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Anatomy of a $70 Million Auction Flop - The New York Times

nytimes.com • Art • World

A $70 million Alberto Giacometti sculpture failed to sell at a Sotheby's auction, highlighting the risks of high estimates and the current economic climate.

Bruselas descubre el misticismo de Francisco de Zurbarán | Cultura | EL PAÍS

elpais.com • Art • Belgium

A major exhibition in Brussels showcases the mystical paintings of Francisco de ZurbarĂĄn, highlighting his religious works and the influence of Flemish painting on his style.

Muntadas vacía el nuevo Bilbao | Cultura | EL PAÍS

elpais.com • Art • Spain

Antoni Muntadas' new video installation, 'La ciudad vacĂ­a,' reflects on Bilbao's transformation through a series of videos and installations exploring the city's history and urban development.

Artist Sasha Gordon Shares Her Photo Diary From Miami Art Week | Vogue

vogue.com • Art • USA

Brooklyn-based artist Sasha Gordon recounts her whirlwind experience at Miami Art Week, showcasing her first solo museum exhibition and offering insights into her artistic process.

Making a Michelangelo: This studio creates ‘identical’ copies of world-famous sculptures | CNN

cnn.com • Art • World

A Danish museum showcases a nearly complete collection of Michelangelo's sculptures using a combination of original works and highly accurate 3D-printed reproductions.

The best exhibitions in the UK to book for 2025

thetimes.com • Art • UK

This article provides a comprehensive guide to the best art exhibitions across the UK in 2025, showcasing diverse themes and artistic styles from renowned galleries and museums.

British Gallery Turns Down $1.3 Million Sackler Donation - The New York Times

nytimes.com • Art • Britain

The National Portrait Gallery in Britain declined a $1.3 million donation from the Sackler Trust amidst ongoing controversy surrounding the family's connection to the opioid crisis.

„Es ist super schwer davon zu leben“: Helena Hartmann (40) ist Künstlerin aus Leidenschaft

muensterlandzeitung.de • Art • Germany

Helena Hartmann, a passionate artist from Germany, discusses the challenges of making a living solely from her art, highlighting the financial struggles and creative fulfillment of her career.

John Howe, ilustrador de las obras de Tolkien: “Lo más difícil son los elfos, deben parecer más allá de toda belleza” | Cultura | EL PAÍS

elpais.com • Art • World

This article interviews John Howe, a renowned illustrator of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, discussing his artistic process, challenges in depicting Tolkien's characters, particularly elves, and his unique insights into Tolkien's creative genius.

The composer still making music four years after his death – thanks to an artificial brain | Art | The Guardian

theguardian.com • Art • Australia

A team of artists and scientists created a posthumous musical composition using lab-grown brain tissue from the late composer Alvin Lucier, blurring the lines between art, science, and life after death.

Trans siblings explore queer identity in Depot’s Self-Care for Aliens art exhibition - NZ Herald

nzherald.co.nz • Art • New Zealand

Two trans siblings in New Zealand showcase their joint art exhibition, "Self-Care for Aliens," exploring queer identity and self-expression through digital collages and screen-printed fabric.

Pietà (Michelangelo) – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre

pt.wikipedia.org • Art • Vatican

Michelangelo's PietĂ , a renowned marble sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead Christ, is detailed in this article, covering its creation, location, and a significant act of vandalism.

The Weight of Their Art | Lucy Scholes | The New York Review of Books

nybooks.com • Art • England

This article reviews a retrospective exhibition of the largely forgotten British artist Tirzah Garwood, highlighting her diverse artistic talents and personal life.

In the Cut | Joe Bucciero | The New York Review of Books

nybooks.com • Art • World

This article reviews Walter Price's art exhibition, "Pearl Lines," at Greene Naftali, highlighting his use of repetition, color, and iconography to create visually striking and thought-provoking works.

When a Mentor Said Tear Down Your Collection and Start Over, They Did - The New York Times

nytimes.com • Art • United States

An art collector's transformative journey, guided by a mentor's advice to overhaul their collection, leading to a focus on emerging Black artists and a new career in the art world.

Tavares Strachan : ÂŤ Vous ĂŞtes un artiste parce que vous voulez ĂŞtre libre Âť

artnewspaper.fr • Art • World

This article features an interview with artist Tavares Strachan, discussing his artistic journey, influences, and current exhibitions in Paris, which explore themes of invisibility and the erasure of certain histories.

End of investment art? Why the bottom of the market is flourishing - undefined

theartnewspaper.com • Art • World

While the high-end art market experiences a downturn, the lower price segment shows surprising growth, driven by online sales and a shift towards more accessible art collecting.

