Archaeologists have recently uncovered fragments of coloured frescoes and what they believe is 'ancient graffiti' at Rome's 2,000-year-old Colosseum. The paintings were discovered by archaeologists in a corridor, currently off view to the public, whilst tending to a much needed restoration of the second and third floor of the amphitheatre. Director, Rossella Rea described the red, blue and … [Read more...]
The Museum of Modern Art, NYC (MoMA) is celebrating the year 1913, a momentous year for modern art. To commemorate the centennial the museum will be featuring a series of videos highlighting important 1913 works from their collection alongside curators’ commentary. Throughout the year, videos will be available on MoMA's blog and website. Check out the first video in the series right here on … [Read more...]
Happy New Year from ArtSmacked! It's time to mark your calendars for the unmissable art shows of 2013! 1. Matisse: In Search of True Painting, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York until 17 March. If you didn't catch it in December this exhibition has been receiving rave reviews. (See NY Times review here) 2. Lichtenstein: A Retrospective, Tate Modern, London from 21 February to 27 May … [Read more...]
London This month ArtSmacked is showcasing, London, a photobook by Alex Tanner. Enjoy! Photographs by Alex Tanner & produced exclusively on his iPhone. You can follow him on the iPhone App, Instagram, @alextanner and follow his blog at alextanner.net for loads of creative tidbits including writing, photography, design, art, mobile, search, social media, advertising, content strategy, … [Read more...]
By the early 20th century, George Bellows (1882–1925) was regarded as one of America's greatest living artists. Though, one of the later members of the Ashcan School, his reputation overshadowed the group. Nevertheless, he is responsible for coining their name; a direct result of his 1915 drawing, Disappointment of the Ash Can which depicts three vagabonds inspecting an ash can full of what we … [Read more...]
Bulgarian-American artist, Christo is carrying on the legacy that he began with late wife Jeanne-Claude. Together they wrapped the Pont Neuf in Paris and the Reichstag in Berlin, covered Floridian islands in pink, decorated the valleys of Japan with thousands of coloured umbrellas and renewed interest in New York’s Central Park by creating pathways lined with 7,500 saffron-coloured … [Read more...]
The old saying is that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about the camera from which the picture was developed? In this case, it's worth over $2 million dollars. Sold at an auction held by Westlicht Gallery in Austria, the camera in question, a Leica m3d, was once owned by photographer David Douglas Duncan, best known for his exclusive shots of Pablo Picasso, of which hundreds were … [Read more...]
British artist Anish Kapoor has released his own version of the 'Gangnam' video in support of human rights [for artists]. 'Gangnam for Freedom' is a parody of the parody 'Gangnam Style', a viral smash hit by Korean rapper Psy which points the finger at Seoul's posh Gangnam neighborhood. I must say, it is quite funny to see Kapoor getting his groove on, if you can call it that. The purpose of … [Read more...]
Based on information from artnet.com, this list reflects the most searched artists according to figures from October 2012. It's a good indication of the current state of the art market as well as the latest most popular exhibitions. For the complete list including 300 artists, visit artnet.com. Andy Warhol Vik Muniz Picasso Banksy Sally Mann Andreas Gursky Damien Hirst Nathan … [Read more...]
ArtSmacked is a huge fan of artist/activist Yoko Ono (though when she starts to belt out the tunes a handy pair of ear plugs is always welcome). The 79-year old icon has been acknowledged for her many talents throughout the years, a Grammy Award in 1982, a few lifetime achievement awards here and there including the Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement in Art 2009 presented at the Venice … [Read more...]
The search for great Mexican food in London is over. Wahaca, a chain of market-style Mexican eateries, seems to popping up all over the city. Service is friendly, atmosphere is … [Read More...]
My anniversary lunch at the Skylon restaurant, located on the third floor of London's Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank, proved to be as elegant and delicious as … [Read More...]
John D'Agostino: Empire of Glass This month ArtSmacked is showcasing the work of New York-based artist John D'Agostino. The online show features a selection of works from his ongoing Empire of Glass project followed by the artist’s … [Go to Gallery...]
The Museum of Modern Art, NYC (MoMA) is celebrating the year 1913, a momentous year for modern art. To commemorate the centennial the museum will be featuring a series of videos highlighting important 1913 works from their collection alongside … [Watch Video...]
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