One of the Royal Academy’s most impressive exhibitions in recent years, William Kentridge is a testament to his standing as one of the most important artists of our time. Throughout the show, the artist’s versatility, breadth and insightful approach to every medium he works with shine through. More than six years in the making, this...
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“Ambulatory archives of movie star womanhood”: Drag Queens in Andy Warhol’s Art
Drag queens - people, usually men, who use dress and makeup to imitate and exaggerate female gender signifiers for entertainment - were of great fascination to Andy Warhol, who explored the figure through varying mediums, including the silkscreen, photography and performance.
Meditations on Andy Warhol’s Fright Wig
In his early 20s, Andy Warhol began wearing a wig. At first, it was to disguise his hair loss. However, as the years went on, the unique silver wig contributed to his avant-garde mystery, and the wig, a means of concealment, became a recognisable feature of the public figure of the artist.
12 Women Artists to Watch
In celebration of International Women’s History Month, Artvisor is taking the opportunity to showcase some women artists whose work we admire and who are achieving international success in 2022.
Ephemeral Art and the Importance of Collecting It
Collecting the ephemera of artworks that were not made to physically exist involves a different mode of collecting, one that comes close to archiving.
Another One Bites the Dust: FIAC Ousted from Grand Palais in Paris
In a surprising move, the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais has just announced that the MCH Group (Art Basel) will replace RX France (Fiac) as the organiser of the international art fair traditionally taking place in Paris' Grand Palais every October
BIC announces production of “Stampone Blue”
A new colour has been dedicated to the artist Giuseppe Stampone who joins Yves Klein as part of an elite group of artists who have colours named after them
Piero Tomassoni on Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci
Our founder's review of the bombastic biopic House of Gucci
Artist Spotlight: Thiago Rocha Pitta
This week, we look at Brazilian artist Thiago Rocha Pitta. Born in Tiradentes, Rocha Pitta creates multimedia works, which place nature as the protagonist.
Artist Spotlight: Marinella Senatore
Our artist spotlight this week is on Italian artist Marinella Senatore. Born in Cava de’ Tirreni, Senatore works across performance, video, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, and collage.