The Royal Academy of Arts’ long-standing male solo shows have witnessed a rupture at the arrival of the Serbian conceptual pioneer Marina Abramović (b. 1946, Yugoslavia). In collaboration with curator Andrea Tarsia, the artist is the Academy’s first female artist to have a retrospective in the main galleries in its 225-year history. Marina Abramović, ‘The Spirit...
Two new works for major British-Swiss artist David Tremlett in Umbria. The artist was commissioned to design the official poster for the 50th anniversary of Umbria Jazz, one of the most prestigious and long-standing jazz festivals worldwide. David Tremlett, Jazz Cascade, 50th Anniversary of Umbria Jazz. The new work ‘Jazz Cascade’ was unveiled at the...
Simultaneously taking place from June to September across Cardi’s London and Milan galleries, Tempo e Memoria (Time and Memory) is an extensive exhibition dedicated to the Italian conceptual artist, poet, and essayist Vincenzo Agnetti (1926-1981). The show is a continuous spectacle across the two spaces, featuring a comprehensive collection of the artist’s works from 1969...
David Medalla, who pioneered kinetic art, has died at the age of 82. Born in Manila, Philippines, he was admitted to Columbia University at 14 and later moved to the United Kingdom in the 60s.
Following the cancellation of major art events over the past months, we look into the current standing and future of the contemporary Asian art market.
We explore how museums, galleries and art spaces have been their online presence to respond to the rise of COVID-19 and global protests.
With Masterpiece as the latest art fair to announce their move online, we assess whether novel initiatives will have a place in the art market beyond COVID-19.
“Basel Basel”? Too much blue chip art being dealt at the Hotel Les Trois Rois and not enough fun. Basel Miami? Too much partying and not enough business. Art Basel Hong Kong? Jussst right. Hong Kong is one of those cities where a five/six day span is just the right amount of time. There is...
Our founder's review of the bombastic biopic House of Gucci
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