CHICAGO, IL.-Freeman’s | Hindman announces a nearly 9% year-over-year increase in total sales for the first half of 2025, despite a reported 6% decline1 in the broader art market during the same period. With a robust 89% sell-through rate by lot and 121% by value, the firm recorded one of the strongest first halves in its recent history. The growth reflects accelerated national and global demand, with 24% of bidders new to the firm, and participants from 53 countries. “These results reflect the incredible momentum our team has built across categories,” said Alyssa Quinlan, CEO of Freeman’s | Hindman. “We’re seeing increased engagement from collectors around the world who value the expertise of our ... More
VIENNA.- The ALBERTINA Museum presents the first major solo exhibition of Brigitte Kowanz (1957–2022) since her passing. Light is both image and message in the work of internationally acclaimed artist. For her, light is a universal code—and a metaphor for life. In many of her works, the medium itself comes to the forefront: it becomes transparent, visible, and simultaneously reflects on itself. “The medium is the message,” stated media theorist Marshall McLuhan. Kowanz brings this idea to life in striking ways. In her work, light is not merely a medium—it becomes a space of perception, an immaterial code for the visible and invisible aspects of our present time. Already at the beginning of her career in the 1980s, Kowanz engaged with everyday experiences and drew on artistic concepts pioneered by figures such as Marcel Duchamp in the early 20th century. She ... More
Diego Prieto and Joel Omar Vázquez assume new responsibilities at the Secretariat of Culture and INAH. Photo: SC.
MEXICO CITY.- Big changes are coming to Mexico's cultural landscape! By agreement with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the Secretariat of Culture announced today that Diego Prieto Hernández will head the brand-new Unit of Living Cultures, Intangible Heritage, and Interculturality (UCVPII). Meanwhile, Joel Omar Vázquez Herrera is stepping in as the new Director General of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). These moves reflect a strong commitment from the Mexican government to boost the rights of Indigenous peoples, advance social justice, safeguard historical memory, and celebrate the nation's incredible cultural richness. "Mexico is a nation of living cultures. A free, sovereign, and humanistic nation that finds one of its greatest assets in its cultural diversity," said Secretary of Culture Claudia Curiel de Icaza. "That's why, in line with the country's democratic transformation project, we've decided to create this new strategic area." The UCVPII is set ... More
A visionary pioneer in performance art, Marina Abramović has redefined the limits of artistic practice through her exploration of physical and mental endurance.
NEW YORK, NY.- Sean Kelly congratulates Marina Abramović on being awarded the 2025 Praemium Imperiale for Sculpture, one of the world’s most prestigious honors recognizing lifetime achievement in the arts. Presented annually by the Japan Art Association, the Praemium Imperiale celebrates outstanding artists across five disciplines, Sculpture, Painting, Architecture, Music, and Theatre/Film, whose contributions have had a profound impact on global culture. Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of the Arts," the Praemium Imperiale was established in 1989 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Japan Art Association and to honor the legacy of its longtime patron, Prince Takamatsu, who died in 1987. A visionary pioneer in performance art, Marina Abramović has redefined the limits of artistic practice through her exploration of physical and mental endurance. Using her body as both ... More
LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced Oscar®-winning actress Penélope Cruz, Director Walter Salles, Oscar-winning musician Bruce Springsteen and actor and comedian Bowen Yang as the honorees of its annual fundraising gala on October 18, 2025. Cruz will be honored with the Icon Award. Salles will receive the Luminary Award. Springsteen will receive the museum’s inaugural Legacy Award and is also set for a live performance at the event. Yang will be presented with the Vantage Award. The evening will help raise vital funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming, including screenings, K–12 programs, and access initiatives in service of the public and the local community of Los Angeles. Last year’s gala raised more than $11MM for the museum. Supported by Rolex, the exclusive presenting partner and founding supporter of the Academy Museum, the Gala is being co-chaired by Jon M. Chu; Common; Viola Davis and Julius Tennon; Ro ... More
BERLIN.- Ever wondered about the secret lives tucked away behind Berlin's bustling streets? The Museum Ephraim-Palais is inviting you on a captivating journey with its new exhibition, "Berlin Courtyards: Between Everyday Life, Work, and Encounters," running from July 18, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The public is invited to a special opening event on Thursday, July 17, from 6 to 9 PM. From cozy residential nooks to bustling commercial hubs and serene artist retreats, Berlin's courtyards tell the vibrant story of a city constantly evolving. This exhibition delves into how these spaces have fostered social and cultural exchange since the 19th century, becoming living capsules of history and community. They reflect the complexities of urban life, showcasing how people shape their surroundings and creating a unique atmosphere that has long inspired artists. "Berlin Courtyards" brings together nearly 100 striking photographs and graphics from the vast collection of the ... More
Zak Prekop, Watertower, 2025, Courtesy of the artist and Maxwell Graham, New York.
