I recall attending a bullfight as a child and I remember being struck by the distinct nobility of the bull. The music, well-dressed aficionados, and wailing of tears, coupled with cheers and guffaws, blended into a well-stirred cocktail of aesthetic excess. But it was, after all, the bull that stood at the very heart of
In Europe, during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, European artists had a very strong interest in portraying Biblical accounts. Naturally, as most of these biblical anecdotes and figures relating to Christianity, Europe’s dominant faith during the medieval times, occurred in the Holy Land, artists from the continent, while many of their inscriptions were legible
Christie’s Art Finance gives you the freedom to extract value from your collection with art-backed loans from $1 million upwards. Managed the right way, your fine art and luxury goods can be leveraged to achieve your wider collecting ambitions. Whether you’re looking to start or expand your collection, Christie’s Art Finance will craft a lending
Book Launch: Comradeship: Curating, Art, and Politics in Post-socialist Europe, Zdenka Badovinac in conversation with Ana Janevski DateFebruary 15, 2019, 7pm e-flux 311 East Broadway New York, NY 10002USA Join us at e-flux to celebrate the launch of Zdenka Badovinac’s new book Comradeship: Curating, Art, and Politics in Post-socialist Europe published by ICI. The evening will feature a
While investing in stocks represents the most broadly accessible manner to build wealth, they’re also everywhere; hence the term, “common stock.” As well, the process of shifting digits from one side of the ledger to another is cold, calculated and sanitary. For those who are looking to add true culture to their portfolio, nothing comes
In the new, decentralized world, the potential to transform the art world is huge. As web3 infrastructure grows, a number of innovative platforms have emerged, catering to the growing interest in art as a digital investment avenue. Like to put your money where the beauty is? If so, we’ve put together a list of the
Shows & Exhibitions Three exhibitions will take place in Ukraine, showing art made by displaced artists responding to life under occupation. Jo Lawson-Tancred July 28, 2023 A bystander draped in the Ukrainian flag looks at destroyed Russian military equipment at Kyiv’s “Maidan” Independence Square, that has been turned into an open-air military museum on Ukraine’s
Art World Here are 6 takeaways from the latest Cultural Infrastructure Index. Eileen Kinsella July 27, 2023 Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE ©Denys Gromov/ Pexels It’s an encouraging sign for the post-pandemic art world. Global investment in cultural infrastructure returned to pre-pandemic levels last year, with total costs of completed and announced projects in
When it comes to outfitting a stylish home, filling it with pieces that, dare we say, spark joy is essential. In our and experts’s opinions, beautiful art is just as important as the furniture, decor, and palette you choose, so picking the right works is paramount. That said, what constitutes the so-called right works? We
When Gabi Jimenez, a French Spanish Romani painter, first heard several years ago that a major museum in France was planning an exhibition on Romani culture and history, he said he thought it would be “a mess.” The story of the Roma, Jimenez said, has long been told by outsiders who depict them at best