Robert Mangold: Pentagons and Folded Space. 540 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001. May 9 – August 15, 2025. Photography courtesy Pace Gallery.
NEW YORK, NY.- Pace is presenting a new body of work by Robert Mangold at its 540 West 25th Street gallery in New York from May 9 to August 15. This exhibition—Pace’s fifteenth presentation dedicated to a new body of work by Mangold since 1991—spans the gallery’s second and seventh floors. It features paintings, including three multi-panel works, and works on paper created by the artist between 2022 and 2024. This show is organized on the occasion of Pace’s 65th anniversary year, during which the gallery is mounting exhibitions of work by major 20th century artists—with whom it has maintained decades-long relationships—at its spaces around the world. It is accompanied by a new catalogue, with an essay by Dieter Schwarz, from Pace Publishing, which has produced 16 books on each new body of Mangold’s work since his first exhibition with the gallery in 1992. Mangold has been a key figure in painting since the 1960s. Exploring the fundamental elements of compositio ... More
Oil on canvas by Wifredo Lam (Cuban, 1902-1982), titled Personnage No. 2 (1939), signed and dated, 36 ½ inches by 23 ½ inches. Estimate: $100,000-$150,000. Sold for $266,700.
MILFORD, CONN.- Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers hosted their annual Spring Fine Art Auction on Thursday, May 8th at 6pm Eastern time. The auction included 168 lots of quality paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture. The sale totaled $2.1 million and was 85 percent sold. Leading the auction was a rare, early portrait by Cuban artist Wifredo Lam. It sold for $266,700 (including buyer’s premium). The portrait was well-documented in the catalogue raisonné and other publications and had been in a private collection for nearly 50 years. Dated 1939, Personnage No. 2 was painted the same year the artist met Pablo Picasso. Picasso referred to Lam as a “lost cousin” and the two artists inspired each other. There was international attention on this lot and several telephone bidders. It ultimately sold online to a prominent private collector of Latin American art. The diverse auction included ... More
Pierre Soulages, Peinture 130 x 102 cm, 18 janvier 2011. Estimate: €700,000–900,000.
MUNICH.- Ketterer Kunst's auction on June 6/7 sets new standards in the German art market, featuring an unprecedented selection of international masterpieces. Over the past few years, the auction house has made considerable efforts to raise its profile in the international art world. The upcoming auction features exquisite works by artists such as Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Morris Louis, and Claes Oldenburg. With a strong market position as the leading auction house in Modern Art, particularly German Expressionism, still forming a cornerstone of the business, the Contemporary Art segment enjoys steady growth and has reached comparable volumes. Contrary to the major auction houses, Ketterer Kunst clearly emphasizes specialization. Every year, we host two well-curated auctions featuring a select range of high-quality works. The auction house's clients benefit from a team of experts across all departments, from acquisition and cataloging to ... More
Adriana Varejão. Photo: Vicente de Mello. Courtesy the artist and Gagosian.
ATHENS.- Gagosian presents Histórias Moldadas, an exhibition of new paintings by Adriana Varejão. Opening in Athens on May 15, this marks her first exhibition in Greece, and her fourth with the gallery. Histórias Moldadas features four new bodies of painting from Varejão’s Tile series, inspired by Brazilian, Greek, Turkish, and Chinese ceramic traditions. Embracing Baroque elements of parody, paradox, tension, and excess, Varejão creates sculptural paintings that rupture the surface and painterly sculptures imbued with vibrant drama. Her works challenge our understanding of artistic mediums while subverting established histories of art and culture. Her signature craquelure draws from the crackle-glazed ceramics of China’s Song dynasty (960–1279). Mixing plaster by hand, applying it to canvas, and allowing it to dry naturally, she engages in a delicate interplay between control and chance. The resulting fissures form an expressive calligraphy, echoing ruins, parched ... More
BRUSSELS.- In her second exhibition at the gallery, CLOSE, Japanese artist Ulala Imai presents a new body of work that traverses scale and subject with a distinct sensibility. Imai engages the world through a heightened visual and tactile awareness—an embodied attentiveness shaped in part by her experience of deafness since birth. Her paintings are rooted in close observation and lived experience. “Most of the motifs in my works are from daily life in a limited community within a 1.5 km radius,” she notes. Within this domestic milieu, she brings toys, household objects, and foods into unexpected spatial and emotional proximity, constructing quietly resonant scenes that hover between the familiar and the uncanny, intimacy and distance. Through Imai’s luminous palette and nuanced brushwork, the textures of the everyday become charged with psychological depth and narrative ambiguity. The exhibition’s title, CLOSE, speaks to layered registers of nearness—physical, emotio ... More
GENEVA.- Christie’s Geneva kicked off its Luxury Week with Rare Watches, Featuring Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches, on Monday 12 May 2025. The auction saw strong results, realising CHF21,183,160 | $25,182,511, selling 92% by lot and with 44% selling above their estimate. The top lot was a signed Richard Mille, RM27-01 Rafael Nadal, selling for CHF1,255,000 | $1,491,942. Vintage top lots included the 14k gold Rolex reference 6264 Paul Newman ‘John Player Special’ which achieved CHF1,008,000 | $1,198,309 - while its existence was known, very few people have ever seen or handled one. The Cartier Crash Model, ref. 4131, special order in stunning white gold with nickelé grey dial and previously unknown to the market ignited a fierce bidding war for over 5 minutes, selling to a telephone bidder who secured this exquisite ... More
El Mago Pim Pam Pum.
