Overtime: Feb 27 – March 5

March 5, 2017, 4:00 am

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More stories from the week that ended March 5 (click on bolded words for more information):

Vogue Italia visits Terence Koh's show at Moran Bondaroff.
RIP: Leigh Markopoulos, who passed away at the age of 48.
RIP: Gustav Metzger, who passed away at the age of 90.
Bomb threats to Jewish museums and community centers forces evacuations in US, UK, and Australia.
Juan Garcia Mosqueda detained, questioned, and denied entry into US last week after a trip to Buenos Aires.
Parkett to cease print magazine after publishing them for 33 years. Bice Curiger on why Parkett is shutting it down.
Thomas P. Campbell resigns under pressure as director and chief executive of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Speculation on whom will replace him. Interview with George Goldner about the museum's challenges.
The current gentrification battle between residents and galleries of Boyle Heights.
Yayoi Kusama pumpkin damaged by negligent selfie-taker at her Hirshhorn show.
Brad Pitt missed the Academy Awards because he was at Thomas Houseago's studio making a sculpture.
Rob Colvin writes about Like Art and its lack of risk-taking.
Louvre has record attendance for its Vermeer exhibition and is forced to suspend online ticketing.
Ellen Gallagher, Rashid Johnson, Julie Mehretu, and Adam Pendleton together save Nina Simone's home.
LD50 and an exploration of whether art galleries should try to debate controversial politics.
ArtFCity found the NADA NY fair disappointing and thinks it could do better.
Booth curator at and organizers of SPRING/BREAK art fair accused of cultural insensitivity and passive racism.
Etruscan bronze statuette returns to Berlin’s state museums 70 years after it disappeared during WWII.
ARCIS freeport set to open in Harlem, NY.
Declassified papers reveal that Margaret Thatcher campaigned hard to bring Thyssen collection to the UK.
New digital photos show the Sistine Chapel in unprecedented detail.
Laurence des Cars named new director of Musée d’Orsay.
Alan Hergott and Curt Shepard donate 22 key works, exploring gender and queer identity, to MOCA.
Met Breuer to host first major US retrospective of Lygia Pape.
Ashley Bickerton to receive retrospective exhibition at Newport Street Gallery.
Vajiko Chachkhiani will bring a piece of a wooden hut from Georgia to the Venice Biennale.
Sotheby's stock jumps 15% after it's announced that fourth-quarter profit beats estimates. Judd Tully analyzes the company's year. How Asian buyers bolstered the auction house's revenue.
Colin Gleadell analyzes the Christie's Impressionist and Modern art auction. Judd Tully also covers the sale.
Judd Tully reports on the Sotheby’s Impressionist, Modern and Surrealist Art sale in London. Colin Gleadell also anaylzes the sale. The Art Newspaper gets in on the action.
The Art Newspaper explores how art fairs can improve.
A roundup of the fairs in New York. Vogue writes about the week in New York.
Henri Neuendorf writes about the ADAA Art Show. Helen Stoilas also covers the fair.
Jeffrey Deitch channels Florine Stettheimer’s studio once more for his Armory Show presentation.
Eileen Kinsella has a sales report from the Armory Show.
Ben Davis attempts to uncover trends at the Armory Show. Andrew Goldstein looks at 3 bleeding-edge artists showing at the fair. Artsy's list of 20 Artists to Watch at The Armory Show. The Instagram-ready booths at the fair. Artsy's choices for The 20 Best Booths at The Armory Show. The most outrageous work at the fair. The Art Newspaper's thoughts on Armory.
Scott Indrisek's experience and observations at NADA NY. Artspace's choices of 10 artists to discover at NADA. Activism art at the fair.
W Magazine visits the SPRING/BREAK fair. Artinfo highlights six rooms.
The market for virtual reality art and the Moving Image art fair.
The Canadian Art Foundation shares 5 Ways to Succeed as an Art Dealer in a Smaller City.
Kenny Schachter writes about Sigmar Polke.
The Economist's 1843 Magazine writes about Stefan Simchowitz.
Marc Straus to build luxury condos and gallery space at Lower East Side site his family owns.
Michael Werner awarded France’s Legion of Honor in the rank of Chevalier
Introspective Magazine interviews Richard Solomon of Pace Prints.
Profile of Eric Shiner.
Pace Gallery now represents the Tony Smith estate, which was formerly with Matthew Marks Gallery.
Ibrahim Mahama joins White Cube and has a show opening.
LA Times reviews the Ron Nagle show at Matthew Marks, Los Angeles.
Sarah Morris made Monarch art train for Swiss Alps.
Paper Magazine covers Ryan McGinley's Early opens at Team Gallery.
WestwoodWestwod remembers Ren Hang.
Christie's list of 10 things to know about Peter Doig.
Artnet profiles Egon Schiele.
Jose Dávila, Eric N. Mack, Toni Schmale and Shen Xin named recipients of inaugural Baltic Artists’ Award.
Artinfo looks at the Pier Paolo Calzolari at Marianne Boesky Gallery.
LA Times reviews Olga Balema’s exhibition at Hannah Hoffman.
Surface visits Sterling Ruby.
The Art Newspaper writes about Doug Aitken’s Mirage piece in Desert X.
Ai Weiwei film about the refugee crisis will be released in the summer of 2017.
Paper shares 6 feminist artists and zine makers to know from the LA Art Book Fair.
Artspace looks at 7 Copenhagen-Based Artists You Need to Know.
Bumblebeelovesyou releases a print on wood with Prints on Wood.
Jaden Smith making paintings and leaving them at locations in Los Angeles for people to find.

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Streets: Nychos (Melbourne)

March 7, 2017, 8:43 pm

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Recently in Melbourne, Nychos got up big with a new mural on Easey Street in Collingwood entitled Anatomy of a Kangaroo and painted in his signature dissected style. Making good use of his time, the Austrian artist will also be opening a show on March 10th at Juddy Roller entitled Monochrome Organism as well as unveiling a sculpture project, The Dissection of Sigmund Freud. In addition, the Vienna-based street artist will be holding workshops while in Australia (for booking and more information on the course in Sydney click here for Melbourne click here). Photos via the gallery. Discuss Nychos here.

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Studio Visits: Nick Walker x Crash x Bio –“The Collaborations”

March 8, 2017, 11:01 am

≫ Next: Overtime: March 6 – March 12

≪ Previous: Streets: Nychos (Melbourne)

AM recently had the pleasure of stopping by the studio of legendary graffiti writer & artist Crash (featured) at his Bronx work space. Crash was not alone as Bio (Tats Cru) & Nick Walker (interviewed) joined him in one of many work sessions as the three artist prepared for their group exhibition featuring newly created artwork. As the title of the show indicates, "The Collaborations" builds on a concept which started over two years ago on the Lower East Side where Nick, Crash & Bio created a great mural on Elizabeth street; building a unique chemistry with styles from three different backgrounds. We hung out and observed the artists working hard to put together a great body of work that shines with experimentation and collaborative creativity. This unique exhibition will be at a pop up space hosted by Illegal Mezcal & Rose Bar. Located at 31 Perry Street, the limited span show will open to the public March 13, 15, 17, 20, 22 & 24th from 2-7pm. Definitely worth making a trip to see. Discuss Nick Walker here.

