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Why the World Is Finally Looking East: The Global Rise of Korean Artists and Dansaekhwa
In recent decades, the global art scene has experienced a remarkable transformation, gradually shifting its focus eastward to embrace Korean artists' understated yet profoundly expressive works. Monochrome painting, or Dansaekhwa, a genre born from Korea's post-war turmoil, stands at the center of this shift. Now, this deeply Korean artistic movement is gaining widespread international recognition…
[Left] Portrait photograph of Clyfford Still; [Right] his painting “PH-455” (1949), Gouache on paper, 30 x 22 in | Source: phaidon.com
Clyfford Still: The Lone Visionary of Abstract Expressionism – A Force Beyond the New York School
On view until September 14, 2025, the Clyfford Still Museum's current exhibition, 'Held Impermanence,' guest-curated by Katherine Simóne Reynolds, draws deeply upon the collections and archives of the museum to explore a fascinating paradox: Still's fierce desire for artistic control set against the inevitable aging and deterioration of his materials. The exhibition illuminates this tension…
Beyond Klimt: Rediscovering the Radical Voices of the Vienna Secession
In June 2023, at Sotheby's London, Gustav Klimt’s Lady with a Fan (Dame mit Fächer) (1917) became the most expensive artwork ever sold at a European auction, fetching $108.4 million (£85.3 million). Now, a significant painting by the legendary Austrian painter has resurfaced at 2025 TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) in Maastricht — a…
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Starry Nights and Timeless Love: Exploring Van Gogh’s Romantic Vision London, known for its unrelenting charm and cultural poise, readies itself for an extraordinary event as The National Gallery enters a celebratory phase with its bicentenary and a once-in-a-century exhibition. From 14 September 2024 to 19 January 2025, the National Gallery opens its doors for a stunning homage to one of the most enigmatic and…
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The Intersection of Culture and Capital: Why Art is a Valuable Investment – Part 2 Art investment can be an exciting and rewarding venture. However, like any investment, it comes with its own risks and considerations.  In Part 1 of the Intersection of Culture and Capital: Why Art is a Valuable Investment, we explored the spectrum of values that art investment boasts – spanning heightened social status and monetary gain…
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The Intersection of Culture and Capital: Why Art is a Valuable Investment – Part 1Veteran investors and new collectors alike have discovered that art paves a distinctive avenue that not only diversifies their portfolios but also transcends beyond mere monetary gain. The intersection of culture and capital through art investment offers a compelling combination of financial gains and cultural rewards. From historical significance and economic benefits to social status…
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When Creativity Crosses the Line: Maurizio Cattelan and Copyright Controversies On April 30, 2024, Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan debuted his exhibition at Gagosian Gallery's NYC Chelsea location. The massive installation featured 24-karat gold panels, each meticulously marked with bullet holes. The problem? Cattelan’s show titled Sunday bore an uncanny resemblance to an exhibition that opened on the same day.  On the other side of Manhattan,…
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Stitching Stories: Faith Ringgold’s Quilts and Art of Activism Faith Ringgold, the African American multi-media artist who wove her spirit, voice, and vision into the fabric of our collective consciousness through her passion for quilting, passed away on April 13, 2024, at her Englewood, New Jersey residence. She was 93 years old.  Raised against the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, Ringgold was exposed to…
[Left] Kusama with her piece Dots Obsession, 2012, via AWARE, [Right] Yayoi Kusama (Courtesy Whitney Museum of American Art) | Source: thecollector.com
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Obsessed with Dots: Yayoi Kusama’s Endless Exploration of Infinity “With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved. In the universe, there is the sun, the moon, the earth, and hundreds of millions of stars. All of us live in the unfathomable mystery and infinitude of the universe.”  By allowing audiences to lose themselves in the endless repetition of polka dots and mirrors, Japanese…