The city of New York is investing in its cultural scene with a $200m grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs. The funds will be used for capital projects at various institutions, including a $4.3m renovation grant to restore the historic Art Students League. This investment comes as part of a larger effort to revitalize and preserve the city's cultural heritage.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/29/new-brooklyn-cultural-center-l10-museum-contemporary-african-diaporan-artsAmerican artist Shaker is exhibiting at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn until April 13. The exhibition is part of a larger trend inspired by Octavia Butler's science-fiction novel "Parable of the Sower", which was published 30 years ago and is now influencing performances and installations across the US. Meanwhile, another American artist Jenny Holzer is creating quotes about democracy to be displayed on the facades of two museums in Washington D.C. as part of an anniversary celebration for Art in Embassies.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/30/american-artist-octavia-butler-pioneer-works-exhibition-speculative-fictionThe National Museum of Art in Sibiu has organized an exhibition featuring a diverse group of artists, including Ion Grigorescu and Ciprian Mureșan, among others. The event is considered one of the most significant contemporary Romanian art exhibitions to be held in Sibiu, showcasing the work of numerous local artists such as Hortensia Mi Kafchin, Victor Man, Codruța Cernea, Lorena Cocioni, Adrian Ganea, Simion Cantemir Hausi, and Georgeta Năpăruș.
https://www.romania-insider.com/adrian-ghenie-exhibited-first-time-brukenthal-museum-2025Tom, a typewriter artist, has created artworks by tapping away on his machines. His latest pieces depict Queen Elizabeth II and the Mona Lisa. The artworks are part of an exhibition at a location in New York State that is scheduled to run until March 10.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/30/tom-hanks-typewriter-exhibitionYva, a Jewish woman, was forced to abandon her career as a photographer and instead found work as an X-ray technician before being sent to the death camps. The Neue Galerie New York is currently hosting an exhibition called "Neue Sachlichkeit / New Objectivity" from February 20th to May 26th, which explores themes of modernism in art.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/30/neue-galerie-in-new-york-examines-the-new-objectivity-movement-that-emerged-in-1920s-germanyTaipei is a city that seamlessly blends cultural history with modernity. Visitors can experience this juxtaposition by visiting various destinations such as beautiful cafes, world-class art museums and galleries. Additionally, several high-end hotels are set to open in the city in 2025, including properties designed by top architects from brands like Capella, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt and Andaz.
https://channelnewsasia.com/experiences/taipei-taiwan-guide-restaurants-hotels-activities-4888371Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has criticized the Chinese-owned AI chatbot DeepSeek for its evasive responses to questions about dissident artists, cultural institutions in Taiwan and Tibet, and the destruction of mosques in Xinjiang. When asked about Ai himself, the chatbot refused to answer, stating that it was unable to provide information on the artist. Ai views this as a reflection of China's strategy of denying universally accepted values while rejecting them in practice, and notes that even if China becomes the world's leading power, its inability to tolerate dissent will remain a flaw in its ideological system.
https://hyperallergic.com/986549/ai-weiwei-speaks-out-on-deepseek-chilling-responses/Graham Nickson is a painter known for his vibrant, figurative works often depicting beach scenes and portraits. His paintings are held in the collections of several major museums, including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art. Nickson has been represented by the Betty Cuningham Gallery since 2015, with whom he has a long-standing relationship that began with early shows at Hirschl & Adler Modern.
https://hyperallergic.com/986583/artist-graham-nickson-who-led-new-york-studio-school-dies-at-79/Artist Heshka's latest solo show at CHG, "Costume Obscura", features paintings that originated from his sketchbook drawings of fashion-inspired ideas accumulated over several years. The works are a collection of staged studio shots featuring enigmatic models in odd ensembles, paying homage to the inspiration of past and present designers, famous and obscure.
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