Design, has carved her path in the world of photography with a distinctive style that invites viewers into a realm where words fall short, and only images can speak volumes. In Lobel’s work, there’s a palpable desire to forge a connection, a shared attention between the viewer and the captured moment. She articulates, “At a certain point, I felt that words couldn’t express…
After more than three decades in downtown San Diego, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) at 1001 Kettner Boulevard has turned over its lease to the new Navy Seal Museum.. The smaller of MCASD’s two downtown buildings will serve as the future site for the military museum, while plans for the larger space — the former baggage processing facility for the Santa Fe depot at 1100 Kettner Boulevard, which is owned by MCASD. unknown MCASD’s main building in La Jolla, about 8 miles north of downtown, is now the museum’s only location.”The design is complete,” says Todd Perry,…
Maridee Hays, a California-based artist, weaves a tapestry of influences from literature, dance, Eastern studies, psychology, and journaling into her unique artistic style. With a background as diverse as her inspirations, Hays’ work reflects a deep exploration of Eastern philosophy, spirituality, and the human experience. Her journey in the art world has seen her participate in regional and national shows, including an one-woman exhibition at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, curated by Roger Clisby. Hays’ artistic career was nurtured under the tutelage of notable mentors like Joseph Rafael during her Master’s program at CSUS Sacramento. Immersed in a vibrant…
Andy Warhol’s most expensive painting is “Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)” from 1963. It was sold for $105.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York in November 2013. This work is part of Warhol’s “Death and Disaster” series, which he began in the early 1960s. The series explores themes of mortality, consumerism, and the media’s portrayal of violence and disaster. “Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)” is a large-scale painting measuring 8 feet by 13 feet. It depicts a car crash scene, with a mangled silver car surrounded by debris. The image is based on a photograph from a newspaper…