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Melvin Edwards: Untitled, ca. 1974, Watercolor and ink on paper, 46 × 61 cm, Photo: Jens Ziehe, © The artist, Courtesy der Künstler / the artist; Alexander Gray Associates, New York; Stephen Friedman Gallery, London; Galerie Buchholz, Berlin

ART CITIES: Kassel-Melvin Edwards

Melvin Edwards is a pioneer in the history of contemporary African American art and sculpture. Born in Houston, Texas, he began his …

Ai Weowei

TRACES: Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei (28/8/1957- ) is an artist, architectural designer, curator, and social activist and perhaps the best-known Chinese Contemporary artist. His formal …

Doki Kim, To Night, From Night, 2024, paraffin wax, dye, plaster, installation dimensions variable, © Doki Kim, Courtesy the artist and Gallery Baton

ART CITIES: Seoul-Doki Kim

Doki Kim takes a profound interest in the various layers of the world, including space and nature, society and culture, matter and …

Man Ray

TRACES:Man Ray

Today is the occasion to bear in mind the American Avant-Garde artist and leading figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements, Man …

Peggy Guggenheim

TRACES: Peggy Guggenheim

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Marguerite “Peggy” Guggenheim (26/8/1898-23/12/1979), The woman that created one of the most important Collections …

Ed Ruscha, All Points, 2008, (ER08-1579) 3 color lithograph 12" x 14" (30.48 x 35.56 cm), Edition of 150, © Ed Ruscha, Courtesy the artist and Gemini G.E.L Gallery

ART CITIES: Los Angeles-Ed Ruscha

One of the most important postwar artists, Ed Ruscha came into prominence during the 1960s pop art movement. First recognized for his …

Henri Cartier-Bresson

TRACES: Henri Cartier-Bresson

Today is the occasion to bear in mind the French photograper, Henri Cartier-Bresson (22/8/1908-3/8/2004). He is regarded as a pioneer of candid …

Nicole Eisenman, Perpetual Motion Machine, 2019, Bronze, plaster and mixed media, Figure 1: 284.5 x 142.2 x 335.3 cm / 112 x 56 x 132 in, Figure 2: 243.8 x 304.8 x 182.9 cm / 96 x 120 x 72 in, © Nicole Eisenman, Photo: Nicolas Brasseur, Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth Gallery

ART CITIES: Paris-Nicole Eisenman

Nicole Eisenman is best known for her figurative paintings but is versatile across many art forms, creating installations, drawings, and sculptures. Her …

Lari Pittman, Sparkling City With Egg Monuments, 2022, Acrylic and spray paint over gessoed canvas over wood panel, 5 panels, each: 96 x 80 inches, 243.8 x 203.2 cm, Overall: 96 x 400 inches, 243.8 x 1016 cm, © Lari Pittman, Courtesy the artist Lehmann Maupin Gallery and Long Museum

ART CITIES: Seoul-Lari Pittman

With an extensive repertoire of symbols and decorative motifs, excised from far-ranging sources, Lari Pittman weaves innovative, visually dense pictures that convey …