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Overtime: March 6 – March 12

March 12, 2017, 4:00 am

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More stories from the week that ended March 12 (click on bolded words for more information):

RIP: Howard Hodgkin, who passed away at the age of 84.
RIP: Bill Leak, who passed away at the age of 61.
Visitor attacks and smashes bottle over security guard’s head at Met Museum.
Chaos during Louvre’s current Vermeer exhibition as large crowds and threat of strikes by security staff ensue.
Anti-oil activists stage protest performance at Louvre, calling for museum to drop sponsorship deal with Total.
German police raid Julian Charrière’s studio and seize cannon that shoots a single coconut.
Lisa Jacobs ordered to pay $1mil. she made in private sale of Basquiat painting in violation of agreement.
Jeff Koons found liable for infringement in a Paris court for plagiarizing Jean-Francois Bauret.
Hyperallergic interviews Martin Herbert about why some artists have rejected the art world.
Blake Gopnik discusses Thomas Campbell's misguided commitment to numbers at the Met.
Andrew Fabricant thinks that the art auction market is propped up by two Asian buyers.
Halt Action Group puts up posters of Donald Trump's sexual assault monologue in the streets of NY.
The Art Newspaper wonders if American buyers will show up to Tefaf Maastricht.
Musée du Vieux Granville authenticates work by Gustave Courbet that it had in storage since 1945.
US's Art in Embassies program to survive under Trump.
Institute of Arab and Islamic Art to open in New York in May.
Former Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires to be converted into arts and crafts center by LVMH. More on the Frank Gehry-designed museum.
KPCC's The Frame profiles the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Partick Moore will succeed Eric Shiner as director of Andy Warhol Museum.
Jenny Holzer is the fourth artist, and first female one, to exhibit at UK’s Blenheim Palace.
Christopher Knight reviews Desert X.
Sotheby's previews the Whitney Biennial.
Artnet previews the first-ever Garage Triennial in Russia.
The pussyhat enters the V&A’s permanent collection.
Museum exhibitions and acquisitions reveal a renewed interest in female Old Masters artists.
Upcoming exhibitions celebrate centenary of the death of Rodin.
Larry's List interviews The Esker Foundation's Jim Hill.
Chus Martínez discusses the relevance of public sculpture today.
The Art Newspaper reports on Christie's contemporary art evening sale. Colin Gleadell also analyzes the sale.
Colin Gleadell covers Sotheby’s contemporary evening sale. The Art Newspaper also looks at the sale.
Kenny Schachter's adventures in New York during the Armory fair week.
Artnet's list of 5 Things to Know From the TEFAF 2017 Global Art Market Report.
Experts discuss various trends in different fields leading up to Tefaf Maastricht. The Art Newspaper has highlights from the fair. Artnet also previews some works.
Artnet has a sales report from TEFAF Maastricht 2017.
Artinfo on what to see at Art Basel Hong Kong’s 2017 Conversations and Salon.
Observer covers the Art on Paper Fair in NY.
Damien Hirst, Peter Doig, and others donate art to Cure3 project, rasing money in fight against Parkinson’s.
Linda Yablonsky's adventures in New York during Armory fair week.
First ever Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ) will take place in March 2017, with 18 galleries and art institutions. Art Review has a preview.
Bruce High Quality Foundation launches Kickstarter to provide free art education in Zambia.
Elton John discusses his love for photography.
Rineke Dijkstra wins 2017 Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography and €100,000.
LA Times profiles Frank Romero.
Olivier Zahm interviews Vanessa Beecroft for Purple.
Artnet interviews Eric Mack.
Puppies Puppies interviews Nancy Lupo.
Hyperallergic reviews Gabriel Orozco's OROXXO at kurimanzutto gallery.
Gallery hopping in NY with Stephen Shore.
Joel Meyerowitz photographs Marc Jacobs' presentation at the Park Avenue Armory.
Mark Rothko's relationship with color.
LA Weekly looks at Ren Hang's Taschen book.
Appraising the Brady Bunch’s art collection.

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Streets: Hula –“Maka’u” (Hawaii)

March 18, 2017, 9:33 pm

≫ Next: Overtime: March 13 – March 19

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Continuing his series of works in hard to reach locations, Hula recently painted a mural on the edge of a waterfall entitled Maka'u. Dealing with issues of fear, as suggested by the title, on multiple levels, the piece saw the Oahu-raised artist otherwise known as Sean Yoro suspend himself on the edge of a waterway on surfboard as he took risks to paint an image of a person hanging on by a rope. Take a look at the video below for a closer look… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzSbyxlHHQY

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Overtime: March 13 – March 19

March 19, 2017, 4:00 am

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More stories from the week that ended March 19 (click on bolded words for more information):

