Art Basel Hong Kong 2025: A Vibrant Tribute to Asia-Pacific Contemporary Art From March 28 to 30, 2025, Hong Kong buzzed with artistic vibrance as it hosted the latest edition of Art Basel, one of the globe’s most celebrated contemporary and modern art fairs. Situated at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the three-day affair attracted an impressive 91,000 […]
Title: An Enduring Perspective: Jamel Shabazz’s “Seconds of My Life” Illustrates Fifty Years of Black American Existence through Imagery For close to fifty years, Bronx-native photographer Jamel Shabazz has wielded his camera as a means of conveying truth, community, and cultural heritage. Famous for his heartfelt depictions of daily experiences in New York and beyond, Shabazz’s documentary photography honors humanity, […]
**Nucleo: A Photographic Series by Wouter Van de Voorde** The Australian-Belgian artist Wouter Van de Voorde is well-known for exploring the limits of landscape and portrait photography. With a sharp focus on texture, illumination, and geological epochs, Van de Voorde’s latest photographic series, *Nucleo*, serves as a contemplative journey into nature, recollection, and the transient nature of life. ### A […]
🌊 The Flourishing Brushstrokes of Kevin Kovacs: Introducing England’s 8-Year-Old Artistic Prodigy At a time when most kids are just getting familiar with their ABCs, Kevin Kovacs is already making a significant impact in the UK contemporary art landscape. At just 8 years old, Kevin is currently hosting his inaugural solo art exhibition at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Center in Taunton, […]
Title: Neil Raitt: The Creator Converting Landscapes into Surreal, Psychedelic Realms Within the expansive realm of modern art, there are few artists who exhibit the same blend of technical skill and imaginative vision as Neil Raitt. This London-based painter is celebrated for his lively, repetitive landscape themes, conjuring enchanting visuals that merge reality with the fantastical. His creations reinterpret the […]
**Delving into the Creative Realms of Barry McGee and Margaret Kilgallen in “Place”** Within the realm of modern art, few figures resonate as profoundly with urban aesthetics and the human condition as Barry McGee and Margaret Kilgallen. United both personally and artistically, this duo gained prominence in the late 1990s Bay Area art scene. Their contributions to street art and […]
Title: RISD Visa Termination Highlights Broader National Concerns for International Students In a troubling development reflective of a growing national trend, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) announced that an international student enrolled at the school has had their visa terminated by U.S. immigration authorities. The news was shared in a public letter to the campus community from RISD […]
📊 The Global Art Market in 2024: Major Declines, Private Sales Growth, and Uncertain Trade Horizons The global art market entered 2024 with high hopes for recovery, but recent findings show a sobering picture: public auction sales dropped 25% while total global art sales slid from $65.2 billion in 2023 to $57.7 billion in 2024 — a decline of 12%, […]
🎨 Van Gogh and the Roulins: A Portrait of Artistic Friendship The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, is hosting a breathtaking new exhibition titled Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last. Running through September 7, this landmark exhibition reunites — for the first time since their creation more than […]
Never Too Late: 95-Year-Old Catherine Kuehn Redefines Strength in “Strong Grandma” Documentary In a society that often links youth with energy and success, 95-year-old Catherine Kuehn shatters all preconceived notions. As a record-holding powerlifter, Kuehn’s tale of tenacity, spirit, and affection is honored in the poignant short documentary Strong Grandma, which was recently highlighted by The New Yorker. Directed by […]