Tag #Contemporary Art

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Marrakech Museum Showcases Major Private Collection of African Art

The Lazraq family's 2,500-piece modern and contemporary African art collection opens permanently at Marrakech's revamped Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (Macaal) on February 2nd, aiming to challenge Western stereotypes and increase accessibility.

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French Dance Performance Premieres in Saudi Arabian Desert

Nineteen French dancers performed a site-specific dance piece called "Crossings" in the Al-Ula desert in Saudi Arabia as part of the pre-opening program for the Villa Hegra, a new Saudi-French cultural institution, showcasing the unique collaboration and innovative approach to art within the Al-Ula ...

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40 Years of Galería Rafael Ortiz: A Seville-Based Hub for Contemporary Spanish Art

Galería Rafael Ortiz, founded in Seville in 1984 by Rafael Ortiz and Rosalía Benítez, celebrates 40 years of showcasing contemporary art, significantly impacting the Spanish art scene by supporting Andalusian artists and expanding to Madrid.

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Bologna's Contemporary Art Scene Takes Center Stage

Three contemporary art exhibitions opened in Bologna this weekend—Elisabeth Scherffig's "Observatorium," Claire Fontane's "Lotta," and Zeno Bertozzi's "Trame silenziose"—featuring diverse styles and themes, previewing the upcoming Arte Fiera and Art City.

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Schutz's Explosive Whitney Self-Portrait: A Commentary on Art and Frustration

Dana Schutz created a nine-meter-wide painting, "Self-Portrait with Exploded Whitney," depicting the museum destroyed, expressing her frustration with its handling of her work and reflecting on her artistic journey from Renaissance influences to contemporary social commentary.

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Australian Artists' Works Selected for Lunar Time Capsule

Three Australian artists' artwork will be included in the Lunar Codex, a time capsule containing over 250,000 pieces of contemporary art and culture launching to the moon's south pole in 2025 via a NASA SpaceX mission, representing the first collection of female artists' work on the moon.

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BRAFA Art Fair Blends Antiques and Contemporary Art

The BRAFA art fair in Brussels showcased a diverse range of art, from Hellenistic sculptures and 16th-century tapestries to contemporary installations and iconic paintings by James Ensor, aiming to attract a younger audience while maintaining its focus on niche areas.

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BRAFA's 70th Anniversary: A Celebration of Art and Continuity

BRAFA, a Brussels art and antiques fair, celebrates its 70th anniversary from January 26 to February 2, 2025, featuring 130 galleries, 16 new participants, two new countries, and Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos as Guest of Honor.

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Bangkok Art Biennale: Art and Commerce Intertwined

The Bangkok Art Biennale, running until February 25th, demonstrates a blend of art and commerce, with advertisements replacing promised video art on the CentralWorld shopping mall screen and a significant environmental art installation by Choi Jeong Hwa relocated to a less visible area.

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Brafa 2025: Eclectic Art Fair Showcases Diverse Styles and Rising Trends

The 2025 Brafa art fair in Brussels (January 26-February 2) features diverse art, including unusual 19th and 20th-century furniture, monumental sculptures by Joana Vasconcelos (€1,500-€200,000+), Gustavian furniture, Inuit and Hopi art, showcasing eclectic tastes and impacting future market trends.

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12 Must-See Global Art Fairs and Events in 2025

The 2025 art calendar features twelve key international art fairs and events, from Art SG in Singapore to Art Basel Miami Beach, showcasing diverse artistic styles and reflecting the globalized art market's evolving dynamics.

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Pfeiffer's Bilbao Exhibition Explores Identity and Power Through Religious and Pop Culture Imagery

Paul Pfeiffer's "Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom," exhibiting at the Guggenheim Bilbao until March 16, 2025, uses religious iconography and pop culture figures to explore themes of identity, power, and the construction of emotions, drawing from his childhood experiences in the Philippi...

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