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2 days ago

Georg Baselitz, German artist who turned figurative painting on its head, has died, aged 88

I was born into a destroyed order, a destroyed landscape, a destroyed people, a destroyed society. My background was very ordinary and rural in a place far off the beaten track.
Arts
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

She wanted to disappear in silence': the magical life and mysterious death of married musician duo Irena and Vojtech Havlovi

Irena and Vojtech Havlovi created a unique blend of minimalist and baroque music, remaining true to their artistic vision despite changing political landscapes.
Film
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Why Isn't There a Movies Hall of Fame?

Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognizes artistic legacy through a democratic voting process, unlike many awards in Hollywood.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

In Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' an Artist Meets His Match

Sklar's indefatigable, but his cachet has waned. Where his early paintings now sell for millions, he can barely give his more recent work away.
Independent films
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

In Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' an aging artist meets his match

The Christophers explores themes of artistic legacy, commercialism, and familial betrayal through the story of a fading artist and his opportunistic children.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

SF home with ties to Talking Heads, 'Tales of the City' hits the market

15-17 Macondray Lane is a historic duplex in San Francisco, listed for $1.9 million, known for its artistic legacy and charm.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Remembering Glen Baxter, Pat Steir, Melvin Edwards

This week honors an absurdist cartoonist, a feminist artist, and a sculptor addressing violence in the US.
#outsider-art
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago
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Theater review: Bughouse looks inside the world of outsider artist Henry Darger

Henry Darger's posthumously discovered artistic legacy reveals a reclusive menial worker's obsessive creative output combining disturbing imagery with apocalyptic kitsch aesthetics.
fromArtnet News
1 month ago
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Henry Darger's Secret World Comes to the Stage | Artnet News

Henry Darger, a reclusive Chicago janitor and outsider artist, has gained significant posthumous recognition through a new theatrical production adapting his life and writings for the stage.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Theater review: Bughouse looks inside the world of outsider artist Henry Darger

Henry Darger's posthumously discovered artistic legacy reveals a reclusive menial worker's obsessive creative output combining disturbing imagery with apocalyptic kitsch aesthetics.
more#outsider-art
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fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Frida Kahlo Exhibition Explores How the Artist Became a Cultural Icon

Frida Kahlo transcended her lifetime obscurity to become a globally beloved artist whose legacy resonates across multiple social movements and artistic generations.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

At first, she couldn't come off the oxygen long enough': the film that gives Marianne Faithfull one final thrilling performance

Marianne Faithfull's final musical performance appears in the documentary film Broken English, which celebrates her six-decade career through an innovative narrative structure that corrects historical misrepresentations of her life and work.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Cordy Ryman's Playful Remix of Minimalism

Cordy Ryman develops a distinctive artistic voice by transforming his parents' minimalist work into his own visual language using wood and acrylic paint.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

How Yellow Became Van Gogh's Most Powerful Color | Artnet News

Van Gogh Museum's exhibition explores yellow as central to Van Gogh's artistic legacy, featuring his iconic works alongside pieces by other 19th and 20th-century masters to examine the color's multifaceted meanings and cultural significance.
Film
fromAnOther
9 months ago

This Documentary Tells the Tragic Story of Queer Artist George Platt Lynes

George Platt Lynes was a pioneering photographer who never witnessed the appreciation of his work due to societal persecution and personal struggles.
fromPitchfork
10 months ago

Brian Wilson's Symphony of Life

Brian Wilson’s life and career exemplify the fusion of artistic ambition and emotional depth, transforming the landscape of pop music into something timeless and profound.
Music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
10 months ago

Remembering dancer, choreographer and teacher Anita Menon * Oregon ArtsWatch

Anita Menon's creative curiosity and artistic explorations embodied humanity, offering inspiration as she shared Bharatanatyam through the Anjali School of Dance and connected with diverse audiences.
Women in technology
NYC startup
fromGothamist
10 months ago

After 41 years in Tribeca, NYC's iconic neon studio is relocating to Sunset Park

Let There Be Neon is moving from Tribeca to Sunset Park, marking the end of an era for the iconic neon studio.
fromInsideHook
11 months ago

David Lynch's Stuff Heads to Auction

The upcoming auction of David Lynch's possessions reflects the myriad facets of his life and career, showcasing items that span his unique artistic journey.
Los Angeles
Arts
fromArtforum
11 months ago

Suki Seokyeong Kang (1977-2025)

Suki Seokyeong Kang merged traditional Korean art with contemporary themes, passing away at 47 after a significant contribution to the art world.
Paris food
fromArtforum
1 year ago

Bachelor Machine

Gustave Caillebotte was a multifaceted artist who played a critical role in shaping Impressionism, albeit with lesser recognition than his contemporaries.
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