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- Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Málaga Exhibits Luc Tuymans for the First Time in Spain
- Booth-Clibborn Editions Presents New Book on the History of The Saatchi Gallery
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Opens George Condo's 'Mental States' on View
- The Miller Gallery Presents Art on the Square ~ Live Art Demonstrations
- This Year's ART Santa Fe International Art Fair Starts July 7th
- The Baltic Centre Presents Mariah Robertson's First UK Solo Exhibition
- The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts To Host "Fabergé Revealed"
- Gene Colan ~ Master of Comic Book Art Dies at 84
- A Fascinating Collection of Modern & Contemporary Art ~ The Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin
- The Boston Globe Names the ICA ~ "Biggest Arts Story of the Decade"
- Exhibition at Pinacotheque Shows "The Anti-Scream" Side of Edvard Munch
- Art Madrid’s Fifth Edition Closes ~ A Public Sucess for Spanish Artists
- Major Collection of Modern & Contemporary German Art Donated to Harvard Art Museum
- The Bible Illuminated: R. Crumb's Book of Genesis at David Zwirner, New York
- Bose Pacia showsNeti-Neti
- Peter Blake ~ A Retrospective ~ at Tate Liverpool
- The Weatherspooon Art Museum Shows Edo Period Japanese Actor Prints
- Francisco Godia Foundation
- The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts Comprehensive Solo exhibition of Luis Gispert
- Art Knowledge News Presents "This Week In Review"
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Málaga Exhibits Luc Tuymans for the First Time in Spain Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:38 PM PDT MALAGA, SPAIN - "Art is not derived from art. Art derives from reality." Tuymans's words constitute a statement of intent and a clear explanation of the nature of his work in which he aims to evoke and insinuate but in which it is the viewer's responsibility to fill in the gaps that have been deliberately left there and to construct his or her own narrative. Tuymans is a committed artist and his work engages with events that have marked contemporary society despite the existence of a collective desire for amnesia that aims to forget or to distort these events within the context of a society that at times seems closer to the deceptive reality presented by Aldous Huxley in Brave New World. The CAC Málaga is presenting Retratos y vegetación, the first exhibition devoted to Luc Tuymans in Spain. It comprises a selection of 16 oil paintings of different sizes that reveal the technique that has made Tuymans a key reference point for a new generation of figurative artists for whom painting is the optimum means of expression, contrary to those who still consider it a conservative one that contradicts the heterogeneous nature of contemporary art. Fluid brushstrokes (Soldier, 1999), diffused lines (The Rumour, 2001) and muted colours (Singing Flowers, 2008) are used to envelop the figures in a tense silence in the manner of a metaphor for the fog that seems to shroud historical and collective memory on occasions. On view though 4 September. Tuymans has focused on painting in his work since the mid-1980s. However, he abandoned this medium for a period in order to focus entirely on filmmaking. That passing phase left its mark on his subsequent output, which he has meticulously created through preparatory drawings, photographs, slides, stills from films and a wide range of techniques that have functioned to enrich his compositions. For Fernando Francés, director of the CAC Málaga: "Many people have described Tuymans's painting as pessimistic, perhaps due to the violent, crude force behind it, which he uses as a vehicle to dissect reality in a manner devoid of grandiloquence and moralising intent. It is clear that we are in the presence of one of the figures most admired by both established artists such as Alex Katz and by younger ones for whom Tuymans is now one of the legendary names of international painting." In Tuymans's paintings ideas are not explicitly revealed but rather emerge through concealed allusions and indirect references. He offers us apparently innocuous images but ones charged with intensity, as a result of which they generate disquiet and disturb the viewer. Thus behind the imperturbable gaze of the figure in Secrets (1990) lies Albert Speer, architect of the Third Reich and armaments minister under the Nazi regime. The restrained way that Tuymans depicts Speer, with his eyes closed, encourages us to find out the secrets referred to in the title. Evidence (2005) depicts the unidentified victim of a Russian serial killer. The diffused brushwork and almost unrecognisable face reveal Tuymans's aims of insinuating rather than showing and of