The Frist Art Museum in Nashville will host an exhibition called "Farm to Table" featuring 50 Impressionist artworks that explore themes of food, class, conflict and conquest. The exhibit includes paintings by artists such as Charles-Émile Jacque, Victor Gabriel Gilbert, Camille Pissarro, and Eugène Alexis Girardet, which depict scenes of markets, gardens, farmers and gastronomes. According to Mark Scala, the chief curator at the Frist Art Museum, food is a universal human obsession that connects people from all walks of life and serves as a "portal" for exploring deeper social issues.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/feast-your-eyes-paintings-food-impressionist-era-180985635/Ksenia Knapova, a Ukrainian artist, shared her experiences in Ukraine with an Ukrinform correspondent in Austria. She discussed her journey to the front-line city of Kharkiv and expressed admiration for its residents' resilience. Knapova also spoke about European fatigue towards the war, emphasizing the need for continued support for Ukraine. She highlighted the significance of art in the nation's survival and advocated for showcasing Ukraine's cultural identity globally.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3943584-adela-knapova-czech-journalist-and-writer.htmlProfessor Mei Jianping, a finance professor at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business in Beijing, has launched three art indices that track price trends and sentiment in China's art market. The MM Global Impressionist Price Index and the MM Global Contemporary Art Price Index are based on auction data from leading houses such as Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips across major global markets. According to the 2024 MM Chinese Art Index, Chinese art has outperformed global art trends with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3% since 2000, despite a market contraction in 2024. The index also highlights key artists such as Zao Wou-Ki and Wu Guanzhong whose works exhibit exceptional market liquidity.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ckgsb-professor-mei-jianping-launches-global-indices-tracking-impressionist-contemporary-and-chinese-art-markets-302340317.htmlThe M+ museum of visual culture in Hong Kong is set to unveil an exhibition featuring over 60 works by Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. The exhibition, titled "Picasso for Asia: A Conversation", will be on display from March to July 2025 and will include a piece called "The Acrobat" (1930) in its collection.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3292475/11-hong-kong-art-exhibitions-coming-2025-including-picasso-renoir-and-cezanne-shows?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionBaloch, a native of Balochistan who now resides in Karachi, draws from his experiences as a documentarian in his paintings, particularly in the 'Devotion and Resonance' series. His acrylic works feature layered textures and abstract forms that convey a sense of timelessness, as seen in "Devotion I", which combines gold leaf and acrylic to create a harmonious and contemplative piece that feels like a silent prayer.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/you/1266319-of-devotion-and-resonanceBendigo Art Gallery's Emma Busowsky discusses a significant artwork in the gallery's collection. The painting, which is not specified as being the oldest item, was the first acquisition made by the gallery. It is one of many treasures hidden away at regional galleries across Victoria, with only a small percentage on display at any given time.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/ghosts-ginger-beer-and-the-fall-of-troy-a-look-at-victoria-s-hidden-artistic-gems-20241128-p5ku9w.htmlThe Missoula Children's Theatre is hosting a New Year's Eve performance featuring dancers from various backgrounds and styles, including the Show Tyme Academy dancers. The event aims to bring together different groups from around the world to appreciate diverse dance forms and art. Dancers Eva Joy Erickson and Ruby Mae Ferriter are excited about the opportunity to showcase their talents and connect with the community. The performance is part of the Missoula on Main events, which benefit Arts Missoula, a local organization that supports the arts in the area.
https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/nye-2025-missoula-on-main-returns-to-celebrate-artThe Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has acquired a large-scale tapestry by Brooklyn-based artist Christopher Myers that explores the life of Nat Turner, who led a slave revolt in 1831. The quilt, titled "The Grim Work of Death", measures nearly 32 feet long and features imagery such as lips stitched together, farm tools, red tears, and clashes between white and brown figures, symbolizing the complexities of history and its impact on individuals.
https://hyperallergic.com/978561/10-notable-us-museum-acquisitions-in-2024/A duct-taped banana bag, dubbed "Walmés," has sold out on Walmart's website and was auctioned for $6.2 million at an art event. The item sparked a social media debate about the mass availability of luxury items often associated with wealth status, with some praising Walmart for making them accessible to a wider audience while others criticized the bags as cheap and promoting fast fashion.
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