Art

December 26, 2024

JR To Pay Tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude by Transforming Paris’ Pont Neuf

About 40 year ago, Paris' Pont Neuf was transformed by creative couple Christo and Jeanne-Claude for their project Pont Neuf Wrapped–a landmark moment in the history of contemporary arts. The bridge, which has witnessed many major events in the French capital, became the center of attention. To honor the legacy of these artists, JR—an equally sizable figure— will try his hand at turning the bridge into an installation for his Project Pont-Neuf.

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December 23, 2024

Tristan Eaton Celebrates the Powerful Women of Marvel at Miami Art Week

Artist Tristan Eaton, best known for his large, multi-color murals, capped a year-long collaboration with Marvel during Miami Art Week with the opening of his exhibition Women of Marvel. Featuring over 40 original artworks, classic Marvel heroines are reimagined through Eaton's lens. The opening night at Wynwood's The Private Gallery, which is the official gallery of Miami's Museum of Graffiti, was buzzing with excitement.

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December 19, 2024

Artist Creates Parallel Universes and Fantastical Worlds for Top Fashion Brands Through Digital Collage [Interview]

First coined by Cubist luminaries Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso, the term “collage” is lifted from the French word coller, meaning “to glue.” This “gluing” is central to collage, and merges a range of materials, influences, and symbols. It’s also a technique that Paris-based artist Constantin Prozorov has mastered throughout his work.

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December 17, 2024

Over 40 Palestinian Artists Organize ‘Gaza Biennale’ as an Act of Resilience [Interview]

Against all odds and in the face of war, Palestinian artists in Gaza have remained creative. Now, over 40 of them have come together to launch the Gaza Biennale. Currently in the funding phase, the group is looking for partner institutions in and out of Gaza to host a series of events that will showcase the powerful voices of these artists.

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