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Sidival Fila, Metafora nero 150 (Detail), 2011, Acrylic on sewn canvas, 120 x 120 cm, Courtesy Galerie Poggi-Paris

ART-REVIEW:Sidival Fila

Many times art tries to touch metaphysics, also sometimes art emerges from church. But there are times when art and metaphysics join …

Jesper Just, A voyage in dwelling, 2008, Courtesy the artist, EYE Filmmuseum Archive

ART CITIES:Amsterdam-Jesper Just

Jesper Just is known for exploring ambiguous subjects such as gender, desire, relations and identity in his cinematographic works that link images …

Pierre et Gilles, Love From Paris (Nassim Guizani, Angèle Metzger, Lukas Ionesco), 2016, Framed hand-painted photograph, 50 3/8 × 69 1/4 in, © Pierre et Gilles, Courtesy Galerie Templon Paris/Bruxelles

ART CITIES:Paris-Pierre et Gilles

The French duo Pierre et Gilles pose an interesting paradox: their painted photographs are stylistically unique, bearing a highly specialized aesthetic that …

Man Ray, Ava Gardner in costume for Albert Lewin's 'Pandora and the Flying Dutchman,' Hollywood, 1950, Vintage gelatin silver print, 25.4 × 20.3 cm, © Man Ray Trust/ADAGP 2017

PHOTO:Man Ray-LA

Man Ray was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements, yet retains its own distinct style. During his career, Man …

ART NEWS:Jan.01

“Hubtopia”, Sépànd Danesh’s new exhibition is an increasingly in-depth exploration of what has become a favourite theme: the corner. Sépànd Danesh’s works …

Mark Hagen, Colour therapy II (detail), 2017, Cast acrylic paint, molding paste, fiberglass reinforced plastic, aluminium armature, 210.8 x 121.9 x 7.6 cm, © Mark Hagen, Courtesy of the artist and Almine Rech Gallery, Photo: Joshua White

ART CITIES:Brussels-Mark Hagen

Mark Hagen uses common, non-traditional materials in his painting and sculpture to break down hierarchies and reveal the processes of art-making. He …

Terry Adkins, Native Son (Circus), 2006-15, cymbals, armature, and additional technical components, 50.8 x 243.8 cm, Courtesy of the Estate of Terry Adkins, © The Estate of Terry Adkins

ART CITIES:N.York-Terry Adkins

Terry Adkins created sculptures that were “as ephemeral and transient as music” and fashioned mixed-media artworks that relied on visual as well …

Eşref Yıldırım, Diary of Defeats, 2017, Zilberman Gallery Archive

ART CITIES:Istanbul-Eşref Yıldırım

Eşref Yıldırım’s work takes inspiration from media representations that suggest a critique of power structures and social taboos shaping society. He focuses …