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Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands views the 16th-century drawings of the stained-glass windows of the Sint Janskerk during the opening of the exhibition 'Schetsen van Schoonheid (Sketches of Beauty)' at the MuseumgoudA in Gouda, The Netherlands. The exhibition opened to the public on 23 November 2011 until 09 April 2012. EPA/LEX VAN LIESHOUT.
GOUDA.- The finest working drawings of glass-painter Dirck Crabeth have now been brought together in museumgoudA. He designed and painted the most beautiful windows in the Sint-Janskerk, including the famous King's Window. The exhibition sheds light on the consummate skill of this master artist. It also examines the historical, artistic, and technical aspects of both the working drawings and the stained-glass windows, as well as the stages leading from the drawings to the final windows. To begin with, the scenes were drawn on paper, first on a small scale and then full-size. The full-size drawings, made in chalk or ink, on long strips of paper, combine to form enormous window designs ranging from 5 to 22 metres in height. This makes them the largest drawings in the world. It also makes it impossible to display the full length of the drawings inside a museum. The present exhibition includes parts of twelve windows ... More |
| The Best Photos of the Day |  |  | TURIN.- People visit the preview of an exhibition of photographers of the agency Magnum Photos at the Palazzo Reale in Turin, Italy, 24 November 2011. The exhibition, entitled lItalia e gli italiani nellobiettivo dei fotografi Magnum (lit. Italy and the Italians in the Objective of Magnum Photographers), presents the works of Magnum photographers Christopher Anderson, Harry Gruyaert, Mark Power, Mikhael Subotzky, Donovan Wylie, Richard Kalva, Bruce Gilden, Alex Majoli, Paolo Pellegrin. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO. | | |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Overview of the oeuvre of Dutch expressionist painter Jan Altink at the Groninger Museum | | Miami Beach getting ready for Art Basel art fair in its 10th edition in South Florida | | Study led by archaeologist Sue O'Connor finds humans were catching tuna 42,000 years ago | 
Jan Altink, Na het bezoek, 1925. Was/olieverf op doek, 76 x 60 cm / 100 x 84 cm. Collectie Groninger Museum. Foto John Stoel.
GRONINGEN.- From 19 November 2011 to 9 April 2012, the Groninger Museum displays an overview of the oeuvre of Jan Altink under the title Iconen van het Groningerland (Icons of the Groningen Countryside). This retrospective exhibition in the Ploeg Pavilion presents around seventy paintings and forty works on paper. The work from the collection of the Groninger Museum and of De Ploeg foundation has been supplemented by loans from private collections and public institutions. The emphasis lies on Altink’s paintings and prints from the 1920s and ‘30s. Jan Altink, born and raised in Groningen, completed his education at Minerva Academy of Art in Groningen. In 1918 he was one of the founders of the De Ploeg artists’ association. He was even the name-giver of the artists’ group: in his view, art life in Groningen should be drastically overturned (‘ploeg’ in Dutch means both ‘plough’ and ... More | | 
Will Ryman's '65th Street' installation of colossal roses in New York, where the installation was last seen. AP Photo/Will Ryman and Paul Kasmin Gallery.
By: Suzette Laboy, Associated Press
MIAMI BEACH (AP).- Live graffiti painting. A colossal rose bed soaring 20 feet high. Early photos of Andy Warhol, a Picasso up for auction and a naked woman living in a pig pen. They're all part of the lineup for Art Basel Miami Beach, which runs Dec. 1-4, with a host of related events beginning Nov. 30. The pig pen installation will undoubtedly be the most jaw-dropping event at the art fair. Known for photographing herself nude in subway tunnels or in front of graffiti walls, performance artist Miru Kim will be living with pigs for her performance "The Pig That Therefore I Am." "The immediate connection between pigs and me will be felt through seeing the living bodies mingle through skin," Kim told The Associated Press. A glass barrier will act as "an insatiable gap between the spectacle ... More | | 
An excavation site showing fish bones and hooks at a cave in East Timor. AP Photo/Australian National University, Sue O'Connor.
By: Alicia Chang, AP Science Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP).- Humans were expert deep-sea fishermen as far back as 42,000 years ago, hauling in tuna, sharks and barracudas, new research suggests. Fish appeared in the human diet about 1.9 million years ago. Early catchers waded into freshwater lakes and streams without the need for boats or complex tools. It wasn't until later that humans decided to ply the ocean in search of fish. The latest evidence comes from an excavation on the southeast Asian island of East Timor where remains of tuna and other deep-water fish were uncovered inside a cave. Using dating techniques, a team led by archaeologist Sue O'Connor of Australian National University determined the age to be 42,000 years old — making it the earliest evidence for ocean fishing. The findings were reported in Friday's ... More |
| Exhibition of the Golden Age of China: The Tang Dynasty on view at the reopened Drents Museum | | Christie's announces sale of an Iberian Private Collection Part I: Important Gold Boxes & Objects of Vertu | | Work underway to get ready for ArcoMadrid, a major international contemporary art event | 
The exhibition shows spectacular archaeological objects from the Tang Dynasty.
