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Ford and Mellon Foundations Announce Fund For Disabled Artists
During the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of lives have been affected. Now, major foundations are stepping up to help artists through funds. The Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation have come together to create a fund for disabled…
Robert Bechtle, Pioneer of Photorealism, is dead at 88
Robert Bechtle, one of the pioneers of the photorealist movement in the 1960s, is no more. A representative of the Gladstone gallery, which represented him, confirmed that the artist died at 88.
Bechtle is known in the art world for his…
Here is How Artists Fared In ‘TIMES 100’ List
The Time magazine recently announced its coveted Times 100 list, and it included personalities from all walks of life – including art.
From the art world, the names mentioned included Kerry James Marshall, Cindy Sherman and David Adjaye.…
Artists Write Letters, Seek Reforms At Whitney
A cancelled event by Whitney continues to haunt it as artists write an open letter, seeking reforms at the museum.
Whitney Museum had planned for an art exhibition along the themes of covid-19 and Black Lives matter just after its…
After 40 years, painting considered fake authenticated as from Rembrandt’s workshop
A painting in the Ashmolean Museum, previously considered a copy, is now authenticated as genuinely made in artist Rembrandt van Rijn workshop.
The painting, titled “Head of a Bearded Man”, was first acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in…
Siah Armajani, Iranian-American artist of note, died at 81
Siah Armajani, one of the most notable artists known for his unconventional architectural art, died at the age of 81. His death was announced by the Museum of Modern Art, which hosted his recent retrospective along with Walker Art Centre.…
Frank Bowling sues Hales Gallery for non-payment
Earlier this month, artist Frank Bowling filed a legal claim in the London High Court against the Hales Gallery. He alleged that the gallery owes him a significant amount of money, as well as withholding many of his works.
The Hales…
Ron Gorchov, painter with curved canvases, dies at age 90
Ron Gorchov, the artist famous for his curved, saddle-shaped canvases, died on Tuesday at the age of 90.
Gorchov’s death was announced by Cheim and Reed Gallery of New York, which had co-represented him. Ron Gorchov was most famous for…
Katy Perry Approached By French Underground Artist Jean Motell
Katy Perry releases her new album and a French underground & lo-fi artist claims that Katy would change her image and surprise fans by working with him. Jean Motell says: « You don't need millions of followers to have an impact on…
Citizen Schraider 24Ba IS OUT NOW
Citizen Schraider has not only changed Haitian music, but he's also revolutionized music as a whole. He has reached a worldwide audience with songs that are filled with honesty and positivity. Although he had a rough upbringing with his…