Stonehenge campaigners’ last-chance bid to save site from road tunnel Historian says if ‘Britain trashes their world heritage sites, it bodes badly for the rest of the world’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Fairy Tales at QAGOMA: how we revived these stories with new myths, new media and new quirks Fairy Tales, the latest exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), gives off the pleasurable hum of remix culture, artists riffing on a core theme in numerous ways. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023
Original Asterix Cover Fails To Find Buyer After Legal Challenge An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book "Asterix and Cleopatra" went under the hammer Sunday but failed to find a buyer after a legal challenge from the artist's daughter. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
How the poetically-charged art of Tacita Dean gives its audience a moment for stillness and time The first time I saw one of Tacita Dean’s monumental film-works it was by chance. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023
Anna Schwartz says Mike Parr’s use of ‘Israel’ and ‘Nazi’ in performance work led her to sever ties Melbourne gallery owner says the two words together made her sick, ‘whatever the intention’ of the artist, who denies they were juxtaposed The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023
How an underwater sculpture trail plays a role in the health – and beauty – of the Great Barrier Reef The widespread demise of coral reefs due to climate change is now a certainty. But what role does art have in our future for coral reefs? The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023
Myriam Bat-Yosef obituary Surrealist artist determined to express female self-exploration and political liberty in her work The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Three things with David Shrigley: ‘I’ve had lots of artworks stolen – I consider it a form of flattery’ In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the British artist nerds out on stationery – and mourns the entire exhibition he once lost The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023
Society ‘disappears’ ageing women. So I harnessed that cloak of invisibility to do all sorts of ‘inappropriate’ things Instead of simmering in a stew of rage and resentment, I became a purveyor of transgressive acts, using street art to disrupt and spread joy The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023
Monica Sjöö: The Great Cosmic Mother; Colour Revolution: Victorian Art, Fashion & Design – review The late Swedish artist’s anarcho-eco-feminist paintings are as much activism as art in an illuminating Oxford show. Up the road, a look at how the Victorians linked vivid colour and morality The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Original Asterix Cover For Auction Despite Legal Challenge An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book Asterix and Cleopatre was to go under the hammer on Sunday despite a legal challenge from the artist's daughter. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2023
Alcova's Miami debut embodies the city's mix of chill and speed Inside the Miami debut of Milanese design show Alcova, set within the iconic 1950s Selena Gold Dust Motel Wallpaper · Dec 10, 2023
Ghada Amer’s provocative embroidered texts speak of feminism and activism Ghada Amer explores the power of words in ‘QR Codes Revisited – London’ at Goodman Gallery in London’s Mayfair Wallpaper · Dec 10, 2023
Wild beasts and Charles II: amateur army digs for history in British parks and gardens Volunteers wielding trowels in Greenwich are among many exploring sites as community digs boom across the UK The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2023 Covid-19 memorial finds its roots through connection to nature THE impact of the Covid pandemic is to be marked by the planting of 400 trees in Dumfries and Galloway...
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2023 ‘Massive’ One of a Kind Holiday Show draws tens of thousands to Chicago to benefit small businesses About 500 artists from around the country have set up shop for the event at the Merchandise Mart, which has become a holiday shopping destination for an estimated 50,000 patrons.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2023 Lynn Goldsmith - the legendary photographer on documenting Bruce Springsteen’s Darkness tour The artist, photographer and director’s behind-the-scenes photographs from the now-legendary tour are the subject of a new book from Taschen
The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023 Monet, Kusama and very good dog art: regional Australia’s big summer exhibitions In the 2023-24 summer period, a slew of major works and exhibitions is on offer in Australia’s regions, from big names to a blockbuster showcase of Yolŋu art
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023 Jesse Darling blaming Margaret Thatcher for arts cuts is as inaccurate as it’s outdated Turner prize winner’s speech pointed finger at former prime minister, but there are culprits far more deserving of our ire
The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2023 Cabinet Secretary calls out Scottish estate over 'Elgin Marbles' in private hands THE Greek marbles kept on the private Scottish estate of Lord Elgin should be “returned to their rightful home”, a Cabinet Secretary has said ...
Wallpaper · Dec 8, 2023 More design in Miami: things to see in town this weekend From Design District installations to the new disruptive design fair, highlights for design around the city
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023 Mural captures Pullman porters’ history Artist Joe Nelson, who goes by CUJODAH, worked with Union Pacific Railroad and the National Park Foundation to honor the porters, who helped fuel the Great Migration.
Zenger · Dec 8, 2023 Jerusalem Biennale Goes International Amidst Postponement Israeli artists showcase exhibitions abroad to maintain solidarity and support amidst security tensions.
The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023 India’s re-emergence in art and architecture will benefit all of humanity, says PM Modi PM Modi inaugurated the IAADB 2023 at Red Fort, aiming to institutionalise global cultural initiatives. The event celebrates India's diverse heritage and culture, and will have seven themes, physical and digital exhibitions, panel discussions, interactive sessions and a special gallery on rare arts. The event is being curated by the…
Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023 Gaza artist going to Ireland ends up trapped in Rafah by Israeli bombs Almadhoun was to fly to Ireland for his art, but has been stuck at Gaza’s Rafah border.