The San Jose Museum of Art shows "Frank Lobdell ~ Wonderland"
San Jose, California.- Frank Lobdell conjures dreamlike landscapes of mystery and longing. His images—vibrantly colored and fantastical—are simultaneously mechanical, yet anthropomorphic. Though best known for his intense, brooding paintings and…
Eleven Fine Arts displays Limited Edition Prints by Prominent Artists
London.- Eleven Fine Arts is pleased to present “Printed Matter” on view from March 23rd through May 4th. The exhibition will feature work by prominent contemporary artists including Peter Blake , Jake & Dinos Chapman , Damien Hirst , Gary …
Sanctuary: Published by Thames & Hudson features a stellar cast of artists
LONDON.- From Botticelli to Bacon, artists have always invested their personalities in their working environments, but these private spaces, often containing the visible remains of artistic ingenuity, toil and torment, are usually kept behind firmly cl…
Solo exhibition by Michal Budny at the National Gallery of Art in Vilnius
By: Eglė Mikalajūnė
VILNIUS.- From March 9 through April 29, 2012, the National Gallery of Art in Vilnius presents the solo exhibition ‘Big Country’ by Michał Budny. Michał Budny (b. 1976) made his debut in the art wo…
Melbourne contemporary artist Brent Harris exhibits at the National Gallery of Victoria
MELBOURNE.- The National Gallery of Victoria opened the highly anticipated self-titled exhibition of Melbourne contemporary artist, Brent Harris. Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director, NGV said: “Brent Harris is one of Australia’s most celebrated artis…
Sharjah Art Foundation announces 5th annual March Meeting
SHARJAH.- The Sharjah Art Foundation announces the fifth annual March Meeting, a three-day symposium featuring presentations by artists, art professionals and institutions on the production and dissemination of art in the MENASA (Middle East, North Afr…
The Jerwood/Film and Video Umbrella Awards: Tomorrow Never Knows
LONDON.- Ed Atkins, Emma Hart, Naheed Raza and Corin Sworn are four of the most exciting new talents to emerge on the contemporary art scene. Picked from a 50-strong nominated shortlist of early to mid-career artists specialising in the moving-image, A…
Titanic letter to return to Belfast
LONDON (AP).- The descendants of a doctor who died on the Titanic said Tuesday they are delighted that a letter he penned days before the ship sank will return to his hometown, Belfast. John Edward Simpson’s family had appealed for a benefactor to buy …
American photographer Alex Prager wins Foam’s annual Paul Huf Award 2012
AMSTERDAM.- On March 13th Alex Prager (b. 1979, USA) was chosen as the winner of the Foam Paul Huf Award 2012 by an international jury. This annual prize given to a photography talent under 35 years consists of € 20.000 and an exhibition in Foam A…
Washington National Cathedral’s preservation needs more than $50 million
WASHINGTON (AP).- It’s where the nation’s capital gathers to mourn, to pray and to seek comfort during tragedies. Now the Washington National Cathedral needs help weathering its own financial emergency. The church has long been a spiritual center for t…