Artist Alvarez's latest series of drawings explores themes of nostalgia, togetherness, absurdity, and the abject through non-linear, fragmented compositions. Created during the 2020 Covid lockdown, the works reflect the chaotic reality of the students at the San Francisco Art Institute, where Alvarez taught one of the last classes before the institution's closure. The exhibition features a mix of carefree images of youth gatherings alongside darker, more unsettling scenes, such as a witch mask and a figure emerging from a casket. Alvarez employs unconventional techniques to obscure easy interpretation, similar to their past work with pixelated internet imagery.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/dl-alvarez-dormmagory-ggla/The Château de Chantilly is hosting a significant art market event, "Books of Hours: a History in Objects," from June 7 to October 6. This exhibition aims to showcase illuminated manuscripts, including the Hours of Louis XII, which was previously solved by scholars through an exhibition at the Getty Museum and V&A. The event will coincide with Tefaf Maastricht, another prominent art market fair, highlighting the intersection of medieval art and contemporary works that utilize blood as a symbol in their themes.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/11/rare-15th-century-manuscript-is-star-of-exhibition-at-chateau-de-chantillyHigh-net-worth individuals tend to be early adopters of luxury goods, including art, and their spending habits can have a significant impact on the art market. According to Lindsay Dewar, an expert at London-based ArtTactic, when these buyers need to cut back due to economic constraints, they are likely to reduce their art purchases first, causing positive economic news to quickly boost the art market.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/global-art-market-slumps-as-chinese-auction-sales-plummet-206734Fondation H has launched an exhibition catalogue for its show in Antananarivo, featuring works of artists such as Joey Aresoa, Olivia Bourgois, and Joséfa Ntjam. The 250-page trilingual publication includes contributions from 12 contributors, including Hounkpatin, Seror, Ludonie Velotrasina, Ashraf Jamal, and others, with artworks described by Malagasy literary scene members.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2025/03/11/memoria-exhibition-draws-to-a-close-at-fondation-h-in-madagascar-capitalA documentary titled "Plunderer" examines the life of a Nazi art thief, highlighting how his actions were not isolated to the 1940s but continued in the art market for decades after World War II. Provenance expert Marc Masurovsky states that the crime of plunder pays for itself, emphasizing the need for reckoning in the art world. The documentary suggests that Nazi-looted art is still present in esteemed institutions, and a real reckoning is necessary to address this issue.
https://hyperallergic.com/994739/plunderer-pbs-shows-how-art-looting-continues-to-pay-off/The exhibition "Rasquachismo: 35 Years of a Chicano Sensibility" at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas, explores the complexities of the term "rasquachismo," which refers to a style of art that blends traditional and irreverent elements. The show features works by artists such as Luis A. Jiménez, who created an earnest piece called "Fiesta (Diptych)" in 1985, but whose work is deemed incongruous with the theme due to its literal interpretation of the term. Other artists, like Antonio Lechuga and Juan de Dios Mora, are included in the exhibition, which highlights the nuances of rasquachismo through their diverse works, including "Fence Section #3" and "Salimos Rechinando (We Left Squeaking)".
https://hyperallergic.com/995289/celebrating-35-years-of-rasquachismo-mcnay-art-museum/The art market is experiencing a decline in major sales and auctions, with collectors becoming hesitant to bid on works by prominent artists such as Mark Rothko and Jean-Michel Basquiat. The value of Pablo Picasso sales, a leading indicator for the market, dropped to $223 million in 2024, down from $597 million the previous year. This decline is attributed to wars in Ukraine and Gaza, global elections, higher interest rates, and a slowing Chinese economy. Despite this, some high-end sales are still performing well, such as a Magritte sale that fetched $121 million in November, while experts like Lindsay Dewar see reasons for optimism in the overall number of auction sales increasing by 5.0% to 800,000 last year.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1290595-global-art-market-slumps-as-chinese-auction-sales-plummet-dataHeritage Auctions is hosting a massive anime art auction featuring rare pieces from Studio Ghibli films such as Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, Cowboy Bebop, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, End of Evangelion, Trigun, Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Sailor Moon, and Akira. The auction is a tribute to the studio's artistry and vision, with over 1,200 pieces up for grabs, including items that have inspired generations of fans.
https://gizmodo.com/original-anime-art-auction-studio-ghibli-pokemon-2000574117The Chhattisgarh government is hosting a 22-day festival called "Bastar Pandum 2025" in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, starting on Wednesday to showcase the rich tribal art, culture, and traditions of the region. The event aims to preserve the heritage for posterity and provide a platform for tribal artists to showcase their talent. Competitions will be held in seven areas, including tribal dances, folk songs, crafts, musical instruments, food, beverages, and traditional attire, with prizes awarded to winners chosen by an expert committee.
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