The 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/111449The Abu Dhabi Art fair has expanded in size for its 2024 edition, but the event is overshadowed by ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza. The fair's parent company MCH Group has been rumored to be investing in the event, fueling speculation about its future direction. Despite this, the fair opened with a positive atmosphere, featuring a strong selection of artworks and a sense of optimism among visitors.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/11/21/abu-dhabi-art-2024-is-bigger-than-everbut-conflict-in-lebanon-and-gaza-looms-largeThe Frieze Los Angeles art fair will return to Santa Monica Airport in February 2025 for its sixth edition, featuring 101 exhibitors from the art world. The event is being held by Frieze, a British art brand owned by Endeavor, which is currently exploring a potential sale of the company. The exhibition will take place in a bespoke tent designed by Kulapat Yantrasast's architectural studio, Why.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/11/22/frieze-los-angeles-2025-exhibitors-listIran'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 "Christmas in Romania" exhibition at a museum explores the significance of Christmas in both rural and urban communities, featuring traditional carols, Orthodox iconography, and symbolic artifacts such as costumes and instruments used by carolers. The show also includes artworks by notable artists like Andy Warhol and Henri Matisse, alongside Romanian artists Marius Bunescu, Ion Mirea, and Viorel Mărginean. The exhibition highlights winter landscapes and features objects and costumes from the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant and the National Village Museum "Dimitrie Gusti."
https://www.romania-insider.com/art-safari-christmas-traditions-romania-2024The 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