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Turin's Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art opens an exhibition of Maria Morganti's work
TURIN.- GAM is presenting the first major anthological exhibition of Maria Morganti's work with a wide selection of works created between 1988 and 2024. The exhibition traces an itinerary through the work of Maria Morganti whose work finds its origin in the essentiality of the pictorial gesture, in its repetition and expansion over time. Hers is an undertaking that has developed steadily over the years, to the point of outlining an architecture of thought, a space of work and storage, a physical and mental place – the artist’s studio – where time is given shape through the simplicity of daily acts that, by slow stratification and accumulation, compose the complex chromatic diary of an existence. The heart of Morganti's studio moves to the centre of the GAM exhibition space. Called Gestureplace, it is a work in itself, and comprises the Sedimentary – a structure that contains all the paintings ... More

Speed Art Museum announces 2025 exhibitions
LOUISVILLE, KY.- The Speed Art Museum’s 2025 exhibitions feature a dynamic lineup of shows that celebrate innovation, exploration, and the defiance of convention. A groundbreaking exhibition that spotlights daring American women artists who redefined their lives and set a new standard for artistic expression, and a showcase of the imaginative worlds inspired by Bosch and Bruegel anchor a series of engaging exhibitions that will supplement the Speed’s diverse permanent collections and ongoing community programming and events. Alongside the Speed’s permanent collection, the 2025 special exhibitions promise a vibrant and thought-provoking array of cultural experiences for all audiences. “At the center of our 2025 year of exhibitions are two marquee exhibitions that celebrate the fearless creativity and visions ... More

Group exhibition features the work of four artists who draw their inspiration from nature
AMSTERDAM.- BorzoGallery presents 'The Nature of Nature', a group exhibition featuring the work of four artists who draw their inspiration from nature. The presentation consists of new work by Charles Popelier (*1955), alongside paintings by Paul Butti (1924-2004), matter paintings by Jaap Wagemaker (1906-1972) and photography by Jan Commandeur (1954-2024). In Paris, after 1945, a free art emerges-a lyrical abstraction that explicitly breaks with pre-war realism. In the 1950s, from this free and often colorful abstraction, a sub-movement known as 'informal art' arises, or by its technical classification, 'matter painting,' represented by artists such as Alberto Burri, Antoni Tapiès, Emil Schumacher, Bram Bogart, and Jean Dubuffet. More or less recognizable figurative forms and elements disappear from the painting, and the material ... More

Robert Schuman Collection tops $1.1 million at Heritage
DALLAS, TX.- The finer of just two examples of a rare 1837 Silver 25 cents token sold for $120,000 to lead Heritage’s Robert A. Schuman, MD Collection of Hard Times Tokens Showcase Auction to $1,130,999 October 28. The 1837 American Silver 25 Cents, Low-50, HT-74, W-NY-480-80j, R.8, MS62 NGC was produced in the alloy that Dr. Feuchtwanger referred to as “American Silver Composition.” “The Robert A. Schuman, M.D. Collection of Hard Times Tokens included the most complete die variety collection of tokens that Dr. Lewis Feuchtwanger produced,” says Heritage Senior Numismatist Mark Borckardt. “Among those tokens was the finer of just two known examples of Low-50, the famous 1837 American Silver 25 Cents Token that realized $120,000 in just its third auction appearance since 1882.” ... More

Valuable long-lost 'Star Wars' toy packaging artwork leads Heritage's December action figures auction
DALLAS, TX.- Star Wars collectors, this is the auction you’ve been looking for. In May, Heritage Auctions sold one of the world’s few surviving rocket-firing Boba Fett action figures for $525,000, marking the first time the miniature Mandalorian realized more than half a million dollars at auction. As it turns out, that historic event served as a prequel to Heritage’s December 4 Action Figures & Toys Platinum Star Wars Signature® Auction, which counts among its legendary offerings an even scarcer and more coveted hand-painted version of the rocket-firing Boba Fett that was famously among rocker Rick Springfield’s collection of Star Wars action figures. But the hand-painted bounty hunter is far from the sole treasure in this auction. Indeed, collectors will discover in this event some long-lost, seldom-seen keepsakes from a galaxy far, far away: the original ... More

