Installation view. Photo: Centre Pompidou, Jospeh Banderet.
PARIS.- From the creation of the Présence Africaine review to that of Revue noire, “Black Paris” retraces the presence and influence of Black artists in France from the 1950s to 2000. The exhibition celebrates 150 artists of African descent, from Africa to the Americas, whose works have often never been displayed in France before. “Black Paris” otfers a vibrant immersion in a cosmopolitan Paris, a place of resistance and creation that gave rise to a wide variety of practices, from a new awareness of identity to the search for trans-cultural artistic languages. From international to Afro Atlantic abstractions via surrealism and free figuration, this historical voyage reveals the importance of artists of African descent in the redefinition of Modernisms and Post-modernisms. Four installations produced especially for the exhibition by Valérie John, Nathalie Leroy-Fiévée, Jay Ramier and Shuc ... More
Kimberly Hong has joined Ahlers & Ogletree in Atlanta and will serve as the Director of Sales & Business Development, Trusts & Estates, and Private Clients. It’s her second stint with the firm.
ATLANTA, GA.- Kimberly Hong has joined Ahlers & Ogletree and will serve as the Atlanta auction powerhouse’s Director of Business Development, Trusts & Estates, and Private Clients. She will play a critical role in expanding the company’s business-to-business pipeline, managing and growing the sales team and broadening its market reach throughout Georgia and the Southeast. “This role requires a results-driven leader with experience in relationship-building, business strategy and team management within the fine art, luxury goods, antiques and auction industries,” said Robert Ahlers, president and owner of The Ahlers Group, the corporate umbrella under which Ahlers & Ogletree and other related companies exist. “Kim Hong checks all those boxes and then some.” This is actually Ms. Hong’s second stint with the firm. From ... More
Seaman Schepps, A pair of Turbo Shell, Diamond, Ruby Ear Clips. Estimate $1,500-$2,500.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present the Gladyne K. Mitchell Collection of Important Estate Jewelry on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:30 am PST. Featuring pieces from the personal collection of the San Francisco philanthropist, the auction features sumptuous jewelry for women, including beautiful ear clips, rings, brooches and clip brooches, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants. Most are 18k or 14k gold, richly adorned with jewels such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, blue topaz, and/or pearls. Famed creators or sellers include Van Cleef & Arpels, Fred Leighton, Lalaounis, Judith Ripka, Seaman Schepps, Oscar Heyman, Nicolas Varney, Jewel House of Minyon, Shreve, and H. Stern. Several timepieces are also on offer: watches for both women and men made by Breguet and Omega, a pocket watch, and a late 17th-early 18th-century gilt oignon verge fusee keywind watch ... More
GHENT.- The Museum of Fine Arts Ghent is dedicating an exhibition to the work of Jules De Bruycker (Ghent 1870-1945). An extensive overview of 150 drawings, watercolours and gouaches brings to life the dazzling, expressive and at times imaginary world of this Ghent artist-observer. Today, most enthusiasts know Jules De Bruycker mainly as an etcher. Over the course of a career that spanned over forty years, he left behind an oeuvre of 309 individual prints and developed into one of the most pioneering graphic artists in Belgium during the first half of the 20th century. But De Bruycker was not only an extraordinary graphic artist. To this day, one key aspect of his oeuvre, namely the drawn work, has remained underexposed. This is precisely what the exhibition focuses on. Drawing is De Bruycker's first love, even before his thirties when he begins devoting himself to etching. In his drawings we see a versatile artist who always has pencil and paper to hand, in order to quickly sketch an impressi ... More
Rendering of new Rothko Pavilion by Hennebery Eddy Architects and Vinci Hamp Architects.
