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Manufacturing “Black Fatigue” in the Art World
Black portraiture has seen a surge of interest in recent years, with institutions rushing to fill their collections with Black faces to signal progress. However, this visibility often fades once…
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Jacques-Louis David Knew That Style Is Political
This includes loans from the National Gallery in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the MusĂ©e Fabre…
Maurizio Cattelan’s Golden Toilet Fails to Make a Splash
Maurizio Cattelan’s Solid Gold Toilet Sells for $12.1 Million at Sotheby’s Auction Renowned artist Maurizio Cattelan made headlines once again…
 Klimt Painting Becomes Second Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold
Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer Sells for Record $236.4 Million at Sotheby's Auction Gustav Klimt’s iconic portrait of Elisabeth…
New York City Art Shows to See Right Now
5,” 2021, oil on linen, 84 x 66 inches (courtesy of Miles McEnery Gallery) Karin Davie’s abstract paintings are like…
The Little Sargent Watercolor That Sold for $7M
The recent 20th Century Evening Sale at Christie’s in New York City proved to be a successful auction, with several…
Vibrant, Beaded Portraits by Felandus Thames Honor Memories and the Black Diaspora — Colossal
Felandus Thames, a talented artist based in West Haven, Connecticut, is known for creating stunning portraits and patterns using thousands…
In ‘Resistance in Memory,’ Sudanese Photographers Bring Critical Visibility to a ‘Forgotten War’ — Colossal
In 2019, Sudan witnessed a historic revolution that led to the ousting of then-president Omar al-Bashir. However, the country's turmoil…
Tomislav Topić Meticulously Layers Hundreds of Panels into Prismatic Mesh Installations — Colossal
Tomislav Topić is a renowned artist known for his stunning installations created from painted mesh fabric panels. These panels are…