SANTANDER.- A significant moment in Spanish art history unfolded recently at the Centro Botín as the complete series of five paintings known as "The Verbenas" by acclaimed artist Maruja Mallo were exhibited together for the first time in 97 years. The reunion, part of the major exhibition "MARUJA MALLO: Mask and Compass. Paintings and Drawings from 1924 to 1982," marks a rare opportunity to see these vibrant depictions of popular Spanish festivals as a unified body of work, last shown together in Madrid in 1928. The final piece to arrive, El Mago / Pim Pam Pum (1926) from the Art Institute of Chicago, completed the set. Its delayed arrival had left a temporary void on the exhibition wall since the show's opening on April 12, a space held in anticipation of this historic reassembly. El Mago / Pim Pam Pum itself is a fascinating composition, juxtaposing two fairground attractions. In the background, a pimpampum game features figures resembling ... More
LONDON.- Michael Werner Gallery, London is presenting Maki Na Kamura: Desert Incognito, an exhibition of new paintings by Osaka-born, Berlin-based painter Maki Na Kamura. In her new work, Na Kamura questions how the concept of abstraction evolved over time. According to Na Kamura, painters historically did not categorise themselves as abstract or figurative, and painting seamlessly blended elements of both. In the 1950s and 1960s, a division arose between figurative and abstract painters, with abstractionists feeling the need to define themselves. Like the abstract artists of the mid-20th century, Na Kamura is a formalist, deeply concerned with composition, structure, texture, shape, form, and colour. However, her approach to abstraction is not dogmatic. Her primary goal is to transcend abstraction, which she does by using figuration as the basis for her exploration of the formal properties ... More
Yves Zurstrassen, 250205 SOMETHING ELSE, 2025. Oil on canvas, 230 x 200 cm.
GENEVA.- Xippas Gallery in Geneva presents Sweet Dreams, an exhibition dedicated to Yves Zurstrassen, featuring new works specially created by the artist. A self-taught painter, Yves Zurstrassen has been exploring the pictorial medium with great freedom since the 1980s. Between lyrical gesturality and almost mathematical structuring, Yves Zurstrassen manages to propose spaces that break free from conventions, offering innovative painting that blurs the boundaries between abstraction and figuration. Yves Zurstrassen’s works are the result of a very particular technique that plays with the collage and de-collage of paper forms, which he uses as stencils on layers of overlapping paint. Anyone fortunate enough to visit the painter’s studio understands the importance of these ecosystems, where everything is carefully organized. Labeled pigments promise an infinite range of colors, the various stencils form a vast and rich vocabulary, and the previous paintings, neatly ... More
Heryun Kim, Writing the Sound, 2021, Oil on wood panel, 17.5 x 17.5 in.
NEW YORK, NY.- Bienvenu Steinberg & C presents the first exhibition in the United States of works by the distinguished Korean artist Heryun Kim. With numerous museum exhibitions in Korea and Germany, Kim has strived to deepen the perception and appreciation of Korea’s cultural heritage. The show will be on view from May 15 to June 14, 2025, with the opening reception on Thursday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at 35 Walker Street, New York, NY. The centerpiece of Kim’s New York debut is an installation of 164 ink drawings on paper titled Hwangnam Daechong Tomb. Created in 2017, this monumental work was inspired by a metalwork saddle discovered in the Great Tomb of Hwangnam, a major archeological site of the Silla Kingdom that is located within a UNESCO World Heritage site. Commenting on her response to an artifact known as the Saddle of Hwangnam Daechong, the artist notes: “At first glance, the repeated curves and straight lines seem ... More
Richmond Barthé (1901–1989), Feral Benga, 1935. Bronze on marble base, 18 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 4 1/2 inches / 47.6 x 17.5 x 11.4 cm. 19 5/8 x 6 7/8 x 5 3/4 inches / 49.8 x 17.5 x 14.6 cm including base. Signed.
