The Archibald Prize, an annual Australian art award, features 16 artworks from 2024 that include another artist as a sitter. The prize is presented by the Art Gallery of New South Wales and is considered one of Australia's most prestigious art awards. This year's selection includes works by various artists, with sixteenth of them featuring another artist as a subject, highlighting the importance of representation in contemporary Australian art.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/you-better-get-down-here-quick-the-race-to-paint-an-archibald-prize-winner-20250317-p5lk66.htmlIranian artist Ebtekar views his work as a response to Isaac Asimov's and Ralph Waldo Emerson's dialogue, likening it to a cosmic conversation between his art and the night sky. This sentiment is echoed in the lunar-themed exhibitions and events taking place worldwide, 50 years after humans first set foot on the Moon. Artist Sacha Jafri plans to send the "first official artwork" to space later this year, while Jeff Koons' sculptures will also be launched into orbit, with digital renderings sold as NFTs. A new project, Lunar Codex, aims to place thousands of works onto the surface of the Moon, a brainchild of scientist-turned-science fiction author Kabir Jhala.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/21/ala-bbtekar-cyanotypes-stars-moon-lunar-eclipse-san-francisco-arion-pressThe Centre Pompidou in Paris is hosting an exhibition, "Paris Noir: Artistic Circulations and Anti-colonial Resistance, 1950-2000", which explores the lives of black artists. Meanwhile, Arpita Singh's work is on display at Serpentine North in London until July 27th. Jack Whitten's life and work are featured in the Museum of Modern Art New York's audioguide.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/21/jack-whitten-moma-paris-noir-pompidou-arpita-singh-serpentine-podcastThe Tanzanian government is being urged to support local arts by funding popular events like the Bagamoyo Arts Festival and the Mwalimu Nyerere Literary Festival, with a focus on showcasing poetry collections in national libraries.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/entertainment/poets-call-for-government-support-to-boost-the-industry-4974076A team of artists, led by Ms Lakshmi, has collaborated with NuStar Technologies and Japan's Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) to create 3D-printed metal cubes that will be installed on the ocean floor in the hadal zone. The cubes are designed to withstand extreme pressure and corrosion, and feature symbols representing art as a universal language. One of the cubes is painted with colors signifying Singapore and Japan's flags, celebrating their collaboration. The project demonstrates the potential for art to be part of scientific discovery, and follows Ms Lakshmi's previous artwork that reached the International Space Station in 2022.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lakshmi-mohanbabu-art-deep-ocean-moon-science-technology-5014206The opera "Papagenos" is set in the Enchanted Forest and features magical figures like Papageno's family, the Queen of the Night, Sarastro, and the Tree Man. The story conveys that even unlikely individuals can possess goodness within them, which can be revealed through love. Producer Begüm Başbuğ drew inspiration for the project by viewing the world from a child's perspective.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/papagenos-brings-mozarts-magic-back-to-stage-207160A new photobook, "I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now", edited by Pauline Vermare and Lesley A. Martin, has been published by Aperture. The book features 518 colour illustrations and explores the work of Japanese women photographers over several decades, drawing on a rich tradition of female artists who have made significant contributions to the field.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/21/japan-is-opening-its-eyes-to-women-photographersand-to-the-female-gazeAdobe Express offers a range of tools for businesses to create professional-looking content, including small businesses and enterprises, with features such as quick and efficient design capabilities, allowing users like Canva founder Melanie Perkins to produce stunning on-brand content.
https://martech.zone/adobe-express-branded-content-creation/The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, has announced that it will waive admission fees for visitors under the age of 25, thanks to a $2 million gift from artist Julie Mehretu, who is also a member of the museum's board of trustees. This move aims to demonstrate the museum's relevance and commitment to serving its public.
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