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!
Freddie Mercury’s belongings to go on display in global tour ahead of the auction
Before being auctioned off, the belongings from Freddie Mercury’s abandoned Kensington, London, residence will be shown in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. The pieces include Mercury’s stage attire, artwork, and mementos acquired during his travels, including the crown and cloak he donned for Queen’s final live performance at Knebworth in 1986 and the handwritten working lyrics to “We are the Champions.” Garden Lodge, Mercury’s residence, was adorned with artwork from several eras, including Victorian paintings, 20th-century art, glasswork, and Japanese textiles and textiles. Mercury passed away in 1991, one day after it was revealed that he had AIDS, and spent his final months there. Visit The Guardian to learn more.
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San Francisco Art Institute Files for Bankruptcy, Fate of Diego Rivera Fresco Uncertain
The San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, owing more than $10 million to various creditors, including the University of San Francisco, the Regents of the University of California, and the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. The institution’s remaining possessions, which include a $125,000 Alicia McCarthy painting and $50,000 in office supplies and art materials, will be sold off. The fate of its renowned Diego Rivera fresco from 1931 is still unknown. The painting was designated as a San Francisco monument, and the city’s Board of Supervisors must approve any relocation. Aaron Peskin, the supervisor, wants to move the item to a public gallery or museum. After years of declining operations and unpaid debts, SFAI terminated operations in July 2022. Read more on Artnet.
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Tate Britain reveals the four artists shortlisted for the 2023 Turner Prize, including works addressing social themes and structures.
Tate Britain has announced the four artists shortlisted for the 2023 Turner Prize: Jesse Darling, Ghislaine Leung, Rory Pilgrim, and Barbara Walker. From September 28 to April 14, 2024, the artists’ creations will be on display at the Towner Eastbourne museum in East Sussex. On December 5, the winner will be announced at an awards event. A group of charcoal portraits of those affected by the Windrush Scandal by Barbara Walker, titled “Burden of Proof,” received nominations. Ghislaine Leung received a nomination for her exhibition “Fountains” at Simian in Copenhagen, which included a sound-cancelling fountain located in the exhibition area. Jesse Darling received nominations for “No Medals, No Ribbons” at Modern Art Oxford and “Enclosures” at the Camden Art Centre in London, both of which will open in 2022. For the movie RAFTS, which the Serpentine in London ordered last year, Rory Pilgrim received a nomination. According to Alex Farquharson, director of Tate Britain, the works of art addressed “social themes, social structures, as well as a real sense of tenderness and humanity.” Read more on Artnet.
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