The art world has many stories to tell. Not every one gets the attention it deserves. The scene is too quick to focus on traditions or short-lived hypes that only help a few achieve their fifteen minutes of fame. It forgets what art and people are all about: diversity. The Art.Salon presents institutions and personalities that stand out through creativity and commitment and even give a voice to those who are otherwise not heard.
Apparent infinity in the moment
Since 2019, artist Christiane Fleissner has been pursuing her artistic research project About a Moment. Her perception of space and time during climbing tours in the Alps forms the basis for her collages and photographic sculptures: they question the linear progression of time.
Caravaggio successfully restored
One of four paintings by the famous Caravaggio in the Museo del Prado can now be seen again after restoration. New details came to light during the work.
Otobong Nkanga wins Nasher Prize
Because of her outstanding contribution to contemporary sculpture, Otobong Nkanga has received the Nasher Prize. The Nigerian-Belgian artist will receive $100,000 and an exhibition at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas in 2025.
Who was Emma Cadwallader-Guild?
A U.S. sculptor in Europe: Emma Cadwallader-Guild was the female artist sensation at the end of the 19th century. Self-taught, she earned a reputation as a genius in her field. Today she is largely forgotten. Many of her busts and statues are lost.
Autodidact with handicap seeks springboard into the art market
World War II bombings traced with biros, lithographic self-portraits, abstract jungle scenes painted with coloured pencils - three themes, three styles, three winners of the euward 2021. The European art prize exclusively honours »Outsider Art«. It can be the beginning of a career.
museum in progress – a museum without walls
The non-profit and private art association museum in progress (mip) presents art everywhere. Whether on building facades, billboards, in magazines, newspapers or even concert halls – nothing is safe from the exhibitors.
Berlin galleries report on digitalization and future prospects
How are Berlin art galleries positioned with regard to digitalization and online sales? The Project Future of the Senate Department for Economics has now published results of a survey on the topic.