ASSEN.- Since August 2010, the Drents Museum has been closed due to large-scale reconstructions in the existing building, and the addition of a spectacular new exhibition wing, designed by renowned architect Erick van Egeraat. On Thursday November 17, 2011, the Drents Museum reopened to the public with completely renewed presentations of the permanent collections, a new Children’s museum, a larger Museum café and a new wing for temporary exhibitions. In this new wing, the Drents Museum presented the major opening exposition ‘The Golden Age of China’, about the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 AD), the glorious dynasty with the most open cultural character in all of China’s history. In the Netherlands, the term ‘Golden Age’ has strong associations with the 17th century, the age of prosperity and unparalleled activity in the fields of architecture, visual arts, literature and science. Historians co ... More | | 
An Iznik pottery flower vase. Ottoman turkey, circa 1590. 6½in. (16.5cm.) high. Estimate: £30,000-50,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2011.
LONDON.- Christie’s announces the upcoming auction An Iberian Private Collection with Part I: Important Gold Boxes & Objects of Vertu on 8 December 2011 and Part II: Furniture, Silver, Jewellery, Paintings, European, Chinese and Islamic Ceramics on 9 December 2011. This eclectic collection, which spans the 16th to the 21st century, reflects the exquisite taste of a passionate collector and includes exceptional golden splendors which will appeal to both serious collectors and individuals looking for luxurious gifts in the festive season. This superb collection was formed over five decades by a visionary connoisseur, known for his refined taste and expertise and a prominent figure in the art world since the 1960s. The sale is led by precious materials, notably gold which is present in all forms, from raw nuggets, gold leaf and ingots to elegant jewellery, engraved gold boxes and chased ornaments. Nearly 250 gold ... More | | 
A sculpture from a series, entitled Levitation Heroes, by Russian artist Andrey Kuzkin is on display at the stand of the Anna Nova Art Gallery during the 30th International Contemporary Art Fair ARCO. EPA/EMILIO NARANJO.
MADRID.- The Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten, one of the most important visual arts institutes in the world, has been chosen as the setting for the presentation of the 2012 edition of the International Contemporary Art Fair, ARCOmadrid, and its Special Guest programme, FOCUS the Netherlands. The fair, which is set to take place from 15-19 February 2012 and will feature 158 galleries from more than 30 countries in its General Programme, as well as a further 58 galleries selected for its Curated Programmes, will once again see attentions in the contemporary art world turn to Madrid. As such, work is underway to put together the fair's artistic programme and theoretical model, as well as to painstakingly select collectors and prestigious professionals from all over the world to enjoy the thrilling experience of ... More |
| University of York archaeologist suggests Johnny Rotten's graffiti may be the new heritage | | Living with Art: A private European collection for sale at Christie's in London | | Antoni Muntadas: Entre/Between at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia | 
Johnny Rotten. Photo: John Schofield.
YORK.- Archaeologists typically record and analyse the traces of past human activities. The caves of Lascaux in southern France are celebrated as a place where early humans made their marks on cave walls. The cave is now protected, and an exact replica is what the public now encounter. But a new study by archaeologists has been examining marks made much more recently – graffiti by the Sex Pistols now discovered on the walls of the flat the punk group rented in London in the mid-1970s. The authors of a paper in the latest issue of the journal Antiquity argue that both are pieces of art and both lend themselves to archaeological investigation. Dr John Schofield, of the Department of Archaeology at the University of York, and independent researcher Dr Paul Graves-Brown, suggest that the intact Sex Pistols graffiti may be of greater significance than the discovery of early Beatles recordings. They say the graffiti found behin ... More | | 
Pablo Picasso, Femme au fauteuil. Oil on canvas, 24 x 19.3/4 in. Painted on 7 March 1949. Estimate £4,000,000–6,000,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2011.
LONDON.- Christie’s announces the sale of an extraordinary private collection in London in February 2012. Comprising approximately 200 masterpieces from antiquity through to contemporary art, and including paintings, sculpture, furniture and works of art, the collection was assembled with a focus on aesthetic quality, independent of origin or age, and offers a fascinating juxtaposition of art from through the ages. It is expected to realize £25 million to £35 million. The collection will be offered at an evening auction on the 9th February and a day sale on 10th February, during the same week as the annual spring auctions of Impressionist and Modern art. Orlando Rock, Deputy Chairman; Christie’s Europe: ““This fascinating private ... More | | 
Antoni Muntadas, Monumento Generico. Photo: Joaquin Cortes/Roman Lores. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.
