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Tunisia and South Africa in the focus of two exhibitions

Socially critical art at macLyon

On February 11, two exhibitions that critically examine two societies will open simultaneously at macLyon: In Until My Veins Collapse (States of Emergency), Thameur Mejri examines the unequal distribution of power in Tunisia, while in The Red Ventriloquist, Mary Sibande exposes the consequences of apartheid in South Africa that are still impossible to overlook today.

February 11, 2022

Hamburg Deichtorhallen: Photography Award exhibition

Already for the 17th time: young photographers in the exhibition »Gute Aussichten«

Sophie Allerding, Leuchtende Augen, 2020

The art prize for up-and-coming photographers awarded by the Hamburg Deichtorhallen enters its 17th round. Under the title Gute Aussichten - Junge deutsche Fotografie 2020/2021 (Good Prospects - Young German Photography 2020/2021), the museum is showing the works of the eight winners in the PHOXXI. Haus der Fotografie temporär. The exhibition runs under the motto of the beautiful, shabby or wavering, which was inspired by Brigitte Kronauer's novel of the same name.

February 11, 2022

»Maria Lassnig − Staying awake«

Kunstmuseum Bonn shows extraordinary exhibition of works by Maria Lassnig

Her success came late, but it became all the greater for it: it was not until the 1980s that Maria Lassnig became an art star in Austria − at the age of over 60. Starting on February 10, the Kunstmuseum Bonn is now showing a retrospective of the work of the two-time documenta participant in Maria Lassnig – Staying awake.

February 10, 2022

On view for the first time in an exhibition

»Gerhard Richter Artists' Books« at the New National Gallery in Berlin

For the first time Gerhard Richter's artist's books are to be seen in a survey exhibition: On the occasion of his 90th birthday on February 09, the Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin will open the show Gerhard Richter Künstlerbücher on February 10, 2022. The works, which are indispensable for the artist's self-image, provide a comprehensive insight into his world of thought.

February 10, 2022

First comprehensive exhibition of works in Austria

Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien shows »David Hockney: INSIGHTS«

David Hockney, Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Percy, 1970-1971

For more than 60 years, David Hockney has experimented with painting and drawing, most recently with his pictures painted on the iPad. Starting on February 10, the Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien will be devoting itself to one of the most important artists of our time in the work show David Hockney: INSIGHTS.

February 09, 2022

Solo exhibition Hayward Gallery – Southbank Centre London

»Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child« – Textile works from Bourgeois' last creative phase

From 9 February, the Hayward Gallery at the Southbank Centre in London will be examining the last chapter of Louise Bourgeois' (1911-2010) life's work and focusing on the textile works from this creative phase: Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child will be showing a selection of installations, sculptures and collages with typical Bourgeois biographical allusions.

February 08, 2022

Fair for paper-based art

Apply now: Application deadline of »paper positions berlin« on February 20

Only two weeks left until the application deadline: The sixth edition of paper positions berlin will take place from April 28 to May 01, 2022. About 50 international galleries can present themselves and their artists there. The application period runs until February 20.

February 07, 2022

Largest art fair platform in Latin America presents:

18th edition of ZⓈONAMACO México Arte Contemporáneo

ZⓈONAMACO, the largest art fair platform in Latin America, will host ZⓈONAMACO México Arte Contemporáneo at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City from February 09 to 13, 2022. The art fair brings together a total of 170 leading as well as emerging national and international art galleries and exhibitors from more than 25 different countries.

February 07, 2022

»Renoir, Monet, Gauguin. Images of the Floating World«

Museum Folkwang in Essen celebrates its 100th anniversary with special exhibition

The exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Museum Folkwang in Essen is more unusual than its title suggests: The works of French Impressionists on display come from the collection of the Japanese artist Matsukata and are on view in Europe for the first time in about 70 years. Renoir, Monet, Gauguin. Images of the Floating World will open on February 06, 2022.

February 06, 2022

Art of Romanticism in Dresden

250th birthday of Gerhard von Kügelgen

A friend and teacher of Caspar David Friedrich and esteemed art professor who met a tragic end: Born 250 years ago today, Gerhard von Kügelgen taught at the Dresden Academy of Art and painted portraits that were particularly true to life. At the height of his skill, Kügelgen lost his life in a robbery-murder at the age of 48.

February 06, 2022

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Features

The art world has many stories to tell. Not every one gets the attention it deserves. 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.

Auction Market

90 Millionen Dollar für eine Arbeit von David Hockney, ein Warhol für 195 Millionen US-Dollar, Basquiats Untitled: 57 Millionen US-Dollar – Der Art.Salon hält die aberwitzigsten Auktionsergebnisse fest und berichtet über denkwürdige Versteigerungen.

Artist Portraits

Beeple

Is Beeple the blueprint of an artist in the 21st century? How a computer scientist shook up the art world with NFTs.

Interviews

What affects your choice of colors? What made you start making artwork out of old books? You are in fact a mortician and now also gallery owner, how did that happen? Art.Salon allowed itself to ask artists questions that literally impose themselves when looking at the Art. The interviews with contemporary artists allow us to look deeply and understand better.

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Controversy

Art makes politics – but that does not only refer to the work. Art politicizes itself not only through its creator. Also the scene reproduces injustices. The Art.Salon explored political controversies such as the gender pay gap and looted art.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

The life and work of an iconic artist who today regularly breaks auction records.

Documenta Fifteen

The documenta is considered one of the most important exhibitions of contemporary art worldwide. Every five years, Kassel's "Museum of 100 Days", as the documenta in Kassel is also called, welcomes artists, cultural workers and visitors.

Louise Bourgeois

The indomitable artist Louise Bourgeois stirred up the U.S. art world until she was nearly 100 years old. Born near Paris in 1911, she reckoned with her oppressive family history until her death in 2010: Ambiguous genitalia, morbid massacre installations, oversized spiders, and numerous other creative works bear witness to this cathartic process.

Art Market

For those on the outside, the art market is opaque and often poses a mystery. Trends are difficult to see from the outside, and being included in the circle of collectors leaves you perplexed at the beginning. The Art.Salon brings light into the darkness, where the art market is otherwise rather hidden.