Amazon ends partnership with Riverside’s Cheech Museum
Reports suggest that Amazon has withdrawn its financial backing for the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California. This decision came after the center displayed an artwork that Amazon interpreted as a critique of its business operations in Southern California’s Inland Empire. The Los Angeles Times initially reported this news earlier […]
The digital art scene at Miami Art Week has changed
In the midst of the 2021 cryptocurrency surge, Miami emerged as the epicenter of activity. The city hosted Bitcoin 2021, one the largest crypto conference globally. Startups such as Blockchain.com, Solana, and Ripple set up shop in Wynwood. Mayor Francis Suarez even declared his salary would be converted to Bitcoin. Additionally, the Miami Art Week […]
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon joins together with Art Basel and The MICHELIN Guide
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon is partnering with Art Basel and The MICHELIN Guide to provide a top-tier dining experience for Art Basel’s attendees on December 6, 8, and 9. The only two Michelin Star restaurant in Florida will host a special evening in collaboration with the culinary team from The Bastion Collection. The event will […]
Frank Stella’s inaugural Black Painting could potentially break records at Art Basel Miami Beach
The offspring of renowned American artist Frank Stella are putting his first-ever Black Painting up for sale at Art Basel in Miami Beach this week, with a price tag of $45m. The artwork was created by Stella in 1958, when he was only 22 years old. If the painting sells for the asking price, it […]
The Lamborghini: 60 Years of Artistry in Motion exhibition was featured at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Automobili Lamborghini is thrilled to unveil ‘Lamborghini: 60 Years of Artistry in Motion’. This unique exhibition showcases a range of artworks commissioned by Lamborghini dealerships across the Americas to mark the brand’s milestone anniversary. The art pieces, ranging from spray-painted canvases and custom sneakers to steel and bronze sculptures and a […]
Robust sales reported at Art Basel Miami Beach
Xavier Hufkens, a renowned art dealer, expressed his relief and satisfaction with the outcome of this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach fair, despite the initial uncertainties due to global political tensions and economic downturn. The event, which is the largest of its kind in the Americas, featured 277 exhibitors and saw significant sales, including a […]
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie to Portray Parents of Danny and Debbie Ocean in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel
Reports suggest that Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are set to join Jay Roach’s prequel to Ocean’s Eleven, playing the roles of the Ocean family parents. Showbiz411 reports that the pair, who recently played Barbie and Ken in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, will portray the parents of characters Danny and Debbie Ocean, originally played by George […]
Polo Ralph Lauren Launches Artist In Residence Program
Polo Ralph Lauren has kicked off its new “Artist In Residence” program by collaborating with textile artist Naiomi Glasses on a comprehensive collection. This is the first of three collections that Glasses will design for the brand. Glasses, a seventh-generation Diné (Navajo) textile artist and weaver, has incorporated her unique vision and ancestral designs into […]
Singapore unveils National AI Strategy 2.0
The Singaporean government unveiled its revised National AI Strategy 2.0, detailing its approach to fostering innovation and addressing the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI). The strategy is divided into three systems, underpinned by 10 “enablers” and 15 action steps. The plan, first introduced in 2019, focuses on three key societal areas: “activity drivers,” “people and […]
Sergio Rossi appoints Helen Wright as global CEO
Helen Wright has been named as the new global CEO of Italian fashion brand Sergio Rossi, taking over from interim CEO Paul Kotrba. The luxury footwear brand confirmed the appointment and stated that Wright will be responsible for leading its global strategy and delivering sustainable growth. Her focus will be on optimising content, distribution channels, […]
The Museum at FIT Presents Statement Sleeves
The Museum at FIT in New York is set to explore the concept of “statement sleeves” in its 2024 exhibition, showcasing nearly 80 pieces from its permanent collection. The exhibition, which opens on January 24, will feature works from designers such as Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Schiaparelli, Vivienne Westwood, and Thierry Mugler. Curated by Colleen Hill, […]
Matteo Tamburini is appointed as creative director by Tod’s
Tod’s Group, a leading footwear and leather goods company, has named Matteo Tamburini as the new creative director for its flagship brand. Tamburini will be responsible for managing Tod’s men’s and women’s collections. His first project will be the autumn/winter 2024/25 women’s line, which will be unveiled at the upcoming Milan Fashion Week in February […]
