Embedded within the rich tapestry of festive customs, the Christmas tree has evolved into a symbol synonymous with holiday spirit, long associated with warmth and joy. At once borrowing and departing from the conventional archetype, a number of contemporary artists have sought to reimagine and subvert the coniferous icon. Something Curated highlights five artworks that…
Following the popularity of last year’s edition, StudioSkate returns to New York, presented by SAA Brooklyn at 99 Scott Avenue in Bushwick. Open now and running until 15 January 2024, the latest iteration sees a 2500 square foot skating rink designed by artist Christopher Myers at its centre, with Myers’ mural, Feathers on the Waves, 2023, encapsulated in ice.
A sprawling city with a robust appetite for contemporary art, there is certainly no shortage of galleries and museums to discover in Tokyo. With so much to choose from, Something Curated highlights ten must-visit art spaces in the Japanese capital.
Curated by Lewis Dalton Gilbert, creative director of A Vibe Called Tech, and featuring works by artists Lotte Andersen, Genesis Baez, Jess T. Dugan, Sabelo Mlangeni, Bernice Mulenga, Tourmaline, Vivek Vadoliya, Alberta Whittle, and Matthew Arthur Williams, London gallery Gathering’s new exhibition, Pictures of Us, brings together artists working with photography and film to capture…
“The figure of the witch was explored extensively by many female Surrealists working in Paris and Latin America in the 20th century, where artists such as Remedios Varo and Leonora Carrington used the image of the sorceress as a means of liberating their subconscious minds from the binds of wider patriarchal societies. Previously depicted as a taboo figure shunned from…
For ten days in October, Sequences Art Biennial in Reykjavík brought together over fifty of the most exciting artists from the Nordic and Baltic regions, interwoven with international voices. Featuring a central exhibition, split across various institutions – including Kling & Bang, the Nordic House and the National Gallery of Iceland, alongside outdoor artworks around…
Born in Ethiopia and based in Italy since childhood, Jem Perucchini’s work is profoundly influenced by art history. The Milan-based artist mines visual archetypes from all over the world, spanning imagery of the Early Renaissance, African traditions, and Christian iconography, combining these elements in his vibrant oil paintings. His works adeptly forge cultural bridges while…
On the Giza Plateau in Egypt, the third edition of the ambitious contemporary art initiative, Forever is Now, has launched. This year’s programme includes a series of imposing sculptures and installations conceived by 14 artists from the region and around the world, including Rashed Al Shashai, Stephan Breuer, Azza Al Qubaisi, and JR, among others….