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Artist Ruth Patir, who represents Israel in the 2024 Venice Biennale, is refusing to open her exhibit until a ceasefire and hostage release deal is reached between Israel and Hamas.Patir and curators Mira Lapidot and Tamar Margalit are behind (M)otherland, a video exhibit centered on fertility, one of the 88 countries represented in the international art show. The organizers, however, say they won’t be opening the doors to the public until their terms are met.“The artist and curators of the Israeli pavilion will open the exhibition when a cease-fire and hostage release agreement is reached,” reads a sign on the window of the Israel national pavilion, where (M)otherland is housed.Journalists were among the first to witness Patir, Lapidot and Margalit’s protest on Tuesday during a limited pr...

The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair recently announced its 2024 edition, held at The Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea, New York, from May 1 to May 4. Featuring a press preview on May 1 and a VIP Preview on May 2, the fair showcases 32 galleries from Europe, Africa, and the United States, including eight debut participants. The Starrett-Lehigh Building, renowned for its creative environment, hosts this year's event, highlighting the commitment to promoting contemporary African art globally. Founded in 2013, 1-54 aims to raise awareness of African modern and contemporary art, fostering market interest and hosting panel events dedicated to the continent's creative richness. Participating galleries include 193 Gallery (Paris), Berman Contemporary (Johannesburg), and Spinello Projects (Mi...

In a show at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, renowned photographer Ari Marcopoulos is the subject of an exhibition entitled 'Beware.' Skateboarding moves from the streets to the museum's interiors, featuring photographs and a rediscovered video by Marcopoulos. The exhibition also includes 24 works from the museum's vast collection, personally selected by the artist.Born in Amsterdam in 1957, Marcopoulos began his journey in photography as a printing assistant to Andy Warhol and later as a photo assistant to Irving Penn. His work reflects an early fascination with cameras, motion, and urban architecture, notably capturing the dynamics of New York City's landscape. This show features a spread of his iconic works spanning from the 1980s to recent times, including portraits of legendary skat...

Lévy Gorvy Dayan announces the opening of Yves Klein and the Tangible World. The exhibition focuses on the human body in Yves Klein's art, featuring nearly 30 pieces including his Anthropométries and Fire Paintings. Klein's work emphasizes the connection between spirit, matter, and energy, capturing vitality through direct physical contact. Notably, the exhibition presents Klein's use of nude models as "living brushes" to create art, highlighting his fusion of choreographed motion and pigment. Among the showcased works is the monumental Anthropométrie sans titre (ANT 101, 1960) and the transformative Peintures de feu, which embody creation through destruction. The exhibition also features Klein's tactile sculpture and a sculptural floor installation of Pure Blue Pigment, showcasing his bel...