NEW YORK, NY.- Michael Rosenfeld Gallery is presenting Bienvenue: African American Artists in France, a historical survey of seventeen Black American artists who lived and worked in France from the late nineteenth century through the present. Complementing the landmark exhibition Paris Noir: Artistic circulations and anti-colonial resistance, 1950–2000, on view at the Centre Pompidou through June 30th, Bienvenue offers an expanded look into the presence of Black American artists in France, many of whom were seeking respite from the systemic racism that limited their opportunities for education and the recognition of their work in the United States. Where Paris Noir encompasses artists of the larger African diaspora working in the second half of the twentieth century, Bienvenue: African American Artists in France focuses specifically on American artists, and spans nearly eight decades in its chronological scope, beginning with a 1912 painting by Henry ... More
VANCOUVER.- The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC will present an exhibition of internationally-lauded contemporary artist Rebecca Belmore in VALUE: Rebecca Belmore at the Museum of Anthropology, on display from May 15–October 19, 2025. The exhibition offers an examination of four important works from the Anishinaabe artist’s four-decade career, embodying Belmore’s persistent critique of the ongoing condition of colonialism. Through four of her large-scale installation works, Belmore challenges our notions of collective value defined by colonial institutions and contemporary social structures. The four works will be displayed throughout MOA, including in the Audain Gallery and the Great Hall. “For more than four decades, Rebecca Belmore has been a force for change through her embodied artistic practice, critiquing the far reaching and long lasting implications of colonialism and capitalism, which continues to impact the lives of Indigenous people in Canada ... More
Néstor Martín-Fernández de la Torre, The Fandango of the Lantern by Gustavo Durán. The Pretty Girl, 1927. Watercolor. 22 x 26.5 cm. Néstor Museum, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Photo: Fernando Cova del Pino.
MADRID.- Yesterday, the Director of the Museo Reina Sofía, Manuel Segade; the Councillor for Culture of the Cabildo of Tenerife and President of TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, José Carlos Acha; the Director of the Museo Néstor, Daniel Montesdeoca; and the exhibition curator, Juan Vicente Aliaga, officially presented Néstor Reencountered, the new temporary exhibition at the Museo Reina Sofía. The show is organized in close collaboration with TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes and the Museo Néstor in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The exhibition offers a retrospective re-reading of the figure of Néstor Martín Fernández de la Torre (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 1887–1938), a Canarian artist who worked across a wide range of disciplines. From painting and murals to theatrical sets and costume design for eminent figures such as Manuel de Falla and Antonia Mercé y Luque, known as La Argentina, the exhibition brings together over one hundred works that remain relatively unknown ... More
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A piece of Toronto's architectural history heads to auction TORONTO.- An important piece of Toronto’s architectural and artistic history is set to go under the auction hammer this month. The Bridge Builders, Construction, Bloor Street Viaduct, 1915, a major, museum-quality canvas by Toronto-born artist Peter Clapham Sheppard, an associate of the Group of Seven, will be offered at Cowley Abbott’s Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art on May 28, 2025. The rare and dynamic painting, estimated to fetch $100,000 - $120,000, captures the construction of the Bloor Street Viaduct—an engineering feat that shaped the city over a century ago. The painting documents the ambitious early 20th century infrastructure project. At the time, the Don Valley and River posed a major barrier to east-west travel, with the few existing flood-prone bridges located further south between Gerard Street and the lake. Though the viaduct proposal was voted ... More
Fitzhugh Karol gifts alma mater Skidmore College with permanent sculpture installation SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY.- Sculptor and Skidmore College alumnus Fitzhugh Karol unveiled a permanent large-scale sculpture on Skidmore College's campus on Monday, May 12, marking a meaningful full-circle moment in his career. The sculpture, installed just outside the College’s Saisselin Art Building, is an offering to the institution that helped shape him — an invitation to gather, reflect, and connect with form and meaning in daily life. Karol, known for his meditative, material-forward practice, works across a wide range of mediums including steel, ceramics, and wood. This new installation is an evolution of his work “Tingwon,” which was previously exhibited at Sculpture by the Sea on Bondi and Cottesloe Beaches, one of Australia’s most attended sculptural events. The piece has been reimagined and adapted specifically for its new home at Skidmore, where Karol first began his formal ... More
Julien's Auctions unveils Men's Bold Luxury: "The Tailor Made Edit" BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.- Hot on the heels of the Met Gala and this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” Julien’s Auctions proudly announces "Men’s Bold Luxury: The Tailor Made Edit," a one-of-a-kind sale honoring the artistry, elegance, and attitude of iconic menswear. This exciting auction, taking place on Tuesday, June 17th, features over 100 curated items that redefine what it means to dress with distinction—whether you're a classicist, a collector, or a bold fashion visionary. A masterclass in craftsmanship, the Men’s Bold Luxury: Tailor Made Edit centers around suits and tailoring, presenting standout pieces that range from Alexander McQueen’s sculptural silhouettes to Tom Ford’s modern refinement. Among the crown jewels are Sean Connery’s classic dinner jacket, Al Pacino’s iconic Homburg hat, and a full kilt ensemble worn by the Duke of Windsor— ... More
