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Despite being largely associated to New York City, Jean-Michel Basquiat's time in Los Angeles also proved to be a pivotal period during the artist's prolific career. A forthcoming exhibition at Gagosian exclusively spotlights the work he created while posted in Venice between November 1982 and May 1984.Housed at the gallery's Beverly Hills location, Made on Market Street is curated by Fred Hoffman with Larry Gagosian and consists of 30 of the over 100 works Basquiat created while in LA, including several of his most important paintings. “Los Angeles has always been a great city for artists and Jean-Michel seemed to find it a refreshing change from New York," noted Larry Gagosian in a statement. "While the immensity of his talent was immediately apparent, it was nonetheless a highlight of m...

A major retrospective exhibition on Willem de Kooning will open this April to coincide with the 60th Venice Biennale. Held in the Temporary Exhibitions Halls at the Gallerie dell’Accademia, the forthcoming show will spotlight the Dutch-American artist's time in Italy, between 1959 and 1960, including several of his “Black and White Rome” drawings. Curated by Gary Garrels and Mario Codognato, the show will comprise of roughly 75 works, offering audiences a comprehensive survey of de Kooning's most expressive period, and the largest such exhibition on his work to date in Italy. The exhibition curators wanted to emphasize de Kooning's "special connections with Italy," wrote a release. Interestingly enough, his works were rarely shown in Italy following his death, the last exhibition being nea...

Robin Velghe – a.k.a. Rhymezlikedimez – has unleashed his first print of 2024. In classic dimez fashion, the artist has drawn inspiration from a prominent musician from the hip-hop zeitgeist to inspire his latest creation. Dubbed "Heaven To Me," Velghe looks to Tyler, The Creator's CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale track of the same name to craft his euphoria in the form of a striking new print."The song 'HEAVEN TO ME' is another example of Tyler’s ability to paint a specific and beautiful picture through his music. Not only with words but also through chords, he delivers a piece of music that represents a delightful future that you can almost walk into," Velghe explained in an official statement. "This piece triggered me to create a work depicting my ideal world – a picnic on an It...

Bahamian artist Tavares Strachan worked with London's Royal Academy of Arts to unveil a new public sculpture entitled The First Supper (Galaxy Black) (2023). The artwork is part of the ongoing exhibition, Entangled Pasts, 1768-now, featuring over 100 contemporary and historical works that spark dialogues about how art has been used to shape colonial narratives and how it can be utilized to change the future. Clearly inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper (1495–1498), Strachan casts 12 Black historical figures in bronze — from the abolitionist Harriet Tubman and explorer Matthew Henson, the first Black US congresswoman Shirley Chisholm to gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, as well as placing former Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, in place of Jesus Christ in the center. View...

EXPO CHICAGO is gearing up to host its first edition since being acquired by global art giant Frieze last July. Organizers behind the fair announced that over 170 galleries from 29 countries will be on view when the event returns to The Windy City later this spring, including 100 returning galleries from 2023.“Building on a strong foundation, Frieze has collaborated with EXPO CHICAGO to showcase an elevated experience for visitors and exhibitors alike,” said Kristell Chadé, the executive director of Frieze Fairs. “Through its robust international network of galleries and collectors, Frieze is committed to supporting EXPO CHICAGO’s continued success.”The Galleries portion of the fair will continue to serve as the centerpiece of the show, with global heavyweights in Gagosian and Perrotin bei...