PORTLAND, ORE.- Portland Art Museum (PAM) announced today that its expanded and renovated campus, which will completely transform the existing Museum and create a vital “cultural commons” in the heart of downtown Portland, will open to the public on November 20, 2025. The Museum will host a free four-day celebration for the community with festivities inside and outside the museum, and meaningful opportunities to connect with and be inspired by art. Designed in partnership by Portland’s Hennebery Eddy Architects and Chicago-based Vinci Hamp Architects, the expansion project is one of the most significant capital investments in the arts in the history of Oregon. It will add nearly 100,000 square feet of new or upgraded public and gallery space, providing increased access to exhibitions and programs, updated amenities that address the needs of more diverse audiences, and new ways to experience PAM’s robust collection. The expanded and renovated galleries will feature a complete reinst ... More
Larry Bell, Deconstructed Cube SS (Mist / Mink), 2020. Laminated glass, stainless steel and titanium dioxide, 12 x 16 x 16 in. 30.5 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- For both artists Larry Bell and Liam Everett, light is not only integral to their research and investigation but also treated as a source of energy from which they extract information and form. Transparency and reflection, ongoing fascinations for Bell and Everett, would not be possible without this strange and powerful element. Light, most commonly encountered in the landscape as a source of illumination, is also generated on a cellular level inside the body. In this way, light not only sculpts our exogenous world, but our endogenous universe as well. This transfer of energy from the landscape to one's interior ecosystem is a continuous and essential process endured by all human beings and eukaryotes. It is a delicate symbiotic cycle that links all organisms whose cells have a membrane-bound nucleus; animals, plants, fungi, seaweeds, etc. Acutely obsessed and entertained by notions around light emissions inside the body, Everett’s ongoing ... More
Richard Learoyd, Untitled Portrait, 2024. Camera obscura Ilfochrome photograph, 32-1/16" × 29-3/4" (81.4 cm × 75.6 cm), image and paper 40-5/8" × 38-1/16" × 1-9/16" (103.2 cm × 96.7 cm × 4 cm), frame.
NEW YORK, NY.- Pace is presenting an exhibition of recent work by photographer Richard Learoyd at its 508 West 25th Street gallery in New York. On view from March 7 to April 26, the exhibition features a selection of photographs Learoyd produced with his custom built camera obscura between 2018 and 2025. Deeply inspired by Dutch Golden Age painting, Learoyd’s latest works take viewers on a journey through intimate moments and intricate details, examining the relationship between subject, light, and space. The photographs on display explore a range of subjects, from hauntingly evocative portraits to still-life compositions that breathe life into the simplest of objects. Learoyd’s unique photographic processes require an immense degree of technical precision, resulting in incredibly detailed, luminous prints with a tactile richness rarely seen in contemporary photography. Reflecting on the delicate ... More
COPENHAGEN.- In the spring of 1959, Danish photographer Jette Bang (1914–1964) arrived in Qatar. By that time she had an impressive background as one of Denmark's leading photographers, having gained acclaim for her portrayals of Greenland’s indigenous population in photographs and films. Now, she turned her gaze towards the Middle East – specifically to the Bedouins in Qatar. Over the course of three months, Jette Bang and ethnographer Klaus Ferdinand followed two Bedouin tribes in Qatar’s desert landscape. The outcome was over 1,200 photographs, both black and white and in colour, as well as footage for the documentary film Bedouins (1962). These images undoubtedly hold great ethnographic value, but they also possess an artistic and aesthetic dimension that elevates them far beyond pure documentation. Jette Bang trained as a photographer at Jonals Co.—one of the most innovative agencies of the time within advertising photography. The agency was known for drawing inspirati ... More
Osi Audu, Magic Box, 2025, acrylic and graphite on canvas, 46 x 48 inches, Courtesy Skoto Gallery.
NEW YORK, NY.- Skoto Gallery is presenting Magic Box, an exhibition of recent drawings and paintings by the Nigeria-born artist Osi Audu. This is his sixth solo exhibition at the gallery. Osi Audu’s recent work builds on his long-standing exploration of the dynamic relationship between line, form and color while remaining firmly rooted in the Yoruba philosophical concept of the human head as the locus of dreams, imagination and phenomenal experiences. Like the Magic Box, the human head holds a very powerful fascination for the artist, which has to do with its significance as a site of one’s identity and seat of the brain which coordinates the activities of the body including perception and communication. He uses his poetic sensibility effectively to explore his highly conceptual imagery of the head as a container of consciousness, combining minimalist geometric and organic forms with achromatic and contrasting colors to further underscore the interplay of the conscious, ... More
Paradiso installation view.
