Bahrain foremost contemporary art fair is held under the patronage of the country’s top officials, who feel obliged to help artists find their audience, buyers, and, above all, lay the foundation for emerging talented generation. What was it like this year? Find out from our eyewitness report. From March 23-26 the International Exhibition & Convention […]

“When I was 18 I was sent to a two year commercial photography school that happened to be in the basement of an art school. My first two girlfriends were painters. My first roommate was a painter and sculptor. I’ve been collecting art for 56 years. I’d like to live forever because of art.” -Larry Clark Luhring […]

20 April – 17 June 2017, Hauser & Wirth New York, 69th Street Opening: Thursday 20 April 2017, 6 – 8 pm New York NY… On 20 April 2017, Hauser & Wirth will debut its Portable Art Project with an exhibition of wearable objects commissioned from fifteen artists – works that exist somewhere between sculpture […]

Decades after giving up the dream for good, an art critic returns to the work he’d devoted his life to, then abandoned — but never really forgot. By Jerry Saltz It pains me to say it, but I am a failed artist. “Pains me” because nothing in my life has given me the boundless psychic […]

“Marlene Dietrich: Dressed for the Image” Opens June 16 Exhibition Explores Life of Actress, Activist and Icon “Marlene Dietrich: Dressed for the Image,” the first major exhibition on the star in the United States, will be open at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery June 16 through April 15, 2018. The exhibition showcases the life and […]

Agneta Livijn has always been fascinated by the life and work of artist like Monet, Matisse and Jackson Pollock. Livijn’s paintings indicate a form of communication as she tries to express her emotions in watery abstract simplify style. The creative process for Livijn seems to be both emotionally charged and natural, allowing her emotions to […]

Frieze New York Press Release April 5, 2017 Frieze Announces Programs and Highlights for Frieze New York 2017 Taking place on Randall’s Island Park May 5 – 7, the sixth edition to feature ambitious presentations from top international contemporary and 20th century art galleries, curated sections showcasing emerging artists, site-specific artist commissions and talks series […]

JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 90 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10016 April 7, 2017 The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded Fellowships to a diverse group of 173 scholars, artists, and scientists in its ninety-third annual competition for the United States and Canada.  Appointed on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise, […]

It’s pretty difficult to miss two piers of art installations while walking down 12th Avenue. That means it’s time for that annual event known as The Armory Show that has been tantalizing New Yorkers since 1913. Inspiration however is hard to find especially when you have to search for your favorite artists in over 250,000 square […]

Mar 17–June 11, 2017 The formation of self and the individual’s place in a turbulent society are among the key themes reflected in the work of the artists selected for the 2017 Whitney Biennial. The exhibition includes sixty-three participants, ranging from emerging to well-established individuals and collectives working in painting, sculpture, drawing, installation, film and video, photography, activism, […]