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Catherine Opie, Blood Grid #1, 2023, Pigment print, 12 prints, 39.25 x 75 inches (overall framed), 99.69 x 190.5 cm, © Catherine Opie, Courtesy Regen Projects, Los Angeles and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, and London

ART CITIES: N.York-Catherine Opie

Catherine Opie is known for her powerfully dynamic photography that examines the ideals and norms surrounding the culturally constructed American dream and …

Louis Kahn

ARCHITECTURE: Louis Kahn

Regarded as one of the great master builders of the 20th Century, Louis Kahn (20/2/1901-17/3/1974) was one of America’s most influential modernist …

Vija Celmins, Two 1977/2024, One found object and one made object: powder pigment and binder on bronze, with artist’s pedestal, Each: 5½ × 12 × 12 inches; 14 × 31 × 31 cm, © Vija Celmins, Courtesy the artist and Matthew Marks Gallery

ART CITIES: N.York-Vija Celmins

Vija Celmins has long been admired for her meticulous renderings of natural imagery, including ocean waves, desert floors, and night skies. Her …

Wanda Mihuleac, Ombre, 1976-78, 29,3 x 39,2 cm (11,54 x 15,43 in), © Manuel Mathieu, Courtesy the artist and Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery

ART CITIES: Paris, Re-enchantment

The word Re-enchantment which is increasingly present in the cultural landscape, counters disenchantment, a concept Max Weber linked to modernity’s rationalization after …

TRACES: Yoko Ono

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Yoko Ono (18/2/1933- ), a major figure in the ‘60s art scene, whose work …

-Franz-West-

TRACES: Franz West

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Franz West (16/2/1947-26/7/2012), who brought a punk aesthetic into the pristine spaces of art …

Richard Artschwager, Untitled (Quotation Marks), 1980, Formica on wood, in two parts, 39.5 x 28 x 5 cm (each), 15 1/2 x 11x 2 inches (each), © Richard Artschwager Estate, Courtesy Richard Artschwager Estate and Sprüth Magers Gallery

ART CITIES: Berlin-Richard Artschwager

One of the most important artists to emerge during the twentieth century, Richard Artschwager’s playful and diverse oeuvre has influenced generations of …

Photo left: Erwin Wurm, Dreamer, 2024, Aluminium, paint; 45kg, 150 x 80 x 40 cm (59.05 x 31.49 x 15.74 in), © Erwin Wurm, Courtesy the artist and Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery. Photo right: Erwin Wurm, Dreamer, One Arm, 2024, Aluminium, paint; 42kg, 92 x 148 x 93 cm (36.22 x 58.26 x 36.61 in), © Erwin Wurm, Courtesy the artist and Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery

ART CITIES: London-Erwin Wurm

Over the course of his career, Erwin Wurm has radically expanded conceptions of sculpture, space and the human form. His sculptures straddle …

Katharina Fritsch

TRACES: Katharina Fritsch

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Katharina Fritsch (14/2/1956- ), who is celebrated as one of the most innovative sculptors …

elike Kara, adiyaman, 2023, 200 x 180 cm, Oil stick and acrylic on canvas, © Peter Tijhuis

ART CITIES: Frankfurt-Melike Kara

Solidarity, spirituality and rituals, but also displacement and trauma are central themes in Melike Kara’s work, which is dedicated to preserving the …

Zao Wou-Ki

TRACES: Zao Wou-Ki

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Zao Wou-Ki (13/2/1921-9/4/2013) is among the most recognized Chinese artists in the world. Born …

TRACES: Sigmar Polke

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Sigmar Polke (13/2/1941-10/6/2010), he is an artist whose work defies easy definitions. He is …