Brazilian authorities have recovered 21 works of art that were vandalized during the January 8, 2023 uprisings in Brasilia. The artworks, which include paintings, vases, and sculptures, were damaged by alleged followers of former President Jair Bolsonaro who attacked democracy. A historic table clock belonging to Portuguese King Joao VI was among the items restored, with a Swiss jeweler covering the cost of its restoration. Other pieces, including an Italian glazed ceramic amphora and paintings by Emiliano Di Cavalcanti, were repaired at a total cost of $330,000 using public funds. The restorers left marks on some works to serve as scars and prevent similar incidents from happening again.
https://en.mercopress.com/2025/01/09/brazil-works-of-art-broken-during-jan.-8-uprising-restored-for-2nd-anniversary-ceremony#commentsThe Damascus museum in Syria was severely impacted by the country's civil war, which began in 2011. The museum's collection, which spans over 10,000 years and includes items such as prehistoric blades, Greco-Roman sculptures, and Islamic art, was closed for six years to protect it from violence or looting. The museum reopened in 2018 after President Assad regained control of the area.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/syria-safe-from-looting-damascus-museum-reopens-a-month-after-bashar-al-assads-fall-7430623Hydeon's solo gallery exhibition at Ricco/Maresca in New York marks a notable event following Art Basel. The NYC-based painter, who also has ties to California, is known for his intricate and fantastical universes depicted in works such as "Adrift In the Corners of Time". As the world transitioned from 2024 to 2025, the concept of escapism gained prominence, and Hydeon's art resonated with this theme by merging fantasy and reality. His work often presents an ambiguous atmosphere that is particularly relevant and captivating in today's context.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/hydeon-is-adrfit-in-the-corners-of-time-at-his-debut-nyc-exhibition/The National Gallery in London has extended its hours to allow visitors to view Vincent Van Gogh's artwork at night, a practice inspired by artists such as Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and David Hockney who would often visit the gallery during these times for inspiration. The decision was made by Gabriele Finaldi, the director of the National Gallery, in an effort to provide visitors with a unique experience similar to that of the famous artists.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/09/national-gallery-van-gogh-blockbuster-to-open-all-night-as-final-day-approachesSwiss sportswear brand On is expanding its product line into apparel with the launch of "The Body Is Art, Part II", a new collection designed in collaboration with artist FKA Twigs. The collection includes performance apparel and sneakers for spring/summer 2025, marking another step in the company's rapid growth as it competes with industry giants like Nike.
https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/sneaker-brand-on-fka-twigs-ad/A new exhibition at a museum explores the lives and contributions of women associated with Sigmund Freud, including his family members and psychoanalytic colleagues. The show features historical subjects such as Freud's daughter Anna and her partner Dorothy Burlingham, who influenced his work and contributed to analytical practice in the early 20th century. It also highlights women like Susie Orbach, a co-founder of the Women's Therapy Centre during the Second Wave of feminism in 1976. The exhibition aims to bring to life the diverse perspectives of women connected to Freud's history and legacy, showcasing their experiences and achievements through various artworks and artifacts.
https://hyperallergic.com/972421/was-sigmund-freud-a-feminist/A retrospective exhibition at the Broad in Los Angeles is challenging the notion that identity politics is a modern trend by showcasing the work of Joseph Beuys, who explored themes of masculinity and environmental activism in his work from the 1950s to the 1970s. The exhibition highlights Beuys's use of sculpture, performance, and ephemera to critique stereotypically masculine pursuits such as war, sport, and commerce. Curators Andrea Gyordy and Sarah Loyer position the show as a reflection on Beuys's environmental activism, including his membership in Germany's Green Party and his monumental work "7000 Oaks," which involved planting 100 trees in Kassel, Germany during documenta 7.
https://hyperallergic.com/982176/joseph-beuys-predicted-the-manosphere-broad-los-angeles/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.htmlOtto M. Urban, curator of the exhibition, highlights David Lynch's diverse creative pursuits, which have spanned multiple media since the 1960s, including film, music and visual arts. As an art school graduate, Lynch has maintained a consistent practice in various mediums, aligning with DOX's approach to contemporary art.
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