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Hang Time at Frieze New York
NEW YORK—Hoovering just above our visitors heads like elegant chandeliers or magically floating with the aid of invisible wire, some of the most graceful, striking works at Frieze New York were suspended in…
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Frieze New York: Weird and Wonderful Works of Contemporary Art on Randall’s Island
NEW YORK—For its second year, the London-based Frieze Art Fair has descended on New York, turning sleepy Randall’s Island into a temporary art mecca. This year, shuttle bus service is available in front…
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Frieze New York: Fascinating Sculptures and Installations
NEW YORK—As contemporary art lovers descend on Randall’s Island this weekend, a big red balloon dog by Tom McCarthy (not Jeff Koons) greets them. The whimsical work anchors the Frieze New York Sculpture…
Artist JR is Showing the World the Power of Portraits
NEW YORK—French artist JR gained wide recognition after receiving the first-ever TED Prize in 2011. Known for his socially conscious and politically motivated street art, JR announced he would use the award funds…
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May 13, 2013Collective .1 Fair Presents Latest in Fine Design
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April 9, 2013
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April 8, 2013
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May 20, 2013Artist JR is Showing the World the Power of Portraits
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May 1, 2013
Special Branch Video: Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story
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January 8, 2013
Gone But Not Forgotten: Benny Andrews, the ‘People’s Painter’
NEW YORK—Michael Rosenfeld Gallery is presenting a rare opportunity to view the work of Benny Andrews (1930-2006), 36 narrative-rich paintings produced between 1964 and 2005. The first comprehensive survey of his work since…
Jessica Drenk: Transforming Functional Objects into Organic Works of Art
NEW YORK—Jessica Drenk transforms everyday objects into organic works of art. Her unique sculptures appear to be plucked from nature. At the Pulse New York contemporary art fair, Adah Rose Gallery of Kensington,…
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April 17, 2013At the Brooklyn Museum, the Wonderful World of El Anatsui
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April 11, 2013
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November 21, 2012
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May 20, 2013
Artist JR is Showing the World the Power of Portraits
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September 16, 2012
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September 4, 2012
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January 21, 2013President Obama: Celebrating 57th Inaugural Ceremony
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January 8, 2013
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January 7, 2013
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April 1, 2013Remarkable Americans: New Works on View at National Portrait Gallery
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March 29, 2013
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March 13, 2013
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At the Brooklyn Museum, the Wonderful World of El Anatsui
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At Skoto Gallery, Aimé Mpané Explores the Legacy of his Homeland
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El Anatsui Installs Wall of Recycled Tin on High Line
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Fragile Interpretations: Glass Works at the Armory Show
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VOLTA NY: Innovative Works by Osaretin Ighile
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‘Dressed to the Nines’: Sokari Douglas Camp Depicts Fellow Nigerian Immigrants
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Subjective: Portraits by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye at Jack Shainman
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Ebitenyefa Baralaye Explores Issues of Identity
In the News: Britain’s Tate Announces Finalists for Modern Art Turner Prize
The Tate Britain announced four finalists for the 2013 Turner Prize. The Los Angeles Times reports that Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, a London-based Ghanaian artist, is among the group and the first black woman to…
Special Branch Video: Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story
The short film “Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story,” Julian Marshall’s thesis project at the Rhode Island School of Design, is based on the famous “street” artist’s entree into rogue installations as…
HBO Video: Trailer for Inside Out Film
“Inside Out: The People’s Art Project,” the new film documenting French artist JR’s participatory portrait project, just debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and will air on HBO May 20, 2013. More about…
Tate Modern Video: Across the Board – Emerging African Artists
In addition to new acquisitions of modern and contemporary African art, the Tate Modern Museum in London recently launched a two-year project called “Across the Board,” a series of events featuring emerging African…
Fresthetic Video: Tatyana Fazlalizadeh Artist Talk
Brooklyn-based artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh talks about her work, which she describes as conceptual portraiture. A few months ago, she started “Stop Telling Women to Smile,” a new art project called that grew out…
Ed Cross Fine Art Video: Cyrus Kabiru and the C-Stunners
Kenyan artist Cyrus Karibu makes fabulous eyeglasses out of found objects and calls the artful works “C-Stunners.” He was named a 2013 TED Fellow in honor of “his groundbreaking work and commitment to…