Artnet provides the first glimpse to the Whitney Biennial. New York Times' initial impressions. Hyperallergic's first look. Ben Davis reviews the show. Jerry Saltz reviews the Biennial. Paddy Johnson also has a take. Christian Viveros-Fauné writes about painting in the show. A look at what Puppies Puppies is exhibiting and selling during the Whitney Biennial.
RIP: Christopher Gray, who passed away at the age of 66.
RIP: Alf Lechner, who passed away at the age of 91.
RIP: Jay Lynch, who passed away at the age of 72.
RIP: Anatoly Grigoryan, who passed away at the age of 75.
Zwelethu Mthethwa found guilty of murder following death of sex worker in Africa.
Extent of destruction to Mosul Museum by ISIS revealed after it is retaken by Iraqi troops.
Al Jazeera investigates antiquities trafficking.
Christie’s Dubai withdraws Faeq Hassan painting from sale due to smuggling allegations.
Donald Trump first president to pledge ending the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities in the US. Christopher Knight on the NEA and why it should be saved. What this might mean for Los Angeles. High profile art world figures sign petition demanding that Trump spares art funding.
Metropolitan Museum of Art executives received large cash bonuses as losses mounted at the institution.
100% Animalisti protests Damien Hirst's exhibition at Palazzo Grassi with poop.
Mark Jones thinks that scholarly research is flourishing but curators’ ability to judge an object’s quality is not.
Artists have work used without permission in McDonald’s ad, produced with The Bushwick Collective.
Loans for Cuban art still must travel to the US via Europe as barriers remain in place.
Elmgreen & Dragset trick an entire city for their show at Kunstmuseum Krefeld.
Bankrupt Aristophil's private stock of manuscripts, which includes several cultural treasures, is coming to market.
Dan Duray thinks there needs to be a chill out with the number of biennials.
Jamie Sterns discusses her grumpiness and cynicism about the New York art scene.
Chateau de Versailles to reinvent its contemporary art program and shift to group show format.
How a genuine George Stubbs painting was sold as copy by Christie's.
Franz Marc’s The Tower of Blue Horses may have survived WWII.
German and Egyptian archaeologists uncover monumental Egyptian statue in empty lot in middle of Cairo.
Conde Nast Traveler looks at the contemporary art scene in Shanghai.
Galleries and other cultural things to check out while in Los Angeles.
Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty is named an official state work of art by Utah.
Artnet explains why Cyprus is Europe’s most exciting art hub right now.
Gowanus Batcave will be transformed into a manufacturing center for the arts by Herzog & de Meuron.
Rodin sculpture to go on public display for first time at the Musée Rodin, thanks to the efforts of conservators.
Study finds that Mona Lisa is unequivocally happy.
What happens to the Whitney Biennial curators after the show.
Artnet looks at the Whitney Houston Biennial.
The Art Newspaper looks at the 2017 Sharjah Biennial.
Rem Koolhaus-designed Concrete at Alserkal Avenue opens in Dubai.
Peter Shire: Naked Is the Best Disguise survey coming to MOCA Pacific Design Center.
Art Jameel teams up with Metropolitan Museum of Art to acquire Middle Eastern art.
SUPERFLEX will take over Tate Modern's Turbine Hall in October.
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art unveils the brand new Bloch Galleries.
Artspace looks at Three Exhibitions That Changed Global Art History.
12 female curators and gallerists discuss their respective favorite female artists.
Miety Heiden joins Phillips as head of private sales.
Victorian art may be the best deal in the market right now.
Kenny Schachter discusses and dishes on the London auction week.
Art Basel Hong Kong teams up with Google and artists to present work using Google’s Tilt Brush app.
New York Times has a sales report from Tefaf Maastricht.
Art Dubai's first edition with Myrna Ayad as director. Artnet discusses three artists pushing boundaries at the fair. It pays tribute to the late Hassan Sharif. A sales report from the fair. Another sales report from day 2.
Paul Kasmin first to sign up for space at Zaha Hadid-designed luxury condos complex adjacent to High Line.
ShowGrow has an art gallery inside its marijuana dispensary.
The Washington Post profiles Bill Arnett and his conviction in his art collection.
Larry's List looks at the KRC Collection.
Harold Harvey portrait purchased for 50 pence could go for £5k-8k at Christie's.
Damien Hirst sketch given to Da Ivo Ristorante in Venice said to be worth up to £250k.
National Gallery in London to get first new gallery space, called Gallery B, in 26 years.
Art21 follows Jamian Juliano-Villani as she goes on a research trip into Manhattan.
Kahlil Joseph and Gala Porras-Kim win Artadia Los Angeles awards and $10k.
Document previews XOXO by Jesse Mockrin at Galerie Perrotin Seoul.
NY Times profiles Theaster Gates.
Dineo Seshee Bopape wins 2017 Future Generation Art Prize
Sharon Mizota reviews the Jason Rhoades show at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles.
James Jean's studio, designed by Dan Brunn Architecture, selected as finalist for the Architizer A+ Awards.
Sotheby's interviews 13th Witness.
Lauren Greenfield's photographs capturing American values and ideas of wealth.
Philippe Vergne walks the catwalk during Hermes runway show in Los Angeles.
New cadmium-free paint unveiled after three years of research and development.
Amanda Lepore talks about meeting and working with David LaChappelle.
TAKI 183 original works available in his webstore.

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Streets: Felipe Pantone / RAD Napa Project

March 20, 2017, 9:12 am

≫ Next: Overtime: March 20 – March 26

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Fresh from the opening of his Lisbon solo show, Felipe Pantone spent several days in Napa Valley working on his latest mural for the RAD Napa project (curated by Thinkspace). Following on the heels of the Bezt x Natalia Rak piece from few weeks ago (covered), the wall from the Argentinian-born artist is the second addition to the upcoming art district in the area. Known for his digital-based imagery filled with strict geo objects, bright colors and monochromatic elements, Pantone created another public piece that appears as a glitch in an otherwise serene surrounding. Working in much different conditions than the artists before him, he battled the hot sun for four days in order to complete the piece titled Chormadynamica. Conforming to the brick wall structure, he created an effective piece that changes with the observer's point of view and will surely be exceptional to experience from a moving train. Organized by Napa Valley Vine Trail, Napa Valley Wine Train and members of Napa's local arts community, this project aims to transform the existing Cross-Town Commuter Path into a cultural corridor providing an experiential and educational trail celebrating Napa Valley. Photo credit: Birdman Photos. Discuss Felipe Pantone here.

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Overtime: March 20 – March 26

March 26, 2017, 4:00 am

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More stories from the week that ended March 26 (click on bolded words for more information):