referring to memory. Portrait (2000) refers to the photographs of dead people that are used to announce funerals in Belgium. Luc Tuymans (born Mortsel, Belgium, 1958) is heir to the extensive northern European pictorial tradition and Jan van Eyck is one of the artists whom he most admires. Other artists particularly esteemed by Tuymans include Velázquez, El Greco and Zurbarán and their influence is evident in many of his works. Tuymans's paintings have been exhibited in leading museums and art centres such as the MoMA, New York, Tate Modern, London, the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. is presenting Retratos y vegetación, the first exhibition devoted to Luc Tuymans in Spain. It comprises a selection of 16 oil paintings of different sizes that reveal the technique that has made Tuymans a key reference point for a new generation of figurative artists for whom painting is the optimum means of expression, contrary to those who still consider it a conservative one that contradicts the heterogeneous nature of contemporary art. Fluid brushstrokes (Soldier, 1999), diffused lines (The Rumour, 2001) and muted colours (Singing Flowers, 2008) are used to envelop the figures in a tense silence in the manner of a metaphor for the fog that seems to shroud historical and collective memory on occasions. Tuymans has focused on painting in his work since the mid-1980s. However, he abandoned this medium for a period in order to focus entirely on filmmaking. That passing phase left its mark on his subsequent output, which he has meticulously created through preparatory drawings, photographs, slides, stills from films and a wide range of techniques that have functioned to enrich his compositions. For Fernando Francés, director of the CAC Málaga: "Many people have described Tuymans's painting as pessimistic, perhaps due to the violent, crude force behind it, which he uses as a vehicle to dissect reality in a manner devoid of grandiloquence and moralising intent. It is clear that we are in the presence of one of the figures most admired by both established artists such as Alex Katz and by younger ones for whom Tuymans is now one of the legendary names of international painting." In Tuymans's paintings ideas are not explicitly revealed but rather emerge through concealed allusions and indirect references. He offers us apparently innocuous images but ones charged with intensity, as a result of which they generate disquiet and disturb the viewer. Thus behind the imperturbable gaze of the figure in Secrets (1990) lies Albert Speer, architect of the Third Reich and armaments minister under the Nazi regime. The restrained way that Tuymans depicts Speer, with his eyes closed, encourages us to find out the secrets referred to in the title. Evidence (2005) depicts the unidentified victim of a Russian serial killer. The diffused brushwork and almost unrecognisable face reveal Tuymans's aims of insinuating rather than showing and of referring to memory. Portrait (2000) refers to the photographs of dead people that are used to announce funerals in Belgium. Luc Tuymans (born Mortsel, Belgium, 1958) is heir to the extensive northern European pictorial tradition and Jan van Eyck is one of the artists whom he most admires. Other artists particularly esteemed by Tuymans include Velázquez, El Greco and Zurbarán and their influence is evident in many of his works. Tuymans's paintings have been exhibited in leading museums and art centres such as the MoMA, New York, Tate Modern, London, the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Visit The CAC Málaga at : http://cacmalaga.org/ |
Booth-Clibborn Editions Presents New Book on the History of The Saatchi Gallery Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:37 PM PDT LONDON.- Edward Booth-Clibborn knew the time was right to celebrate the vision of Charles Saatchi. The History of the Saatchi Gallery is the first book to chronicle the collection since it opened a gallery in 1985. It is important as a document, because many of the works included are no longer owned by The Saatchi Gallery, and a vital source of information for collectors, scholars and all those interested in contemporary art. |
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Opens George Condo's 'Mental States' on View Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:21 PM PDT ROTTERDAM.- This summer Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen presents a major retrospective exhibition of the American artist George Condo. His work is known for its adventurous, imaginative and provocative character. The exhibition features more than sixty paintings and sculptures by this influential artist. Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen has a unique collection of works by the Surrealists, including masterpieces by Dalí and Magritte. The work of George Condo (1957) has a surreal quality that complements this collection. The selection of works charts the artist's development from 1983 to the present day. His paintings and sculptures explore the genre of portraiture, the human physiognomy and various 'states of mind'. On exhibition through 25 September. |
