Filipino sculptor Roberto Feleo and performance artist Eisa Jocson captivated audiences at the prestigious Asia Now art fair in Paris, showcasing powerful works reflecting on Filipino identity, labor, and societal issues. Their exhibitions highlighted the vibrant contemporary art scene of the Philippines on a global stage.
Ghana’s vibrant art scene is exploding, attracting international attention and showcasing the work of both Ghanaian and diasporic artists. The ‘Keeping Time’ exhibition at Gallery 1957 highlights this exciting cultural moment, exploring themes of identity, time, and migration through diverse artistic expressions.
Turkish Airlines presents ‘Inner Portrait,’ a groundbreaking immersive art installation by Refik Anadol at Istanbul’s AKM, exploring the biological and emotional impact of travel through stunning digital portraits and a compelling documentary. The exhibition, which features the journeys of four individuals from around the world, is open to the public until December 1st, 2024.
Artist Stephanie Syjuco’s Manila exhibition, ‘Inherent Vice,’ recontextualizes forgotten photographs from the Manila Chronicle archives, offering a fresh perspective on Philippine history and identity during the tumultuous years leading up to Martial Law. This interview delves into her artistic process, the complexities of working with historical archives, and the significance of her work for Filipino audiences.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) has announced the two winners of the inaugural Eric and Wendy Schmidt Environment and Art Prize: Julian Charrière and Cecilia Vicuña. Each artist will receive $100,000 and institutional support from MOCA to create a commissioned project exploring the intersections of art, climate change, and environmental justice.
The agnès b. Galerie Boutique in Tokyo is hosting a retrospective exhibition of J.D. Okhai Ojeikere’s work, showcasing his iconic photographs of Nigerian women’s hairstyles. The exhibition, titled “Sculptures for a Day,” features 24 pieces from his ‘Hairstyles’ and ‘Headdresses’ series, offering a rare opportunity to delve into the beauty and cultural significance of these artistic creations.
Maurizio Cattelan’s infamous ‘Comedian’ artwork, featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, is back for another round at auction, this time with an estimated price tag of $1 million to $1.5 million. The auction, scheduled for November 20 in New York, offers buyers the chance to own a certificate of authenticity, allowing them to replace the banana as it decays and maintain the artwork’s value. Explore the controversial history and unexpected fate of this iconic, and sometimes edible, piece of conceptual art.
Anastasia Samoylova, a contemporary artist with roots in Russia, has quickly gained recognition for her captivating observational photographs. Her work, often rooted in road trips across Florida, explores themes of environmentalism, gentrification, and political fanaticism. Samoylova’s recent exhibitions at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Saatchi Gallery, alongside her upcoming solo show at the Norton Museum of Art, solidify her position as a prominent figure in contemporary photography.
YOSHIROTTEN, known for his ‘FUTURE NATURE’ series, returns with a captivating exhibition in Kagoshima, Japan. This show explores the interplay of light and nature, revealing how landscapes transform under its influence. Featuring a unique blend of nature-inspired sculptures and a connection to the artist’s birthplace, the exhibition offers a mesmerizing journey through the artist’s vision.
Two artists, two distinct mediums, one shared obsession with light. ‘A Forma da Luz’ at Simões de Assis Gallery in Curitiba brings together the hypnotic landscapes of Sergio Lucena and the impactful sculptures of Sergio Camargo, showcasing a surprising artistic dialogue centered on the transformative power of light.
