Article date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize 2024
The Turner Prize 2024 has been awarded to Jasleen Kaur. The winner of the £25,000 prize was announced this evening at a ceremony presented by actor James Norton at Tate Britain, and broadcast live on the BBC News channel. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the prize.
Article date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Koyo Kouoh appointed Curator of 2026 Venice Biennale
Koyo Kouoh has been appointed with the specific task of curating the 61st International Art Exhibition to be held in 2026.
Article date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Alan Cotrill commissioned to create 15-Feet tall Statue of President-Elect Donald Trump
Crypto investors with the project $PATRIOT commissioned Ohio artist Alan Cottrill to create the bronze statue after Trump was nearly assassinated in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
Article date: Monday, December 2, 2024
A 17th-Century ‘Star Atlas’ from Golden Age of Dutch Map-Making goes on Display for First Time
One of the world’s finest and rarest 17th century atlases is set to go on display for the first time at the National Trust’s Blickling Estate in Norfolk, following specialist conservation.
Article date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Candida Gertler resigns from Outset Fund Amidst Artists Protests
Candida Gertler, the co-founder of the Outset Contemporary Art Fund, has stepped down from her roles at various UK arts institutions amid intensifying protests against her organization's ties to Israel.
Article date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Aline Thomassen wins the 2024 Ouborg Award
This year’s Ouborg Award, The Hague’s most important visual arts award, will be presented to Aline Thomassen.
Article date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Khandakar Ohida is the Winner of the 7th Edition of the Jameel Prize
The V&A and Art Jameel have announced Khandakar Ohida (b. 1993, India) as the winner of the 7th edition of the Jameel Prize, an international award worth £25,000 for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition.
Article date: Friday, November 29, 2024
Two Unknown René Magritte Sketches discovered in Brussels
Two previously unknown sketches by Belgian surrealist René Magritte have been authenticated, enriching the legacy of one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists. The Magritte Committee, the authority on the authenticity of his works, confirmed that these are genuine creations by the artist.
Article date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Rotterdam becomes First Dutch City to repatriate Colonial Collection
The city of Rotterdam has become the first in the Netherlands to return art objects from the colonial era to Indonesia.
Article date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Evidence of Oldest known Alphabetic Writing unearthed in Ancient Syrian City
Archaeological findings suggest alphabetic writing may be some 500 years older than other discoveries.
Article date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Berlin to cut Culture Budget by12% in 2025
Berlin’s culture budget is set to be cut by 12% in 2025 – an equivalent loss of around €120 million for the city’s culture sector.
Article date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Hauser & Wirth's Groucho Club closed amid Police Investigation
The Groucho Club is closed amid a police investigation into allegations of “a recent serious criminal offence”.
Article date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Uncovering Your Artistic Identity: Essential Tips and Techniques
Seeking ways to discover your unique style? Discover the essence of process art and explore methods to find your unique personal writing style.
Article date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
34 Lebanese Cultural Properties placed under enhanced UNESCO Protection
The UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict has decided to grant provisional enhanced protection to 34 cultural properties in Lebanon and to grant international financial assistance to support the implementation of emergency heritage measures.
Article date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Special Paul Gauguin Loan reveals Its Secrets
The painting The Little Cat (Le petit chat) (1888) by Paul Gauguin (1848–1903) recently came to the Van Gogh Museum for examination. Comprehensive technical investigation revealed that the painting was once part of a larger work.
Article date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Iranian Artist Maryam Tafakory wins the 2024 Film London Jarman Award
Maryam Tafakory has received the 2024 Film London Jarman Award it was announced this evening at a special event at Soho Hotel. The award was presented by actor Rupert Everett.
Article date: Monday, November 25, 2024
The Venice Biennale 2024 closes with 700,000 Tickets sold
The 60th International Art Exhibition Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere, curated by Adriano Pedrosa, closed after registering one of the highest levels of visitor attendance in its history.
Article date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces return of 30 Antiquities to Mexico
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 30 antiquities to Mexico collectively valued at nearly $500,000.
Article date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Rotterdams' Museum dedicated to Art and Migration opens in May 2025
Fenix will be located in the Dutch city’s harbour, in a 16,000 sqm warehouse which formerly served as an important site on the Holland America Line – a Dutch cargo and passenger line.
Article date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Prestigious Johannes Vermeer Award 2024 goes to Illustrator Marit Törnqvist
The Johannes Vermeer Award 2024 goes to illustrator and children’s book writer Marit Törnqvist.
