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 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.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14152245/Princess-Eugenie-praises-incredible-charity-project-artwork-visits-London-mental-health.htmlA new book, "Full Colour", celebrates 15 years of street art in Miami's Wynwood district, which has undergone rejuvenation thanks to the work of numerous artists. The area, known as Wynwood Walls, has become a hub for the art world, with its vibrant and varied murals created by artists such as Nika Kramer.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/03/full-colour-celebrating-15-years-of-street-art-in-miamis-wynwoodThe Indigenous Market in Montana is a community event that brings together local artists and makers, including Native American vendors, to showcase their artwork and handmade crafts. The market aims to promote cultural exchange between indigenous and non-indigenous communities, with the goal of reconciliation and mutual understanding. According to co-founder Dacia Redthunder Griego and co-owner Aspen Decker, the event has been successful in fostering connections between people from different backgrounds, allowing them to learn about and appreciate each other's cultures. The market also provides an opportunity for artists like Devin Panzetanga to sell their work directly to customers, making a positive impact on the community by supporting local talent and promoting cultural preservation.
https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/indigenous-made-montana-brings-alternative-shopping-option-for-holiday-seasonRalph Lemon's exhibition at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis explores the intersection of traditional African sculptures and modern cultural icons, including entertainers and businesspeople. The artist juxtaposes these two entities to highlight the spiritual significance of ancestral legacies and their connection to contemporary narratives of influence. Lemon's own history is deeply intertwined with the exhibition, as he traveled extensively through Africa, Asia, and the American South to learn about various cultures and art practices. He collaborated with Walter Carter, a former sharecropper from Mississippi, on a series of videos, photographs, and artifacts called Cessna Road, which documents Carter's "task-based para-performances" in response to Lemon's choreographic instructions. The exhibition also features a reimagined version of the meal table from their memorial dance after Carter's passing, symbolizing the enduring brilliance of their collaboration and Lemon's legacy of storytelling, memory, and transformation.
https://hyperallergic.com/970028/the-visceral-humanity-of-ralph-lemon-art-moma-ps1/The exhibition "Scrawlspace" at the 8th Floor gallery in Chelsea, Manhattan explores the intersection of language and Black experience in America. The show features works by artists Alesandrini and Momoh, as well as Glenn Ligon, Jamilah Sabur, Tony Cokes, and Kameelah Janan Rasheed, who push the boundaries of language and form to create a sense of dislocation and fragmentation. Their works, such as "Study for Debris Field #38" by Glenn Ligon and "Mnemonic Alphabet (P/Prédio)" by Jamilah Sabur, hint at the idea that there is something beneath the surface of language, something that cannot be fully expressed or contained. The exhibition creates a kind of portal to elsewhere, inviting viewers to consider the ways in which language can both reveal and conceal meaning.
https://hyperallergic.com/971284/words-that-leave-a-ragged-edge-scrawlspace/The Al Risan Art Museum in Gaza is hosting a biennale to raise $90,000 for artists affected by the war on the region. The funds will be used to support the basic needs of the artists and their families, who have been producing works without any funding despite facing "unbelievable obstacles" such as limited supplies. Artists like Mustafa Muhanna and Ghanem Alden are participating in the biennale with works that reflect the harsh realities of life under siege, including a car adorned in traditional Gazan dress and a postcard featuring a carrot. The event aims to raise awareness about the situation in Gaza and encourage art institutions to partner with Palestinian artists to exhibit their work transnationally.
https://hyperallergic.com/969815/dreams-of-a-gaza-biennale-amid-loss-and-ruin/