Author: Sam Art

There’s a saying in the museum world: “There’s always a work in progress.” But for the first time, the industry is entertaining a future where that once-safe job of raising money for an arts institution may not be so safe after all. Although museums need more money than ever, the traditional philanthropic model is no longer what they can rely on. Rising generations aren’t as interested in supporting these institutions as their parents were, and the prospect of declining donations is keeping arts leaders up at night.For more than a century, American museums have been sustained by donors with a…

Zedd is parting ways with the trendy Encino, Calif. residence he bought Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, who were the first residents of the roughly 15,000-square-foot Jae Omar-designed mansion after it was completed in 2019. The Grammy-winning DJ paid him the former couple $15.2 million for the property in September 2021 and are now asking a hair under $19 million for the contemporary-style home.The six-bedroom, 12-bathroom home is the first of two homes designed by EDM producer Omar. Last month, Zedd acquired his second residence from the designer: an $18.4 million mansion, also in Encino. The sale marked the area’s…

Pilar Xercavins, a Barcelona-based artist, has her canvases reflecting a profound journey through the world of creativity. Guided by an intimate connection with various artistic tools, including pencils, charcoals, and chalk, Xercavins’s hands dance gracefully on a blank canvas until her imagination takes form. Her use of natural pigments is a testament to her quest to capture the strength, color, and dynamism inherent in her creative mind. In her own words, Xercavins expresses a unique approach to her craft, experimenting with elements from nature itself. Plants, flowers, and leaves find their way onto her canvases, unveiling the charm and power…

Vera Deans, an artist, stands as a polymath, weaving a vibrant tapestry of creativity across diverse mediums. A qualified fashion designer, mixed-media artist, printmaker, digital artist, and amateur photographer, Deans thrives on experimentation, exploring non-traditional ideas that often manifest as bizarre yet captivating artworks. Her recent endeavor, titled “Divine Feminine,” marks a poignant chapter in her artistic journey. “I am a visual storyteller, guided by a love for colors, textures, and a thirst for knowledge,” Deans shares. Her multifaceted skills encompass collages, digital art, mosaics, polymer clay, resin jewelry, and more. Art, for Deans, is not merely a pursuit but…

In the heart of San Marcos, Texas, resides an artist with a profound mission — Augustine Chavez. His work delves into the intricate and often controversial realm of undocumented immigration, drawing inspiration from the daily political discourse surrounding the deportation of these individuals. With a multifaceted approach that spans painting, sculpture, photography, concrete, and found objects, Chavez crafts a narrative that challenges stereotypes and advocates for the often-overlooked contributions of undocumented immigrants in the United States. Chavez’s artistic journey is driven by a desire to give voice to those who live and work on the fringes of society. His pieces…

The latest statistics make uncomfortable reading for art fair organizers heading into 2024. The latest Global Collecting Surveycompiled for Art Basel and UBS by art economist Clare McAndrew, found that high-net-worth collectors attended one fewer fair on average during the first half of 2023 than in the equivalent period of 2022. Worse, the proportion of such collectors of purchases from these events fell from 74% to 58% in this period.Art Market Report 2023, an earlier study by McAndrew—and it should be noted that this was also sponsored by Art Basel, so it’s as flattering to fairs as the facts allow—found…

Discourse on Singapore’s place in the world often begins with its immediate neighbors in Southeast Asia and ends with its former colonizers and the wider Asian region. So for the 2024 edition of Singapore Art Week (SAW), two major exhibitions look closely at the conversations and parallels between Singapore, Southeast Asia and the Global South.At the National Gallery Singapore (NGS), tropical delves into the modern history of Southeast Asia and Latin America and challenges their shared colonial narratives. These regions, as posited in Syed Hussein Alatas’ 1977 text The myth of the lazy native, contain more than bananas and parrots.…

Renowned environmental artist Steven Siegel, born in White Plains, New York, in 1953, graduated from Hampshire College in 1976. Earning his MFA from Pratt Institute in 1978, Siegel is celebrated for his public art commissions and site-specific installations crafted from recycled materials. Steven Siegel emerges with a distinctive voice, echoing through his ongoing project, “No Wall…”. Born in 2021, this endeavor defies the conventional notions of completion, serving as a testament to Siegel’s unique approach to artistic expression. “No Wall…” is more than just an artwork; it’s a dynamic exploration, a cinematic journey, and a thought-provoking question encapsulated within a…

Today, Jack Shainman Gallery, celebrating its 40th anniversary, opens its new space in Tribeca’s historic Clock Tower building. The grand opening is headlined by an exhibition by Irish artist Richard Mosse, who presents his video installation broken spectrum (2018–2022), which explores the environmental challenges facing the Amazon rainforest. Located at 46 Lafayette Street, the new gallery space occupies 20,000 square feet within the Italian Renaissance building. Formerly a Beaux-Arts banking hall, the venue is adorned with 29-foot-high ceilings and elegant white marble columns, providing the gallery with the space for large-scale installations. Jack Shainman Gallery is known for championing artists…

The Dallas Art Fair has named the 91 exhibitors who will participate in its next edition, scheduled for April 4 and 7 at the Fashion Industry Gallery. The list of exhibitors includes several galleries with Texas locations, including Erin Cluley Gallery + Projects (Dallas), Martha’s (Austin), 12.26 (Dallas), McClain Gallery (Houston), Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino (Houston), and Pencil on Paper (Dallas), which is participating for the first time in the fair. Other first-time exhibitors include Sow & Tailor, Amanita and Hostler Burrows. Galleries across the United States participating include Perrotin, Derek Eller Gallery, Charlie James Gallery, Deli Gallery, Franklin…