Exhibition explores sleeping figures and dreams in art
BERLIN.- The Kupferstichkabinett at Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie invites visitors to explore the intriguing world of sleep and dreams in art with the exhibition "Are You Dreaming? Closed Eyes in Art," open until January 9, 2025. This unique presentation uncovers the subtle allure and complex symbolism behind sleeping figures, a recurring yet unexpected motif that provides artists with a canvas for mystery, sensuality, and imagination. In visual art, sleep is not merely a physical state but also a gateway to the subconscious and the fantastic. Artists have long depicted sleeping figures to convey a state of vulnerability that heightens suspense for the viewer. Curator Mailena Mallach, an expert in early German drawings and prints at the Kupferstichkabinett, explains that sleep in art is “a field of exploration for artists, allowing them to delve into the less conventional ... More

Prints and Multiples sales total $17,507,992 at Christie's
NEW YORK, NY.- Christie's announced exceptional results for the New York Fall Prints and Multiples sales: Exceptional Impressions: The Alan and Marianne Schwartz Collection and Prints and Multiples. In total, the two sales made $17,507,992, with Exceptional Impressions: The Alan and Marianne Schwartz Collection totaling $9,893,182, and Prints and Multiples totaling $7,614,810. The Schwartz collection sale set 40 world auction records for prints by artists ranging from Albrecht Dürer to Pablo Picasso, Edward Hopper and Blanche Lazzell. Leading the two sales was Christ crucified between the two Thieves: 'The Three Crosses' by Rembrandt Harmensz. Van Rijn from Exceptional Impressions, which realized $1,381,000. Additional highlights from the sale include two works by Albrecht Dürer: Melencolia I, which made ... More

Keil Space: Florence's multi-sensory art venue explored through QDAS studies on artistic wellness
FLORENCE, ITALY.- Situated in Florence, Keil Space stands apart as a pioneering venue dedicated to "Progressive Art" — art developed to fully engage viewers in a multi-sensory experience intended to encourage deep introspection and psychological well-being. Founded by renowned sculptor Samantha Keil, the expansive facility spans over 500 square meters across six uniquely themed rooms, each individually engineered to draw attendees into an intimate, interactive bond with the artwork showcased. Central to Keil Space's philosophy is a commitment to comprehending how art influences mental and physical health, a focus recently highlighted in an exhaustive analysis by QDAS, a prominent British qualitative data analysis firm. ... More

Empowering art professionals: De Structura's blueprint for youth-led social change
Tallinn and Narva, Estonia hosted the De Structura Forum from July 17th through the 26th, 2022, providing a case study on how focused professional training can empower young creatives. Bringing over 100 artists aged 21 to 35 together, the forum explored expanding skills in the arts through cross-industry collaboration, advocacy training, and competency building, underscoring the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach in furthering individual careers and social change overall. A principal goal of the De Structura Forum was equipping young art professionals with the fundamental abilities needed in our changing cultural and economic environment. Participants engaged in hands-on workshops and Think Tank discussions covering project management, networking s ... More

HIDDEN gallery presents Yuki Asano's solo show on memory and nostalgia
Currently on display until late November, Japanese artist Yuki Asano’s first solo exhibition at Prague's obscure HIDDEN Gallery delves deep into memory's fragile and shifting nature. Part of HIDDEN Gallery's series highlighting Japanese artists, this elaborate presentation offers a thoughtful journey into Asano's nuanced creative vision, in which textured layers and hues evoke memories' fleeting qualities. "My work isn't so much about preserving a single, concrete memory," Asano mentioned in a recent meeting. "It's more about capturing that transitory feeling of something intangible, something that lingers just beyond grasp." ... More