Author: Sam Art
This year there have been a number of significant discoveries in the field of archaeology. Perhaps some of the most interesting involved innovative technology that allowed archaeologists to dig deeper than before, such as the discovery of an ancient temple, now underwater, in a sunken city off the coast of Egypt and an ancient Greek catacomb found beneath the southern city of Italy from Naples Others, however, have been directly linked to current events, including the ancient Greek city of Cyrene, which emerged after floods devastated Libya. Some early settlements, such as a Neolithic monument and a mysterious shrine have…
A new artwork by Banksy has been removed from its London location shortly after the artist uploaded images to his Instagram account on December 22.The new work by the anonymous artist is a metal traffic stop sign that features three images of aircraft that look like military drones. It was installed on a street sign in Peckham, South London. The public display of Banksy’s new work did not last long. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images) Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images After images of the stop sign were posted on Banksy’s popular account (which has 12.1 million…
Art marketEditorial ArtisticIn this monthly series, we collect opinions and highlights from Artsy’s art experts on what they’re seeing, expecting and enjoying in the art world this month.What we are noticing Bar hopping low in Miami Beach View of the Art Basel Miami Beach installation, 2023. Courtesy of Art Basel.To say there were nerves in the air going into Art Basel Miami Beach would be an understatement. More than a few dealers have told me it’s possible they won’t sell exactly anything, which is a concern given that they typically use the proceeds from the early December fairs to get…
ArtMaxwell RabbPeter Saul Life is Tuff, 2023. © Peter Saul and Artist’s Rights Society (ARS), New York. Courtesy of the artist and Venus Over Manhattan.by Pedro Saúl Life is Tuff (2023) is puzzling. The painting, which depicts a man’s head being crushed by an imposing black boot while searching for gold coins, was Saul’s response to the financial pressure most New Yorkers experienced. Crushed by a symbol of the capitalist system, the figure of Saul is lashed by the faceless powers that be, broken nose and cracked eyes. The work is hard to watch, but then again, unsettling times often…
Musician Nick Cave will present new work at Xavier Hufkens’ Burssels gallery in 2024. Opening on April 5, 2024, the exhibition will feature Cave’s “The Devil—A Life (2020–22),” his first major visual art series. Comprised of 17 glazed ceramic figures, the display will illustrate the life story of the Devil, drawing inspiration from the flat-bottomed Staffordshire figures of the Victorian era. Cave’s songs and musical compositions often interweave themes of religious faith, reflecting his complex relationship with Christianity.”What began as a desire to create a single little figure of the devil as a vehicle for a deep red glaze turned…
Art marketMaxwell RabbLifetime friends Ashlyn Davis Burns and Shane Lavalette shared a passion for photography and other lens-based arts long before they founded their Houston-based gallery Assembly. In their previous professional roles—Burns at the helm of the Houston Center for Photography and Lavalette leading Light Work in Syracuse, New York—the duo found themselves on very similar paths, often exchanging ideas and aligning on what they believed the art world needed. to change These conversations, spanning nearly a decade, planted the seeds for Assembly, a collaborative venture born out of their mutual desire to help artists reach new heights. As the…
MASSIMODECARLO has announced the representation of Scottish painter France-Lise McGurn. The Glasgow-born artist will present her first solo exhibition with the gallery in autumn 2024. McGurn’s figurative paintings, often inspired by 1970s film stills, Janus The fetish magazine, Botticelli prints and celebrity autographs are characterized by quick, calligraphic brushstrokes. Throughout his work, he emphasizes the human form, often depicting women amidst fluid washes of color. The influence of Glasgow’s post-industrial aesthetic is evident in his art, which often features repeated lines and movements reminiscent of antiquity.A defining quality of McGurn’s practice is his innovative use of exhibition spaces. In his…