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Meret Oppenheim's Retreat in Carona: A Surrealist's Sanctuary from Parisian Life
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Meret Oppenheim, a renowned Surrealist artist famous for works like 'Déjeuner en fourrure,' frequently sought respite in Carona, a village in Ticino. This location served as her…
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Filippo Sorcinelli Opens Art and Perfume Lab in Mondolfo
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Filippo Sorcinelli, a leader in artistic perfumery, has inaugurated a creative laboratory and gallery in Mondolfo, Marche, blending production and exhibition spaces. The project…
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Banksy's Gaza Works: A Decade of Protest Art
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Ten years ago, Banksy created a series of works in the Gaza Strip, including a parody of Rodin's The Thinker with a hand covering the face in despair, a kitten playing with a…
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Five Palestinian Contemporary Artists Shaping Global Art
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This article highlights five contemporary Palestinian artists who explore themes of vulnerability, memory, identity, politics, and shared experiences within the context of the…
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Maud Madsen's Paintings Examine Memory and Adolescence Through Figurative Scenes
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Artist Maud Madsen creates narrative, semi-autobiographical paintings that depict young adults in settings associated with childhood. Her works often show figures in confined…
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Artist Describes Painting as Archaeological Record of Creative Process
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An artist from Maniscalco Gallery discusses their approach to painting, describing artworks as archaeological artifacts that preserve the complete creative process. The artist…
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Helio Campos Mello's Photographic Archives Reveal Hidden Dialogues Through Discreet Windows
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The photographic archives of Helio Campos Mello explore the subtle interplay between visibility and concealment through discreet windows. His work engages in visual dialogues that…
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Artist Discusses Empathy as Core Principle in Portrait Painting Practice
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An artist associated with Maniscalco Gallery has published a personal reflection on the role of empathy in artistic creation. The text describes how personal experiences with…
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Vladim Vilain's Afro-Surrealist Photography Reimagines Haitian Folklore and Mythology
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Haitian-born, Montreal-based photographer Vladim Vilain creates visual works that blend Afro-surrealism with Haitian Vodou traditions to challenge historical photographic…
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A dimora residency brings contemporary art to the Montagna Fiorentina
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The third edition of A dimora, an artist residency project in the Montagna Fiorentina, culminated on September 14, 2025, with a neon sign relighting the former cinema in Londa,…
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teamLab's Takashi Kudo Discusses Collective Creation and Upcoming Kyoto Museum
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Takashi Kudo of the international collective teamLab spoke with ArtAsiaPacific ahead of the October opening of teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, a permanent museum. The group, comprising…
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Herbert Pagani: The Forgotten Multidisciplinary Artist Rediscovered
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Herbert Avraham Haggiag Pagani, born in Tripoli in 1944 and passing away in Palm Beach in 1988, was a multifaceted Italian-French artist, singer, writer, and radio personality…
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Timur Fork's Plasticine Realism Gains International Attention
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Timur Fork, a Russian painter with a background in street art, has developed a distinctive style termed 'plasticine realism,' which mimics the textures and hues of plasticine…
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Hi-Fructose Magazine Features Article on Kent Williams' Artistic Practice
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Hi-Fructose Magazine published an article examining the work of artist Kent Williams. The piece explores the narrative elements in Williams' art, noting that initial impressions…
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Vasilis Marmatakis: The Designer Behind Yorgos Lanthimos' Iconic Film Posters
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Since the release of Dogtooth in 2009, Greek graphic designer Vasilis Marmatakis has been responsible for all film posters created for director Yorgos Lanthimos. His artwork…
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Silvia Cignoli: chitarrista, compositrice e sound artist tra classica e sperimentazione
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Silvia Cignoli, chitarrista, compositrice e sound artist di Milano, ha un percorso artistico che abbraccia dalla musica classica all'avant-rock elettronico. Dopo aver studiato…
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Italian feminist artist Cloti Ricciardi dies at 86
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Cloti Ricciardi (Rome, 1939–2025), a key figure in Italian art of the 1970s and a pioneering feminist activist, has died. She began her career with the Gruppo di Piazza del Popolo…
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Maurizio Cattelan launches global treasure hunt for three exclusive miniatures
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From September 30 to October 7, 2025, Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan (born 1960 in Padua) will launch a global treasure hunt titled "Dov'è Maurizio?" in collaboration with…
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Cai Guo-Qiang's Himalayan Fireworks Prompt Environmental Investigation and Apology
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A firework display by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang in Tibet's Shigatse region has triggered environmental concerns and government scrutiny. Titled Ascending Dragon, the September…
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Matteo Nasini on Sound Art, Dreams, and the Milky Way
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Matteo Nasini (Rome, 1976) discusses his artistic practice spanning sound, science, and technology in an interview tied to the third edition of Visioni Diacroniche, a series…
