Hockney Reflects on Painting After Normandy Year
David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting @serpentineuk #davidhockney #art #davidhockneyexhibition #serpentinegallery #london https://t.co/R6uUly7exK https://t.co/Iz7Pi5np2g
Marianne North Turned Grief Into Groundbreaking Botanical Art
Turning loss and loneliness into wonder – how the Victorian visionary Marianne North revolutionized art and science with her botanical paintings https://t.co/n9BZVDDwbC
One Week Left to Experience Seeds of Hate and Hope
One week left to visit Seeds of Hate and Hope at the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich. Read my full review of the show for @worldofFAD and plan your visit now >> https://t.co/42EKWqXivh #LondonArtCritic https://t.co/mbgv7qs07C
Embroidery Imagines Alien Life in First Scientific Book
Martian gargoyles and lunar fish – Chilean artist Alejandra Acosta's wondrous embroidered illustrations for this world's first scientific book envisioning life on other worlds https://t.co/KVeQhjQ2z0
Create Distraction-Free, Well-Lit Spaces for Art Showings
Do you do open studios or private studio visits? If yes, create a relaxed, comfortable, clean, well-lit area to separate and show individual pieces with zero distractions so they look their absolute best. Use adjustable lighting to make sure whatever...
Vatican Pavilion Unveils Tranquil Sound Walk Honoring Hildegard
The Vatican pavilion opened today, a modest and elegant sound walk through a tranquil garden in honor of Hildegard of Bingen Congratulations to Ben Vickers, HUO and Soundwalk Collective on the highlight of my week, was an honor to contribute to...
Palm Beach Offers Occasional Arts, Not Weekly Cultural Fix
Based on my 30 hours in Palm Beach two months ago, I am now an expert on Palm Beach. So I will point one thing out: the opera and museum there are sufficient arts/culture for most people; if you don't...
V&A Launches Teen Hubs to Revive London Museums
London’s museum scene is in a slump. Now, the city’s institutions are aiming to attract the next generation, with two new outposts of the V&A dedicated to the experiences of teenagers https://t.co/nSIzAHo0or https://t.co/ZQpZQyS8OD
Rare Ian Curtis Archives Debut in NYC Exhibition
"Ian Curtis: Insight," a free exhibition of rare archival material from the Joy Division frontman, opens June 25 at the Voltz Clarke Gallery in New York City and runs through July 22. Many items on U.S. display for the first...
Curiosity Delays Success, Extends Artistic Peak
The curious don’t peak early. That’s actually good news. An economist charted the value of paintings throughout artists’ careers. What he found was surprising. Some did their best work early in their careers. Some peaked late. The first group didn’t achieve success faster...
Prove Yourself with Finished Work, Not Promises
Galleries can't commit to showing your art before you start making it. You can have the most amazing ideas in the world about what you want to create, but no matter how brilliant your visions might be, you have to...
Clay Sea Creatures Echo Venice’s Hand‑Made Tides
These clay sea creatures made by chiara.camoni for the #italianpavillion at labiennale somehow spoke to me, maybe it was the fact that each gesture of her hand is captured in those “scales” and the waters of Venice just outside the...
Gift Shops Rapidly Adopt AI Art—A Phenomenon Worth Studying
The swiftness at which gift shops transitioned to only ai art is insane and should be studied.
Rose Simpson’s Zen‑infused Wisdom Shines in Unforgettable Interview
One of the most beautiful and powerful interviews of an artist I have ever heard. https://t.co/SWdoK8wJXc Rose Simpson's wisdom and mischief shines through and is deeply aligned with Zen. If you do not know her art, you must turn toward it.
Preserve Art in Original Condition for Value and History
Whenever possible, keep your art in original condition as you created it, especially your best examples. Do not change it, including reworking it, replacing original frames or bases, taking it apart for shipping or storage, etc. Sometimes changes are unavoidable,...