MADRID.- Considered one of the pioneers of media art and conceptual art in Spain, for over four decades Antoni Muntadas (Barcelona, 1942) has been creating projects that foment critical reflection about key issues in the configuration of contemporary experience. His aim is to detect and decode the control and power mechanisms through which hegemonic ways of seeing are built, exploring the decisive role played by the mass media in this process. In his works, which always have a clear processual dimension and often make a direct call for viewer participation, Muntadas uses a number of media, languages and discursive strategies, from interventions in public space to video and photography, from the publication of printed material to the use of Internet and the new digital tools, from multimedia ... More |
| Following an Art Fund grant and a public appeal, John Piper artworks bought for Towner | | The celebrated Mary and George Bloch Collection of Chinese snuff bottles Part IV for sale at Bonhams | | Contemporary Istanbul 2011 celebrates its 6th Anniversary as a showcase contemporary paintings | 
John Piper, Newhaven, The Castle, 1934 (detail). © the Piper Estate, ArtFunded 2011.
LONDON.- Two key pieces by 20th-century British artist John Piper have been bought for Eastbourne's contemporary art museum, Towner, with help from the Art Fund. Newhaven, The Castle (1934) and Newhaven (1937), which featured in Towner's hit exhibition John Piper in Kent & Sussex earlier this year, were purchased following an Art Fund grant and a public appeal. Newhaven, The Castle (1934) and Newhaven (1937) show Piper depicting the same subject, three years apart. Despite their shared subject the two paintings have a very different feel, a sign of Piper's fast-paced development during a period in which he was at the cutting edge of British art. The Newhaven paintings were created at a time when Piper was working closely with Eric Ravilious, an English painter whose works feature prominently in Towner's permanent collection. Councillor Neil Stanley said, 'We were absolutely delighted by the positive response to our appeal, w ... More | | 
A 'famille-rose' enamelled copper and gold 'millefleurs' snuff bottle Imperial, palace workshops, Beijing, Qianlong blue-enamelled four-character mark and of the period, 1736-1775; 4.19cm high. Estimate: HK$2,000,000-4,000,000. Photo: Bonhams.
HONG KONG.- Bonhams announces its much-anticipated auction of Snuff Bottles from the Mary and George Bloch Collection Part IV, to be held in Hong Kong on November 28, 2011 at the Island Shangri-la Hotel. Following extraordinary results achieved by Bonhams for Parts I, II and III of the collection, in which every snuff bottle from the collection was sold, with world records broken in eleven different categories, Part IV is eagerly awaited by collectors. The sale features a total of 170 snuff bottles with an overall estimate of HK$21,000,000 - 38,000,000. Historically, the habit of using ground tobacco (snuff) was introduced to Asia by 17th Century Western travellers from Europe, where it was an exotic import from the Americas. Chinese snuff takers found that traditional Western snuffboxes did not work well in the humid climates ... More | | 
Ulrich Riedel, "Igor", 2011, Oiled Beachwood, 208 x 200 x 32 cm. Berlin Art Projects, Berlin, Germany.
ISTANBUL.- Consisting of national and international galleries chosen by the organizational committee, art institutions and sector representatives, the premier art fair of the region will open its doors this year to art lovers on November 24-27 at Istanbul Congress Center / Exhibition Area and Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center / Rumeli Hall. Contemporary Istanbul showcases contemporary paintings, sculptures, videos, photographs, installations and limited editions with the participation of national and foreign galleries. The art fair that aims at being in the Top 10 list of the world art fairs within the next couple of years, is also dedicated to contributing to the development of Contemporary Turkish Art, introducing the genre to collectors with pieces that increase in value and are globally recognized. This edition brings together 90 contemporary art galleries from 20 countries, half being international, ... More |
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 Exhibition of work by Irish artist Willie Doherty at Wolverhampton Art Gallery WOLVERHAMPTON.- Wolverhampton Art Gallery presents an exhibition of work by Irish artist Willie Doherty (b.1951). As a child Doherty witnessed Bloody Sunday in his native Derry, and many of his works deal with The Troubles. His video, film and photographic works relate directly to the complexities of living in a divided society and address more universal themes of landscape, memory and identity. Doherty was shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize in 1994 and 2003. This exhibition presents two single-screen installations, Ghost Story (2007) and Buried (2009), which refer to the events of Bloody Sunday and question the relationship between time, place and memory. These are shown alongside photographic works selected by the artist. This exhibition presents two single-screen installations, Ghost Story (2007) and Buried (2009), which refer to the events of Bloody Sunday and question ... More Elizabeth Harris Gallery shows work by recently deceased artist Pat Passlof NEW YORK, N.Y.