MALMO.- Moderna Museet Malmö starts the year with an exhibition of the Malmö-based artist Christian Andersson. His largest solo show so far – From Lucy with love – fills the entire Turbine Hall with several new works, presenting visitors wi…
Maison de Balzac Shows Work by Louise Bourgeois Especially Created for the Museum
PARIS.- The preeminent contemporary artist, Louise Bourgeois wished to present an exhibit in the intimacy of the Musee Balzac. This original work especially created for the museum is not a confrontation with one of Balzac’s most famous novels but …
Iconic Barack Obama Change Poster by Shepard Fairy to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A pencil screen print of the iconic Barack Obama Change poster designed by American contemporary artist and graphic designer, Shepard Fairey, in support of Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, is to be sold at Bonhams as part of its Urban …
Pinakothek der Moderne Presents Edition 46 Designed by Hans-Peter Feldmann
MUNICH.- The Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin issued in week 46 every year always comes from the hands of an international contemporary artist. This year, »Edition 46« is being designed by Hans-Peter Feldmann. The magazine appeared on Friday, 19 November…
Pierre Huyghe is the 2010 Winner of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Contemporary Artist Award
WASHINGTON, DC.- The Smithsonian American Art Museum announced that Pierre Huyghe is the 2010 winner of the museum’s contemporary artist award. Huyghe was selected by an independent panel of jurors for his “pioneering vision and tireless ambi…
Pierre Huyghe is the 2010 Winner of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Contemporary Artist Award
WASHINGTON, DC.- The Smithsonian American Art Museum announced that Pierre Huyghe is the 2010 winner of the museum’s contemporary artist award. Huyghe was selected by an independent panel of jurors for his “pioneering vision and tireless ambi…
Ben Johnson Begins to Complete One of His Paintings in Public at the National Gallery
LONDON.- This autumn, to coincide with the Sainsbury Wing exhibition Venice: Canaletto and his Rivals, the National Gallery has invited contemporary artist Ben Johnson to display his work in an exhibition in Room 1. Ben Johnson paints the city, for ver…
Ben Johnson Begins to Complete One of His Paintings in Public at the National Gallery
LONDON.- This autumn, to coincide with the Sainsbury Wing exhibition Venice: Canaletto and his Rivals, the National Gallery has invited contemporary artist Ben Johnson to display his work in an exhibition in Room 1. Ben Johnson paints the city, for ver…
Ben Johnson Starts to Complete One of His Paintings in Public at the National Gallery
LONDON.- This autumn, to coincide with the Sainsbury Wing exhibition Venice: Canaletto and his Rivals, the National Gallery has invited contemporary artist Ben Johnson to display his work in an exhibition in Room 1. Ben Johnson paints the city, for ver…
Museum of Contemporary Art Presents Its 100th Artist for December: Jessica Labatt
CHICAGO, IL.- Jessica Labatte, the 100th artist to participate in the UBS 12 x 12 series, explores the color and shape of everyday objects and materials to create an installation that combines the traditions of collage and still life with the illusi…