Artist Humphrey's exhibition "porTraits" explores the concept of self-portraiture through paintings that blend humor, psychological inquiry, and painterly wit. The show features dynamic compositions that delve into philosophical questions about identity and self-definition, using a bold palette and varied painting languages to create visual metaphors. In one notable piece, Humphrey's wife Jennifer Coates creates a portrait of him using his own artwork, adding an intimate dimension to the exhibition by revealing the artist's diverse interests and introspection on being human in contemporary society.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/installation/david-humphrey-s-portraits/Carol Jerrems' exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery is a revelation that showcases her portrait photography work. The exhibition includes some of her early work from Prahran College in Melbourne, where she was taught by film-maker Paul Cox, and demonstrates how her eye developed over time. Despite dying young at 30 due to a rare liver disease, Jerrems' art has been preserved through the National Gallery of Australia's collection of her full archive. Her use of a Pentax Spotmatic single reflex camera with black-and-white film is notable, and one of her self-portraits from 1979 is included in the exhibition.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/carol-jerrems-died-at-30-this-exhibition-of-her-work-is-a-revelation-20250106-p5l2dq.htmlA recently discovered sculpture attributed to Camille Claudel is believed by experts to be a representation of her personal life and artistic style. The piece, titled "The Age of Maturity", features a girl on her knees alongside an older woman and a male figure, which are thought to represent the artist's longtime partner Rose Beuret and herself, respectively. The sculpture was cast in bronze by Eugène Blot, who owned exclusive rights to it and helped promote Claudel's work. Only three other complete versions of the piece exist, with one held at the Musée Camille Claudel in Nogent-sur-Seine and two larger casts at the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée Rodin.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/stunning-sculpture-by-camille-claudel-rediscovered-in-an-abandoned-parisian-apartment-180985716/The M+ museum in Hong Kong is hosting a joint exhibition featuring the works of American artist Cindy Sherman and Japanese artist Yasumasa Morimura, both known for their self-portrait photography that critiques society by masquerading as women from movies. The exhibition, titled "Yasumasa Morimura and Cindy Sherman: Masquerades", showcases nearly 200 photographic self-portraits by the two artists in a side-by-side comparison. Curator Isabella Tam has focused on earlier works to highlight their similarities, despite being born three years apart in Japan and America respectively.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3290956/self-portrait-photography-masters-cindy-sherman-and-yasumasa-morimura-new-hong-kong-show?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionCudahy's artwork evokes a moody atmosphere in the gallery, where intimate scenes unfold on timeworn floorboards. His paintings often feature himself, his husband, and friends, creating a personal narrative that spans multiple exhibitions across America. In conversation, Cudahy reflects on his creative process, highlighting the importance of spontaneity and improvisation, as well as the influences that have shaped his perspective and style, ultimately connecting with his peers through his art.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/magazine/features/anthony-cudahy-the-inflections-of-somebody/A Miami exhibition is previewing William H. Johnson's final series of paintings, which pay tribute to figures who battled discrimination, including Harriet Tubman and Mahatma Gandhi. The series, titled "Boxers" (1945-46), features portraits of notable individuals such as Jack Johnson, the first African American to win the world heavyweight boxing title, and Joe Louis, known as the "Brown Bomber".
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/05/miami-exhibition-explores-harlem-renaissance-artist-william-h-johnsons-final-series-of-paintingsA portrait of artist Paul Gauguin made by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1888, shows Gauguin working on a painting featuring an orange sphere, highlighting the influence of the two artists on each other's work. The portrait was likely cut down at some point, possibly due to Van Gogh being dissatisfied with it or because Gauguin asked him to remove his failed still life from the image.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/x-rays-reveal-a-tiny-19th-century-beetle-embedded-in-a-paul-gauguin-painting-180985570/A rare painting by Italian master Caravaggio is going on display for the first time at the Barberini Palace in Rome from November 23 to February 23. The Portrait of Maffeo Barberini, a wealthy humanist and future Pope Urban VIII, was authenticated in 1963 by art critic Roberto Longhi as one of only a handful of portraits painted by Caravaggio. The painting features the subject's hands, with his left hand clutching a letter and his right hand emerging from the frame into the viewer's space, characteristic of Caravaggio's signature style.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2024/11/23/rare-caravaggio-painting-goes-on-public-display-for-first-time-in-rome/157746A rare portrait of Maffeo Barberini by Caravaggio will be exhibited at the Barberini Palace in Rome from November 23 to February 23. The painting is one of only a handful of portraits painted by Caravaggio, and has never been lent or displayed in a museum before. According to art historian Paola Nicita, the portrait features Maffeo Barberini with his left hand clutching a letter and his right hand extending out of the frame into the viewer's space, showcasing Caravaggio's signature use of light and shadow. The exhibition is being held at the Barberini Palace, which houses four other works by Caravaggio, including "Judith Beheading Holofernes" and "Saint John the Baptist".
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