Schattige Kawaii hamburgerkleurplaat met berenkop

coloryourname.net • Art • World

A cute kawaii hamburger coloring page featuring a bear's head is available for download and customization.

Apokalypse: Paris zelebriert den Weltuntergang in Bildern

nzz.ch • Art • France

A Paris exhibition at the Bibliothèque nationale explores artistic interpretations of the apocalypse throughout history, from medieval manuscripts to contemporary works, reflecting humanity's enduring fascination with this theme.

Internalizing the Crises | Julian Bell | The New York Review of Books

nybooks.com • Art • World

Joseph Leo Koerner's 'Art in a State of Siege' explores how art interacts with political power, using the works of Hieronymus Bosch, Max Beckmann, and William Kentridge as case studies, while also examining the problematic legacy of Carl Schmitt.

How This 71-Year-Old Video Art Pioneer Became a TikTok Star - The New York Times

nytimes.com • Art • World

A 71-year-old video artist's dark and surreal 1983 film unexpectedly gains popularity on TikTok, becoming a Generation Z cult classic and highlighting new avenues for art in popular culture.

Celebration of Folk | Architectural Digest

architecturaldigest.com • Art • USA

Frank Maresca's extensive collection of American folk art, housed in his converted loft, reveals a fascinating interplay between historical artifacts and modern art movements.

Twitter called a change to an AIDS-era artwork at the Art Institute a ‘desecration.’ The reality is more complex. – Chicago Tribune

chicagotribune.com • Art • World

A social media controversy erupted after the Art Institute of Chicago altered the description of Felix Gonzalez-Torres' candy artwork, prompting a debate about the balance between artistic intent and interpretation.

Unraveling SFMOMA’s deal for the Fisher collection

sfchronicle.com • Art • USA

The article examines the complex agreement between SFMOMA and the Fisher family regarding the donation of their extensive contemporary art collection, questioning the museum's transparency and the long-term implications of the deal.

If Everything Is Art, Nothing Is Art | by Daniel Skomer | Publishous | Medium

medium.com • Art • World

The democratization of culture, while offering vast choices, has led to a crisis of meaning and value, particularly concerning the definition and appreciation of art.

La imagen de Juan José Millás: No sabe uno qué es peor | EL PAÍS Semanal | EL PAÍS

elpais.com • Art • World

The article explores the power of the silent scream, using examples from literature, painting, and ancient Egypt, questioning whether the scream of the living or the dead is worse.

How Picasso the Sculptor Ruptured Art History

vulture.com • Art • World

This article reviews a MoMA exhibition showcasing Picasso's sculptures, highlighting his revolutionary approach to space and form that broke from Renaissance traditions and influenced generations of artists.

Barry Humphries auction: Iconic pieces from Dame Edna’s collection to be sold for as little as $250 in Sydney

smh.com.au • Art • Australia

An auction of iconic pieces from Dame Edna Everage creator Barry Humphries' collection, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs, will offer fans a chance to own a piece of art history.

Wenn Kinderzeichnungen real wären!

mimikama.org • Art • World

A British artist brings children's drawings to life using Photoshop, transforming whimsical creations into surreal and sometimes eerie images.

Coco Fusco, artista: “No conozco a ningún blanco americano que vaya a hacer el trabajo de un inmigrante recién llegado” | Cultura | EL PAÍS

elpais.com • Art • Spain

Coco Fusco's retrospective at Barcelona's Macba museum showcases her three decades of politically charged art, reflecting on themes of identity, migration, and censorship.

100 Jahre Jean Tinguely: Sein Geist lebt weiter in einer Basler Geisterbahn

nzz.ch • Art • Switzerland

This article commemorates the centenary of Jean Tinguely, a Swiss artist known for his unconventional kinetic sculptures, by exploring his life, work, and the current exhibition in Basel featuring a ghost train inspired by his creations.

Hoe keek Rembrandt naar Amsterdam? Nou, van de nieuwbouw moest hij weinig hebben | Het Parool

parool.nl • Art • Netherlands

This article explores Rembrandt's artistic preferences in Amsterdam, revealing his fascination with older buildings and his less-frequent depiction of the city's newer structures.

Sean Mackaoui: "Impida que los adultos viajen solos" | Letras Libres

letraslibres.com • Art • Spain

The article reviews the playful and thought-provoking art of Sean Mackaoui, whose works, reminiscent of Calder and Schwitters, challenge artistic conventions through humor and inventive use of materials.