HONG KONG (REUTERS).- Ai Weiwei may be languishing in Chinese detention, but the influence of the prominent artist and social activist has permeated Hong Kong’s burgeoning art scene, from glitzy art fairs to edgy street art. The cavernous halls of the …
Historic Celebration of British Artist Henry Moore Begins at Leeds Art Gallery
LEEDS.- The display covers both the pre-war and post-war era concentrating on British loans as it challenges the familiar image of Henry Moore (1898-1986) as an artist. It features works loaned from Tate Britain, the Henry Moore Foundation, private col…
Edvard Munch’s Master Prints on View in Compelling Exhibition at the National Gallery of Art
WASHINGTON, DC.- Haunting images of love, attraction, alienation, death, and other universal human experiences in the work of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1865–1944) will be presented in a fascinating exhibition of nearly 60 of his most importan…
Edvard Munch’s Master Prints on View in Compelling Exhibition at the National Gallery of Art
WASHINGTON, DC.- Haunting images of love, attraction, alienation, death, and other universal human experiences in the work of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1865–1944) will be presented in a fascinating exhibition of nearly 60 of his most importan…
National Gallery Commemorates Second World War with Special Day of Events and New Online Resource
LONDON.- In the year which commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the National Gallery is launching an online archive dedicated to the history of the National Gallery during the Second World War. A series of special concerts will a…
St Paul’s Launches Ground-Breaking Exhibition that Brings 1400 Years of History Alive
LONDON.- An innovative new exhibition opens at St Paul’s Cathedral on 14th July 2010. Oculus: an eye into St Paul’s uses state-of-the-art projection technology to immerse visitors in the fascinating stories and history of this iconic landmark…