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At Kapwani Kiwanga’s Pavilion in Venice, Tiny Glass Beads Carry the Weight of History

17 April 2024 @ 6:22 pm

Her exhibition for the Canada Pavilion at the Venice Biennale lets raw material speak for itself in a subtle yet powerful comment on global commerce. The post At Kapwani Kiwanga’s Pavilion in Venice, Tiny Glass Beads Carry the Weight of History appeared first on Artnet News.

Boycott of U.K. Arts Charity Over Ties to Israel Hits Venice

17 April 2024 @ 5:09 pm

Artist Gabrielle Goliath, currently exhibiting in Venice, has drawn attention to the Strike Outset campaign. The post Boycott of U.K. Arts Charity Over Ties to Israel Hits Venice appeared first on Artnet News.

This Leonora Carrington Painting Is Guaranteed to Smash Her Auction Record

17 April 2024 @ 4:00 pm

The women of the Surrealist movement are gaining long-overdue attention. The post This Leonora Carrington Painting Is Guaranteed to Smash Her Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News.

Wet Paint in the Wild: Connor Marie Stankard Opens Her Solo Show in Los Angeles at Night Gallery

17 April 2024 @ 3:41 pm

The artist takes us through a week in her life. The post Wet Paint in the Wild: Connor Marie Stankard Opens Her Solo Show in Los Angeles at Night Gallery appeared first on Artnet News.

Pro-Palestine Protestors Stage Demonstrations Across Venice

17 April 2024 @ 12:33 pm

Around 100 protestors gathered outside of the Israel Pavilion demanding it be shut down "in its entirety." The post Pro-Palestine Protestors Stage Demonstrations Across Venice appeared first on Artnet News.

The Aquatic Meets the Galactic in Artist Josèfa Ntjam’s Captivating Mythologies

17 April 2024 @ 8:51 am

The artist's stunningly psychedelic take on science and science fiction debuts at the Venice Biennale. The post The Aquatic Meets the Galactic in Artist Josèfa Ntjam’s Captivating Mythologies appeared first on Artnet News.

See 6 Historic Lots from Showplace’s Important Fine Art and Design Auction

17 April 2024 @ 6:00 am

The New York-based sale features works by Henry Moore, Hans Hofmann, and more. The post See 6 Historic Lots from Showplace’s Important Fine Art and Design Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

Art Bites: How Snails Made Purple a Royal Color

17 April 2024 @ 6:00 am

It took 250,000 sea snails to produce a single ounce of Tyrian purple. The post Art Bites: How Snails Made Purple a Royal Color appeared first on Artnet News.

Work of the Week: Nir Hod’s ‘One Hundred Years Is Not Enough’

17 April 2024 @ 12:25 am

The artist's work at Expo Chicago sold for $135,000, besting his auction record. The post Work of the Week: Nir Hod’s ‘One Hundred Years Is Not Enough’ appeared first on Artnet News.

Zegna’s Oft-Overlooked Oasis Takes Over Milan for Design Week

16 April 2024 @ 9:27 pm

The luxury house is commemorating its century-old reforestation project with a book launch and floral activations. The post Zegna’s Oft-Overlooked Oasis Takes Over Milan for Design Week appeared first on Artnet News.

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