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Nan Goldin says pro-Palestine activism destroyed her art market career
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Nan Goldin has stated that her support for Palestine caused her art market to collapse overnight, unlike her previous activism against the Sackler family. In an interview with…
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Kazu Hiro's Monumental Sculptures Explored as Portraits
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An article examines the sculptural practice of Kazu Hiro, focusing on his large-scale works. While these pieces might be described as busts or monuments, the artist himself…
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Alessandro Baronciani: Fumetto, musica e ribellione creativa
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Alessandro Baronciani (Pesaro, 1974), fumettista, illustratore e cantante della band punk hardcore Altro, racconta il suo percorso artistico in un'intervista. La passione per il…
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Annemarie Schwarzenbach's Final Refuge in Sils Baselgia
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The writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach found a stable residence in Sils Baselgia during the last eight years of her life. While she did not achieve complete happiness there, this…
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Art21 Hosts Preview Screening of Sophie Calle Documentary Segment in New York
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Art21 organized an exclusive early viewing of a documentary segment on artist Sophie Calle from the upcoming season of 'Art in the Twenty-First Century' on September 9 at the…
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Art21 Mourns Loss of Philanthropist Agnes Gund, Key Supporter and Social Justice Advocate
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Art21 has announced the death of Agnes Gund, a prominent arts patron and philanthropist who was a longtime supporter of the organization. Gund played a crucial role in Art21's…
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Finnish Artist Riikka Hyvönen Creates Paintings Inspired by Roller Derby Athletes
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Finnish artist Riikka Hyvönen has created a series of artworks inspired by the physicality and resilience of roller derby athletes. The paintings focus on the bruises and injuries…
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Korean artist Choi Byung-so, known for black newspaper works, dies at 82
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Choi Byung-so, an esteemed Korean artist celebrated for his tactile black artworks on newspaper, passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born in Daegu in 1943…
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Chinese Landscape Painter Qiu Shihua Dies at 85, Leaving Legacy of Ethereal 'White Landscapes'
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Qiu Shihua, an influential figure in contemporary Chinese landscape painting, passed away at the age of 85 on September 12 in Shenzhen, as reported by Hanart TZ Gallery in Hong…
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Interview with Floria Sigismondi Explores Her Surrealist Artistic Vision
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An interview with multidisciplinary artist Floria Sigismondi was published by Hi-Fructose Magazine. The conversation explores Sigismondi's artistic practice, which combines…
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Kris Kuksi's Intricate Sculptural Practice Explored in Hi-Fructose Feature
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Hi-Fructose Magazine published an article examining the work of artist Kris Kuksi, who is based in Lawrence, Kansas. The piece highlights Kuksi's approach to creating large-scale…
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Edoardo Pansini: antifascist painter who led Naples' liberation
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Edoardo Pansini (1886–1963) was an Italian artist and antifascist leader of the Fronte Unico Rivoluzionario during the Four Days of Naples, which occurred from 27 to 30 September…
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Riccardo Falcinelli on Visual Culture, Image Collection, and the Illusion of Technology
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Graphic designer and author Riccardo Falcinelli, known for his seminal books 'Cromorama', 'Figure', and 'Visus', discusses his method of image collection and cataloging in an…
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Cult of Magic: Performance Art Between Curatorial and Authorial Practice
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Established in 2017 by choreographers Giada Vailati, Samira Cogliandro, and composer Francesco Sacco, the Cult of Magic collective later welcomed Luca Pasquino. Their artistic…
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Leonora Carrington: The Rebel Surrealist Who Refused to Be a Muse
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Leonora Carrington (1917–2011) was a British-born surrealist painter and writer who defied the role of muse imposed on women artists. Born into an upper-middle-class English…
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Ponza's Artistic Legacy: From German Refugees to LandArt and Eco-Sculpture
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Renowned for its luminous landscape and geological variety, Ponza has long been a haven for artists. In 1961, German creatives Ursula Querner and Claus Wallner acquired a…
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Amandine Urruty Explores Wunderkammer Motifs in Surrealist Art Practice
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Paris-based artist Amandine Urruty discusses her use of cabinet of curiosities motifs in her work, describing it as a surrealist practice involving collected objects like 1990s…
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JinYoung Yu's Sculptures Explore Modern Loneliness and Communication
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Artist JinYoung Yu creates sculptures that depict the isolation experienced in contemporary society. The works feature figures with exaggerated gestures and expressionless faces,…
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Martin Wittfooth's Paintings Explore Nature Through Animal Subjects
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Martin Wittfooth creates oil paintings that examine human connections to the natural world. His works feature animals as central figures, with human presence implied through…
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Photographer and set designer Maria Vittoria Backhaus dies at 83
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Maria Vittoria Backhaus, an Italian artist, photographer, and set designer, died on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 83 in Rocchetta Tanaro, Piedmont, where she had moved…
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