MILAN.- Gian Maria Tosatti’s new project is being presented at ex-Magazzini Raccordati beneath Milan Central Railway Station, where the environmental installation Paradiso transforms the space. Simultaneously the exhibition Es brent! (Brucia!) opened at Lia Rumma Gallery. Gian Maria Tosatti returns to Milan, two years after the solo show at Pirelli Hangar Bicocca, with a visionary intervention on the complex present, organized in two exhibitions that are reflected in each other. Paradiso is a site-specific installation with a highly symbolic approach, designed especially for the ex Magazzini Raccordati in Milan Central Railway Station - buildings subject to the heritage regulations of the Sovrintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio - and produced by Eco Contract + Eco Design and Brembo, under the patronage of the Milan City Council (Comune di Milano). Es brent! in turn, marks the first exhibition by the artist to be held at Lia Rumma Gallery in Milan and features paintings and inst ... More
Revolutionizing the repair experience for watch enthusiasts. Courtesy Sotheby's,
NEW YORK, NY.- Sotheby’s announces a groundbreaking partnership with WatchCheck, the leading innovator in watch servicing, to offer an unprecedented level of convenience, accessibility, and expertise to watch owners. Through this exclusive collaboration, customers can now log on to watchservices.sothebys.com, where they will have access to a comprehensive database of over 38,000 watch models. With just a few clicks, users can select their watch model and desired service, initiate the repair process, and receive secure packaging for safe transport. A fully insured at- home pick-up is scheduled, and customers can track their watch’s journey every step of the way as it moves through the service process. Once the repairs are complete, their watch is swiftly returned to its owner, providing a hassle-free, transparent experience. This new offering addresses a significant gap in the market by simplifying the often difficult ... More
SAINT-DENIS.- The "Venus" exhibition by artist Prune Nourry opened today at Musée d'art et d'histoire Paul-Eluard, showcasing her ongoing exploration of female representation through the lens of sculpture and material. The project, stemming from a commission for the Grand Paris Express's Saint-Denis – Pleyel station, features eight interpretations of Paleolithic Venuses, intended to be combined with varied earth tones to create 108 unique sculptures for the station's atrium. Nourry's research, including collaborations with archaeological experts like Catherine Schwab, informed the creation of these initial sculptures. The final installation incorporates soil gathered through a collaborative project with women's associations in Saint-Denis, titled "La Terre qui m’est Chair." A parallel project, inspired by the Maison des femmes de Saint-Denis, involves sculptures modeled after eight women from the association, reflecting the Gravettian style. These creations are informed ... More
BERLIN.- Following numerous exhibitions in Germany and abroad, the Berlin-based artist Kathrin Linkersdorff presents an overview of her artistic work, which sits at the tension point between art and science, at Haus am Kleistpark in Berlin. As part of the European Month of Photography (EMOP), this exhibition presents works from various recent series, including “Wabi Sabi” (2013-2017), “Floriszenzen” (from 2019 onwards), and “Fairies” (from 2020 onwards), as well as her current project “Microverse” (from 2023 onwards). The exhibition is centered on the most recent series, “Microverse I, II and III,” and includes a wall-spanning work that has never been shown before. It consists of four parts, its composition recalling images of cosmic nebulae and galaxies. Lin- kersdorff created these works as part of her research as an artist in residence at the Cluster of Excellence “Matters of Activity” at the Institute for Biology/Micro- biology at ... More
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Winner of the Icelandic Art Prize 2025: Pétur Thomsen REYKJAVIK.- The Icelandic Art Prize 2025 was awarded on March 20 in Reykjavík. The awards provide recognition to outstanding visual artists and exhibitions. Pétur Thomsen (b.1973) receives the Icelandic Art Prize as Artist of the Year 2025 for his solo exhibition Settlement at Hafnarborg—the Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art. The exhibition Settlement is a photographic project by Thomsen that explores the coexistence of humanity and nature, focusing on the imbalance and trauma caused by human development. The works highlight disruptions in nature, such as scars in the soil and signs of human neglect. In Hafnarborg’s main gallery, large-scale photographs—some singular, others in multi-panel compositions—are presented without glass, resembling canvas paintings. Thomsen’s presentation encourages viewers to reflect on the impact of human ... More
Yasmin Naderi Afschar: New Co-Director at the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst ZURICH.- Yasmin Naderi Afschar is joining the collective leadership of the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst in August 2025. She succeeds Dr Michael Birchall as head of Exhibitions and complements the co-management team consisting of Tasnim Baghdadi (Programmes), Patrick Ilg (Communications), Catherine Reymond (Administration) and Nadia Schneider Willen (Collection). Her wide-ranging experience, large network and expertise in new models of participation will help shape the museum. As early as April, she will be selectively involved in developing the programme for the coming years. The newly established curatorial practice interweaves the departments of collection, programmes and exhibitions on an equal footing. Mira Song, Head of the Social Affairs and Culture Directorate of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives, comments on the new appointment: ... More
