Just last week on June 7th, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (MuCEM) opened in Marseille, France, after much anticipation from the international art community. Continue reading
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Tate Exhibits Works of Sudanese Artist Ibrahim El-Salahi, July-September 2013
“Love 4 Culture”
The Tate in London has announced the opening of a new exhibition of the works of Sudanese artist Ibrahim El-Salahi. The exhibition will dote on El-Salahi’s “personal journey”, following his movements as a young adult to London, a pilgrimage back to Sudan, followed by a sejour in Qatar and a final return to England. Continue reading
The Role of Arab Immigrants in Haiti’s Art Culture
“Les Sirenes” by Rinaud Benoit
A recent article published in Saudi Aramco’s World publication details the history and modern-day presence of Arab immigrants to Haiti in the creation and preservation of Haitian fine arts. Continue reading
Wooden Camera Photography is Alive and Well in Afghanistan
An incredible short video put together by the Afghan Box Camera Project features the work of Mr. Qalam Nabi, one of two final remaining wooden box photographers remaining in operation in Kabul, Afghanistan. While the art of wooden camera photography is indeed alive in Afghanistan, it is not necessarily well, as the title indicates; that said, the art remains one that is seldom seen anywhere else on the planet.
Timothy Archibald’s Personal Photographic Essay on Autism, Featuring His Son, Eli
In early 2010, photographer Timothy Archibald published a set of photographs featuring a delicate young boy in a series of portraits portraying varying degrees of implied vulnerability. The boy is Archibald’s autistic son, and the essay was dedicated to highlighting the constraints of the condition. Continue reading
Bryan Lewis Saunders’ Unconventional Approach to Creating Art, “Under the Influence”
Washington, DC-based artist Bryan Lewis Saunders has adopted a unique approach to creating his artwork. In a series of incredible self-portraits in different drawn mediums, Saunders shares with us how his self-perception changes under the influence of various narcotics and drugs.
Of the portraits generated, the following are particularly striking:
Under the influence of crystal meth.
Under the influence of nicotine gum.
Keith Haring’s “The Political Line” Exhibition on Display at Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris, France Until August 18th, 2013
The work of the renowned social activist and graffiti artist Keith Haring is on display in a an exhibition at the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris, France until August 18th, 2013.
Entitled “Keith Haring: The Political Line”, the collection features over 250 sculptures and drawings which serve to highlight Mr. Haring’s bold political perspectives at the height of his career in the late 1980s. Continue reading
Jen Lewin Blends Old and New, Sound and Light
The BBC interviews American artist Jen Lewin, who hails from Boulder, Colorado. Ms. Lewin incorporates technology and art, insisting that technology has “always been a part of art”. Continue reading
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