MIRAGES LXXX
February is a month full of exhibitions, and this time we dedicate it to Paris, beginning with an overview and then a …
BOOK: Lucio Fontana, two books by Electra Publisher
Two books will be available from November 18 by Electra Publisher, “Lucio Fontana. Mecenate Collezionista Militante” (Lucio Fontana. Patron, Collector, Militant) by …
ART CITIES: Milan-Sheila Hicks & Paolo Icaro
The exhibition “Live Wires” originates from an encounter that was, in itself, already performative. On 19 December, connected remotely from Paris, Pesaro, …
TRACES: Joseph Kosuth
Today is the occasion to bear in mind the American artist and theoretician, a founder and leading figure of the Conceptual Art …
PRESENTATION: Make Some Noise: Desire. Stage. Change.
Van Abbemuseum’s annual “Positions” exhibition series, which is dedicated to creating space for experimentation, gives several artists or collectives the opportunity to …
ART CITIES: Paris-Hoda Kashiha
Although Hoda Kashiha’s pictorial approach is in the American pop vein, her works address themes that resonate with the complex socio- political …
ART CITIES: Los Angeles-Sarah Sze
Sarah Sze gathers objects and images from both the physical and digital realms, weaving them into intricate multimedia compositions that oscillate between …
PREVIEW: Marianna Simnett-Headless
Marianna Simnett is a British-Croatian artist with a multidisciplinary approach who lives and works between Berlin and New York. Her immersive narratives …
TRACES: Claes Oldenburg
Today is the occasion to bear in mind Claes Oldenburg (28/1/1929-18/7/2022), the king of Pop Sculpture since the early ’60s. Whereas Pop …
PRESENTATION: Mona Hatoum-Over, Under and In Between
Mona Hatoum, a London-based artist born in Beirut, has long married poetic sensibility with political urgency in work that spans performance, video, …
TRACES: Barnett Newman
Today is the occasion to bear in mind the painter and theorist Barnett Newman (29/1/1905-4/7/1970), he is variously named as a member …
ARCHITECTURE: Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi
The Indian architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, also called B.V. Doshi, (26/8/1937-24/1/2023), is the first from that country to be awarded the prestigious …
PRESENTATION: The Donator, National Socialism, and the House
In early 2026, the Haus für Medienkunst Oldenburg is hosting a discursive project that confronts the contested legacy of Edith Maria Ruß …
TRACES: Marcel Broodthaers
Today is the occasion to bear in mind the Belgian artist, poet and filmmaker Marcel Broodthaers (28/1/1924-28/1/1976). Although he produced art for …
PRESENTATION: Alvaro Barrington-On the Road (TMS)
Born to Grenadian and Haitian parents and raised between the Caribbean and New York, Alvaro Barrington’s practice explores interconnected histories of cultural …
ART CITIES: Lisbon-Carlos Bunga
Carlos Bunga’s practice spans sculpture, installation, painting, and photography, with a central focus on architecture, impermanence, and the notion of dwelling. In …
OPEN CALL: Doctoral Scholarship at the University of Innsbruck’s Department of Art History
The University of Innsbruck is cooperating with the Kontakt Collection to offer a doctoral scholarship, sponsored by the Kontakt Collection, intended to …
TRACES: Ettore Spalletti
Today is the occasion to bear in mind Ettore Spalletti (26/1/1940-11/10/2019). Ascribable to the Minimal tendency, his research has focused since the …
PRESENTATION: Rituals of Perception
The Tanoto Art Foundation’s inaugural exhibition, “Rituals of Perception”, currently on view at Singapore’s New Bahru School Hall from 21 January to …
TRACES: Barbara Kruger
Today is the occasion to bear in mind the American Conceptual artist Barbara Kruger (26/1/1945- ), she layers found photographs from existing …
TRACES: Lee Bul
Today is the occasion to bear in mind Lee Bul (25/1/1964- ). Lee Bul is one of the most important Korean artists …
INTERVIEW: Stavros Panagiotakis
In an era where art is often confined within the convenience of the digital realm, Stavros Panagiotakis—visual artist and Professor at …
TRACES: Bill Viola
Today is the occasion to bear in mind Bill Viola (25/1/1951-12/7/2024), one of the pioneering figures of a generation of artists in …
TRACES: Vito Acconci
Today is the occasion to bear in mind Vito Acconci (24/1/1940-27/4/2017), best known for his provocative and often radical art-making practices. Acconci …