Kent State University Museum unveils spring tapestry exhibition by John Paul Morabito KENT, OH.- The Kent State University Museum announced its spring exhibition, “John Paul Morabito: Madonna dei Femminellə,” a solo exhibition by the head of the textiles program at Kent State University’s School of Art. Consistent with the Kent State University Museum’s mission to showcase exceptional textile art and to inspire the next generation of artists, the exhibition includes 14 woven tapestries by John Paul Morabito (they/them), displayed in the museum’s historic Higbee Gallery. “Showcasing these works in the Higbee Gallery sets off both the architectural interest of the space – with the soaring ceilings and classical pilasters – and the splendor of the works in their brilliant color palette. The exhibition design reinforces how beautiful a fit the tapestries are in the museum’s gallery,” said Museum Curator Sara Hume, Ph.D. The work included in this ... More
Foam 3h exhibition explores Moluccan roots and ecological harmony AMSTERDAM.- Foam 3h presents Tones of the Ecotone, a collaborative exhibition by Finn Maätita (NL, 1998) and Jerrold Saija (NL, 1996). The exhibition honors the ‘ecotone’ – the transition zone between two ecosystems, such as between land and water – and connects this with the artists' Moluccan roots and the diaspora. The central focus is on the sago palm, the basis of the staple diet on the Moluccas, as a symbol of Moluccan ecological and physical omnipresence. Maätita and Saija give thought to the experience of the Moluccan body as an extension of the Moluccan landscape, emphasizing the intersection of ecology, ancestral knowledge, and physicality. In this way, they create a new ‘shelter’: a warm, harmonious space that offers new possibilities for the future. The exhibition Tones of the Ecotone offers an immersive, playful and pluriform audiovisual ... More
The Met to exhibit recognized works from New York City participants in the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards NEW YORK, NY.- The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the presenter of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, today announced the 10th annual New York City Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key exhibition, to be held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education. The exhibition will be free and open to the public during regular Museum hours from March 28 through May 18, 2025. More information about the exhibition can be found here. This special exhibition features 316 original works of teen art and 300 original works of teen writing, which were selected from nearly 14,500 submissions by more than 2,500 teens in grades 7–12, from over 250 schools in all five boroughs. The exhibition at ... More
Ruiz-Healy Art now representing Frank Romero SAN ANTONIO, TX.- Ruiz-Healy Art announced the representation of Mexican American artist Frank Romero. A pioneer of the Chicana/o art movement, Romero (born in 1941 in Los Angeles) is among the earliest and most influential participants. Romero’s visual explorations of Chicanidad are cornerstones of this period in art history, which arose from El Movimiento, the social and political civil rights movement that began in the early 1970s. The gallery recently presented Romero’s work in two concurrent solo shows curated by Rafael Barrientos Martinez at our galleries in New York City and San Antonio, TX. RHA will also feature Romero’s works on paper at the upcoming Cleveland Fine Print Fair and McNay Print Fair. Throughout his over 60-year career as an artist, Frank Romero has been a dedicated contributor to the Los Angeles arts community. As a ... More
Jennie Jieun Lee and David Permén at SIGNAL-Center for Contemporary Art MALMO.- In 1801, Marie Laveau, historically known as the iconic Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Louisiana is born. A free woman of color, she practices herbalism and community activism, and is something of a cross-class healer and confidant. In 1881, Laveau’s remains are entombed in Saint Louis Cemetery No.1. The same year, her tomb becomes a well sought destination and a ritual emerges: mark “X” on the tomb, make a wish, knock three times and leave a small offering to the queen to grant your wish from the grave. Those whose wishes are granted return and circle their “X”. In 1973, Jennie Jieun Lee is born in Seoul, Korea. At the age of 4 her family immigrates to New York, USA. In 1979, David Vargas Taylon is born in Lima, Peru. Three and a half months later, he is adopted by Swedish parents and moves to Sweden. He then becomes David Permén. In the summer of 1994, Jennie Jieu ... More
Los Angeles art scene celebrates the legacy of Alonzo Davis at Parrasch Heijnen LOS ANGELES, CA.- parrasch heijnen presents Back At Cha – A Celebration of Alonzo Davis, a group exhibition commemorating the life and accomplishments of Alonzo Davis (1942-2025) and his impact on the multitude of artists who worked with him in Los Angeles. Our dear friend, legendary artist, and gallerist Alonzo Davis passed away on the morning of January 27, 2025. He was 82 years old. Born in Tuskegee, AL in 1942, Davis’ six-decade-long career has explored a wide range of media and methods, from mural to print, painting, sculpture, performance, and installation. This expansive tribute includes not only Alonzo Davis, but artists in his orbit and with whom he had collaborative relationships. The joyful and enthusiastic outpouring of responses to the show encapsulate Davis’ ethos of community and have resulted in the inclusion of works by 50 ... More
"Woods" by W. H. Auden: An Optical Poem, 2025
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On a day like today, Flemish-English painter Anthony van Dyck was born
March 22, 1599. Sir Anthony van Dyck (22 March 1599 - 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist who became the leading court painter in England, after enjoying great success in Italy and the Southern Netherlands. He is most famous for his portraits of Charles I of England and his family and court, painted with a relaxed elegance that was to be the dominant influence on English portrait-painting for the next 150 years. In this image: The self-portrait was commissioned by the English King Charles I.
