Articles

"Ecce Homo" Attributed to Murillo
Article date: Friday, March 16, 2018

"Ecce Homo" Attributed to Murillo

In 2018, we celebrate the Year of the Spanish Baroque painter Murillo, who is born in Seville 400 years ago this year.

Haegue Yang Receives Wolfgang Hahn Prize
Article date: Thursday, March 15, 2018

Haegue Yang Receives Wolfgang Hahn Prize

In 2018, the Gesellschaft für Moderne Kunst am Museum Ludwig will recognize Haegue Yang for her extraordinary body of work with the Wolfgang Hahn Prize.

Malevich as a Professor of the Kiev Bauhaus
Article date: Monday, March 12, 2018

Malevich as a Professor of the Kiev Bauhaus

We all know Kazimir Malevich as an artist, art theorist and philosopher. But we don’t know so much about him as a teacher or even professor. Yet, surprisingly, this was his main activity for at least 12 years. In the numerous research articles and papers on Malevich, you’re unlikely to find one on his pedagogical oeuvre.

Article date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Symbolism in Art: Malevich’s Black Cross

A Russian painter and Philosopher, Malevich is credited as the founder of the Suprematist movement, an avant-garde movement that has had a significant and lasting impact on modern art.

Is the Mona Lisa Set to Start Travelling?
Article date: Sunday, March 4, 2018

Is the Mona Lisa Set to Start Travelling?

After 500 years in Paris, the Mona Lisa may be set to leave the city on a rare tour.

The Art of Ideas: An Interview with Mel Bochner
Article date: Saturday, March 3, 2018

The Art of Ideas: An Interview with Mel Bochner

A leading figure in the development of Conceptual Art, since the 1960’s Mel Bochner has pioneered the presence of ideas, language and philosophy in the visual landscape. From artistic convention to unspoken and coded ideologies, Bochner has questioned the relationships between art, color, words and space to realize how they profoundly affect our worldviews.

Jan Vercruysse Dies at Age 69
Article date: Saturday, March 3, 2018

Jan Vercruysse Dies at Age 69

With a career that spanned over four decades, Jan Vercruysse was considered one of Europe’s most influential conceptual artists.

A Question in Trivial Pursuit: Which Artist Created a Portrait of Queen Elisabeth II Using 1,000 Teabags?  Answer: Andy Brown
Article date: Thursday, March 1, 2018

A Question in Trivial Pursuit: Which Artist Created a Portrait of Queen Elisabeth II Using 1,000 Teabags? Answer: Andy Brown

In reading about little-known facts in art, ArtDependence Magazine came across a very interesting artist: Andy Brown. Brown found notoriety when he created a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by stitching together 1,000 used tea bags. ArtDependence reached out to Andy Brown with questions about this particular work, which Brown was more than happy to answer.

Article date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018

New In-depth Research into Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring Starts with Macro-XRF Scan at the Mauritshuis

Over the next few days, Vermeer’s painting Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665) will be scanned millimetre by millimetre.

Article date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Andy Warhol, Birth of Venus (After Botticelli)

Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Auction takes place from 20 February to 7 March 2018.

Article date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Two Groundbreaking Reports Reinforce the Value of Museums

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, released two groundbreaking reports revealing indisputable evidence that museums contribute more to the United States economy than previously thought and have widespread public support that transcends political affiliations and geographic locations.

Article date: Sunday, February 18, 2018

“The Architect’s Home in the Ravine” by Peter Doig

Peter Doig’s landmark returns to auction on 7 March.

Article date: Saturday, February 17, 2018

Prominent Figures of the Art World Launch Ad in Dutch Paper Het Parool: Call Ruf Back

Prominent figures of the international art world launched a page-long ad in the Dutch paper, willing Beatrix Ruf back to the Stedelijk Museum.

Article date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Symbolism in Art: Anish Kapoor – Mirrors

Mirrors have always taken a prominent and symbolic role in myth and fairytale. Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in the mirror of a still lake, whilst the wicked stepmother would ask her mirror to flatter her with her famous line ‘mirror, mirror on the wall…”

Article date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

10 Questions: Rosana Antolí

Rosana Antolí (Alcoi, 1981) defines her practice as the “attempt to reveal the choreographies that structure our daily lives”. A prolific artist with an extremely motivated (and motivating) personality, Antolí has developed her career in Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom, including artist residencies in Argentina, Colombia and Switzerland.

Article date: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Art of the Year - 1963

The 1960’s was one of the most important decades in 20th-century art. Styles and movements that arose during this time include Pop Art, Op Art, Minimalism, Conceptual Art, Performance Art and Arte Povera among countless other styles and movements.

Article date: Thursday, February 8, 2018

Construction and Deconstruction: An Interview with Amy Sillman

“One thing that is different about painters looking at my work from non-painters, is that painters can see it as relentless and tough,” said Amy Sillman.

Article date: Thursday, February 8, 2018

Art Rotterdam: A Special Focus on Projection & Video Art

The nineteenth edition of Art Rotterdam is located in the iconic Van Nellefabriek from Thursday, 8 February to Sunday, 11 February.

Article date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Art of the Year - 1962

The 1960’s was one of the most important decades in 20th-century art. Styles and movements that arose during this time include Pop Art, Op Art, Minimalism, Conceptual Art, Performance Art and Arte Povera among countless other styles and movements.

Article date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Sources Around MSK Ghent Museum Explain What Really Happened with Russian Avant-Garde Presentation

As many will have read and seen, the allegations made against the MSK and its presentation of the Russian avant-garde art from the Dieleghem Foundation within the permanent collection have taken on large proportions with claims backed until now with little verifiable evidence. Why has the attack on the MSK Ghent museum been disproportionate, and why is the reaction of the art market nervous?