Author: Sam Art

Andreas von Huene is a sculptor who doesn’t just create sculptures; he brings them to life. With a boundless imagination and an unwavering dedication to his craft, von Huene crafts pieces that engage audiences on a profound level. His work spans the spectrum from figurative to abstract, with each piece pulsating with character and vitality. Take, for example, his masterpiece “Pegasus,” a towering 17-foot sculpture made of polished aluminum. This magnificent work depicts a horse yearning to fly, its wings unfurling in a glorious display of freedom and power. As sunlight dances off its reflective surface, Pegasus seems to come…

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has recalled one of its store’s popular holiday gift items, a series of snow globes designed by contemporary Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, because they “may crack or fracture, posing a hazard of laceration”.According to a publication on the website of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, around 1,915 of the cutesy Little Tramp The snow globes, which sold for $85 each while on sale last November through the MoMA design store’s brick-and-mortar locations and website, have sold out. Buyers are eligible for a full refund and are asked to “stop using…

In the realm of contemporary art, where creativity knows no bounds, the collaborative efforts of Leonarda Catta and Manuel Rossi Cabizza, fondly known as “CaTbiz,” illuminate the stage. Their artistry transcends conventional boundaries, merging theatrical performances with digital innovation to craft captivating DigitalArt experiences. From February 14th to 18th, all eyes will be on them as they take center stage at the prestigious LA Art Show, the epitome of contemporary art gatherings on the West Coast. This annual extravaganza draws galleries from around the globe, showcasing the finest talents in the art world. Among the selected artists, CaTbiz stands out,…

In 2005, Miles Thurlow and Paul Moss opened Workplace’s first brick-and-mortar gallery at a cost of just £1 a year. After three years of working together on an artist-led curatorial project, they settled on a small space at Gateshead Indoor Market in North East England. This unconventional setup came with a community-focused exchange: In exchange for the affordable space, they would judge the market’s annual Christmas card contest, which includes artwork by children from surrounding schools. This approach not only secured the duo a physical space, but also embedded the gallery in their local environment. Thurlow and Moss also envisioned…

Raymond Saunders, a painter whose work has been seen with a new level of attention in American museums in the past decade, has joined the roster of David Zwirner, one of the world’s largest galleries. But while the jump to a mega gallery usually results in an exit from a smaller firm, Saunders will also continue to be represented at New York’s Andrew Kreps Gallery. To toast the new deal, David Zwirner and Andrew Kreps will stage Saunders’ concerts this month. David Zwirner’s two-site exhibition will be curated by Ebony L. Haynes, who directs the gallery’s 52 Walker space. Related…

The art world’s top tier fair, Switzerland’s Art Basel, has announced a packed, city-wide program for its upcoming 2024 edition, with 287 galleries from 40 countries, 22 of which will be mounting booths at the fair for the first time. This year also marks the first time Art Basel will be fully under the direction of Maike Cruse, one of the first hires Noah Horowitz made after taking his place as the fair’s chief executive in 2022. Horowitz, one time director of Art Basel’s Miami Beach edition, was named CEO after Marc Spiegler, the fair’s global director, stepped down in 2022.…

Art Basel’s hometown fair will return in June with 287 participating galleries, 22 of which will be participating for the first time. It will be the first edition of Art Basel in Basel (June 11-16) directed by Maike Cruse, who joined as director of the exhibition last July. In addition to new leadership, the fair will also have a reimagined public sector, with its Parcours programming focused on a single track and overseen by a new curator.The fair’s 287 exhibitors this year are firmly in line with its 285 entrants in 2023 and 289 in 2022. The first 22 exhibitors…

A faded fresco by 13th-century artist Cimabue that survived a deadly earthquake 25 years ago has returned to its original glory after a €300,000 restoration funded by luxury car maker Ferrari. Located in the right transept of the Lower Church of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, a lavishly decorated pilgrimage site in the shadowy city of Assisi, the newly restored work will be officially opened on February 16 following a year-long restoration.That of Cimabue Virgin enthroned with the Child, Four Angels and Saint Francis (circa 1285-88)—also known as the Majesty of Assisi—represents the Virgin Mary with the child…

Gary Stewart, an artist born and raised in the UK, navigates the intricate landscapes of origin and identity through his thought-provoking creations. Stewart’s work, as he puts it, employs a diverse range of approaches and materials, incorporating allegory, metaphor, and archetype to initiate a dialogue about how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world around us. In his latest series titled “Urban Tapestry,” Stewart delves into the essence of human identity and potentiality using the timeless medium of myth and archetype. One notable piece from this series, created in 2024 as a digital image, presents a captivating exploration of humanity’s…

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s paintings in Los Angeles will go on display at the Gagosian this spring, marking the first exhibition to focus solely on Basquiat’s time in California. The “Made on Market Street” exhibition, curated by Fred Hoffman (who worked closely with Basquiat at the time) and Larry Gagosian, is scheduled from March 7 to June 1 and will feature nearly thirty works created between November 1982 and May of 1984. Gagosian’s connection with Basquiat began in 1981, leading to the New York artist’s inaugural exhibition at the Larry Gagosian Gallery in April 1982, the first time his work was shown…