The Art Newspaper's editor Anna Brady noted that Giovanni Antonio Canal "Canaletto" Bellotto was more focused on capturing the gritty aspects of his views rather than those of his uncle, Canaletto. This is evident in his sold painting "View of Verona with the Ponte delle Navi", which fetched £10.5m at Christie's London in 2021. The Wallace Collection has also been working to conserve its collection of Bellotto's vedute paintings of Venice, aiming to clean and analyze all 28 works by spring 2020.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/10/a-painting-of-venices-grand-canal-previously-thought-to-be-by-canaletto-has-been-attributed-to-his-teenage-nephewIn Johannesburg, artist Delaney's street art aims to bring joy and curiosity to residents by transforming uninviting public spaces. The city's history of apartheid is reflected in its current state of neglected sidewalks and safety concerns, making it rare for people to take a stroll. Delaney's work seeks to change this by creating unexpected pieces of art that spark smiles and questions among passersby, highlighting the need for beauty and community engagement in the city.
https://africanews.com/2025/03/10/delaneys-sculptures-transforming-johannesburg/The month of March is packed with various events in Delhi, including live music under the stars, pampering for humans and animals, and a diverse lineup of immersive cultural experiences. The National Capital Region (NCR) will host several exciting events, including a curated experience that combines art, food, and culture.
https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/exciting-events-to-look-forward-to-this-march-9255789.htmlThe graffiti at CRB in Dhaka, created on March 7, has become a powerful symbol of Bangladesh's struggles for freedom. The artwork, which appeared after the July 5 uprising, is a poignant reminder of the nation's aspirations for genuine freedom and intellectual leadership. Authorities are now facing pressure to acknowledge its significance and protect it from being erased like other politically charged artworks.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/latest-hobeki-graffiti-sparks-intrigue-chattograms-crb-area-1088766London's art market is taking a pause to reassess and rethink following recent challenges, according to an analyst. The Eye of the Collector fair, held in the neo-Gothic setting of Two Temple Place, has introduced a new format with no stands, which some visitors found confusing due to the lack of labels. In response to the coronavirus outbreak, La Biennale Paris dealers have partnered with Christie's for online sales, blurring the lines between art fairs and auction houses. The Eye of the Collector fair is returning for its third edition, bringing together around 150 works from over 20 exhibitors in a unique setting.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/10/londons-eye-of-the-collector-fair-put-on-pauseCaspar David Friedrich's paintings, such as "Monk by the Sea" (1808-10), feature figures depicted from behind, dwarfed by nature's glory and menace. In contrast to people-filled compositions, Friedrich's unpeopled works evoke a sense of timelessness, as seen in "Morning Mist in the Mountains" (1807-8) and "Rocky Reef off the Seacoast" (c. 1824), where the focus is on the sublime landscapes, with the monk in "Monk by the Sea" serving as a proxy for the viewer's gaze.
https://hyperallergic.com/995132/we-are-the-new-romantics-caspar-david-friedrich-met-museum/The National Gallery's Alexandros Soutsos Museum was shut down after an attack by Papadopoulos and another person, who vandalized paintings part of the "The Allure of the Bizarre" exhibition featuring works that caricatured religious icons. The incident occurred during a display of 80 engravings by Francisco Goya.
https://apnews.com/article/greece-art-gallery-vandalism-lawmaker-0ae9ec66bc25c7bf995f65c1d082bfa4A Greek lawmaker has sparked controversy after submitting a question to parliament about damaging four paintings, including one that allegedly offended Orthodox Christian faith by distorting images of Virgin Mary and Christ. The culture ministry denied any involvement in censorship, while the Hellenic League for Human Rights condemned the lawmaker's action, emphasizing the protection of freedom of art and expression under Greek constitution.
https://www.voanews.com/a/greek-lawmaker-attacks-paintings-he-said-were-offensive-to-christians/8005862.htmlHans Hofmann's painting style defies traditional two-dimensional art by incorporating three-dimensional elements, such as light and matter, into his works. His rebellious spirit is reflected in a complex body of work that celebrates sensuousness and otherworldliness, often blending the boundaries between cloud and flesh.
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