The Miller Gallery Presents Art on the Square ~ Live Art Demonstrations Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:11 PM PDT Cincinnati, OH.- The Miller Gallery invites everyone to enjoy a summer of art demonstrations by many of their leading painters and sculptors. On Friday evenings between 5.30 and 8pm, the inimitable Jonathan Queen will further a remarkable narrative painting, week by week, in his distinctive, realist style. Stop by the gallery every Sunday, 10 am till 2 pm, to watch a talented artist at work, discussing their methods, and answering questions. The schedule of demonstrations coincides with the Sunday Farmers' Market on Hyde Park Square. |
This Year's ART Santa Fe International Art Fair Starts July 7th Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:32 PM PDT Santa Fe, NM.- Experience Matters, and for the 11th installment of the acclaimed international art fair ART Santa Fe, this phrase means an exciting week-end in the country's second largest art market. ART Santa Fe runs from July 7-10, 2011. It all starts with the excitement of the cork-popping Gruet champagne Gala and Vernissage, 5-8pm on July 7, with proceeds benefitting the New Mexico Museum of Art. The fair is located in the heart of Santa Fe, a UNESCO world heritage city, at the eco-smart building, the Santa Fe Convention Center. Santa Fe, with its unique mix of modern and ancient, haute cuisine, pioneer spirit, and high culture, is known as "The City Different" and is home to this boutique fair. |
The Baltic Centre Presents Mariah Robertson's First UK Solo Exhibition Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:31 PM PDT Gateshead, UK.- The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art presents American artist Mariah Robertson's first solo exhibition in the UK, opening on Saturday 25th June. Highly aware of our technology-saturated world, the images Mariah Robertson creates typically have a nostalgia that, at first, seems to hark back to a slower, pre-digital era. Using photographic paper, often at a monumental scale, her darkroom experiments utilise analogue techniques now in their demise to create a synergy between chance, luck and her highly-considered methods. "Maria Robertson" will be on view at the Baltic through October 30th. |
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts To Host "Fabergé Revealed" Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:20 PM PDT Richmond, VA.- The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is proud to present the largest collection of Fabergé on public view in the United States. The exhibition, "Fabergé Revealed", includes works from four collections in America, totaling more than 500 objects. It will be on view at VMFA from July 9th through October 2nd. The Russian jeweler Karl Fabergé, arguably the most famous jeweler of all time, crafted objects for the families of the last two tsars of Russia and for most of Europe's nobility. He is best known for his Imperial Easter eggs. On exhibition from 9 July through 2 October at the VMFA. |
Gene Colan ~ Master of Comic Book Art Dies at 84 Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:19 PM PDT NEW YORK CITY.- Comic book artist Gene Colan, whose career spanned seven decades and illustrated the adventures of characters like Dracula, Batman, Daredevil and the wise-cracking fowl Howard the Duck, has died in the Bronx at age 84. Longtime friend and biographer Clifford Meth told The Associated Press that Colan died late Thursday at Calvary Hospital from complications of liver disease and cancer. A private funeral will be Sunday. Colan's impact on the industry was undeniable, developing a style both subtle and emotional that imbued characters he drew with a sense of vitality that seemed to leap off the pages. His work drew him the nickname Gene "The Dean" Colan. Best known for creating characters such as Daredevil, Howard the Duck, and illustrating Iron Man and Batman, his career spanned 70 years touching virtually every genre in the comic book world. Even fans who aren't familiar with comics instantly recognize his illustrations for its moody, organic, cinematic style that give his characters life. They just leap to life off the pages and embody such real human emotions. Several of the comics he worked on have all since made it to the big screen. Colan first started his career back in 1944 at the age of when he landed his first job illustrating