- The Elizabeth Harris Gallery presents an exhibition of recent paintings by Pat Passlof. This is her seventh exhibition with the gallery. The gallery is located at 529 West 20th Street, 6th floor and is open Tues. – Sat. 11-6pm. In an essay for Passlof’s last exhibtion at the gallery David Cohen writes, “However much her gestures and textures are emotionally articulate, and her surfaces are rich and resonant, Passlof is not an expressionist in the traditional sense of emoting through paint, of the brush being some kind of a geyser to her soul. Patterning, in particular militates against any kind of self-satisfied ejaculatory mark. And yet, equally, she is no slave of systems: grids, patterns, and repetitions have nothing to do with the formalist’s color field or the minimalist addiction to the serial. Her painting is an assured, fluent balance of gesture and composition.” Reflec ... More Major retrospective of art of painter Takao Tanabe opens at Burnaby Art Gallery BURNABY, B.C.- A sweeping retrospective of artworks on paper by renowned BC painter Takao Tanabe opens at the Burnaby Art Gallery on Friday, November 25th. Featuring drawings and watercolours dating from the late 1940s to the present day, Chronicles of Form and Space: Works on Paper by Takao Tanabe explores the artist’s long career. The exhibition examines Tanabe’s artistic practice over more than 6 decades, and reflects upon his subjects and use of media to render a sense of place. “We are very honoured to be presenting this exhibition,” says curator and Burnaby Art Gallery director Darrin Martens, “Takao Tanabe is a towering figure on the landscape of Canadian art, and this exhibition provides an extraordinary opportunity for visitors to see the evolution of his creativity and signature style.” Many of the more than 60 works in Chronicles of Form and Space have never been publicly dis ... More Architect: Beijing airport damage not design flaw BEIJING (AP).- One of the architects behind the busiest airport in Asia said Thursday that substandard materials or installation — not design flaws — are likely to blame for wind blowing parts of the roof off Beijing's three-year-old Terminal 3. The airport is the result of a frenetic Chinese building boom that has produced numerous architectural marvels, though some of the iconic new projects have been hit by quality and safety problems. State media say passengers reported seeing bits of white and yellow roofing material blowing across runways and through parts of the $2.8 billion terminal on Tuesday. In statements issued earlier this week, the airport said no one was hurt and operations were not affected. It was the second time in a year that wind damaged the airport. The Beijing airport handled nearly 74 million passengers in 2010, making it the second-busiest in the world after Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ... More Berlin-based artist Haris Epaminonda has first solo museum show at MoMA NEW YORK, N.Y.- For her first solo museum exhibition in the United States, Berlin-based artist Haris Epaminonda (b. 1980, Cyprus) constructs a world based on connections between a three-channel video projection—part of her work titled Chronicles (2010)—and a museological-style installation of antique pottery, columns, plinths, niches, and pictures culled from old magazines and books. Among the books are travelogues about archeological sites that are visually related to one another but separated by centuries of history. Composed of short Super 8 films (transferred to video) that the artist shot over several years, Chronicles eschews narrative in favor of fragmented images that probe the nature of time and assert the permeability of memory. One film shows ancient artifacts from different cultures either isolated against colored backgrounds or in images torn from the pages of an art history book, subtly animated by the ... More Institut Valencia d'Art Modern presents the Mythographies of Gianluigi Colin VALENCIA.- With this exhibition proposal of the work of Gianluigi Colin, which comprises 26 drawings divided into four groups, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Mercury, and a large installation, The Wall, made up of 300 oil paintings on canvas, the Institut Valencia d'Art Modern addresses an analysis of the role of myths in today's society. The themes chosen by Colin are taken from everyday life and reflect the realities of a time in which the trivial has become the main object of interest. Colin interprets myths not as aesthetic forms but as elements immersed in a social, cultural or historic ensemble, possessing a sense, a meaning or a representative value of this reality, as we can see in the exhibition. A catalogue has been published for the show containing the works displayed and texts by Vincenzo Trione, Gianluigi Colin, Humberto Galimberti, Arturo Pérez Reverte and Consuelo Císcar. Gianluigi Colin bases his Mitografías (Mythogr ... More Art Brussels celebrates its 30th anniversary, from the 19 until 22 April 2012 in Brussels BRUSSELS.- Art Brussels is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012. An excellent opportunity to draw extra attention to its strong position in the international art market. The successful formula that brings both young talent and established names into the limelight has made the fair a must for curators, critics, collectors and anyone interested in the new trends in the international art world. This captivating mix, which presents quality work by over 2000 artists from various disciplines, ranging from contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, video installations to performance, has a strong effect on sales as well. Art lovers can buy high quality art for a modest price and collectors can expand their collection with internationally established names. Art Brussels: a careful selection of international galleries. The international selection committee selects 170 participants from the more than 400 applications. One f ... More |
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