RIDGEFIELD, CONN.- The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is presenting Zak Prekop: Durations, marking the artist’s solo museum debut, on view at The Aldrich from June 8, 2025 to January 11, 2026. This exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue featuring a series of interviews conducted by Eduardo Andres Alfonso, Associate Curator, in the months leading up to the exhibition, offering deeper insight into Prekop’s creative process. Zak Prekop's practice focuses on bold abstract compositions and the materiality of paint. For more than two decades, he has explored painting's ability to compress time by developing compositional strategies that balance spontaneity with meticulous, decisive mark-making. His works collapse multiple interpretations—such as the impulsive, expressive nature of action painting and the precise, optical effects of hard edge geometric compositions— creating an awareness of time as viewers decipher the artist’s ... More
Plummer is best known as the co-founder of Artvest, an art and finance advisory that has counseled Fortune 500 companies, museums and ultra-high-net-worth collectors on strategy, acquisition, lending and investment.
DALLAS, TX.- Heritage Auctions is proud to announce that Michael Plummer, a pioneering force in the global art and luxury markets, has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Based in both New York and Dallas, Plummer brings more than four decades of experience across art, finance, real estate and marketing to the executive role. As CMO, Plummer will lead Heritage’s marketing strategy across all categories, spearheading initiatives to grow the company’s global reach, expand its client base and elevate its brand across platforms. He will oversee marketing operations, data analytics, client engagement strategies and campaign innovation in support of Heritage’s continued trajectory as the world’s largest auction house founded in the United States. “Michael is a true innovator with an exceptional ability ... More
Thiago Barbalho working at Elizabeth Xi Bauer, Deptford, 2025. Courtesy of the Artist and Elizabeth Xi Bauer, London.
LONDON.- Elizabeth Xi Bauer announced the co-representation of artist Thiago Barbalho. Known for his richly layered works that explore language, visual symbolism, and metaphysical inquiry, Barbalho brings to the gallery a deeply reflective and dynamic practice that traverses drawing, writing, and philosophical exploration through his intricate and evocative compositions. Thiago Barbalho is co-represented with Nara Roesler, one of Brazil’s leading contemporary galleries, founded in 1989. Nara Roesler is based in São Paulo and expanded to Rio de Janeiro in 2014. In 2015, it was the first Brazilian gallery to open a space in New York. The gallery works with seminal Brazilian artists and a new generation of established artists. Recently opened, Chants debuted Barbalho’s first solo exhibition with Elizabeth Xi Bauer. This exhibition follows Barbalho’s time in Elizabeth Xi ... More
Ruth Yates joins the gallery from Tara Downs.
NEW YORK, NY.- The gallery announced that Anna Ruth Yates and Jake Zellweger have joined the gallery as Director and Assistant Director, respectively. In addition to overseeing sales, they will work alongside founder Marc Straus to shape the gallery’s exhibition program at its Lower East Side and Tribeca locations. Ruth Yates joins the gallery from Tara Downs and Zellweger from Petzel, bringing decades of experience in curation and gallery leadership. “We are thrilled to welcome Anna and Jake to our growing team,” says founder Marc Straus. “Both bring unique experience and perspectives on contemporary art formed through the distinct paths they’ve forged in their careers. Their skills will be instrumental in leading the continued expansion of our gallery's offering.” After completing a master’s degree from SOAS University of London, Yates held leadership positions at Tara Downs and GRIMM Beyond her gallery roles, Yates is the co-founder of Plein Ventures, an initiati ... More
DESSAU-ROßLAU.- The Bauhaus Dessau is turning 100! From Fri, 5 Sep to Sun, 7 Sep, the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation is celebrating the start of the Bauhaus Dessau centennial with an extensive public programme under the motto To the Core. In and around the famous Bauhaus Building, in the Bauhaus Museum Dessau, in the Tierpark Dessau and at the scenic Kornhaus on the river, three days packed with concerts, dance, performances, film events, workshops and walks await the public. On Thurs, 4 Sep, the centennial is being officially opened by the President of the European Commission, Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, together with the director of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation, Dr. Barbara Steiner, and the Minister President of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, Dr. Reiner Haseloff. Admission to the official ceremony is by invitation only. Accreditation of members of the press will begin with a special press invitation in late July. In the public programme ... More
Impression of GRIMM London at 43a Duke Street, St James's, London (UK).
