The trial for Pierre Le Guennec, a former handyman for Pablo Picasso, and his wife has begun. The pair recently revealed an enormous trove of works by the artist they claim they were given in the 1970’s, and which state prosecutors claim they stole. If convicted of theft, they could face up to five years in prison and a €375,000 fine. (more…)
Adel Abdessemed, Mon Enfant (2014)
Tel Aviv’s Dvir Gallery is currently presenting a new body of work by the controversial Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed. Known for his highly challenging assemblies of sculpture, video and installation, Abdessemed has not been hesitant to problematize the dynamics of politics, religion and social justice from various vantage points and perspectives. From gruesome footages of animal fights in Mexico to a giant twisted airplane, his art aims to thrill, shock and most importantly provoke. Far from subtlety, the London based artist delivers strongly vocal works of art, positioning himself as an anarchist and a rebel, with the intent of redefining the role of an artist in society. (more…)
Art Basel has announced its list of talks and salon discussions for next week’s fair in Switzerland. The offering of talks will include Wolfgang Tillmans reviewing his career output and a talk with Baer Faxt publisher Josh Baer, who will review the current state of the art market. (more…)
Oscar Murillo, A Mercantile Novel Candy Bars, via Art Observed
The art world has been good to Oscar Murillo over the past year. Following a series of high auction sales and eager buyers, the 27-year old was quickly signed to David Zwirner, and has continued to command impressive press attention and plaudits for his paintings and installation work.
Oscar Murillo with the Colombina Employees, via Art Observed (more…)
Jonathan Meese, Selbstportrait mit eisernem Kreuz (2001), all images courtesy MdM
On view at the Museum der Moderne Münchsberg is a unique exhibition of paintings by contemporary German artist Jonathan Meese, whose works are mainly focused on controversial issues within contemporary German history.
Outside last year’s Armory show, via Art Observed
As March rolls into New York, so too does the art world, as the city prepares for the 2014 edition of Armory Week, capped by The Armory Show on Piers 92 and 94 of Manhattan’s West Side, and complemented by a series of additional events, fairs and openings around the city.
Serge Alain Nitegeka, Exterior I: Studio Study I (2013), via The Armory Show (more…)
Josephine Meckseper (Installation View), All images courtesy Andrea Rosen Gallery
On view at Andrea Rosen Gallery in New York is an exhibition of large-scale vitrines, mirrored wall panels and photographs, all by Josephine Meckseper, and alluding to the rise of the Bauhaus and Deutscher Werkbund in Weimar Germany, and their subsequent destruction by the Nazi regime.
Artist Michelangelo Pistoletto and Sculptor Antony Gormley have been awarded the highest honor for artists in Japan, the Praemium Imperiale. Recognized by the Japan Art Association, the prize recognizes artist’s lifelong achievements and contributions to the arts. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on October 16th. (more…)
