Author Archives: jolanta
Van Dyck: The Anatomy of Portraiture
Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641), one of the most celebrated and influential portraitists of all time, enjoyed an international career that took him from his native Flanders to Italy, France, and, ultimately, the court of Charles I in London. Van Dyck’s supremely elegant manner and convincing evocation of a sitter’s inner life — whether real or […]
Open call: Open Museum – Education in Action / program of artistic residencies
Since 2014, POLIN Museum has conducted an artist-in-residence program, inviting Polish and foreign artists for three-week residencies. During their stays, artists use the subject of Jewish heritage as the basis of a project conducted in cooperation with the Museum, involving the inhabitants of Warsaw in their works. In spring 2016, an exhibition Presence/Absence/Traces. Contemporary Artists on […]
NYC Oyster Project upcoming exhibition at Brooklyn Bridge Park Community Room
Brooklyn Arts Council and the NYC Oyster project partnered with Brooklyn Bridge Park to present an investigation of marine life along Brooklyn’s waterfront. Featuring beautiful color photographs by Colleen Fanigan and a multimedia scrapbook by Judith Pleva, the exhibition examines the ecosystems of Brooklyn’s native oyster reefs and environmental issues about species endangerment and ecosystem […]
The Winners of the 2016 Prix Ars Electronica
Artists from France, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Austria and Great Britain are this year’s recipients of the Prix Ars Electronica’s Golden Nica grand prizes: Boris Labbé in the Computer Animation/Film/VFX category, Christoph Wachter and Mathias Jud in Interactive Art +, the P2P Foundation founded by Michel Bauwen in Digital Communities, Jonas Bodingbauer, a 17-year-old native of […]
NO IT IS ! William Kentridge at Martin- Gropius-Bau
NO IT IS ! William Kentridge Exhibitions / Performances / Lectures South African William Kentridge is one of the most internationally significant contemporary artists. He is not just a visual artist but also a filmmaker, director and a great raconteur. His comprehensive body of works has spanned several artistic disciplines for more than three decades now. Berliner Festspiele will […]
ArtVilnius’16
Held for the seventh time, ArtVilnius’16 has well established itself in the local and global art markets, becoming one of the must-visit places for art lovers. This is also confirmed by impressive figures: last year the art fair was proud to meet a total of 18.5 thousand visitors; about 100 works of art were sold […]
Eric Fischl: Rift Raft
Skarstedt is pleased to announce Rift Raft, Eric Fischl’s first presentation of new work at its Upper East Side gallery (20 East 79th Street), on view from Tuesday, May 3 to Saturday, June 25. Using the art fairs as a lens, Fischl further develops his study of human nature by confronting the viewer with the […]
Princeton Architectural Press – Discovering Design: Legends of New York City Design and Architecture
Princeton Architectural Press presents: Discovering Design: Legends of New York City Design and Architecture DATE/TIME: Monday, May 16 7:00pm-8:15pm LOCATION: Strand Books 828 Broadway New York, NY, 10003 http://www.strandbooks.com/ COST/TICKETS/REGISTRATION: Book or $20 gift card. http://www.strandbooks.com/event/discovering-design-twenty-over-eighty MORE INFO: Website: http://www.strandbooks.com/event/discovering-design-twenty-over-eighty Email: jaime@papress.com Phone: 212-995-9620 x232 Contact: Jaime Nelson Noven DESCRIPTION: Aileen Kwun and Bryn […]
Fences & Neighbors @ FiveMyles in Brooklyn
Fences & Neighbors @ FiveMyles in Brooklyn thru May 8 Fences & Neighbors is a mixed media installation inspired by Janet Goldner’s research trip to Arizona in 2014. As the fever pitch around migration mounted in 2014, Janet went to see for herself. Working with theTucson Arts Brigade and the US Department of Arts and Culture, she […]
Family Dynamics’ 6th Annual Benefit Art Auction
Family Dynamics’ 6th Annual Benefit Art Auction & Reception Raises Record Funds for After School Arts Programs for Brooklyn Youth More than 250 New York art enthusiasts contribute more than $146,000 to Brooklyn nonprofit More than 250 local art lovers gathered at 91 Horatio in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 for the 6th Annual […]