Dana Schutz’s painting of Emmett Till in Whitney Biennial sparks protests calling for its removal and destruction. NY Times also covers the issue, as does The Fader, The Independent, Art Forum, and The Daily Beast. Two Coats of Paint looks at it from a censorship perspective. Christina Sharpe speaks on the controversy. Aruna D'Souza discusses the issue for CNN. The New Republic's case against Dana Schutz. Protester Parker Bright meets with curators, who say painting will stay. J.J. Charlesworth questions whether an artist’s color should limit the subjects they can represent. Imposter sends fake Dana Schutz letter to various publications. Artnet collects the social media responses to the controversy. Brian Boucher interviews Dana Schutz regarding the controversy.
RIP: Corrina Mehiel, who was found murdered at the age of 34.
RIP: Gerukatte Gangaia, who collapsed and died on stage at the age of 63.
RIP: Trisha Brown, who passed away at the age of 80.
RIP: David Rockefeller, who passed way at the age of 101.
RIP: Bernie Wrightson, who passed away at the age of 68.
RIP: Skip Williamson, who passed away at the age of 72
RIP: Jeff Morrison, who passed away at the age of 59.
Karen Fiorito receives death threats over her anti-Trump billboard in Phoenix.
Zehra Doğan sentenced to two years and ten months in prison for her painting of Kurdish town attack.
Photos show extent of damage to Guercino painting stolen from an Italian church in 2014.
Homeless man charged with vandalizing Thomas Gainsborough painting at National Gallery.
Vilma Gold gallery will close.
Ibid Gallery closes its London space.
Nearly-naked masked man escorted out of Art Basel Hong Kong after causing a stir.
Study finds that there’s still a gender gap in North American museum directorships.
Władysław Kaźmierczak and Ewa Rybska might be forced to return to Poland from UK to settle a legal dispute.
Why Centre Pompidou only broke even on hugely popular Koons retrospective.
How Britain's art scene is being strangled by Brexit chaos.
Artnet thinks that anger over Trump presidency has been good for art supply stores.
New global fund to protect cultural heritage in war zones, spearheaded by France and the UAE, raises $75mil.
Centre Pompidou has plans to set up a branch in Shanghai’s West Bund cultural district.
Howard Hodgkin's last painting, a self-portrait, featured in National Portrait Gallery show.
Daniel Weiss has a new plan for The Met to balance the budget and proceed with renovations. Artnet also covers the plan.
Gemeentemuseum will launch major blockbuster exhibition of works by Piet Mondrian this summer.
Artinfo writes about Robert Irwin's untitled: dawn to dusk, 2016, at the Chinati Foundation.
Michael Rakowitz and Heather Phillipson winners of the next Fourth Plinth commissions in Trafalgar Square.
Highlights from Carmen Herrera’s retrospective at the Wexner Center.
Takashi Murakami’s show at Garage Museum of Contemporary Art will have installation recreating his factory.
“Basquiat Before Basquiat” at Museum of Contemporary Art Denver focuses on artist between '79 and '80.
M+ Pavilion's Ambiguously Yours: Gender in Hong Kong Popular Culture explores gender-bending golden age.
Juliet Helmke reviews Marisa Merz at the Met Breuer.
JW Anderson's Disobedient Bodies comes to the Hepworth Wakefield.
Rijksmuseum announces 2017 Rijksstudio award shortlist.
Sophie Calle to haunt Green-Wood Cemetery for the next 25 Years for Creative Time's latest major initiative.
The known information so far about documenta 14. Venues for Athens leg revealed. Jonas Mekas to show photographs from his time as a WWII refugee at the exhibition.
Cecilia Alemani gives a preview of the Italian Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale. Samson Young explains how 1980s charity pop singles inspired his exhibition at this year’s Hong Kong pavilion.
Flash Art reviews the Whitney Biennial. Cooper Union alumni in the 2017 Whitney Biennial. Nylon takes a look at Deana Lawson, Maya Stovall, and Cauleen Smith, who are all in the show.
Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts gives out $319k in grants.
MOCA adds Amanda Hunt and Anna Katz to its staff.
Christie's to offer Cy Twombly’s Leda and the Swan from 1962 in its May Post-War sale.
Warhol's photos from trip to China to be auctioned by Phillips at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong.
Artcurial to offer rediscovered marble by Auguste Rodin during Paris May 30 Impressionist & Modern Art 1 sale.
The Art Newspaper looks at Clare McAndrew's Art Market 2017 report.
A look at the ramifications of the presidential election for France’s art market.
The Art Newspaper says that interest in Middle Eastern art is on the rise in China. Barron's looks at the market in China.
James Tarmy shows you the smart way to invest in art.
Salon explores: The affordable-art paradox: Do reasonable prices make pieces of art less desirable?
Art market in Hong Kong stays healthy despite turbulence in the Western art market.
Artnet previews Art Basel Hong Kong 2017. Artinfo takes a look at the fair. Artsy's choices for the best booths at the fair. Henri Neuendorf's choices for the most impressive works at the ABHK. How dealers are now targeting the middle market in the region.
Artinfo has a sales report from Art Basel Hong Kong. Artnet also takes a look at what sold.
The Art Newspapers picks for the best shows during Art Basel in Hong Kong. Artnet's guide to events and exhibitions in HK. Some of the people you will see or meet at the fair.
Artinfo previews PAD Paris 2017.
The Financial Times profiles Yan Lugen.
The Art Newspaper interviews Qiao Zhibing about collecting. Alan Lau also participates.
Larry's List profiles Christian Utz about his museum for Urban Art in Germany.
The Art Newspaper interviews Theaster Gates.
Dana Schutz and David Salle in conversation about painting and art.
Financial Times writes about Damien Hirst's latest project.
Lynn Barber meets Phyllida Barlow.
Preview of Burden, a documentary on Chris Burden.
Taylor Dafoe reviews Monica Bonvicini's show at Mitchell-Innes & Nash.
Christie's pays a studio visit to Hiroshi Sugimoto.
What Joe Goode has been up to.
Christopher Knight reviews Steven Hull's show at Meliksetian Briggs.
NY Times profiles Sterling Ruby.
Tanja Hollander personally meets and photographs all her Facebook friends.
Dineo Seshee Bopape is the recipient of the fourth edition of the Future Generation Art Prize.
Christie's shares 10 things to know about Albrecht Dürer.
Artnet looks at 18 Public Art Shows to Get Excited About in NYC This Spring.
Triangle Books releases Calvin Marcus limited edition silkscreen print.
Patti Smith buys a reconstruction of the childhood home of French poet Arthur Rimbaud.
Brad Pitt spending his time making sculptor in Thomas Houseago's studio.

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Streets: Boa Mistura (Brazil)

March 27, 2017, 7:54 pm

≫ Next: Overtime: March 27 – April 2

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Revisiting their installation (covered) from 2012 in the Favela of Vila Brasilandia, at the north of Sao Paulo, Boa Mistura returned to update the project. Entitled Luz Nas Vielas, the undertaking saw the collective paint a series of words and colors through their signature use of anamorphosis in the alleyways of the favela. Seen from just the right angle, the words magically appear to float in the air, with the new words “Poesía” and “Magica” (Poetry & Magic) now joining "Amor, Beleza, Orgulho, Doçura, Firmeza” (Love, Pride, Sweetness, Beauty, Strength) from before. The collaborative process with the residents sought distill the essence of their daily lives into simple terms, bonding neighbors and their houses with the same colors. Discuss Boa Mister here.

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Overtime: March 27 – April 2

April 2, 2017, 4:00 am

≫ Next: Streets: James Jean Billboard (Little Osaka, Los Angeles)

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More stories from the week that ended April 2 (click on bolded words for more information):

