Article date: Saturday, February 24, 2018
High Cultural Ambitions in Antwerp: M HKA Will Relocate to New 65,000,000 € Museum
The M HKA director Bart de Baere announced that the museum will relocate to a new place approximately 200 meters from its present location in Antwerp.
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?
Article date: Friday, February 2, 2018
Addendum: Art Under Attack Vol.2: Art Resilience & the Responsibility to Protect
Athens, 2018: On January 9, ArtDependence had warned of the very sad and perilous momentum building up in the capital of Greece, Athens, and its beautiful Riviera. It warned of a risk posed to art, reason, openness, freedom of expression, tolerance and acceptance.
Article date: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Symbolism in Art: The Cow
Damien Hirst is a central figure in contemporary art. One of the wealthiest living artists, his work divides opinions and he has become synonymous with shock value an displays of dead or decaying animal corpses.
Article date: Monday, January 29, 2018
The Birth House of Malevich Discovered in Kyiv
Kazimir Malevich is one of the key figures in avant-garde art. His life and oeuvre has been researched in detail and dozens of books about him are published every year all over the globe. However, it seems that there are still lagoons to be filled and mysteries to be solved. Like the one of his birth house.
Article date: Monday, January 29, 2018
Etienne Verbist Interview with Frédéric De Senarclens
Frédéric De Senarclens is a gallerist turned technology innovator who is attempting to apply new technological innovations to the world of art. He has founded a number of cutting-edge websites and platforms that allow buyers, sellers and collectors to connect and swap information online. So, what does the art world make of his innovations, and what’s next for the digital maverick?
Article date: Monday, January 29, 2018
Interview with Flemish Minister of Culture Sven Gatz
"What we want to implement is a centralization of the collections, using warehouses to safeguard and maintain our collections, so we know at all times where the artworks are at any given time." Sven Gatz, Flemish Minister of Culture
Article date: Friday, January 26, 2018
Shooting from the Hip: An Interview with Neil Jenney
A lap around Neil Jenney’s sprawling art studio is a trek through history, that of Jenney’s own art and art history more broadly.
Article date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Right of Answer from the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam on Ettore Sottsass Exhibition
Pursuant to the statement issued yesterday by Barbara Radice and Ernest Mourmans, heirs to Ettore Sottsass Estate, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has issued a right of answer comment.
Article date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Ettore Sottsass Estate Comments on Stedelijk Museum Decision to Cancel Sottsass Exhibition
Mrs. Barbara Radice, widow of Ettore Sottsass and Mr. Ernest Mourmans, design manufacturer and close friend of Ettore Sottsass have issued the following statement on the Stedelijk Museum's decision to cancel the Ettore Sottsass exhibition:
