Keiji Tanaami, a prominent Japanese artist known for his vibrant and eclectic work, passed away on August 9th from a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Tanaami, who had been battling myelodysplastic syndrome since June 2024, was looking forward to his retrospective exhibition at the National Art Center, Tokyo, which opened just days before his passing. He was a prolific artist with a long and illustrious career, leaving behind a legacy of influential work in art, design, and fashion.
An intriguing exhibition titled “Musée Imaginaire” recently debuted in Sag Harbor, Long Island, showcasing 15 portraits by the little-known, self-taught artist Elisabetta Zangrandi. Her works reimagine iconic self-portraits by women artists throughout history, spanning almost 1,000 years. The exhibition, curated by Alison M. Gingeras, transforms Keyes Art gallery into an alternative feminist museum, featuring historic figures such as Guda, Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Paula Modersohn-Becker, Frida Kahlo, and Alice Neel. Zangrandi’s playful reinterpretations place her alongside these renowned artists, challenging traditional art historical narratives and highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women to portraiture.
Italian geologist Ann Pizzorusso has presented a groundbreaking theory identifying Lecco, northern Italy, as the location where Leonardo da Vinci painted the iconic Mona Lisa five centuries ago. Pizzorusso’s research, based on her expertise in geology, challenges previous theories that linked the painting to other Italian cities.
