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Robert Smithson’s Iconic ‘Spiral Jetty’ Is Now On the National Register of Historic Places

Smithson imagined 'Spiral Jetty' as a living, dynamic work—one that would embrace natural processes and change with the forces of entropy that...

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How Jes Fan Is Staging a Phenomenology of Bodies in Continuous Transformation at Andrew Kreps

During a walkthrough of “Sites of Wounding: Interchapter,” the artist and Observer discuss notions of intercorporeality.

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Elisa Carollo

The UK’s Major Deal With Saudi Arabia Is Another Sign of the Kingdom’s Growing Cultural Cachet

The art market knows how to follow the money.

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Behind the Gravitational Pull of Her Electric Abstractions: An Interview with Lucy Bull

The artist describes her abstraction as both dreamscape and mindscape, channeling her unconscious through an intuitive process not unlike the...

14.12.2024 3

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Koyo Kouoh Will Be the First African Woman to Curate the Venice Biennale

"It is a once-in-a-lifetime honor and privilege to follow in the footsteps of luminary predecessors," Kouoh told the press.

12.12.2024 3

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New York’s Salon Art + Design Is Launching a New Edition in Dallas

Observer connected with CEO Jennifer Stark and executive director Nicky Dessources to learn more about the expansion.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Unveils the Design for a New Wing by Mexican Architect Frida Escobedo

After years of pushbacks and delays, the museum has finally revealed the design of its new Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing.

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Cecilia Vicuña On Embracing the Beauty of a Universal Order

“I’m walking down the street, and I suddenly see a little stick, a piece of metal or a piece of plastic, and I see its beauty. I see where it has...

11.12.2024 2

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‘The Goosebump in Memory’: An Interview With Artist Jadé Fadojutimi

Observer spoke with the young star painter on the occasion of her sold-out New York debut show at Gagosian.

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New Wave Art Wknd Is Palm Beach’s Answer to Miami Art Week

Sara Gavlak's schedule of relaxed art events offers opportunities to de-stress and decompress after the frenzy that is Miami Art Week.

11.12.2024 10

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Why 2025 Is Going to Be the Year of Robert Rauschenberg

The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has announced its plans for the artist's centennial, with seven institutional shows planned worldwide.

10.12.2024 10

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The Legal Systems Reshaping the Art World: An Interview With Lawyer Leila A. Amineddoleh

In a conversation with Observer, the art lawyer shines a light on the complexities of institutional disputes, the labyrinthine process of determining...

09.12.2024 5

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Mark-Making to Mark Time: Park Seo-Bo’s Final Écritures Go On View at White Cube

The artist's last works were "painting diaries" that captured the interplay of physical and transcendental dimensions that defined his existence.

06.12.2024 9

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‘Sell Painting, Buy Land’: MAHKU Brings Voices of Indigenous Resistance to Art Basel Miami Beach

Observer spoke with the Brazilian collective about art as a tool of Indigenous resistance.

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Early Sales and Excitement at Art Basel Miami Beach Signal Revived Optimism

As soon as Art Basel Miami Beach opened yesterday at 11 a.m., collectors poured in after having stood in the usual line outside the Convention Center....

05.12.2024 5

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Untitled Art Miami Beach and NADA Kick Off Miami Art Week in a Cautious Market That Rewards Ambition

Collectors are becoming more selective, and many buyers remarked that it was hard to stay excited when so many booths looked similar.

04.12.2024 5

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Painter Pam Evelyn On Making Her New York Debut with ‘Frame of Mind’

The rising star shares how she distills sensations of nature in her densely textured and vibrant abstractions.

03.12.2024 4

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How One Art Collector Shaped the Creative Future of Miami: An Interview with Craig Robins

Entrepreneur and real estate developer Craig Robins has always had a talent for intertwining his passion for art and design with his business...

03.12.2024 3

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At Templon, Hans Op de Beeck Turns the Ordinary into Something Transcendental

The artist's practice is guided by the desire to create a calm and contemplative atmosphere: “a realm that offers tranquility."

02.12.2024 4

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How Corporate-Controlled Museums in China Have Become Strategic Urban Development Tools

During Shanghai Art Week, Observer took a day trip to the newly inaugurated UCCA Clay, a museum that opened its doors this October in Yixing, Jiangsu...

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Art Advisors Should Be Protectors Says Citi Private Bank’s Mary Kate O’Hare

When Observer asked Mary Kate O’Hare, Head of Art Advisory at Citi Private Bank, to describe her role in the industry, her response was as...

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Art Basel Will Debut Its New AI-Powered App in Miami

Just in time for the much-anticipated 2024 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the fair has unveiled an A.I.-powered app developed in partnership with...

27.11.2024 8

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ARTECHOUSE Founder Sandro Kereselidze On Establishing a Canon For Digital Art

When Sandro Kereselidze and Tatiana Pastukhova founded ARTECHOUSE in 2015, their goal was simple but ambitious: to carve out a physical space for...

26.11.2024 6

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‘Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy’ Lands in New York

Since its unveiling in Los Angeles last year, “Luna Luna”  has captivated audiences with its enchanting lost-and-then-found narrative and...

26.11.2024 10

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How Derek Fordjour Is Transforming Memphis’ Arts Landscape

In recent years, contemporary artists have increasingly embraced the idea of giving back to their roots, creating spaces to inspire and cultivate new...

26.11.2024 4

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Collecting for the Community and Miami’s Art Scene: An Interview with Jorge Pérez

Jorge Pérez has undeniably been one of the most influential figures in shaping Miami’s art and cultural landscape—so much so that the city named...

