Malaysian artist Anne Samat's work is featured in an exhibition at the Stamps Gallery Exhibition Centers, where her installations blend traditional woven patterns with unexpected objects such as toy soldiers, rake heads, and plastic keychains, creating a unique and thought-provoking visual experience. The exhibition, "Kelly Church & Cherish Parrish: In Our Words, An Intergenerational Dialogue", is extended through December 15.
https://hyperallergic.com/966786/10-nyc-art-shows-to-see-in-december-2024/Local craftsmen in the Soumbedioune artisan village in Senegal have been given a new opportunity for international exposure through their participation in the Biennale. Two Senegalese curators approached Kante and other local artisans with an invitation to join a joint exhibition, which has sparked hope for the future of the artists. The exhibition will feature work by Kante and Moussa Diop, an artisan jeweler, among others.
https://africanews.com/2024/12/04/hippopotamus-theme-arrives-at-dakar-biennale/Doug Gillen's FifthWallTV has featured an interview with artists Jeremy Deller and John Costi, who curated the exhibition "No Comment" showcasing artworks by individuals in the criminal justice system. The exhibition, produced by Koestler Arts, features over 7500 entries, including writing, music, and design, that explore a range of themes such as humour, honesty, sadness, and political commentary. The event is free and will be held at London's Southbank Centre from November 1 to December 15, 2024.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/film/jeremy-deller-john-costi-speak-of-art-from-the-criminal-justice-system-in-no-comment/The Maurice Berger CADVC Program Fund has been established to support projects that explore themes of representation, identity, and social justice. The fund is named after the late artist and writer Maurice Berger, who was married to curator Marvin Heiferman. The first project supported by the fund is a print booklet titled "Cockeysville to Baltimore" by artist Levester Williams, which examines the racial history of marble sourced from a quarry in Maryland that can be found throughout the city and other sites in the Northeast region. A related exhibition, "all matters aside," is currently on view at the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture (CADVC) through December 14. The fund will also support future projects, including a book by multimedia artist Tomashi Jackson, edited by Nia K. Evans.
https://hyperallergic.com/971798/carrying-on-the-legacy-of-trailblazing-curator-maurice-berger-umbc/The exhibition "Amna Walayat's artwork" has been well-received at ArtSoch Contemporary in Lahore, attracting notable figures from Pakistan's art community, including representatives of the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture Division and faculty members from leading art institutions. The show is now set to move to Islamabad, where it will be hosted by the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). As part of the exhibition programming, artist Amna Walayat will lead an artist talk at the PNCA auditorium on Wednesday at 11 a.m., offering attendees insight into her creative process and thematic inspirations.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1257541-a-flight-of-two-half-birds-exhibition-opens-at-pncaThe "Beyond Denim" exhibition is currently on display at the historic Taş Konak in Nişantaşı and will run until February 14, 2025. The event aims to promote sustainability through workshops aligned with international museology standards, as inspired by German philosopher Theodor W. Adorno's idea that art can reveal unseen truths.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/beyond-denim-exhibition-opens-at-kalyon-kultur-203214The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. is hosting an exhibit featuring Haitian art and culture, titled "Haiti: Memory and Identity". The exhibit showcases a collection of artworks that explore the history and cultural heritage of Haiti, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs by artists such as Edouard Duval-Carrié and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
https://reason.com/2024/12/27/spirit-strength-modern-art-from-haiti/Magnum Photos has released a new photography compendium titled "Magnum America: The United States", which explores the complexities of American society through the lens of its photographers. The book's co-editor, Peter van Agtmael, highlights seven key images that showcase the country's diverse aspects, including a photograph by Carl De Keyzer depicting a Christmas tree in a Baptist temple in Savannah, Georgia, taken in 1990.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/03/magnums-opus-of-america-a-new-photography-compendium-reveals-the-many-sides-of-the-usPrincess Eugenie visited Springfield Hospital's Bluebell Ward, where she viewed an art programme run by charity Hospital Rooms. The initiative brings contemporary art to mental health units, aiming to bring creativity, colour, and kindness to patients. This visit was particularly meaningful for the Princess, who is an avid art lover, as it aligned with her charitable work through The Anti-Slavery Collective, a non-profit organisation she co-founded in 2017. The collective focuses on ending modern slavery and human trafficking, with an estimated 50 million people worldwide trapped in this situation, including 22 million in forced marriages and nine million of those being children.
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