for Wing Comics. Shortly after, he enlisted in the military until the end of World War II where he returned in 1946 to work at Timely Comics, which would later become Marvel Comics. He later picked up freelance work at DC Comics, back then known as National Comics. Over the next several decades, he drew hundreds of stories for both DC and Marvel. His illustrations would later become the quintessential style for the Silver Age era of comics in the 70s, with memorable characters like Captain America and Doctor Strange. His signature character, however was Daredevil who Ben Affleck managed to butcher in the big screen adaptation. His series, Tomb of Dracula in the 1970s still remains a classic for it's reintroduction of horror to comics. For non-comic readers, you would know Colan for co-creating vampire hunter Blade that later became a 1999 big screen hit starring Wesley Snipes, spawning two sequels and a short-lived television series. "He was a mighty craftsman, with such a strong style of his own that he avoided entirely working under any of the popular house styles, even the mighty Jack Kirby one that roared through Marvel in the 1960s," comics historian and editor Tom Spurgeon told AP on Friday. "He was his own chapter in the history of comics." Colan's art was a staple of the Silver Age era of comics, and his 70-issue run on "The Tomb of Dracula" that was written by Marv Wolfman in the 1970s remains critically lauded for returning horror to the pages of comics, along with creating the character, Blade. Wolfman told AP that Colan's art work was stunning and that Colan was "maybe the only artist I know in comics who nobody else tries to mimic. Everyone tries to do superheroes like Jack Kirby or war books like Joe Kubert or Spider-Man in the Steve Ditko style." With Colan, though, "they simply cannot do it." Mark Evanier, a comics historian, said Colan's work on "Tomb of Dracula" was defining. Colan also worked on Marvel's satirical "Howard the Duck," written by Steve Gerber, and did art for other publishers, including DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Archie Comics and Eclipse. Jim Lee called Colan a unique artist and unrivaled in his generation. "His ability to create dramatic, multi-valued tonal illustrations using straight India ink and board was unparalleled," said Lee, also DC's co-publisher. "The comics industry has lost one of its true visionaries today." He returned to Marvel in the 1960s as the industry entered what is widely known as comics' Silver Age. That period saw the revitalization of classic heroes from the 1940s, such as Superman, Batman and Green Lantern at DC, as well as the creation of Marvel's Fantastic Four, The Avengers, Captain America and Daredevil. It was at Marvel that Colan became part of the company's fabled bullpen of artists who included Jack Kirby, John Romita Sr. and Sal Buscema, among others, along with writers such as Stan Lee. "He was part of a small group — he, Romita, Buscema and Kirby — who were the pillars of that Marvel age," Meth said. "They were defining the characters in the terms of the way they drew them, investing a lot of emotion into the characters." Colan's work impressed then editor in chief Stan Lee and led to his doing artwork for the Sub-Mariner in "Tales To Astonish," and Iron Man in "Tales of Suspense." From there he tackled Dr. Strange, Marvel's sorcerer supreme and drew more than 80 issues of "Daredevil," the blind lawyer Matt Murdock who protected New York's so-called Hell's Kitchen. "He made the Marvel age of comics what it was," Evanier said. "Gene worked on almost every major Marvel book at one point. His characters were more than just costumes, they had credibility. Readers would connect with a Gene Colan character instantly." While at Marvel, Colan and Lee co-created The Falcon, an African-American character that was a hero in his own right, working in tandem with Captain America, but never as a sidekick. Colan returned to Captain America in 2009, illustrating the Ed Brubaker-written issue No. 601 titled "Red, White and Blue-Blood" that told a World War II-era tale of Steve Rogers and his then-sidekick Bucky. It went on to win the 2010 Eisner Award for best single issue. Online: http://www.genecolan.com/ Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. |
