The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual "Art Work" exhibition features over 600 pieces created by its 640 staff members, showcasing a variety of artistic mediums and styles. The show includes works from employees in various roles, such as security guards, technicians, librarians, designers, and volunteers. Christopher Fahey, a storeroom specialist and poet, is displaying an intricate sculpture made from a piece of redwood found in the trash, which he has been working on for two years. The exhibition, which has been held every other year since 1935, was previously only open to staff members but is now open to the public for the second time. This year's show features nearly double the number of artworks compared to previous exhibitions, with many employees finding connection and community through their art.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/every-two-years-staffers-at-the-met-get-to-see-their-own-art-on-the-prestigious-museums-walls-180985552/The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has announced its next edition, scheduled to open on December 12, 2025, in Kerala. The sixth instalment will be curated by Nikhil Chopra and his collective HH Art Spaces. Chopra's artistic practice spans various mediums including performance, painting, sculpture, and installation, and he has exhibited at notable events such as the 53rd Venice Biennale and Documenta 14. He co-founded HH in 2014 with fellow artists Madhavi Gore and Romain Lousteau. The curatorial team was selected by a panel consisting of Shanay Jhaveri, Rajeeb Samdani, and Dayanita Singh. Chopra views Kerala and India as rich cultural spaces that are abundant with layered histories and intellectual richness, which will be the focus of the upcoming exhibition.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/11/20/after-an-embattled-edition-the-kochi-muziris-biennale-announces-next-showYayoi Kusama's exhibition is set to open at NGV International in Melbourne. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout her life, including a conservative upbringing and wartime hardships, the artist remains committed to her craft, stating "I will have no regrets" about her work. Born in Japan in 1929, Kusama has experienced hallucinations since childhood, which she believes are reflected in her art.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/the-world-s-most-joyous-artist-brings-her-message-of-hope-to-town-20241123-p5kt03.htmlArgentine artist Guillermina Grinbaum's exhibit "Hilo de Voz/Whispering Thread" in New York aims to raise awareness about gender violence and human trafficking through a multimedia display featuring painting, sculpture, and interactive installations.
https://www.voanews.com/a/from-voa-spanish-argentine-artist-s-nyc-exhibit-raises-awareness-on-human-trafficking-/7876660.htmlThe National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art's (MMCA) Gwacheon branch is hosting an exhibition titled "Unfolding the Dynamics of Modern Ceramics in Korea". The show features works from artists who were finalists for the Korea Artist Prize, including a special display of 76 Vincent van Gogh artworks. One piece on display is a Korean ceramics work, "White Porcelain Ashtray with Bukdansanjang Painted in Underglaze Blue", created by the Korean Art Society in the 1950s or 1960s. The exhibition explores the modernization of Korean ceramics and their introduction to the global art scene during this period.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-11-26/culture/artsDesign/MMCA-exhibition-shows-how-Korea-revitalized-its-ceramics-culture-for-the-modern-era/2186410The Nigerian government is seeking to promote a unified national identity through the preservation of cultural diversity. This initiative aims to foster a sense of shared heritage and belonging among Nigerians, despite their ethnic differences. The effort involves promoting indigenous languages, music, and art, as well as celebrating traditional festivals and customs.
https://punchng.com/cultural-variety-key-to-unified-national-identity-quest/The National Museum of Art of Romania's Oriental Art Gallery features over 600 art objects from various countries including Azerbaijan, China, and Japan, showcasing their respective cultural traditions. The gallery is divided into sections dedicated to Islamic art, Chinese art, and Japanese art, with the latter featuring works from the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho eras. Notable artists such as Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kunisada, and Kuniyoshi are represented in the gallery's collection of paintings on silk and paper, sculptures, ceramics, and other art forms. The gallery also includes a unique tea ceremony room, offering visitors an immersive experience into Japanese culture.
https://www.actmedia.eu/daily/national-museum-of-art-of-romania-inauguration-of-the-oriental-art-gallery/111449Iran's government has allowed a rare cultural event to take place, an exhibition of Western art featuring works by artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso. The exhibition is notable for being the first government-sanctioned event in Iran that does not involve politics or Islamic culture, and it comes at a time when the country's government has historically been critical of Western influences. Despite this, many Iranians are attending the exhibition, including some women who are defying the country's mandatory headscarf law. The low ticket price of 14 US cents is also making the event accessible to many people in Iran, where the cost of traveling abroad to see museums has become prohibitively expensive due to the country's economic struggles.
https://apnews.com/article/iran-western-art-museum-us-tensions-17f83f693abfe9a95747a199754bb7b0The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is set to open a new museum featuring a unique and immersive narrative experience with five distinct sections. The museum showcases a carefully curated collection of artifacts from various Islamic eras, including a piece of the Kiswa (covering) of the Holy Kaaba, the first Islamic gold coin, and the Blue Qur'an's gold-illuminated pages. The collection also includes personal items from the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as well as antique and contemporary artwork, scientific and medical manuscripts, and decorative pieces. The museum aims to provide a cultural experience for visitors of different backgrounds, allowing them to explore Islamic history and culture in a rich and engaging way.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/abu-dhabi-light-and-peace-museum-at-sheikh-zayed-grand-mosque-centre-to-open-for-visitors-soon