LONDON.- GRIMM announced its expansion to a new gallery space in St James’s, opening to the public this fall to coincide with Frieze Week in October. The new gallery will be situated on the ground and lower floor of 43a Duke Street, St James’s, a prominent corner site in a historical late Victorian building. As founder Jorg Grimm shares, “We are proud to be moving to this iconic neighbourhood in London that for centuries has been a historical base for the display of art. Following the gallery’s establishment in London in 2022, our expansion is a logical progression, and in line with the gallery’s goal – to provide the best possible platform for our artists, many of them based in the UK. The gallery prides itself on its active management of all aspects of an artist's career, the foundation on which the gallery has been built. Our program continues to grow and we’re very excited to be able to provide this new space, and the context of the neighbourhood, for our artists to present their work in Lo ... More
Matt holds a BFA in Photography from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and an MFA in Photography from Georgia State University.
EASTON, MD.- The Academy Art Museum announced the appointment of Matthew Moore as its new Director of Education. An accomplished artist and dedicated educator, Matt brings a unique blend of creative vision, academic leadership, and deep community engagement to this important role. As Director of Education, Matt will guide the strategic direction of the Museum’s education programs, overseeing K–12 initiatives, adult education offerings, and public programs designed to ignite and sustain curiosity for art throughout our community. Matthew Moore’s own artistic practice reflects his thoughtful approach to exploring history, place, and collective memory. His photographic work examines patterns in the built environment that reveal the ways in which historical narratives are constructed and remembered. His recent series, Post-Socialist Landscapes, has been the focus of solo exhibitions at the Gormley Gallery ... More
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Provincetown Community Compact announces the Dune Shack Artists and Writers in Residence for 2025 PROVINCETOWN, MASS.- The Provincetown Community Compact announces the Dune Shack Artists and Writers in Residence for 2025 in the Cape Cod National Seashore. The juried process for visual artists for three, three-week stays selected these artists: River Aragon, a visual and performance artist, farmer and land steward from Florence, MA who receives the David Bethuel Jamieson emerging artist of color award, with a $500 fellowship; Kelli Scott Kelly, a visual artist exploring the hybrid beings and magic in the natural world, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, also receives a $500 fellowship; and Provincetown artist Valerie Isaac, who paints the natural landscape and teaches at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum and Castle Hill Center for the Arts. Writers selected by lottery for one-week stays are Eric Knutson from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and John Lang from New ... More
Vintage posters at Swann August 7 NEW YORK, NY.- Swann Galleries’ yearly August poster auction is set for Thursday, August 7. The sale features a strong and curated collection, with a particularly sharp focus on propaganda, travel and Art Nouveau posters. Collectors, enthusiasts and connoisseurs will be impressed not only by the historical scope and messaging but also by the quality and condition of the posters presented. Highlights from the auction include some of the most powerful and moving American and international propaganda from World War I and World War II. The selection of World War I posters includes Harry Ryle Hopps’ impactful and scarce Destroy This Mad Brute, circa 1917 ($12,000-18,000), both the 1915 and circa 1917 editions of Fred Spear’s chilling Enlist ($7,000-10,000 and $3,000-4,000), and both the English and the Yiddish version of the famous Canadian poster The Jews the World ... More
NGV Art School courses return with art, design, writing & culture MELBOURNE.- NGV Art School invites art lovers, educators and curious minds to explore a suite of in-person and online courses launching over the coming months. From a deep dive into Japanese visual culture and influential global artists to design history, colour theory and First Nations practice, each course provides opportunities to engage with art in new ways through the NGV Collection guided by NGV educators, curators and expert facilitators. This brand new four-week evening course explores Japan’s enduring artistic and cultural legacy through the NGV Collection and the exhibition Kimono. Over four in person sessions, participants will examine how centuries of meticulous craftsmanship, ritual, reinvention and radical creativity have shaped Japan’s visual identity and global influence. Facilitated by a specialist NGV educator, and featuring insights from NGV curators and ... More
The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art exhibits works by Joshua Parks CHARLESTON, SC.- Joshua Parks is a southern-raised Black image-maker and cultural worker with Gullah Geechee and Gulf Coast Creole heritage. His work analyzes Afro-descendant communities in the Atlantic world, their relationship to land and water as the basis of subsistence, autonomy, survival, and collective memory, and how these elements influence social and cultural development. The Halsey Institute is proud to present Parks’s first solo museum exhibition. In his practice, Parks puts intentional relationships and storytelling first, using image as his medium for communication. Born in We: African Descendants of the Atlantic World explores the interconnectedness among communities of African descendants in the Lowcountry, the Caribbean, and West Africa through photography, film, and sounds of the Atlantic World. Bridging past and present, he presents ... More