A Fascinating Collection of Modern & Contemporary Art ~ The Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:13 PM PDT The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) was established by the Government of Ireland in 1990 as Ireland's first national institution for the presentation and collection of modern and contemporary art. The museum was officially opened on 25 May 1991 by the, then Taoiseach Charles J Haughey. Since its opening the museum has rapidly established itself as a significant and dynamic presence in the Irish and international arts arena. It is widely admired by its peers throughout the world for the range and relevance of its exhibitions, for its innovative use of its growing Collection, for its award-winning education and community program and for its visitor-centered ethos and facilities. The IMMA is Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art. The museum presents a wide variety of art in a dynamic program of exhibitions, which regularly includes bodies of work from its own Collection and its award-winning education and community department. It also creates more widespread access to art and artists through its Studio and National programs. The museum is housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the finest 17th-century building in Ireland. The Royal Hospital was founded in 1684 by James Butler, Duke of Ormonde and Viceroy to Charles II, as a home for retired soldiers and continued in that use for almost 250 years. The style is based on Les Invalides in Paris with a formal facade and a large elegant courtyard. The Royal Hospital in Chelsea was completed two years later and also contains many similarities in style. The Royal Hospital Kilmainham was restored by the Government in 1984 and opened as the Irish Museum of Modern Art in May 1991. The museum's mission is to foster within society an awareness, understanding and involvement in the visual arts through policies and programs which are excellent, innovative and inclusive. IMMA has proved to be a valuable and popular addition to the country's cultural infrastructure, attracting more than 400,000 Irish and overseas visitors each year, both to the Museum itself and to events organized throughout Ireland by its National program. It is hoped that in the future the Museum will be provided with more space, allowing its current activity to be complimented by an encyclopedic permanent display of contemporary art, something Ireland lacks. The IMMA has an excellent museum shop, with a strong emphasis on publications relating to modern Irish artists and a highly regarded café. Entry to the museum is free, and the museum's Mediator Team (gallery staff) provide free guided tours every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 2:30pm. Visit the museum's website at … http://www.imma.ie |
The Boston Globe Names the ICA ~ "Biggest Arts Story of the Decade" Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:12 PM PDT BOSTON, MA.- In a round-up of major developments on the Boston art scene, the Boston Globe recently named the Institute of Contemporary Art, ICA "the biggest art story of the decade." Following a string of successful shows, such as Anish Kapoor, Past, Present, Future, Tara Donovan, and Shepard Fairey: Supply and Demand, the ICA's latest exhibition, Damián Ortega: Do It Yourself , is on view for just a few more weeks. Called "masterful" (Art Papers), "seductive" (New York Times), and "a kind of magic act" (Boston Globe), it closes Jan. 18th. |
Exhibition at Pinacotheque Shows "The Anti-Scream" Side of Edvard Munch Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:10 PM PDT PARIS (AP).- Edvard Munch plumbed the depths of humanity's anguish with "The Scream," but that iconic painting is but a moment in the life of the Norwegian artist. A Paris exhibit — entitled the "The Anti-Scream" — looks at another Munch, whose experiments, including subjecting his works to rain or snow or scratching through the canvas, reveal a complex artist who surpassed his inner torment to cut a path into modernity. On exhibition through 18 July at the Pinacotheque in Paris. |
Art Madrid’s Fifth Edition Closes ~ A Public Sucess for Spanish Artists Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:09 PM PDT MADRID.- Art Madrid's Fifth edition of ARCO closed its doors with great public success and significant levels of institutional purchases and private collectors. In a complex year for the contemporary art world, Art Madrid consolidates as an essential meeting point for contemporary Spanish art, increasing the number of visitors to 37,000, almost 20% more than last year, with sales exceeding those of the previous edition. Regarding its sixth edition, next year Art Madrid´s organizers will emphasize its search for a greater quality in the proposed exhibition galleries. Thus it will create an external selection committee and will look for independent artistic advisors for the various programs to be carried out. |
