Global art
SOLDIER is shaping the future of global art with Yardland
Lagos-born, London-based artist and creative SOLDIER has been announced as the new Art Curator of the 2024 Yardland Festival in Paris. The appointment will see SOLDIER assist the Paris-based creative ecosystem in taking in new and immersive cultural experiences.
The festival aims to place hip-hop and African-Caribbean music at the forefront of Parisian nightlife. Since its inception, Yardland, which was born from the imagination of the creative collective Yard, has helped give members of its community the chance to connect with artists such as Travis Scott, Migos, A$AP Rocky, and REMA to name a few.
Now, as Yardland makes its in-person debut, SOLDIER has been brought on board to share insights from his unique position between painting, fashion, and sculpture. The London-based artist shares a number of experiences and values with Yard, from honouring multiculturalism to supporting equality.
Read more: https://culted.com/yardland-soldier-art-paris-fashion-music/
Kutch needs no introduction today. This city located in the Rann region of Gujarat is famous for its scenic beauty, art and craftsmanship. Artisans here, over the ages have given a distinct identity to Kutchi art, earning them national and international accolades.
One such young artist who has earned immense fame in the Bandhani artform is Abdul Wahab Khatri (25). After nine years of being in the profession, he has recently been awarded the Gold Award for Outstanding Artisan Entrepreneur by the social startup Karigar Clinic. He was earlier awarded the Young Artisan Award in addition to the Kamaladevi Award.
Read more: https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!offbeat/bandhani-art-kutchi-art-gujarat-enn24073002096
Ayesha Kapoor, a second-generation art ardent, has cultivated a passion for discovering and promoting exceptional talent. Ayesha blends artistic vision with business acumen, advising collectors, and curating exhibitions. Inspired by her own love for painting and further strengthened under the guidance of her mother, she champions emerging artists and bridges cultural divides through the universal language of art.
Back in September, global art experts were taken aback by the name topping a fresh list of the world’s best-selling artists.
Aboudia, a graffiti-inspired artist from Ivory Coast, had beaten well-known names, like Damien Hirst and Banksy, to sell the most pieces at auction the previous year.
According to the Hiscox Artist Top 100, Aboudia, real name Abdoulaye Diarrassouba, had flogged 75 lots. One of these canvasses had gone for £504,000 ($640,000).
