LONDON.- This autumn, to coincide with the Sainsbury Wing exhibition Venice: Canaletto and his Rivals, the National Gallery has invited contemporary artists Clive Head and Ben Johnson to display their work in two consecutive exhibitions in Room 1. Both…
National Gallery Invites Contemporary Artist Clive Head to Display His Work
LONDON.- This autumn, to coincide with the Sainsbury Wing exhibition Venice: Canaletto and his Rivals, the National Gallery has invited contemporary artists Clive Head and Ben Johnson to display their work in two consecutive exhibitions in Room 1. Both…
Yinka Shonibare Creates a Work for the Campaign Against Cuts
LONDON.- A striking new work by Fourth Plinth artist Yinka Shonibare was unveiled today as part of the campaign supported by over 100 leading British artists against the government’s proposed funding cuts of the arts. The artist’s work shows …
Yinka Shonibare Creates a Work for the Campaign Against Cuts
LONDON.- A striking new work by Fourth Plinth artist Yinka Shonibare was unveiled today as part of the campaign supported by over 100 leading British artists against the government’s proposed funding cuts of the arts. The artist’s work shows …
Six Works Vie for Coveted Fourth Plinth Spot in Trafalgar Square
LONDON (AP).- A cake made from bricks and a big blue bird are among six artworks unveiled Thursday as finalists for a coveted place alongside Adm. Horatio Nelson in London’s Trafalgar Square. The square’s “fourth plinth” is one of the city’s major show…
Six Works Vie for Coveted Fourth Plinth Spot in Trafalgar Square
LONDON (AP).- A cake made from bricks and a big blue bird are among six artworks unveiled Thursday as finalists for a coveted place alongside Adm. Horatio Nelson in London’s Trafalgar Square. The square’s “fourth plinth” is one of the city’s major show…
Shortlist Announced for New Fourth Plinth Commission
LONDON.- The shortlist of artists for the next commission to go on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square was announced today. The artists are Allora & Calzadilla, Elmgreen & Dragset, Katharina Fritsch, Brian Griffiths, Hew Locke and Mariele Neudecker. …
National Gallery Invites Clive Head and Ben Johnson for Contemporary Display
LONDON.- This autumn, to coincide with the Sainsbury Wing exhibition Venice: Canaletto and his Rivals, the National Gallery has invited contemporary artists Clive Head and Ben Johnson to display their work in two consecutive exhibitions in Room 1. Both…
Artist Nasser Azam Relaunches Historic Art Foundry
LONDON.- The Zahra Modern Art Foundries, a major new UK art foundry, has been launched under the ownership of the artist Nasser Azam. Based in a purpose-built facility in Braintree , Essex , and benefiting from highly skilled local craftsmen, the Zahra…