Author: Seraphina Calder

This year, instead of hosting her famous pre-Oscar party at her Los Angeles home during awards season (I have a weakness for entertaining, she said The New Yorker in november), Larry Gagosian will return to his roots. Not as an enterprising Los Angeles con artist selling framed posters on Broxton Avenue in Westwood, but as the dealer who first brought Jean Michel Basquiat’s work to collectors outside of New York. In March, the Gagosian Gallery in Los Angeles will open “Made on Market Street,” the first exhibition comprised only the work done by Basquiat in the early 1980s in the…

Andy Warhol, the iconic figure of the Pop Art movement, was renowned for his innovative approach to art and his fascination with celebrity culture. Throughout his career, Warhol was known to have several muses who inspired his work, but perhaps none were as influential and enduring as Edie Sedgwick. Edie Sedgwick, an American socialite and actress, captured Warhol’s attention with her unique blend of beauty, charisma, and tragic allure. Born into a wealthy family, Sedgwick was drawn to the bohemian lifestyle of New York City’s art scene, where she quickly became a fixture at Warhol’s famed studio, The Factory, in…

More than 5,000 murals across the UK will be digitally recorded as part of an ambitious new initiative led by arts education charity Art UK, which will add street artwork to its free public database.Some of Banksy’s works, which are spread across the country in places like Brighton and Bristol, should be included (Art UK’s database already includes some of the street artist’s elusive works, including one from 2021). Convict escaping from Reading Prison which shows a prisoner escaping from the now-defunct prison). Works from Northern Ireland, where some of the UK’s most notable murals can be found, are also…

Art Market Dodson Jewelry Installation view of “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” at the Brooklyn Museum, 2024. Photo by Paula Abreu Pita. Courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum. It would only make sense to hear Marvin Gaye’s creamy croon as you walk into “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.” The Brooklyn Museum’s latest exhibition featuring the family art collection of music titans Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean and Alicia Keys, curated by Kimberli Gant, features more than 100 works by emerging and established black artists. Upon entering the first…

Just after ringing in the new year, Phillips opened the doors of its Park Avenue headquarters to New Landsa selling exhibition of work by about 65 contemporary Indigenous artists from the United States and Canada spanning seven decades.The show (which closed on January 23) and the enthusiastic response from collectors are the latest signs that the market is finally catching up with the recent surge in curatorial interest. Jeffrey Gibson, a Cherokee-descended member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, will be the first indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo exhibition at this year’s Venice Biennale.In…

Andy Warhol, the iconic figure of the Pop Art movement, was renowned for his innovative approach to art and his fascination with celebrity culture. Throughout his career, Warhol was known to have several muses who inspired his work, but perhaps none were as influential and enduring as Edie Sedgwick. Edie Sedgwick, an American socialite and actress, captured Warhol’s attention with her unique blend of beauty, charisma, and tragic allure. Born into a wealthy family, Sedgwick was drawn to the bohemian lifestyle of New York City’s art scene, where she quickly became a fixture at Warhol’s famed studio, The Factory, in…

Martin Henneberg, a Danish artist nestled in the serene landscapes of Wicklow, Ireland, paints a vivid narrative that transcends boundaries between abstract and realism. His canvas serves as a stage where colors collide, textures intertwine, and compositions pulsate with life. Inspired by the intricate nuances of human emotions, the vibrancy of personalities, and the interplay of form and hue, Henneberg’s works resonate with an electrifying energy. In his pursuit of authenticity, Henneberg embraces imperfections, infusing his art with a deliberate randomness that mirrors the chaos of life. His paintings, often adorned with figures in motion or intimate close-ups, beckon viewers…

Daumier Legacy by Hans-Jürgen HellwigStädel Museum, FrankfurtThe Städel Museum’s new show of 120 graphic works by Honoré Daumier (1808-79), which runs until May 12, is drawn entirely from the collection of Frankfurt arts patron Hans-Jürgen Hellwig. Comprising 4,200 lithographs and woodcuts, 19 drawings, two paintings and 36 bronze sculptures, the entire collection will be donated to the association of friends of the museum to celebrate its 125th anniversary. Hellwig’s legacy is also a gesture of gratitude to Margret Stuffmann, former head of prints and drawings at the Städel and an expert on 19th-century French art. “For a long time, I…

It would be nearly a decade before Usher picked up another Atlanta property in 2007. This time, he paid $970,000 for a three-bedroom, three-bathroom pad near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The sleek, modern home measured 2,908 square feet, with an enviable deck and airy open layout. A dark palette (the walls were painted black) was balanced by light wood floors and oversized windows that let in plenty of natural light. The dark theme even permeated the kitchen, which featured a large black and white marble island surrounded by black cabinets. Usher sold the house for $775,000 in 2019.Sunset Strip Spanish Style HomeAfter…

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…