Ruban I.P.’s 1964 Tretyakov Masterpiece Highlights Chartbook
Ruban I.P. Not for tourists. 1964. State Tretyakov Gallery, featured on today's Chartbook Top Links in the comment below. https://t.co/fudbk4AW4h
Si Newhouse's Collection Sells $60 Million Picassos
Si Newhouse was a helluva collector. This latest sale from his collection features Picassos valued at up to $60 million each. https://t.co/pLtyrxczf8
AI Reshapes Art Creation without Hurting Artists' Earnings
AI is changing creative work, but not replacing it. Early data shows little evidence of broad income declines for artists, even in fields highly exposed to generative tools. The reality is more nuanced. AI is reshaping how art is made, not whether...
Curators Provide Objectivity and Cohesion for Artists' Shows
Why are curators so important for artists? They have experience in how to select, organize, present, and contextualize art. Artists can have trouble putting together shows of their own work. They can get so immersed, attached, and personally involved that...
Identity Art Feels Stale and Irrelevant Today
Unlike in the 2010s, it's clear that the whole "identity art" world is boring, stale, and lacks cultural relevance.
Lucas Museum Debuts First Star Wars Exhibit on May 4
It's May the Fourth so naturally, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art unveils its first STAR WARS exhibit: "Star Wars in Motion." https://t.co/e4omauz7Wd
Rising Wealth Gaps Call for Modern Medici Patrons
I think we’ve reached a level of income and net worth gaps where it makes sense for there to be more patrons of the arts, like the Medici were in the Renaissance. I vaguely know a couple creatives who are funded...
Artistic Rebirth: Leaving Church, Embracing a New Self
An exquisite jewel from confessional-visionary artist crudecanvases #AshleyBradleyThomas I askws her about this one. Among other things she said “This painting is about my separation from the church and god. About me almost being reborn again as I move...
Championing Self‑Taught, Disabled, Neurodivergent Artists in Art World
In this episode of our podcast, @annagammansart & I speak with Jenifer Gilbert, founder and director of Jenifer Lauren Gallery, about working with self-taught, disabled and neurodivergent artists >> https://t.co/RFwrovUv2q #LondonArtCritic #TheGoodTheBadAndTheArty https://t.co/ugFgEzYXrD
When Medicine Meets Art: Doctor Joseph Dupre's Dual Passion
A doctor who is also an artist. I speak to Joseph Dupre for @Londonist https://t.co/xLpCU1e70N
Siobhan McLaughlin Discusses New Jupiter Artland Exhibition
I've interviewed Siobhan McLaughlin about her work in an exhibition at Jupiter Artland in Scotland for @worldofFAD https://t.co/dJNKi6Clut
Sister Dreamer Sculpture Park: Jaw‑Dropping, Inspiring Spring Beauty
Went to Lauren Halsey // Sister Dreamer sculpture park finally. Wowwww what an amazing work. Jaw dropping, inspiring and emotional ❤️ and saw a beautiful blue tree in the spring Wowow 🌸
Seeing Art Anew at LACMA's New Geffen Galleries
At the new David Geffen Galleries at LACMA with Crosby. There is no better way to see art than through fresh eyes. XK. https://t.co/LySb91NP79
Discover Mum’s Basement:
Mum’s Basement: The Unofficial Wing of the Tate Modern by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/25o5vA9Ubm @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #MarketingSuccess #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #TechNews https://t.co/GSf6E3Zms3
Pompon’s Sleek Polar Bear Roams Musée Dorsay’s Airy Station
The Polar Bear was sculpted by Pompon in the early 20th century when he was in his early 60s. So sleek and streamlined and light though it’s made out of two tonnes of rock. It’s one of welcoming pieces to the...
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A portal, evil eyes, sandpaper, identity and a goddess all feature in my top 5 this week for @worldofFAD https://t.co/qGhKJoecYj
Black SoCal Must Watch Fremont Ave's Powerful Narrative
If you are black in Southern California, specifically Orange County, RUN to see Fremont Ave @southcoastrep. This is optimized for the Black gaze. Fremont Ave is so funny, endearing, emotionally charged, evocative, and well-written. It took my breath away. The actors...
Art Sales Grow When Buyers Can Follow Your Journey
People don't just discover and instantly buy your art. They often start slow, search you online, maybe follow you (whether you know it or not), and otherwise get a better sense of your work. They take time to decide. Could...