Torishéju Dumi and Johanna Agerman Ross receive honorary doctorates from London College of Fashion, UAL LONDON.- Yesterday, Wednesday 16 July, fashion designer Torishéju Dumi and Johanna Agerman Ross MA, received honorary doctorates from London College of Fashion, UAL. A graduate of both London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins, Torishéju Dumi is one of the industry’s most promising young fashion designers. Debuting at Paris Fashion Week in 2024 as the only Black designer on schedule, and at a time when women, particularly Black women founders and designers, are increasingly underrepresented at the helm of fashion houses, Dumi stands out as a vital and powerful figure emerging within British fashion. Johanna Agerman Ross MA is Chief Curator at the Design Museum in London. Previously she worked ... More
Museion Academy presents symposium "Culture as a Commons" BOLZANO.- How can cultural institutions or initiatives convert their social responsibility into effective, lasting impact—beyond symbolic gestures—in the face of accelerating ecological, social, and political transformations? And crucially: who participates in defining this mandate? These urgent questions lie at the heart of “Culture as a Commons”, a three-day international forum that brings together 12 selected cultural initiatives from the Netherlands and Italy. In the framework of this gathering at Museion, they will open up and share best practice strategies, visions, and formats beyond institutional boundaries, exploring culture as a common good—as a space of “commoning”. Rather than codifying fixed answers, the forum seeks to uncover both potential and limitations in current cultural work, through foregrounding experimental formats, porous collaborations, and gentle forms of activism. ... More
Maruja Mallo: Unveiling a modern icon in new podcast and exhibition SANTANDER.- Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of Maruja Mallo, one of the 20th century's most groundbreaking Spanish artists. A new podcast episode, "How Does Maruja Mallo Construct Her Mask?", from "The Botín Foundation’s Questions" is offering an intimate look at this key figure of the Generation of '27, coinciding with a major exhibition at Centro Botín and the Museo Reina Sofía. Mallo famously declared in 1954, "I am working on overcoming my work, which is overcoming myself." This statement perfectly encapsulates her artistic philosophy and her view of life as a constant journey of transformation. The podcast explores how she lived an existence entirely dedicated to creation, the role of solitude in her process, and how she used aesthetics and performativity to forge a modern, free, and professional identity. Recorded at Centro Botín, the episode is a collaboration ... More
Tank tracks to tree trunks as museum launches campaign to plant 5,000 tress DORSET.- A museum famous for its green machines is inviting visitors to support a campaign to help restore a Dorset woodland. In partnership with Forestry England, The Tank Museum aims to raise at least £30,000 to plant 5,000 native trees at Queen’s Copse in Wimborne. Partnerships Manager, Leif Mann, Forestry England said: “Our aim is to return this woodland to its original character so we can create a biodiverse habitat that captures carbon, supports wildlife, and thrives for future generations to enjoy.” To raise the funds, The Tank Museum will be offering customers the chance to donate a tree for £6 when they purchase their museum admission tickets. The Tank Museum’s Head of Visitor Experience & Commercial, Rosanna Dean said: “The Tank Museum doesn’t charge for parking. Our hope is that those who can afford it will make a favourable comparison between the cost of a tree and ... More
PM/AM unveils "The Dreams I Don't Remember," a solo show of Daria Dmytrenko's primal visions LONDON.- PM/AM announces The Dreams I Don’t Remember, a solo presentation of new works by Daria Dmytrenko. The artist conjures creatures that dwell somewhere between nightmare and self-portrait. Her figures –amorphous yet anatomical, grotesque yet majestic– emerge from the recesses of her subconscious, relics of a prehistoric psyche. Alongside the paintings, the exhibition also features new sculptural extensions of her mythology. Dmytrenko’s creative practice is akin to meditation; keeping her mind entirely blank, she allows unconscious imagery to surface. The creatures come unbidden, warped by the Slavic mythology that pervaded her childhood fears. While these beings have always haunted Dmytrenko’s practice, in earlier works they were far more abstract. Now they arrive with flesh, muscle, wrinkles—even teeth. They grow increasingly specific, as if sharpening in resolution. ... More
In Conversation: Christina Kimeze and Sandra Jackson-Dumont
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On a day like today, American artist and writer Boris Lurie was born
July 18, 1924. Boris Lurie (July 18, 1924 - January 7, 2008) was an American artist and writer. He co-founded the NO!Art movement which calls for socially and politically involved art that would resist and combat the forces of the market. Pieces by Lurie are now contained in the permanent collections of the National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.) and the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA; NYC). In 2001, the NO!Art movement was subject of a retrospective at the University of Chicago, the University of Nebraska and at the Whitney Museum of American Art (NYC). In this image: Boris Lurie April 1968 photographer unknown.
