Faith Ringgold, the trailblazing artist who documented the African American experience in painting, sculpture, quilts, and books over more than five decades, has died at age 93 in her home in Englewood, New Jersey. Her passing on Saturday, April 13, was announced by ACA Galleries, which has represented the artist since 1995. Ringgold is best
It seems obvious that any young artist would want to go to Italy and France: famous works like the “Mona Lisa,” or the “David” and countless other ornately painted frescoes decorate the walls of museums and cathedrals across the countries. That’s why on April 10, 35 students and six chaperons will pack themselves on a
Californian artists have been painting a mural in Bucha, Ukraine, marking the site where residents were tragically killed by Russian military forces. ADVERTISEMENT Russian troops occupied Bucha in February 2022 during their invasion of Ukraine and remained there for approximately a month. When Ukrainian forces recaptured the town, they uncovered what would soon be identified
The Venice Biennale is one of the art world’s most prestigious events, with each participating nation selecting an artist (or artists) to represent it and a sprawling exhibition at its center organized by an august curator. Sure, the biennale might technically be a non-commercial event, but with so much top talent on view in one
On the occasion of World Art Day, celebrated annually on April 15th, Qatari visual artists have lauded the role of Qatar Museums and its Fire Station: Artist in Residence in nurturing the cultural, creative, and artistic landscape in visual arts, solidifying Qatar’s position as a leading destination for creativity and a regional hub for culture
Phil Collins is highly regarded for his work as a solo artist and as the lead singer and drummer for Genesis—perhaps more highly regarded now than in his 1980s heyday. Those were not the only things that made him an ‘80s icon. He also showed up on other artists’ albums as a drummer or vocalist
Doha, April 14 (QNA) – On the occasion of World Art Day, celebrated annually on April 15th, Qatari visual artists have lauded the role of Qatar Museums and its Fire Station: Artist in Residence in nurturing the cultural, creative, and artistic landscape in visual arts, solidifying Qatar’s position as a leading destination for creativity and
Culpeper Star-Exponent Shenandoah National Park recently announced five Artists-in-Residence for the annual immersive experience in the great outdoors, including a UVA alumna. The program, supported by the Shenandoah National Park Trust, gives artists an opportunity to creatively explore rich natural and cultural resources while pursuing their art. Participants will spend three weeks — one each
(Credits: Far Out / Samuel Regan-Asante) Sun 14 April 2024 10:00, UK All good rock and roll is meant to cross all international boundaries. Music has always brought people together at the end of the day, and being able to chant along to a song regardless of what country an artist comes from is half
There is no greater international showcase for contemporary art than the Venice Biennale. It can immediately accelerate an artist’s career by landing them in the eyeline of world-class curators and mega-galleries. Whoever is appointed to curate each edition of the Biennale wields serious power, selecting for their main exhibition the artists that they wish to