How can we think about art at a time like this? The artist Jacolby Satterwhite, who has survived cancer and lost his mother three years ago, might ask instead, how can we not? The multidisciplinary artist’s practice has long been informed by his most personal experiences, including confronting his own mortality. In an exclusive interview […] More
“Van Eyck. An Optical Revolution”Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) What the museum says: “The exhibition unravels the myths about the artist and considers his technique, his oeuvre and his influence from a fresh perspective… In order to contextualize Van Eyck’s optical revolution, his paintings will be shown alongside works by his most talented contemporaries from Germany, […] More
It remains to be seen whether the art world will be jetting off to the South of France this summer to attend the annual Les Rencontres d’Arles photography festival. But as of April 9, the prestigious event is still scheduled to go ahead as planned from June 29 through September 20. So this summer, should you […] More
“Studio 54: Night Magic”Brooklyn Museum What the museum says: “‘Studio 54: Night Magic’ traces the radiant history, social politics, and trailblazing aesthetics of the most iconic nightclub of all time. Behind the velvet rope, partygoers of all backgrounds and lifestyles could come together for nights of music, dazzling lights, and the popular song and dance ‘the […] More
“Raphael and His Circle”National Gallery of Art, Washington DC What the museum says: “Raphael was one of the greatest artistic figures working in the Western classical tradition. To mark the 500th anniversary of his death, the Gallery presents 26 prints and drawings in an intimate installation. These works illustrate how Raphael’s art shaped the standard of […] More