RIP: James Rosenquist, who passed away at the age of 83.
RIP: Yevgeny Yevtushenk, who passed away at the age of 84.
RIP: Julian Stanczak, who passed away at the age of 88.
RIP: Gilbert Baker, who passed away at the age of 65.
RIP: Robin O'Hara, who passed away at the age of 62.
RIP: Beau Dick, who passed away at the age of 61.
RIP: Daria Deshuk, who passed away at the age of 60.
RIP: Todd Marrone, who passed away at the age of 39.
Bennet von Vertes claims insanity due to cocaine, K, pills, and alcohol when he murdered Alex Morgan.
Perry Rubenstein pleads no contest to grand theft and will serve 180 days in jail and pay restitution.
Mikhail Novikov, Hermitage deputy director, suspected of fraud in connection with construction projects.
Thomas Krens thinks that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi should be postponed or downsized.
Artists clash with Beijing police over demolition of studios belonging to Shen Jingdong and Cao Zhiwen.
Whoopi Goldberg weighs in on Dana Schutz Emmett Till painting controversy, criticizing Hannah Black. Coco Fusco thinks that it is censorship, and not the painting, that needs to go. Roberta Smith wonders if paintings that infuriate should be removed. Rogue Critz has a response to Roberta Smith, written in the style of Jerry Saltz. David Walsh also comments on Roberta Smith's piece. Adam Shatz weighs in on the controversy. The Weekly Standard also responds. Artcritical has comments from a variety of figures on the topic. George Baker on painting, critique, and empathy in the debate. Klaus Speidel centers the controversy around the painting as a symptom of an art world malady. Christopher Benson wonders what Emmett Till's mother would have thought of the painting. Christian Viveros-Fauné wonders What happens when the identity politics of the Left meet up with the racial isolation of the Right. Mary Wakefield looks at the work through the context of cultural appropriation. Bill Maxwell defends controversial artwork, such as this one. Antwaun Sargent discusses the painting and issues surrounding it on The Brian Lehrer Show. Hyperallergic thinks that The Whitney Biennial Reminds Us America Is Not Post-Race. Al Jazeera looks at the painting as it relates to abstracting black experiences of violence.
Why Greece is not welcoming documenta 14 with open arms.
Thieves steal 100kg Big Maple Leaf giant gold coin worth €3.7mil from Berlin’s Bode Museum.
Christie’s cancels its June postwar and contemporary art auctions in London.
Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert sues Ida Ekblad after she used image from ad with his 6-year old daughter.
Mexico City Metro installs "penis seat" on train in an effort to help curb sexual assault on women.
Anish Kapoor, who opposes Brexit, speaks out on Theresa May invoking Article 50. His art will not contain political messages.
Koenig & Clinton gallery explains why it is leaving Chelsea for Brooklyn.
Frieze explores how important art is as a form of protest.
French court rules that artist's resale rights must be paid by sellers.
Kristen Visbal's The Fearless Girl statue on Wall Street has run extended and will remain on view through 2018. Charging Bull defender attacks the work on copyright ground. Art Law Report disputes the allegation of copyright infringement.
Christo’s Floating Piers on Lake Iseo was the world’s most-visited work of art last year and other visitor figures.
The Art Newspaper’s annual surveys reveal that contemporary art dominates US museums.
The Musée Camille Claudel opens in the artist's former family home in Nogent-sur-Seine.
New York’s Public Art Fund commissions Ai Weiwei to install site-specific fences in multiple locations.
Warsaw MoMA's inaugural show in temporary home, Museum on the Vistula, is about modern takes on the mermaid.
Details emerge about Damien Hirst’s Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana shows.
The Arts Newspaper interviews Abdulnasser Gharem about his LACMA show.
Tate St Ives offers first glimpse of £20mil. refurbishment and will reopen in Oct.
Thomas Campbell discusses the Met's greatly expanded global role during show in China.
Hannah Black to perform at MoMA PS1 on April 9.
Andrew Goldstein has a Q&A with Christopher Lew about the Whitney Biennial.
The Art Newspaper interviews Christine Tohmé about the Sharjah Biennial.
Frieze reviews the 1st Garage Triennial at Garage Museum of Contemporary Art.
Kathmandu Triennale, curated by Philippe Van Cauteren, opens amid slow tourist season in Nepal.
Artnet's list of Nordic Biennials You Shouldn’t Miss This Year.
Artnet's list of 25 Museum Exhibitions to See in the US This Spring.
Joe Bradley to exhibit sculptures at Château de Boisgeloup - Picasso's private home in French countryside.
Legendary Pablo Picasso Femme assise, robe bleue painting to be offered by Christie's.
Old Masters and Impressionist art from Stillman Collection to be auctioned at Christie’s.
Some fresh-to-market works offered by Christie's.
Quartz examines the issues surrounding an Andy Warhol Mao painting being sold at Sotheby's in Hong Kong.
Abbey Road Studios' EMI TG12345 MK IV recording console sells at Bonham's for $1,807,500.
Chelsea Hotel manager Stanley Bard’s art collection goes up for auction at Freeman's.
Swiss collector who spent $75k on four paintings by Indian moderniss gets over $2.3mil. for them at auction.
Artnet's list of 10 Remarkable Photographers to Discover at This Year’s AIPAD Fair.
Artnet's list of 4 Things You Can’t Afford to Miss at miart 2017.
Christie's list of 10 commandments for new collectors.
Kenny Schachter's adventures in the Far East during Art Basel Hong Kong. He also answers the question of whether art can still be fun.
Enid Tsui discusses buying art at the very top price levels.
Brian Boucher interviews Eva Presenhuber about her move to New York.
Michael Slenske writes about galleries in the midwest of the US.
Stefan Simchowitz's guide to Los Angeles.
A look at Hallmark's corporate art collection.
Architectural Digest profiles Jennifer Guidi.
Kerry James Marshall featured and interviewed on NPR.
Christopher Knight reviews Mary Weatherford's show at David Kordansky Gallery.
Them Jeans interviews Devin Troy Strother on The New Rules podcast.
Nicole He programs a computer to instruct her on what artwork she should make.
Cerith Wyn Evans's installation for this year's Tate Britain Commission.
Bomb Magazine profiles Fred Eversley.
Christopher Hawthorne reviews Doug Aitken's Mirage installation.
The Art Newspaper interviews Piers Secunda about his work made out of Isis bullet holes.
Anj Smith in conversation with William Feaver.
Gary Indiana's thoughts on some recent events.
Frieze reviews Sascha Braunig's show at Foxy Production.
Artists over 50 will now be eligible for the Turner Prize.
Artspace looks at three obscure art movements: Yōga Painting, Nabis, and Juste Milieu.
Artnet looks at different things that equal the NEA budget.
The Hepworth Wakefield offers limited edition sculpture by Anthea Hamilton.
Sarah Cascone looks at Vantablack.
Steven Holl looks at the future of architecture.
Artnet has some questions about the next wave of emojis.
Elon Musk's new artwork.

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Streets: James Jean Billboard (Little Osaka, Los Angeles)

April 4, 2017, 8:53 pm

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Recently in the Little Osaka area in Los Angeles, James Jean (interviewed) unveiled a billboard he sponsored with his artwork in honor of an area where he has frequented for food and inspiration. He further explains - "Udon II was created specifically for a billboard in Sawtelle Japantown in Los Angeles. Also known as 'Little Osaka,' this historic area is filled with all sorts of Asian culinary delights. I’ve been going to Sawtelle for many years, and while waiting in line for ramen, I would always feel oppressed by the vulgar advertisements looming overhead on this one particular billboard. So, using my own resources, I placed Udon II at Sawtelle Boulevard between La Grange Avenue and Mississippi Avenue as an homage to the area and the many memories I have from there. It will be displayed directly above Giant Robot Gallery on Sawtelle Boulevard until the end of April, 2017. Discuss James Jean here.

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Streets: Crystal Ship Festival (Belgium) – Part I

April 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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On the 1st of April, the second edition of Crystal Ship Festival officially started in the Belgian coastal city of Oostende. The launch of the event was marked with the arrival of the six meters tall Inflatable Refugee sculpture by Belgian art collective Schellekens & Peleman (seen above). This striking piece balancing on the border of public art, dadaism and interventionism, has travelled around Europe, from Denmark to Venice. Its arrival at Oostend's Montgomery Dock is a continuation of the artists' efforts to raise awareness about the migration crisis and to make observers reflect on society with an imposing inflatable sculpture depicting a life-vest wearing refugee, made from the same material as the boats used by human traffickers. Such a grand opening gesture guarantees the urban art festival will be slightly different than similar events organized worldwide, and their strong lineup curated by Bjørn Van Poucke, surely confirms that. This year's edition will produce a series of public works by 20 international and local artists such as Alexis Diaz (PR), Axel Void (US), C215 (FR), Hyuro (ES), Henrik Uldalen (NO), Phlegm (UK), Sebas Velasco (ES) and many more. We're bringing you a first quick photo report from the streets of Oostende captured by Ian Cox.

