NEW YORK, NY.- Peter Blum Gallery Chelsea presents the exhibition John Beech- The State of Things now on display at Peter Blum Chelsea, New York. The exhibition focuses on new sculpture and works on paper, which examine the fabrication and manipulation…
British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology Cancels Exhibition on Missing Women
By: Anthony Shelton, Director, MOA
VANCOUVER.- MOA’s intention was to open doors for discussion about difficult issues that have a continuing and powerful resonance in Vancouver. Our decision to host the show, however, was predicated on further de…
Provocative Portrait of Photographer Francesca Woodman, Her Artist Family, and Tragic Demise
NEW YORK, NY.- Film Forum will present the U.S. theatrical premiere of THE WOODMANS, opening Wednesday, January 19. Francesca Woodman’s haunting B&W images, many of them nude self-portraits, now reside in the pantheon of great photography from the…
Son of Pink Floyd Guitarist David Gilmour Issues Apology for Climbing Memorial
LONDON (AP) .- The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour issued a public apology Friday for climbing atop of one of Britain’s most important war memorials during violent student demonstrations against rising university fees. Charlie Gilmour, 21, sa…
After 30 Years of Service, Joan Rosenbaum to Retire as Director of the Jewish Museum
NEW YORK, NY.- Joan Rosenbaum, who has led The Jewish Museum since 1981, creating its innovative identity as a museum of art and culture and doubling the size of its home at Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street, has informed the full Board of Trustees of her i…
After 30 Years of Service, Joan Rosenbaum to Retire as Director of the Jewish Museum in June 2011
NEW YORK, NY.- Joan Rosenbaum, who has led The Jewish Museum since 1981, creating its innovative identity as a museum of art and culture and doubling the size of its home at Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street, has informed the full Board of Trustees of her i…
Danish-Vietnamese Artist Danh Vo Conquers x-rummet at the National Gallery of Denmark
COPENHAGEN.- A gilt cardboard box and a used Mercedes engine. The internationally acclaimed Danish-Vietnamese artist Danh Vo conquers x-rummet at the National Gallery of Denmark with a subtly humorous exhibition that links personal history with wider c…
Philantropist and Arts Patron Announces His Significant Bequest to the Art Gallery of New South Wales
SYDNEY.- Kenneth Reed today announced his intention to bequeath to the Art Gallery of New South Wales a substantial collection of old master paintings, Italian Maiolica and European 18th-century porcelain. Numbering over 70 items in total the Ken Reed …
Ekow Eshun Announces Plan to Step Down as Executive Director of ICA in March 2011
LONDON.- As part of a planned timetable of events to set in place the next phase of organisational development for the ICA, Ekow Eshun today announced he will be leaving the ICA in March 2011 after 5 years as Artistic Director, and more recently, Execu…
"Tome Raider" Antique Book Thief Jailed Again
LONDON (REUTERS).- A Cambridge University graduate nicknamed the “Tome Raider,” who has stolen more than one million pounds’ worth of rare books in his criminal career, has been jailed for 3-1/2 years for his latest theft. William Jacques, 41, stole an…