Author: Sam Art

The Bangkok Art Biennale has announced its line-up of the 45 local and international artists who will participate in its fourth edition, opening on October 25. The artists come from 28 countries and, according to the organizers, approximately 25 percent of the works presented have never been exhibited before. Artists include French-Algerian installation artist Adel Abdessemed, Italian ceramist and visual artist Chiara Camoni, Singaporean multimedia artist Priyageetha Dia, French-American multimedia artist Camille Henrot, South Korean sculpture designer Choi Jeong Hwa, artist of Brooklyn. Chitra Ganesh, Japanese multidisciplinary artist Aki Inomata, Scandinavian sculptural artist duo Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, Hong…

Georges Dijoux, a graduate of the National School of Fine Arts in Paris, merges art, knowledge, and technique to create unique pieces reflecting his artistic approach. His journey is marked by constant exploration and a relentless pursuit of singularity in his work. Dijoux’s artistic philosophy is deeply rooted in interconnectedness and transformation, vividly embodied in his sculpture “I Am Here.” This piece, featuring a bronze hand releasing butterflies from a flower, draws inspiration from Spinoza’s concept of “Deus sive Natura,” emphasizing the inseparable bond between humanity and the natural world. Dijoux’s commitment to innovation and uniqueness is evident in his…

Matthew Swarts, a visionary in the realm of photography and digital imaging, has an intriguing approach to his art. “I use computers to question some of the things I make with cameras,” he states, challenging traditional notions of photography. Swarts believes in photography’s power to touch truth but is skeptical of its supposed direct link to reality. His work, showcased in publications like The New York Times Magazine, WIRED, and SLATE, questions our perception of reality through digital manipulation. With a background in Ethics and the Philosophy of Value from Princeton University and an MFA in Photography and Digital Imaging…

A new museum focusing on the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is set to open in the Italian city of Naples. The space is 103,000 square meters (1.1 million square feet) and will be designed by architect Paolo Desideri. It will be located inside the old Albergo dei Poveri, a building also known as Palazzo Fuga. This new institution will serve as a sister museum to the Museo Nazionale Archaeologico Napoli (MANN) and will therefore be known as MANN 2. The building has been empty for decades and the new museum is part of a city-wide revitalization effort aimed at…

David John Hilditch allows paint to have a life of its own, creating complex and abstract environments where ideas of reality can emerge and transform free from the moorings of time, space, and causality. This freedom is explored through the language of clouds in flux, hints of facial structures, abstract textures, and forms from nature. Inspired by the masters of figurative oil painting and the writings of modern Western philosophers, his watercolors and large-scale oils reflect on perception, impermanence, and identity in a way that is deep, engaging, and open to endless interpretation. David was born in Wolverhampton in 1951,…

Thierry B, an Australian artist hailing from the land down under, is an acclaimed expressionist who has crafted a body of work that transcends the boundaries of representation. His art invites viewers on a journey of subjective interpretation and personal introspection. Thierry B’s canvases serve as vibrant tapestries, where colors dance and collide in a symphony of emotion and energy. Each stroke, each hue, carries a palpable sense of vitality, drawing the observer into a tactile journey through texture and form. Through his art, Thierry B explores the universal language of emotions, weaving a narrative that resonates with audiences across…

There was hardly a more auspicious start to London’s summer auction week than this, which kicked off tonight (June 25) with Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary Evening Sale and will conclude on Thursday (June 28) with Phillips’ equivalent auction. Christie’s decision to refrain from holding a June evening art sale in London this year underlines the season’s waning relevance in the global auction calendar, as summer has increasingly been overshadowed by London’s biggest sales held in March and October , as well as the huge number of spring auctions held in New York in May.These are also the first night sales…

Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum says it will return a Henri Matisse painting to the heirs of a Jewish textile manufacturer who sold it under duress in the Netherlands before being deported to a Nazi camp, where he died in 1945.the painting, Odalisque (1920-21), has been in the museum’s collection since July 1941, when it was sold by Albert Stern, once owner of one of Germany’s largest women’s clothing manufacturers and patron of the arts.The Dutch Committee for Restitutions said in its assessment of the claim of the heirs that the sale “was related to the measures taken by the occupying forces…

Olga Bodrova, a British-Russian artist based in London, explores nature’s beauty through oil and watercolor paintings. Inspired by classical and Impressionist masters, she strives to balance tradition with a personal touch. Her evolving works experiment with light, color, and form, inviting viewers to find their own serenity in the natural world. Bodrova’s art is a serene retreat, reflecting her deep appreciation for nature and its calming influence. Bodrova’s piece “Red Haired Girl” is an example of her experimental approach. The painting, measuring 30×30 cm, is crafted with oil on canvas on board. This work delves into the dynamics of color,…

Sotheby’s will move its headquarters in Paris to 83 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, which was previously the headquarters of the famous Galerie Bernheim-Jeune. That puts the Paris auction house three blocks from its current location. The move is planned for mid-October and is part of a wider strategy to expand Sotheby’s presence in France. The house has previously announced plans to relocate two of its other spaces. It will open a new location in Hong Kong in July, and in 2025, Sotheby’s will move its New York space to the Breuer Building, which formerly housed the Whitney Museum. Related Articles…