23.11.2024 5

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Auction News: Christie’s Record-Setting 21st Evening Sale and Phillips’ Ups and Downs

Christie’s wrapped up a whirlwind week of auctions with its 21st Century Evening Sale on November 21—a quieter affair after the high-octane energy...

22.11.2024 4

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Miami’s Untitled Art Fair Announces Its Expansion into Houston

Untitled wants to act as an amplifier for Houston's already vibrant cultural scene, supporting further growth and international reach.

21.11.2024 7

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The World’s Most Expensive Banana Led Sotheby’s Dynamic Now and Contemporary Sale

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun cast the $6M winning bid for Maurizio Cattelan's cheeky 'Comedian.'

21.11.2024 7

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Provocation Poetry: Jenny Holzer’s Unexpected Performance at the American Academy of Rome Gala

Since its founding in 1894, the American Academy in Rome has been an indispensable cultural bridge between the United States and Italy, a...

21.11.2024 8

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A Record-Breaking $121.2M Magritte Lit Up Christie’s $486M Tuesday Sale

The auction house's performance, in terms of sell-through, trailed behind Sotheby's in same category.

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José Parlá’s ‘Homecoming’ at Miami’s PAMM Is a Celebration of Roots and Resilience

This season, Pérez Art Museum Miami is honoring Cuba-born, Miami-raised artist José Parlá with a sweeping exhibition of new works that delve into...

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Strong Showings at Sotheby’s Sydell Miller Sale Kick Off New York’s November Art Auctions

The marquee November auctions in New York kicked off with a bang, as Sotheby’s Evening Sales on November 18 closed with a combined total of $309...

20.11.2024 4

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Bank of America’s Latest Report Says Market Opportunities Will Lead the Fall Art Auction Season

The success of November’s blue chip sales may hinge on collector sentiment.

19.11.2024 10

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The Oldest Inscribed Ten Commandments Tablet Is Headed to Sotheby’s

A timeless piece of human history is heading to auction this December at Sotheby’s. On December 18, the oldest inscribed stone tablet of the Ten...

19.11.2024 10

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‘Inner Space’ at Garth Greenan Celebrates Abstractionist Howardena Pindell

There’s a mysterious connection between the elements of the universe and the cosmic or physical forces that govern them. Recurring natural...

16.11.2024 5

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What’s On Off Basel: These Are the 2024 Miami Art Week Satellite Fairs Not to Miss

Miami Art Week is arguably not just one of the most popular regional art events but also one of the busiest, with a dizzying number of fairs (and the...

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ASMA’s Show at SculptureCenter Stages an Obscure But Dystopic Reality in New Hybrid Forms

The duo's Frankensteinian, cyber-like jointed sculptures haunt SculptureCenter’s labyrinthine lower level.

14.11.2024 6

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Sotheby’s and Christie’s Saudi Arabia Moves, Art Basel Abu Dhabi and a Rumored Frieze Sale

Fresh off closing a $1 billion investment deal with Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, Sotheby’s is rolling out its regional strategy with a...

14.11.2024 9

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From Cattelan’s Scandalous Banana to a Duo of Lalanne Camels: 10 Highlights of the November Art Auctions

The three major houses are playing it safe, focusing on blue-chip names and leaving less space for discoveries on the ultra-contemporary side.

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Online Marketplace Platform Is Launching an Art Fair

Platform debuted in May of 2021 as a collaborative online showcase of artworks imagined by entrepreneur and innovator Bettina Huang (now the...

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Exploring Alternative Evolutionary Paths: An Interview With Artist Dana Fiona-Armour

As one of today’s visionary artists working at the vibrant intersection of art, science and new technology, the Paris-based German-Scottish...

13.11.2024 4

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How Art Basel Hong Kong Director Angelle Siyang-Le Is Positioning the Fair to Represent the Region

While Art Basel Miami Beach is just around the corner, Art Basel Hong Kong has already announced the gallery list and details for its 2025 fair, set...

12.11.2024 5

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Curator Kitty Scott On Her Vision for the 15th Shanghai Biennale

Launched in 1966, the Shanghai Biennale was the first event of its kind in Mainland China. During a bustling Shanghai Art Week, the Biennale unveiled...

11.11.2024 4

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West Bund Art & Design and Art021 Open With Great Enthusiasm But Slow Sales

West Bund Art & Design opened yesterday (Nov. 7), in Shanghai’s arty West Bund, alongside the Art021 art fair and several exhibitions at museums and...

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Kenny Scharf On the Past, Present and Future of Street Art

Rising to popularity in the 1980s in New York City’s interdisciplinary East Village art scene alongside peers like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel...

08.11.2024 4

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The Aldrich Museum Debuts a Newly Renovated Sculpture Garden

Following a multi-million dollar refurbishment, the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut—about an hour and a half north of New...

07.11.2024 4

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Danh Võ Stages the Twilight of Idols in His Show at White Cube

Danh Võ has become internationally known thanks to his highly critical work, which directly challenges and deconstructs the failures of idols and...

07.11.2024 5

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Elisa Carollo

Dominic Chambers’ Debut Solo Show in London Explores the Poetic Dimensions of Reality

“A poem and a painting are the same: they are both vessels for expression.”

06.11.2024 4

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Elisa Carollo

Observer’s Guide to What Not to Miss at This Year’s Shanghai Art Week

As Shanghai gears up for its art week, which coincides with the West Bund Art & Design and Art021 fairs, the city’s galleries and institutions are...

06.11.2024 4

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