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April 9, 2017, 4:00 am

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More stories from the week that ended April 9 (click on bolded words for more information):

Carol Vogel writes about Damien Hirst's Treasures From the Wreck of the Unbelievable at the Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana. Artnet has the first images from the show. Artnet reviews the show. The Art Newspaper also takes a look, as does The Telegraph. Damien Hirst talks about the cost of the show. More images from the exhibition from Artribune. Photograph above by: Irene Fanizza
RIP: Glenn O'Brien, who passed away at the age of 70.
RIP: Philip Hunter, who passed away at the age of 58.
Thomas P. Campbell revealed to have “had an inappropriate relationship” with member of Met’s digital staff.
FBI warns of fake artworks.
Jack Shaoul ordered in court to pay Alex Komolov $1.1mil. over the sale of fake Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting.
Graffiti writers strike on William Kentridge frieze depicting history of Rome on the walls lining the River Tiber.
Federal judge paves road to trial for graffiti artists whose work at 5Pointz was razed to make room for condos.
The State Hermitage Museum has boosted security following a terrorist bombing in the city’s metro.
US court decides that Germany can be sued for the return of allegedly looted Guelph Treasure.
Revolver Gallery sues couple after it received fake Warhol Shadow paintings.
Estate of Andy Warhol sues Lynn Goldsmith over usage of her photographs of Prince.
The African Art in Venice Forum to address lack of representation from Africa in Biennale with a two-day forum.
Hundreds rally at steps of NYC City Hall to oppose Trump's proposed cuts to public funding of arts and culture.
Protesters remind the world of Ana Mendieta during opening of Carl Andre exhibition at MOCA.
Open only two years, the Whitney Museum has a leak and some artworks from Biennial had to be removed.
Egypt revives major museum projects six years after 2011 revolution, but cash remains short.
Attempted recovery of two watercolors by Egon Schiele may be early assessment of the HEAR Act.
Outgoing Tate chairman Lord Browne writes impassioned personal account for Queer British Art show.
National Portrait Gallery in London to collect pub signs, pilgrim badges and Yoruba sculpture.
Petersen Automotive Museum displays five automobiles painted by Keith Haring in Unconventional Canvases.
Takashi Murakami discusses his major upcoming retrospective at Garage Museum of Contemporary Art.
Ai Weiwei's Law of the Journey installation at National Gallery in Veletržní Palace.
The latest on the quest for a major art museum in Las Vegas, NV.
Tunisian national pavilion at the Venice Biennale will focus on migration and freedom of movement.
Daniel Knorr piece is the first documenta 14 work to be unveiled. Works of art made in response to Gurlitt trove will be shown at documenta 14. Artist list is revealed. Art Review asks How can Athens inspire Documenta to challenge our understanding of the global moment?. The Art Newspaper writes about documenta 14.
Flash Art writes about Skulptur Projekte Münster.
21st Biennale of Sydney curator Mami Kataoka reveals preliminary list of 21 participating artists.
Guggenheim Foundation announces '17 fellows, including Jennie Jieun Lee, Derek Boshier, and Leigh Ledare.
53" polychrome crucifix sculpted by Michelangelo returns to Basilica de Santo Spirito in Florence.
How museums deal with the art crowds and certain hard to maintain shows and installations.
Why museums are more tolerant with picture taking inside their spaces nowadays.
Artnet provides 6 Takeaways From the Art Newspaper’s Museum Attendance Report.
Steven Cohen is reportedly the seller of Basquiat La Hara painting at Christie’s May auction.
Sotheby's to offer (£15-£25mil.) JMW Turner painting described as one of his most important Rhine landscapes.
Warhol Mao painting sold by Sotheby's becomes the most expensive work of Western Contemporary art sold in Asia. The sale may cast doubt on Asian appetites for Western contemporary art.
Record-breaking Pink Star Diamond sells for HK$553mil. ($71.2mil.) at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.
Paddle8 secures financial backing from Lightyear Collective.
Judd Tully recalls the record sale of James Rosenquist's F-111.
A look at the Dallas art market, on occasion of the Dallas Art Fair. Why dealers like the fair.
Artnet has a sales report from SP Arte 2017.
The potential of Brazil's art market.
Victoria Miro will open a new gallery in Venice this May.
David Zwirner will launch third gallery space in New York this year, in the Upper East Side.
Hauser & Wirth now has exclusive worldwide representation of Lorna Simpson.
New York Times interviews Brooke Shields about art collecting.
Inside Pablo Picasso's painting of his masterpiece Guernica.
Calvin Tompkins has an extensive profile of Dana Schutz for the New Yorker. Jay Caspian Kang speaks with Parker Bright about his act of standing in front of Dana Schutz's Open Casket.
A look at POWER, a show featuring African American women artists, curated by Todd Levin at Sprüth Magers.
Artspace does a studio visit with Andrew Sendor.
Purple interviews Eddie Martinez.
Daniel Arsham creates Moving Figure for the Decorative Center of the Dallas Design District.
How JR won over François Hollande.
Andres Serrano discusses his The Interpretation of Dreams (White Nigger) piece.
Banksy's Guard with Balloon Dog street piece removed, preserved, and displayed in Toronto.
Artists and curators discuss the moments and events that made them know they wanted a career in art.
The winners of the #SaatchiSelfie competition.
Profile of master portrait photographer Marcel Sternberger.
Artspace looks at the Photo Secession movement.
The Art Newspaper recalls an interview with James Rosenquist.
LA Weekly's list of 15 Female Artists Who’ve Shaped the L.A. Art Scene.
Woman thinks she has caught Banksy on camera while he was installing a show in Israel.
Third Drawer Down Studio collaborates with the Guerrilla Girls on Dear Art Collector handkerchief.
How Andy Warhol influenced Peter Marino's look.
The Art Newspaper looks at three books coming out about the history of the major auction houses.
Assouline cookbook inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe coming.
The fashion scene at Venus Over Los Angeles' Concrete Island opening.
The social and party scene in the art world last week.

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Streets: The Crystal Ship Festival (Belgium) – Part II

April 10, 2017, 11:05 pm

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Last week we introduced to you The Crystal Ship festival that just took off on the streets of Ostend in Belgium. The second edition of the event produced an impressive selection of fresh public pieces, showing the consistent and recognizable curatorial efforts with very few exceptions. Among 20 international and local artists, some of our personal standout pieces include the large wooden assemblage by Strook. Although not usually working in public, the Belgian artist created one of the more impressive pieces for the festival. The 9m high geometric based female portrait was built using wood from local beach houses, studios, homes, old boats and even part of a shipwreck. Keeping their original color, texture and elements, the artist immortalized the history of each of the pieces with his work. Sebas Velasco painted a large portrait of fellow artist Pastel, wearing the jersey of a local club. Painted near a football stadium, the mural pays tribute to the football history of Oostende as well as city's connection to the sea. Argentinian artist Bosoletti created a large negative image of a young girl, based on an old photograph from after the World War period. The idea of the work is to show how hard it can be to remember and find out the truth about times past. Phlegm was one of the first artists to complete his mural which features signature creatures from his peculiar world. Showing both unprecedented work discipline and dedication, as well as his illustration and painting skills, the hyper-detailed image is highlights the Sheffield-based artist's progress towards the use of depth in his work. Argentinian-born artist Hyuro painted a recognizable piece depicting women's hands putting together broken ceramic bowls. The subtle image symbolizes the efforts needed to put things together, especially in context of Brussels being EU's capital while Belgium still holds a curious record for not having government for the longest period of time. Photo credit: @sashabogojev for Arrested Motion.

