A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and work of Noah Davis is set to open at LA's Hammer Museum this summer. The show will feature a film that showcases Davis's charming personality through an interview, potentially altering viewers' perceptions of his untimely death. The exhibition includes works such as "Painting for My Dad" (2011), "Isis" (2009), and "The Missing Link 4" (2013), which are part of the Rubell Museum and Mellon Foundation Art Collection, respectively.
https://hyperallergic.com/995216/noah-davis-black-american-arcadia-barbican-centre/Sarah Sze has been recognized by the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston for her innovative work, inspiring a new perspective on the world. The award is part of a broader recognition of artistic excellence, as seen in the recent Medal of Arts awarded to artists such as Sheila Hicks and Hank Willis Thomas by First Lady Jill Biden at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/20/institute-contemporary-art-boston-award-women-artists-sarah-szeVivien McNab, a senior at New York's High School of Art and Design, is developing her passion for cartooning and fan art into a business. Inspired by events like New York Comic Con, she collects artwork from other artists to study different styles and gain inspiration. With support, McNab aims to open her own store where she can sell her mock-ups and share her art with others.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/03/19/new-york-city-high-school-cte-program-helps-student-artists-launch-etsy-stores/A rare portrait by Indian artist Amrita Sher-Gil is expected to sell for $2.8m at an upcoming auction at Christie's in New York. The painting, of Kabir Jhala, a close friend of the artist, has been out of public view for over 90 years and is being rediscovered.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/19/record-mf-husain-indian-painting-christies-auctionIsaac Pelayo's upcoming exhibition, "Urban Renaissance", opens to the public on April 5, 2025, at Gallery 818 in an opportunity for art enthusiasts to experience his latest evolution of hyperrealism and graffiti. The show will feature a powerful new body of work that blends meticulous detail with evocative storytelling, as praised by Sloane Bouchever, Director of Artemizia Foundation. Pelayo's paintings have garnered international acclaim, drawing inspiration from classical portraiture, street culture, and surrealist elements to challenge traditional narratives while honoring the past.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/installation/isaac-pelayo-urban-renaissance-artemizia-foundation-bisbee-arizona/The exhibition features large- and small-scale collages by artist Kagan, presenting visually striking effects through textures and colors. The works include iconic moments from Formula One history, such as Lewis Hamilton's emotional body language after winning his first Grand Prix title and the collision of Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc at the Belgian Grand Prix. Kagan has created recognizable portraits of famous drivers like Kimi Räikkönen, Fernando Alonso, and Max Verstappen, capturing their unique styles through colors and sponsorship logos on their uniforms. The exhibition elevates athletes into super heroes, conveying raw emotional content through body language, color, and context, recalling ancient bust portraiture.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/collage/michael-kagan-s-downforce-shows-him-exploring-collage-pace-prints-nyc/In Missoula, local artist Ann Karp has transformed the Beartracks Bridge area into a colorful playground with murals on trashcans and other features like corn hole, basketball hoops, table tennis, and more at Caras Park.
https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/underside-of-missoulas-beartracks-bridge-continuing-with-renovationsA new privately funded museum, Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins (Macam), will open on March 22 in Lisbon's Palácio Condes da Ribeira Grande, an 18th-century palace. The museum is the brainchild of Portuguese entrepreneur Armando Martins, who bought his first original work of art in 1974 by relatively unknown artist Rogério Ribeiro. Macam will house Martins' 600-piece collection of Modern and contemporary art, including works by Paula Rego's "The Knight, the Lady and the Priest 2".
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/19/how-a-portuguese-entrepreneur-turned-an-18th-century-palace-into-a-private-museumThe Cannes Parallel section was launched by the French Union of Film Critics in 1962, highlighting emerging talents with first and second features, as well as shorts. Notable selections include Charlotte Wells' drama Aftersun, Belgium's entry Julie Keeps Quiet for the 2025 Oscars, and Malaysian film Tiger Stripes.
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