Berlin, one of the world’s preeminent destinations for contemporary art, is currently hosting the sensational exhibition of American artist William N. Copley’s “X-Rated (1972–1974)” series at Galerie Max Hetzler, bridging the aesthetic space between surrealism and pop art. Copley, also known as CPLY, was an iconic figure in post-World War II American art, rising to…
In an audacious move intended to explore human emotions, famed Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has launched a confession hotline inviting individuals to anonymously confess their sins. The hotline is available around the clock where people are encouraged to use it as a platform to share their contrition after acts they regret. Cattelan, famous for his…
In a notable development for the international art world, hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin’s record-breaking Jean-Michel Basquiat painting, which he acquired for a stunning $110.5 million in 2017, will be put on display for public viewing this Summer in Miami. Painted by Basquiat in 1982, the artwork titled “Untitled” quickly became the talk of the…
Renowned Polish artist and photographer, Weronika Gęsicka, has turned the tables on encyclopedias’ credibility in a thought-provoking experiment that has stirred up an intriguing online discourse, further highlighting the deceptive era of misinformation. Gęsicka, known for her visually interrogative work on memory and its mechanisms, has again struck a chord with her project dubbed ‘Appendix,…
Encapsulating personality in a static object can be a challenge but Japanese artist Misato Sano does so with finesse. The artist, famed for her riveting masterpieces, has been gripping the art community with her charming wooden dogs that are expertly carved and brimming with life-like personality. Working from Niagara Studio in Niigata, Japan, Sano crafts…