Art
Art Industry News: A College Has Cut Ties With the Florida School That Decided Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Was Too Rude + Other Stories
The National Gallery Still Has to Fundraise Its Half of Joint Acquisition – Last week, London’s National Gallery announced that it would jointly acquire Joshua Reynolds’s Portrait of Omai with the Getty Museum in L.A. But the London institution still has to raise its half of the funds for the $62 million acquisition. The museum has until June 10 to raise the remaining $1.2 million. (L.A. Times)
Pre-Raphaelite Muse Was Actually a Skilled Artist – Some 17 previously unseen drawings and watercolors by pre-Raphaelite model Elizabeth Siddal are included in Tate Britain’s forthcoming exhibition “The Rossettis.” Siddal was married to Dante Gabriel Rossetti and modeled for his circle, but her own artistic talent was long sidelined due to her relationship with Rossetti, and struggles with mental health and addiction. (Guardian)
Read more: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/art-industry-news-april-3-2023-2279342
Recently, a vibrant array of potted flowers in various shapes and colors greeted visitors at the Chongqing Zoo, capturing the attention of everyone entering the zoo.
“I’ve been looking forward to this exhibition for a long time,” said Ms. Li, a local resident. “I heard there would be many exquisite floral arrangements and potted plants, so I rushed to bring my family here as soon as it opened. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the New Year and soak in some artistic atmosphere!”
Read more: https://www.cqnews.net/1/detail/1324322687267987456/app/content_1324322687267987456.html
Gabriel Martinez talks with Robert Boyd about Charles Burns, Gary Panter, and the art of underground comics.
“The publishing industry doesn’t work the way the art industry does. You have a royalty system. Whereas if you resell a painting, unless you’re in California, the artist doesn’t get anything.”
To play the podcast, click on the orange play button below. You can also find Glasstire on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify.
Read more: https://glasstire.com/2024/09/22/art-dirt-robert-boyd-on-the-art-of-underground-comics/
The Literature and Language Reading Room is what I would consider a semi-hidden gem amidst the physical spaces that make up UIUC’s massive and impressive library. Lined with massive windows and perimeter bookshelves, it’s difficult to physically miss. However, to gain the full aesthetic experience, one needs to linger. Understandably, this is a difficult task for a busy student. Trust me…I know. However, if you feel the time has finally come to check it out, I highly encourage you to drop in while the newest exhibit, Image + Verse: Poetry Inspired by Art, is still on display.
As both an art and poetry enthusiast, it felt like a dream come true to hear about the library’s collection being highlighted in this way. Two glass cases greeted me at the entrance, and I immediately spotted a few of my favorite collections bookmarked and propped open. Reading the familiar words in tandem with the art displays warmed my heart. The affection of the curator for art and poetry also seemed to be on full display. I couldn’t help but wonder more about their ideas and inspirations.
Read more: https://www.smilepolitely.com/arts/the-art-of-poetry-on-display-at-the-university-of-illinois/
