Jean-Michel Basquiat was a graffiti artist who dropped out of school and suffered from a challenging childhood and drug addiction. He also attained incredible success and became known for his historic role in Punk Art and Neo-Expressionism.
Author: Dana Sheves
Contemporary art collector and philanthropist
Wolfgang Tillmans – Sex, Censorship and Synth-Pop
Discover the often controversial work of Wolfgang Tillmans, German photographic artist and sometimes synth-pop producer. Find out what makes his work extraordinary.
FIAC! 2018 Opens on October 16th
This year, FIAC will welcome you at the Grand Palais for its 45th edition, from October 18th to October 21st!
Is Sarah Lucas Just Making Dirty Jokes?
Controversial British artist Sarah Lucas is presenting her latest show at the New Museum in New York, the first time the artist is showing a large body of work on American Soil. Read about her journey as an artist and where her art is going next.
Who Wants to be a Diplomat When You Can Charm the Art World?
Read about Belgian artist Harold Ancart's early career. Find out how the artist initially has aspirations of becoming a diplomat, and very nearly did not pursue a career in art.
Swiss Institute Moves To Its New Building In East Village
Swiss Institute is an independent non-profit contemporary art institution dedicated to promoting forward-thinking and experimental art making through innovative exhibitions and programs. It serves as a platform for emerging artists, catalyzes new contexts for celebrated work. It is open free-of-charge, and explores how a national perspective can foster international conversations in the fields of visual [...]
Jolting Viewers out of Ordinary Patterns of Thinking
Read about the performance artist Marina Abramović’s strangely alluring works. Find out more about how she has devoted herself, mind, body and soul, to art.
My Recomendations for L.A
A list of private galleries, private foundations and important museums in Los Angeles area that I collected during my time there. I highly recommend a visit to one of them.
My trip to Paris: Foundation Louis Vuitton and Center Pompidou
My visit to Paris where I went to the Foundation Louis Vuitton and Pompidou
A visit to David Batchelor’s studio
I took a visit to David Batchelor's studio. David is known for his sculptures installations he makes out of objects he finds in cheap stores, markets and city streets. He has accumulated mass-produced items, domestic objects and scrap industrial materials like neons, plastic and lightboxes. He then creates colorful luminous structures and form. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD7ZHwBH10I I wish [...]
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