Paul Klee Inspires New Documentary “Angel Applicant” Trailer
Connecting with Artist Paul Klee in Doc 'Angel Applicant' Official Trailer https://t.co/K8kc0LyCSb #docs #PaulKlee #AngelApplicant #autoimmune #cinema https://t.co/2QNThdKRao
Auctions Favor Famous, High‑Demand Art—Rarely the Unknown
How do auctions pick the art they sell? They want artists with name recognition, in-demand art, good visibility, and strong sales. Including at auctions. And for sales results to reflect favorably on both the artists and auctions that sell it....
Schiphol’s Live Clock: Cleaner Paints Hands Every Minute
Schiphol Airport has one of the coolest art pieces I’ve seen: a giant clock where a cleaner manually paints the hands every single minute. It’s called 'The Real Time Clock' by Maarten Baas. You can watch the guy in his work...
Explore the Museum of the Human Web in SF
It was fun to work on this with @p0 Parallel - please visit the Museum of the Human Web online or in person next week in San Francisco https://t.co/w7gOJylLKH
Make Data Centers as Iconic as Serpentine Pavilions
The Serpentine Pavilion in London is an annual, renowned architectural commission that features a new pavilion in Kensington Gardens designed by a different architect each year… Can we get a commission going of famous and new architects to make all of...
Artists Must Captivate, Not Blame Viewers for Scrolling
Artists wonder if or how much today's viewers care about contemplating art for any length of time. Or whether people are so addicted to scrolling online or in real life that quick looks are enough. Easy answer. It's on artists...
Dali's Surreal Vision Forecasts Cybernetic Lobster Telephone
Was Dali prophetic? This is titled "cybernetic lobster telephone" - Objects of the future. https://t.co/gPkII8Shlc
Presence Over Selfies: David Hammons' Timeless Lesson
David Hammons is the most important artist in the world. The boundaries he pushed in his art both explored the past but also foretold the future. The best artists all seem to achieve this. I had the chance to spend...
Original Art: Tangible Proof of Creative Problem Solving
Conveying the benefits of owning orignal art will always be challenging, particularly in tangible terms, maybe now more so than ever. Why do we need it? Here's a thought: Consider an artwork's creation as an exercise in problem solving, as...
Drink or Get Vomited: Save Your Soul
'It's puke or be puked on' — Drunken Goddess Reflux from @AllianceArtsEN has you drinking to save your soul. https://t.co/4a8lUVL1LL
Sally Webster’s Mystical Detritus
Good morning from the mystical visions of detritus and other baryonic matter of #SallyWebster as seen at the studio-gallery-home of rbwntrs Posted on @raymondfoye and robertgoldmanbobbyg
After-Hours Van Gogh Museum Tour with Friends
Enjoyed an exclusive after hours tour of the Van Gogh Museum with my friends at De L’Europe hotel in Amsterdam. https://t.co/SsoAx4J1HK
Margaret Fuller Bronze Sculpture Donated to Concord Library
Check out Life-Size Bronze Sculpture of Margaret Fuller Donated to Concord Free Public Library https://t.co/mt2RXNx7sJ via @finebooks
From Czarist Russia to Civil Rights: Rebel Photography Saga
With one of the greatest living photographers, dannylyonphotos2 on the occasion of his latest book, “The Rebel’s Scrapbook.” It is a saga of political radicalism that begins in Czarist Russia and extends into the U.S. civil rights struggles. @dashwood_books
Crystal Bridges' Free-Access Model Reshapes National Art Engagement
How did Bentonville, Arkansas become a national destination for art and culture? It all started with the vision of Alice Walton, who founded the @crystalbridges Museum of American Art in 2012. And now it continues with Olivia Walton...
Carol Bove's Guggenheim Show: Grand Scale
I am a big longtime fan of Carol Bove’s work. Her show at the @Guggenheim is maybe too large but formally stunning. But here are a few similarities by @artbutmakeitsports -
Tool Choice Irrelevant; Intent Drives Creative Value
The whole debate of artisanal vs AI is bogus. Creativity was never in the tool. The brush was always just a brush, no matter of it was sable hair, synthetic, a Photoshop preset or a ZBrush cursor. What matters is the...