Major Collection of Modern & Contemporary German Art Donated to Harvard Art Museum Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:08 PM PDT CAMBRIDGE, MA - The Harvard Art Museum announced a major gift of German art primarily since 1960 donated by the Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The gift comprises 50 to 75 works by contemporary artists and is being assembled under the guidance of art historian Siegfried Gohr in Germany. It celebrates the 25th anniversary of the German-based Friends group and will be donated over the coming years, with the first installment of 26 works this fall. On view through January 4, 2009 at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. |
The Bible Illuminated: R. Crumb's Book of Genesis at David Zwirner, New York Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:06 PM PDT NEW YORK, NY.- David Zwirner presents "The Bible Illuminated: R. Crumb's Book of Genesis", the artist's second solo exhibition at the gallery. These drawings – 207 extraordinary individual works of pen and ink on paper – were produced for his now landmark The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb (W.W. Norton), published in October 2009. Five years in the making and released to instant critical acclaim, the eagerly awaited book topped many bestseller lists, including #1 on the New York Times Graphic Books list. On exhibition through 24 April, 2010. |
Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:05 PM PDT New York City – Bose Pacia presents Neti-Neti (or, the comforts of cultural indeterminacy), a group show curated by Peter Nagy. The gallery is located at 508 West 26th Street on the 11th Floor, in the Chelsea district of New York City. Gallery summer hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 to 6 pm and by appointment. There will be an opening reception on Tuesday, July 8th from 6 to 8 pm. The public is invited. |
Peter Blake ~ A Retrospective ~ at Tate Liverpool Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:04 PM PDT Liverpool, UK - Tate Liverpool presents a major retrospective exhibition of paintings by Peter Blake, the largest since his Tate Gallery exhibition in 1983. A highly influential and original artist, Blake is often described as the godfather of British Pop art. The Tate Liverpool exhibition will survey his rich and diverse oeuvre, presenting familiar works alongside other rarely-seen ones. This exhibition will focus on Blake's two-dimensional work and in particular painting, from the 1950s to the present day. On exhibition through 23 September, 2007. |
The Weatherspooon Art Museum Shows Edo Period Japanese Actor Prints Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:03 PM PDT Greensboro, NC.- The Weatherspoon Art Museum at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is pleased to present the exhibition "Encore! Japanese Actor Prints from the Permanent Collection". The show examines the subject of Kabuki and Noh actor prints from the Edo period (1603-1868) and will be on view through August 7th. Artists in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries tapped into the enthusiasm for Kabuki and Noh theater with a wide range of imagery that catered to the experiences and desires of its fans. Dramatic compositions and colorful designs effectively captured and transmitted the theatrical experience long after the performance ended. |
Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:02 PM PDT BARCELONA - The Francisco Godia Foundation was inaugurated with the presence of Infanta Cristina. The holdings of the foundation are now housed in the antigua casa Garriga Nogués, a modern building located at Diputación 250 where 296 works of art that comprise the collection can be seen. |
The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts Comprehensive Solo exhibition of Luis Gispert Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:01 PM PDT MIAMI, FL - The Museum of Contemporary Art presents the first comprehensive solo museum exhibition of Luis Gispert. The exhibition features large-scale photographs, videos, sculpture and film, dating from 1999 to the present, and will be on view at the museum's satellite gallery, MOCA at Goldman Warehouse in the Wynwood Art District, (404 NW 26 Street, Miami, 305.893.6211), from April 11 to June 27. The exhibition is organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami and is curated by MOCA Executive Director and Chief Curator Bonnie Clearwater. |
Art Knowledge News Presents "This Week In Review" Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:00 PM PDT This is a new feature for the subscribers and visitors to Art Knowledge News (AKN), that will enable you to see "thumbnail descriptions" of the last ninety (90) articles and art images that we published. This will allow you to visit any article that you may have missed ; or re-visit any article or image of particular interest. Every day the article "thumbnail images" will change. For you to see the entire last ninety images just click : here . |
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