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art-and-culture1 year ago

Crypto Mogul Consumes $6.2M Banana Art in Bold Move

Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun ate a banana artwork he purchased for $6.2 million, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, in a social media stunt. Sun, who bought the piece at a New York auction, humorously commented on the banana's taste and pledged to buy 100,000 bananas for free distribution, though logistical challenges were noted by the original banana seller. Sun is known for high-profile purchases, including a $4.8 million lunch with Warren Buffett and a $28 million space trip bid.

via NPR|
#art-and-culture#bananas#conceptual-art
arts-and-culture1 year ago

"Exploring the Unconventional: Highlights of the 2024 Whitney Biennial"

The 2024 Whitney Biennial, titled "Even Better Than the Real Thing," showcases a shift towards conceptual art focused on bodies in flux, departing from explicit political statements. The exhibition features sleek, clean, and largely colorless works, including sculptures, paintings, and sound pieces that evoke alternate corporeal states without directly representing them. The show deliberately frustrates and refuses to conform, with a deliberate focus on Black and trans artists. While lacking explicit references to global strife, the exhibition presents a diverse range of art that challenges traditional notions of American culture and history.

via ARTnews|
#american-culture#arts-and-culture#body-art
arts1 year ago

"Artist Lucas Samaras, Known for Being His Own Canvas, Passes Away at 87"

Lucas Samaras, an artist known for using his own body, face, and personal effects in his art, has passed away at the age of 87. He was a prominent figure in the postwar visual art scene, creating a diverse body of work that included self-portraits and conceptual art. His unconventional approach and use of animistic objects set him apart from his contemporaries, and he leaves behind a legacy of daring and innovative artistic expression.

via The New York Times|
#artist#arts#conceptual-art
arts-and-culture1 year ago

Yoko Ono: From Childhood Trauma to Immersive Art World

Yoko Ono's childhood experiences during World War Two, including hunger and the power of imagination, heavily influenced her conceptual art. Her son, Sean Ono Lennon, discusses her artistic origins and collaborations with John Lennon. Ono's work, currently showcased at London's Tate Modern, invites viewers to engage in various activities and imagine a world through her eyes. Her influence on Lennon and their joint advocacy for world peace are also highlighted.

via BBC.com|
#arts-and-culture#conceptual-art#john-lennon
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Danish Artist Ordered to Repay Museum for Blank Canvases as 'Art'

Danish artist Jens Haaning has been ordered by a Copenhagen court to repay nearly all of the 530,000 Danish krone ($76,000) loaned to him by the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art. Instead of creating updated versions of his previous works as agreed, Haaning sent the museum two empty frames titled "Take the Money and Run," claiming it was part of the artwork and a commentary on low wages. The court ruled that Haaning breached his contract and must return the money, minus fees. The museum exhibited the empty canvases alongside an explanation from the artist.

via CNN|
#arts-and-culture#conceptual-art#controversial-art
world2 years ago

Artist Ordered to Repay Museum for Blank Canvases Titled "Take the Money and Run"

Danish artist Jens Haaning was given $84,000 by a museum to create artwork using real money, but instead, he pocketed the cash and turned in two blank canvases titled "Take the Money and Run." After a legal battle, Haaning has been ordered to refund the court $70,623. The artist's stunt aimed to question artists' rights and working conditions in the art industry. The incident is reminiscent of similar art antics by Banksy and other artists that have made headlines in recent years.

via CBS News|
#art#conceptual-art#controversy
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Danish Artist Ordered to Repay Funding for Empty Frame Artwork"

Danish artist Jens Haaning, known for his conceptual art focusing on power and inequality, has been ordered by a court to repay funds he received from the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art in Denmark. Haaning was commissioned to recreate two earlier works using banknotes, but instead submitted empty frames titled "Take the Money and Run." The museum took legal action after Haaning refused to return the money, and the court ruled that he must repay the loaned funds but should still receive his artist's fee.

via The Guardian|
#arts-and-culture#conceptual-art#controversy
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Ed Ruscha's Monumental Exhibition: Moma Showcases Pop Artist's Masterpieces"

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is hosting the largest retrospective exhibition of American pop artist Ed Ruscha to date, titled "Ed Ruscha / Now Then." The exhibition features over 200 works, showcasing Ruscha's evolution over time and highlighting his exploration of themes such as Los Angeles and the American dream. It also includes his iconic works like "Standard Station" and "Twentysix Gasoline Stations." The exhibition aims to provide a comprehensive view of Ruscha's career and his impact on the art world. The show will run until January 13, 2022.

via The Guardian|
#arts-and-culture#conceptual-art#ed-ruscha
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Artwork Eaten Again: Student Devours $120k Piece at Seoul Museum.

A man named Noh Hyun Soo ate a $120,000 art piece called 'Comedian' by Maurizio Cattelan, which featured a banana taped to the wall, at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul. The incident sparked a debate on the pricing of art and the differentiation between art and non-art in contemporary art. The museum did not seek damages but reattached a new banana. Many criticized Noh's actions as plagiarism and attention-seeking behavior.

via allkpop|
#art#arts-and-culture#conceptual-art
arts2 years ago

Halley's Comet Returns in Day-Glo Fashion After 40 Years

Peter Halley's paintings from the 1980s, with their hermetic chambers tethered to the outside world by data lines, have a premonitory quality, anticipating the total triumph of the digital revolution. Halley's cool, rigorous conceptualism has historically been better received in Europe. His dedication to the conceptual bend of his practice can feel extreme, at once overly cerebral and naïve. Halley's paintings are a kind of self-portraiture: Holed up in his apartment and reading French post-structuralists like Jean Baudrillard and Michel Foucault, Halley created works that memorialized his melancholy, a square trapped in a square.

via The New York Times|
#1980s-art#arts#color-theory