Mudam Luxembourg is hosting the first retrospective of Swiss-American artist Alexander ‘Xanti’ Schawinsky outside Switzerland, showcasing over 100 works spanning his multidisciplinary career. The exhibition highlights Schawinsky’s contributions to the Bauhaus and Black Mountain College, his innovative approach to performance art, and his influence on contemporary artists. It also features a new installation by British artist Monster Chetwynd inspired by Schawinsky’s work.
A six-foot-tall wax statue of former US President Abraham Lincoln, installed as part of an art project in Washington D.C., melted during the city’s recent heatwave. The statue, which doubles as a candle, is part of artist Sandy Williams IV’s ‘The Wax Monument Series’ and is meant to symbolize change and the impermanence of monuments. This is not the first time the statue has encountered melting issues, with a previous version melting before its dedication ceremony. The current version, installed in February, features fewer and strategically placed wicks and a plaque advising visitors to extinguish the wick within a short time.
A monumental exhibition, ‘We Are Here’, explores the multifaceted nature of Black experiences through 100 years of figurative painting, showcasing everyday joy and defying stereotypical narratives of Blackness. This exhibition, originally conceived by the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Cape Town, and now on display at the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland, features over 150 works by prominent and emerging artists, offering a vibrant panorama of Black artistry.
The Creator Labs Photo Fund, a collaboration between Google and SN37, offers grants to 30 photographers and filmmakers who create compelling visual narratives. The initiative, now in its third year, aims to support artists at pivotal moments in their careers and champions photography’s role in fostering curiosity and promoting a just society.
PhotoVogue Festival 2022, with over 27,000 submissions, celebrates the diversity and beauty of the Middle East through 40 selected artists. Their powerful images explore the complex interplay between nature and humanity, showcasing the region’s vitality and multifaceted narrative. This festival reinforces PhotoVogue’s commitment to inclusivity and acceptance of all aesthetics.
This year’s PhotoVogue Festival showcases the importance of diversity and inclusion in the art world, with a focus on the relationship between humans and nature. Artists from around the globe have submitted their works, offering unique perspectives and provoking deep thought. The selected works delve into the essence of our connection with the natural world, exploring timeless and urgent themes. Visitors to the festival will be inspired by the powerful works on display, which promote a greater appreciation for the natural world.
