A summary of the most exciting art news from around the globe
While we focus on Indian art, we can\’t obviously function in a vacuum. It\’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let\’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what\’s going on — from art trends to socio-political issues to everything that affects the great aesthetic global consciousness. Or, let\’s just travel the world and have some fun!
The global hashtag support
In an age of digital-personal hybrids, Instagram hashtags seem to be an increasingly relevant form of linkage between creators and buyers — such as at this recent London fair that promoted #findartthatfits to connect people seeking to fill an “art-hungry space” by posting its images, with an artist portfolio that would make the best fit. The Art Newspaper elaborates.
Writing’s on the wall for nari shakti
Moving from online spaces to physical ones, the unquestioned dominance of male presence in the world of urban murals is seeing a small but significant transition. In the United States, Few and Far Women are making themselves more visible with each passing year. The Guardian reports.
What\’s post-Covid art going to be like?
The pandemic’s impact on public art has remained indelible as well. In New York City, USA, for instance, a number of key museums, galleries and other art institutions have faced closures, workforce mitigation, and a slew of other challenges. This, says Public Art Fund curator Daniel S. Palmer, gives us an insight on what the next year might bring for art overall. ARTnews interviews.
Swim in van Gogh’s Starry Night
From public spaces to more private ones, a unique take on master Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ by two Buenos Aires-based artists has transformed a recreational area into a tribute to this iconic artist. A smart move, since the psychedelic effects of the painting are harnessed fully when the pool is filled with rippling water. My Modern Met dives in.
Now, you can feel how Kandinsky’s felt
The external vision ultimately goes to internal contemplation. Your inner artistic mind can apparently experience ‘synaesthesia’ — an anomaly that many great artists claim to be gifted with — via a new Google tool. It reportedly brings to you the same experience that Wassily Kandinsky had, when his painting transformed into a kaleidoscopic symphony in his head. Classic FM composes the thought.
Just a celeb thing or actually good art? You decide
Are profound pursuits less your cup of tea than popcorn entertainment? Celebrity world updates have it that a debate is still raging online about whether Kim Kardashian’s seven-year-old daughter North created a stunning oil paint landscape that her mum had posted online in a selfie — or not. Meanwhile, the little girl has scored a prestigious invitation amid the ongoing brouhaha. US Weekly reveals.