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Streets: The Crystal Ship Festival (Belgium) – Part III

April 12, 2017, 9:25 pm

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We've already reported on some of the murals created on the streets of Ostend in Belgium as a part of the second edition of The Crystal Ship festival that took place last week. With all the pieces being officially finished and signed by the artists, we're bringing one final look at this year's works. Stepping aside from the city center, Axel Void painted a large mural on the social housing building on the outskirts of Oostende. After spending a couple of days meeting the people living in the neighborhood, he took one of the resident's personal photograph as a reference for his piece. The blurry image shows two women hugging and is created as a monument of life in its most mundane, everyday form. Ricky Lee Gordon is another artist that tackled the large facade of a residential building with an impressive monochromatic piece that speaks about life. Finishing it only a few hours before catching a flight back home, the mural is an poetic tribute to preserving memories of the known and unknown people we meet. Henrik Uldalen continued his series of outdoor pieces with an expressive piece showing one of his signature ghostly female characters disappearing into the white void. Using same aesthetic and visual language he developed through his studio practice, the Norwegian artist basically created a blown up version of his emotive oils. Spanish interventionist Spy painted a large text based piece that is somewhat of a parody on past text based works. Without any meaning or concept, the artististic duo painted clean text on a brick wall building, raising a lot of questions among the locals and visitors. Alexis Diaz spent long hours on a bustling shopping area in the city center creating one of his most elaborate public works. Combining elements from local culture and tradition, he rendered a compact image that forms an anchor composed from different imagery such as whales and a mermaid. Along with these major pieces, The event also produced a series of new interventions by C215, Levalet, Outings Project, Bue the Warrior or Jaune, as well as new murals by Pastel, Buck, Hell'o Collective, Nelio, Johannes Mundinger, Wouter Persyn, and more. Photo credits: Ian Cox.

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Streets: Shepard Fairey (Seoul)

April 14, 2017, 9:13 pm

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It looks like Shepard Fairey (featured) recently completed a new mural at the Seoul Arts Center in Korea featuring some of his signature imagery. Entitled Peace & Justice Seoul, the new piece was painted at the Hangaram Art Museum where the American graffiti artist currently has an exhibition with the same name on view thru the 30th. Take a look at some more in-progress photos below... Photo credit: Obey Korea and the artist. Discuss Shepard Fairey here.

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Streets: Nuart Aberdeen 2017 (Part I)

April 15, 2017, 3:23 pm

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After a couple of busy days on the streets around town, Nuart Aberdeen officially opened on the 15th of April in the Merchant Quarter with a first guided tour for the public. We're now bringing you the first overview of freshly painted murals and interventions by international artist invited for this event. Organized with an idea to inspire the local community to rethink their interaction with the city, the event is the first project of such scale to be organized in the region. The 11 artists that were invited to Granite City were selected because of their diverse approach to creating work in public space, giving locals a good insight into the breadth and depth of this global phenomenon. Probably most the prominent piece was the one on Aberdeen Market by Herakut. Painting on one of the town's "ugliest buildings" (according to some locals), the German art duo created a large image that mixes Akut's urban calligraphy and Hera's signature characters. Depicting a girl that holds a lighthouse in her hand, the inspiring mural states "Don't hide.. because you're that light." Right around the corner from her large mural, Hera painted several of smaller pieces as a nod to the local Painted Doors Project. French visual artist, filmmaker and founder of the Outings Project, Julien de Casabianca, pasted two large pieces in an alley right next to the same building. Fitting perfectly with his concept of merging the perceptions of canonical and street art, the two child characters taken from classic paintings are now looking over passersby. Scattered around town, Belgian stencil artist Jaune painted a little army of his signature waste collectors. Adjusting to their new home, some of the new characters are wearing traditional kilts while interacting with the urban elements. Larger in scale, but also scattered around are the stencil and freehand pieces by the Italian artist Alice Pasquini who explores the brighter side of human relationships with her dreamy work. Also working in stencil and freehand is the Norwegian Martin Whatson, who earlier this week finished a large piece that mixes the two techniques, giving a big nod to the graffiti culture. Finally, a long time friend of the Nuart family, the Polish M-City, also painted a large stencil work nearby Robert Gordon's College, marking the connection between his hometown of Gdansk and Aberdeen. Referencing the town's dependence on the oil industry, the momentous piece shows two large ships with barrels levitating around them, commenting on the fragility of working with nonrenewable natural resources. Photo credit: Ian Cox & Brian Tallman

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April 16, 2017, 4:00 am

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More stories from the week that ended April 16 (click on bolded words for more information):

Artnet covers Secundino Hernández's Paso show at Victoria Miro.
RIP: James Jenson, who passed away at the age of 67.
Iranian-American gallerists accused of attempting to overthrow Iranian government set to go to trial.
FBI warns that there could be hundreds more fake postwar paintings by Eric Spoutz in the market.
Handyman Daniel Pressland jailed for stealing £500k worth of artwork from Alan Davie following his death.
Steve Tobin sues Trinity Church Parish for $1.2mil. over the church’s removal of the artist's sculpture.
Eran Neuman, newly appointed director of the Israel Museum, backs out after only two months.
Pawel Machcewicz dismissed from role as director of Second World War Museum in Gdansk.
Art market sticking to proven "brands" in an era of uncertainty.
ArtHamptons cancels the 2017 of the fair.
Bill de Blasio defends Fearless Girl sculpture and labels Charging Bull artist as sexist.
Linda Yablonsky remembers her friend Glenn O'Brien.
11 House Republicans declare support for the NEA, opposing Trump's effort to cut funding.
Hilma af Klint museum on hold because of a dispute between the artist’s descendants and project’s organizers.
Peter Lindbergh hates selfies and Photoshop.
Frank Fertitta settles lawsuit against the Swiss art historian Oliver Wick out of court.
Lynn Goldsmith plans to bring counterclaims over Warhol copyright lawsuit regarding photograph of Prince.
FBI poster seeking help in finding stolen Warhols looks like a Warhol.
Germany sets aside funds to investigate mass plunder of works of art by Stasi in Cold War era.
A estimate of how many dead animals have been involved in Damien Hirst's artwork.
Berlin Wall getting its own barrier to protect it from tourists and thieves.
Banksy's identity revealed and also it is speculated that Banksy is a group consisting of four artists.
Mamdouh el-Damaty declares most artifacts from Egypt exported legally and should stay where they are.
Robert Ryman donates collection of 21 works to Dia:Beacon.
Städel Museum offers free online course on Modern art.
Bruce Nauman’s sound installation Raw Materials returns to Tate Modern.
Artinfo looks at the Cy Twombly retrospective at the Centre Pompidou.
Information on Jasper Johns retrospective at Royal Academy.
Artnet visits Hannah Black's OR LIFE OR (2017) performance at MoMA PS1.
London's National Gallery tries to buy £11mil. Bellotto after failing to buy Pontormo.
A look at Jonas Wood’s Still Life with Two Owls mural at MOCA.
British Museum creates digital 3D model of 3,500-year-old statue of Idrimi.
William Kentridge sets up the Centre for the Less Good Idea arts foundation near his studio in Johannesburg.
Hili Perlson reviews documenta 14.
The forces driving the growing demand for African art.
Christie's training on how to become an auctioneer.
Jeffrey Deitch returning to Los Angeles with a new 15,000 square-foot gallery in Hollywood.
Art Cologne in discussions with abc art berlin contemporary to establish a new fair called Art Berlin.
Artsy's sales report from the Dallas Art Fair.
Frieze New York 2017 will host a special curated section called Frame, focusing on experimentation. Spotlight section at the fair will have an art historical context. Focus provides subsidized spaces for younger galleries.
Hauser & Wirth hiring NY Times writer Randy Kennedy. Artnet interviews him about the new position.
Carriage Trade opening a Lower East Side, NY location after two years away.
Financial Times interviews Mohammed Afkhami about how he built his art collection.
NY Times interviews Patsy Tarr about her collection.
Art News has images of Jamian Juliano-Villani's Dear Tony at Massimo De Carlo, Milan.
Awol Erizku opening a anti-Trump show.
Hilton Als wins the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.
Artinfo looks at Keltie Ferris's exhibition of body prints at Mitchell-Innes & Nash.
Wolfgang Tillmans speaks about his wife with HIV and how HIV has affected him.
Sarah Lucas in the Easter mood in Berlin this weekend.
Carolee Schneemann wins the Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement.
Artnet looks at the Burden documentary about Chris Burden.
Hebru Brantley redesigns all 30 NBA team logos.
Artspace looks at what artists spend their money on.
Donald Judd furniture soon to be available for purchase in webstore.
Yves Spinelli and Dwyer Kilcollin's Spinelli Kilcollin jewelry brand launches a wedding line.
Jeff Koons collaborates with Louis Vuitton on new products. Social media doesn't seem to be kind to the partnership.
Urban Decay launches Basquiat collection.
Details on Shia LaBeouf, Nastja Säde Rönkkö, and Luke Turner's next project.
Kanye West teams up with Jacob “the Jeweler” to create jewelry inspired by Florentine art from 14th century.

