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There seems to be a new art fair popping up every other month, from smaller entries like Future Fair in New York to ART SG in Singapore. Last year, Contemporary Art Now (CAN) in Ibiza was initiated to celebrate the island's rich cultural history, by emphasizing contemporary artists and galleries that capture the laidback Mediterranean spirit. Madrileño Sergio Sancho founded the event to fill the void of an international art fair on the island, which for many, is largely known today for its boozy nightlife, but which has actually been a haven for artists, writers and thinkers of all backgrounds dating all the way back to the Phoenicians. Housed at Recinto Ferial (FECOEV), the inaugural edition produced extraordinary results, selling 80 percent of the art last year. While the fair features a...

David Kordansky Gallery is celebrating 20 years in business with a new group exhibition that chronicles its rapid ascension in the Los Angeles area and the art world at-large. Ceremoniously dubbed 20, the show will include paintings, sculptures and installations by Chase Hall, Valentin Carron, Jonas Wood, the late-Sam Gilliam, Lesley Vance, Fred Eversley, Adam Pendleton, Torbjørn Rødland, Matthew Brannon, John Armleder, David Altmejd, Mario Ayala, Rashid Johnson, Guan Xiao and many more. Founded in 2003 in LA's Chinatown neighborhood, the gallery still operates with an artist-first mentality, which has translated in fruitful dialogues between creatives of varying backgrounds which persists to this day. For 20, there will be a number of artworks specially made for the occasion, including ne...

An exhibition honoring the life of JAY-Z is set to take place at the Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch this month.Entitled "The Book of HOV," the multimedia exhibit is executive produced by Roc Nation and is billed as one that "explores JAY-Z’s global impact as a musician, innovator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist" and will feature archived objects such as original recording masters, never-before-seen photos, his iconic stage wear, awards and recognitions and videos and artifacts from Hov's professional life."Our goal, with The Book of HOV tribute exhibition, is to provide a behind-the-scenes look at a Hall of Fame songwriter and performer, successful business person, and a consequential philanthropist who has never forgotten the lessons he learned on the road to success," the offi...