Seven-figure sales, museum acquisitions, and expanded audiences at TEFAF New York 2025 NEW YORK, NY.- The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) presented the 11th edition of its signature New York fair at the Park Avenue Armory, May 9-13, 2025, with an invite-only preview on May 8. Overall visitorship grew 10% for the fair’s six-day run, and strong sales were noted across the more than 90 international exhibitors. In addition, the fair continues to be a magnet for museums and the larger art and design industry. “TEFAF is proud of our crucial role in nurturing a vibrant global art community, fostering connections between collectors, institutions, exceptional works of art, and the world’s leading galleries and art dealers,” said Leanne Jagtiani, Director of TEFAF New York. “Besides facilitating robust sales across categories, the fair served as a marketplace for exchanging ideas and expertise.” The sales action was high in the historic rooms of the Park Avenue ... More
Exhibition focuses on the historic artists of the Supports / Surfaces movement SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE.- The Fondation CAB Saint-Paul de Vence is hosting an exhibition devoted to the historic artists of the Supports/Surfaces movement and other artists from the contemporary scene, curated by Hugo Vitrani (curator of the Palais de Tokyo) Supports/Surfaces is an artistic movement that was one of the founding groups of French contemporary art, both in painting and sculpture. Under the umbrella name of Supports/Surfaces, a group of artists, most of them from the south of France, held four collective exhibitions between 1970 and 1971, sharing common theoretical and artistic ideas. In the early 1970s, André-Pierre Arnal, Vincent Bioulès, Louis Cane, Marc Devade, Daniel Dezeuze, Noël Dolla, Toni Grand, Bernard Pagès, Jean-Pierre Pincemin, Patrick Saytour, André Valensi and Claude Viallat exhibited together under this name. A singular feature of the movement ... More
Treasure House Fair unveils details of its 3rd edition LONDON.- Next month, Treasure House Fair returns to the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea for a festival of art and culture. Taking place from 2Gth June through 1st July, London’s much anticipated summer art fair will bring together 70 internationally renowned exhibitors in the fields of fine art, furniture, jewellery, watches, design and classic cars. From a 50,000-year-old mammoth tusk and a childhood drawing by His Majesty King Charles III to one of the last surviving Union flags of the Battle of Trafalgar and masterpieces by titans of art history, Treasure House Fair reflects the new eclecticism of today’s collectors. A “treasure house” of the rare and the beautiful, the historic and the cutting-edge, the handpicked works and objects to go on view - all vetted by independent experts - also boasts prestigious provenance, from John Paul Getty to legendary Parisian art dealer Ambroise Vollard. Alongside ... More
Art Week Riyadh wraps up landmark inaugural edition RIYADH.- Art Week Riyadh concluded its inaugural edition as a resounding success, welcoming more than 17,000 visitors between 6–13 April 2025, across 13 locations throughout the Saudi capital. An initiative of the Saudi Visual Arts Commission, one of the eleven sector-specific commissions under the Ministry of Culture, the event is a non-commercial platform for celebrating and amplifying Saudi Arabia’s dynamic art scene, by fostering exchange and supporting the arts. As Saudi Arabia continues to grow its presence on the global art stage, Art Week Riyadh established a significant new platform for discovery, dialogue, and creative exchange — bringing together over 50 leading local, regional, and international galleries, more than 200 artists, over 500 artworks, and more than 100 activations in a city-wide celebration of Saudi’s dynamic art scene. A major highlight, the Collections in Dialogue ... More
Caprini & Pellerin will inaugurate their showroom-gallery in Cannes CANNES.- Located just a few steps from the Rue d'Antibes, one of Cannes' most emblematic streets, the Showroom-gallery Caprini & Pellerin opens its doors on the ground floor of the agency's headquarters at 5, Rue d'Oran. With a surface area of 110 m², this unique space embodies a philosophy, a sensitive and lively vision of architecture, seen as both an aesthetic and emotional experience. The gallery is positioned as a hybrid space, at the crossroads of art, architecture, design and craft. Conceived as a place for dialogue and exchange, it hosts one-off pieces, limited editions and objects created in collaboration with the agency's partner artists, designers and craftspeople. Each work presented is part of a coherent narrative, combining noble materials, singular forms and exceptional know-how. More than just a showroom, the Caprini & Pellerin gallery is a real living space, ... More
Evacuating The British Museum in the Second World War
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On a day like today, American photographer Richard Avedon was born
May 15, 1923. May 15, 1923. Richard Avedon (May 15, 1923 - October 1, 2004) was an American fashion and portrait photographer. An obituary published in The New York Times said that "his fashion and portrait photographs helped define America's image of style, beauty and culture for the last half-century". In this image: Humphrey Bogart, October 2, 1953 by Richard Avedon.
