Author: Sam Art

ArtCasey LesserAlexander Pineapple Hermoso, view of the facility solar storm2023, at the Rubell Museum, 2023. Courtesy of the Rubell Museum.Sallisa Rosa, view of the “Topography of Memory” installation, at Collins Park Rotunda, Miami Beach, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Audemars Piguet.The overwhelming onslaught of art during Miami Art Week makes it difficult for an artist to stand out, so it’s impressive when someone does. In Miami’s fairs, galleries, institutions and private collections, we sought out the rising artists who were showing in multiple venues, generating buzz and making notable debuts across the city.B. 1990, Havana. He lives and works…

Beginning in the early 1990s until the rest of his life, Bowie spent most of his time living in New York. Between 1992 and 2002, Bowie and Iman lived in a condominium at Essex House, the acclaimed residential hotel overlooking Central Park. At 1,877 square feet, the home might feel humble compared to his grand home in Switzerland, but there’s no doubt that the residence there had a number of luxury amenities. The home recently hit the market in 2021 and sold for $6 million.285 Lafayette Street, New YorkIn 1999, Bowie and Iman bought another apartment in New York City,…

Anchored in the vibrant art scenes of Taipei and Beijing, Asia Art Center is a prime example of how longtime local stalwarts are setting their sights on the international stage. Initially founded by Thomas Lee in 1982, the Taipei-born gallery began with a deep focus on Chinese and Taiwanese art. Now, under the leadership of Lee’s sons Alan and Steven, it expands its reach to include a diverse range of global artistic expressions, demonstrating its dedication to both heritage preservation and contemporary innovation.Thomas, now 80, studied at the National Taiwan University of the Arts before opening the Asia Art Center…

“War, what is it for? Absolutely nothing!” Motown’s counterculture classic seems particularly relevant as we enter a new year beset by terrible conflict and atrocities. In the face of such relentless warmongering, it may seem perverse to highlight a museum dedicated to the conflict, but I would argue that in these terribly turbulent times the role of London’s Imperial War Museum (IWM) has never been more important.The First World War was still raging when in 1917 the British government approved a proposal to collect and display material that would record the military and civilian war effort and the sacrifices made…

From the handcrafted wrought-iron railing of Oheka’s grand staircase, which was inspired by the exterior staircase at Fontainebleau Castle in France, to the eight reflecting pools that dot its grounds, there are endless unique features throughout the estate. The rolling terrain has received the same extensive renovation as the building in recent decades using the original design created by the Olmstead brothers, sons of legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. In addition to the reflecting pools, three elegant fountains have been installed. Across the vast grounds, you’ll find 44 London plane trees in the formal gardens and 2,505 boxwoods around…

A day after issuing a temporary injunction, a federal judge ruled that workers could continue to take down a Confederate monument at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, DC. The monument is expected to be removed at the end of the week, and will remain in storage until its destination is decided.The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has determined that the monument will come down on January 1, 2024, as part of an ongoing effort to remove Confederate symbols from all places associated with the military: The United States Army maintains the National Cemetery of Arlington. But a group called…

Although Jamie and his siblings were never on set during production, friends who help look after the property witnessed the build-up and described it as if the filmmakers had “picked up the house, turned it upside down and shaken it”. But at the end of the shoot, everything fell back into place.Rattan furniture was Felicia’s favorite, so production designer Kevin Thompson made sure to source rattan pieces for the sets. A wicker table is seen here at the entrance. Courtesy of NetflixProduction designer Kevin Thompson was part of that careful resurgence, as he searched for the best way to represent…

Tschabalala Self is known for her bold and expressive works that often challenge traditional representations of black women. Now it’s her turn to create the digital cover of Nicki Minaj’s December 2023 issue of Vogue. In the issue, Minaj discusses her upcoming fifth studio album, “Pink Friday 2,” which was released on December 8. The painting was based on the photo shoot for the magazine, done by Norman Jean Roy. Born in 1990, Self quickly emerged as a notable figure in the contemporary art world, with solo exhibitions at the ICA Boston and the Hammer Museum. His unique style, characterized…

For more than a few of us, visiting local coffee shops is an essential part of daily life. Whether we’re grabbing a cuppa on the way to the office or setting up shop with a laptop and a cappuccino, coffee shops have become a home away from home. That said, frequenting the same thing for too long can make you appreciate its nuances less with each visit. So no matter where you are, a big city like Singapore or a seasonal spot like Aspen, be sure to check out the local coffee shops that offer more than just a caffeinated…

As the curtain falls on 2023, Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 was a grand finale to a packed calendar of art fairs. The largest art fair in North America, which attracted an astonishing 79,000 visitors, captured this year’s trends and transformations. Throughout the fair, exhibitors reported rekindled enthusiasm among attendees, with several galleries noting the robust return of collectors and the palpable energy that defined this year’s edition. “Our exhibitors came out with works of extraordinary quality and ambition, met with strong attendance from local and international collectors,” Vincenzo de Bellis, director of fairs and exhibition platforms at Art Basel,…