Rochas appoints Alessandro Vigilante as their next creative director
Alessandro Vigilante, an Italian designer, has been appointed as the new creative director of ready-to-wear for the womenswear label Rochas. His inaugural collection is expected to debut at Paris Fashion Week in February 2024. Vigilante, an alumnus of Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Moda Lab, is the sixth person to take on this role following […]
Balenciaga has appointed Nicole Kidman as their new luxury ambassador
The luxury brand Balenciaga, under the Kering Group, announced Australian actress Nicole Kidman as its ambassador during its men’s and women’s autumn 2024 fashion show. Kidman expressed her excitement about the role, noting her history with the brand during significant life events, including her wedding and Oscar appearances. The fashion show, attended by numerous American […]
Stylist Kate Young is named as a senior advisor by Blueberry
Blueberry, a female-led digital fashion house, has announced the appointment of celebrity stylist Kate Young as a senior advisor. Young, who has styled Hollywood stars like Dakota Johnson and Scarlett Johansson, will bring her traditional fashion and styling expertise to the digital fashion landscape. She will provide guidance on trends and support Blueberry’s goal of […]
Balenciaga relies on hype for its latest Hollywood show
Balenciaga revealed its Fall 2024 collection in Hollywood, featuring bags labeled with the anagram Erewhon, a term derived from a 1872 British satire by Samuel Butler and also the name of a Los Angeles-based organic supermarket founded in the 1960s. The collection, a collaboration with the supermarket, includes items like baseball caps, coffee cups, t-shirts, […]
Istituto Marangoni Miami launches exclusive program of events to time with Art Basel Miami
The Miami-based design school, Istituto Marangoni, has developed a comprehensive program of events to coincide with this week’s Art Basel Miami. This includes panel discussions, receptions, a design competition in partnership with an international furniture company, and a pop-up event in collaboration with a rap star and luxury retailer, The Webster. The program begins with […]
The Thomas Hart Benton Trust will now be exclusively represented by Schoelkopf Gallery
On Monday, Schoelkopf gallery announced that it will be the exclusive representative of the trust of Regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton. The gallery aims to elevate Benton’s international profile as a significant influence in 20th century Modernism. Schoelkopf, which recently relocated to Tribeca, will initiate the representation with six extravagant Benton paintings at this week’s […]
Anselm Kiefer’s Artwork Worth $1 Million Stolen in France
Last week, prosecutors reported that parts of a sculpture by Anselm Kiefer, estimated to be worth around $1 million, were stolen from the artist’s warehouse in Croissy-Beaubourg, France. The stolen parts are believed to be large lead books, a common element in Kiefer’s work, such as The High Priestess/Zweistromland (1985/86), which uses these faux books […]
Ciro Ayala – I Founded My Movie-Studio ‘Provoke Films’, Directing & Producing Music Videos, Fashion Films & Commercials For Worldwide Clients & Brands
There is a great distinction between being a Movie Director and a Filmmaker: the former is an employee of the movie production, the later is an Auteur. 1. Tell us about your background and journey. I was born in Argentina, raised in Buddhism, and my relationship with the arts started at 4 years old when […]
ARKITEKT OF LOVE (NFT FILM)
Film Award: Winner First Place at the St Petersburg “2022 Graphicum’s International Exhibition and Competition“, in the category of Digital Art: Motion/Animation. ADT & AYALA presents | a MARTA ADT / CIRO AYALA production | ARKITEKT OF LOVE | Written and Voice-Over by MARTA ADT | Directed by CIRO AYALA | www.adtayala.art Resolution: 2048×534, 24fps
Marta Adt – Art Is A Real Therapy
1. Tell us about your background and journey. I’m the self-taught painter and artist, discovered my creative potential at 30, after going for a second education as a decorator and interior designer(first high education is economics). Several generations of the famous German Adt family, associated with creativity, influenced my choice. My great-grandfather was a famous St. […]
The Heroine’s Journey of Marta Adt
What is the best thing that I love about my work? Its Independence and uniqueness quality. Freedom is the main thing for an artist. My work is my passion, my perception of this world. What is my idea of happiness? I am happy to see that people become kinder, learn to love each others, learn to love […]
ArtCollecting.Space announces star jury of the 1st prize for NFT creators
ArtCollecting.Space announces star jury of the 1st prize for NFT creators, Ultra-Contemporary Art Prize. The jury included curators of international biennales of contemporary art, experts with experience in major museums, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, influencers of the blockchain market. Ultra-contemporary art is the fastest-growing segment of the art market. Art and NFT collectors […]