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Streets: Nuart Aberdeen 2017 (Part II)

April 20, 2017, 11:31 pm

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The other day we did a quick report about some of the new art that was popping on the streets of Aberdeen this past week, so today we'd like to bring you final look at Nuart Aberdeen. From dark alleys, grimy backstreets, to some of the most prominent hotspots of the city, this event produced a series of fresh murals, interventions and public artworks, changing the image of the Grey City. One of the instant local favorites was the brand new piece (seen above) by Add Fuel, a visual artist and illustrator known for reinventing traditional tile designs, in particular the Portuguese ceramic Azulejo. Adjusting his concept and visual language to a new environment, the Portuguese artist created a graphic composition using local tile designs and patterns. Matching his creation to a local palette, he painted a piece that represents the rich cultural heritage of the city. Probably the largest piece painted for the festival was by Fintan Magee, who spent long days working on a symbolic diptych. Depicting human feet standing on the rubble of a brick wall, the piece is a sharp commentary about wall propaganda around the world. Nearby, Robert Montgomery created a large version of his public interventions that bring his poetic voice into text-based art. As a followup to his recently commissioned installation at Hammersmith Town Hall, the Scotland-born artist, poet, and agitator painted another piece based on the modernist movement. Working in smaller scale, Nipper installed a series of his Mission Directives works, public installations that promote the sharing economy, creativity and citizen-led communication in the public space. Along with those, he placed couple of hand painted pasteups at various location through city center. Finally, Isaac Cordal mounted over 20 individual figures on facades through the city, but also, created a large wall installation. Known for his dispirited little sculptures that he places in public space, this rare large installation by the Spanish artist perfectly fits with the architecture and climate of Scotland's oil capital. Photo credits: Ian Cox and Brian Tallman.

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April 23, 2017, 4:00 am

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More stories from that week that ended April 23 (click on bolded words for more information):

The Art Newspaper previews Awol Erizku's upcoming show at Ben Brown Fine Arts.
RIP: Barkley L. Hendricks, who passed away at the age of 72.
RIP: Cyrus James Tilton, who passed away at the age of 39.
RIP: Magdalena Abakanowicz, who passed away at the age of 86.
RIP: Mervyn 'Skip' Williamson, who passed away at the age of 72.
Animal rights campaigners calling for cancellation of a performance in Australia by Hermann Nitsch.
May Xue to resign as CEO of Ullens Center for Contemporary Art.
Great-grandchildren of Peggy Guggenheim accuses Guggenheim Foundation of defying her wishes.
Getty Center evacuated and closed early on Tuesday after receiving bomb threat.
Five residents of apartment building located next door to new Tate Modern extension sue, claiming voyeurism.
Street artists threaten legal action over unauthorized use of their artwork by McDonald's.
Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit against Mary Boone heads to trial, but judge dismisses one count.
The rise, fall, and comeback of Richard Hambleton.
Laura Poitras learns the reason why she was detained at airports for years.
The Artist Pension Trust withdraws 18 lots from Sotheby's auction.
Jerry Saltz talks about his past life as a failed artist.
Otto Piene's former studio open for last time before closing to become ZERO Foundation's headquarters.
The Independent and Art Brussels fair battle for dominance in Brussels.
Artnet on why the market for Damien Hirst’s work isn't as bad as it appears.
Marc Porter back at Christie's after short 3-month stint at Sotheby's.
Steven Cohen revealed to have donated $1mil. to Trump inauguration.
Where you should live in the US if you want to work in the arts.
The possibilities for Seattle becoming an art and culture powerhouse.
Steven Murphy thinks that next major art market boom will be in the US West Coast.
Inaugural Los Angeles Arts Datathon was this weekend.
Wikipedia edit-a-thon results in 6,500 more women artists having expanded Wikipedia entries.
Mr. Porter profiles and speaks with Michael Govan.
Opening exhibition at Institute of Arab and Islamic Art in NY will include works by four female artists.
The Art Newspaper interviews Massimo Osanna about the preservation of Pompeii.
Gillian Wearing to become first woman to create statue for Parliament Square, with one of Millicent Fawcett.
Susan Cianciolo's Run Restaurant opens three-day duration at the Whitney Biennial.
Museum of Ice Cream gets a run in Los Angeles.
Sotheby's to offer Jean Michel Basquiat’s Untitled painting from 1982, which could sell for $60mil.
Christie's to offer Brancusi’s sculpture La muse endormie in it's Impressionist and Modern Art NY sale.
Preview of Art Brussels 2017.
Artnet's recommended shows and events to see during Berlin Gallery Weekend 2017.
A look at the Rodin market.
Artsy writes about how galleries support their artists.
Artsy explores the role of the art advisor.
Sprueth Magers announces worldwide representation of Otto Piene.
Jeffrey Grove joins Sean Kelly Gallery after stint as curator at Dallas Museum of Art.
Vulture shows us what Kara Walker is up to.
Kerry James Marshall included in Time Magazine's list of The 100 Most Influential People.
Sam Jablon interviews Keltie Ferris.
How Andy Warhol turned Marilyn Monroe into a star.
Ben Davis on the influence of Merce Cunningham on art history.
Silke Otto-Knapp chooses five things to do in Los Angeles.
Gael García Bernal to star in film about Christmas Eve robbery of Museo Nacional de Antropología.
Arts students pitch business ideas in a friendlier shark tank at CalArts.
Behind the scenes of virtual reality-based artwork creation.
Art and artist-based film in the Tribeca Film Festival.
The Kitchen offers limited edition benefit vinyl record by John Cale.
Some social events, openings, and parties from the past week.
The art installations at Coachella.

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