By James Brewer
He is famed in his homeland for his monumental paintings of the Valley of Mexico. José María Velasco’s rigorously precise yet lyrical works pay homage to the magnificent scenery of the vast land expanse on which Mexico City grew. They were painted mainly in the 19th century during the decades of tremendous social change resulting from rapid industrialisation.
As one of Mexico’s most eminent artists, Velasco showed his work in Europe and the United...
By James Brewer
Laura Holmes, a London-based painter, cooks up a feast of wild colouration, as is to be seen in her latest exhibition outing. She is one of four contemporary artists whose work is shown alongside legendary figures (one of them David Hockney, still very much alive and working furiously at the age of 87), in a show titled Geist: Between Legacy and Becoming.
The aim of this display at D Contemporary gallery in the...
By James Brewer
She has been described as “femme fatale of the London/Polish art scene.” Warsaw-born Marta Lola Boros revels in being “Baroque and Gothic, creative and capricious” and here she is again, with her most ambitious solo show. She has far from expressed hitherto all she has to say, artistically speaking.
On March 25, 2025, Marta unveiled a new series of portraits of sitters including friends, and of herself “with a wave of long curls and Amy Winehouse...
By James Brewer
Victor Hugo, the wonderfully prolific French writer, “is just as splendid as Rembrandt,” wrote Vincent van Gogh in a letter to his brother. Whether Vincent was referring to Hugo’s novels or to his many drawings on paper is unclear, but there was no doubt that Vincent discerned what he called “astonishing things.”
Hugo’s mystery-suffused sketches, many of which were not intended for the eyes of the public, were drawn a century and a half ago, from around 1856...
By James Brewer
When war is over – it is not over. Pain, trauma and the anguish of not knowing what has happened to countless missing loved ones remains bitterly sharp.
This was the aching impetus for a moving display of artwork under the title Behind The Sky: A Tribute to Missing Persons from the Croatian Homeland War. The displayatthe Mayfair galleryD Contemporarywas certainly not a dirge or lamentation, though.
The installations...
By James Brewer
Some of the most glorious, God-fearing artwork early in the 14th century came from a man who was supposedly so disdainful of the authorities that later commentators pronounced him to be the archetypal bohemian artist. His unruly behaviour and failure to pay his taxes can be forgiven in the light of his brilliant contribution to the evolution of latter-day Western painting – and that contribution was bringing the human...
By Elena Sendona on March 15, 2025
At MIA PHOTO FAIR BNP PARIBAS 2025, Moiré Gallery Milano presents DONNA SOGGETTO (Woman Subject), an evocative exhibition that reclaims female identity as a subject of dialogue rather than an object of observation. Running from March 20 to 23 at Superstudio Più, Milan, the showcase unites photography and sculpture in a profound exploration of self-determination, strength, and vulnerability.
A Visual Narrative of EmpowermentThe...
| By Elena Sendona on March 13, 2025 |
Milan Design Week has always been a global stage for innovation, creativity, and artistic vision, but this year, 10 Corso Como takes its role to new heights, transforming into a dynamic creative hub that brings together some of the world’s most visionary designers and boundary-pushing installations. From April 7 to April 13, 2025, this iconic concept store will serve as a platform for immersive experiences, collaborations, and experimental exhibitions,...
A Community’s Effort to Rebuild a Historic Landmark
In October 2023, the beloved Lady Portaitissa Church in Astypalea suffered a devastating fire, tragically caused by a baptism candle. This historical and spiritual landmark, which has stood as a beacon of faith and heritage for centuries, was left in ruins.
Determined to restore the church to its former glory, a dedicated Restoration Committee was formed, and since then, relentless efforts have been underway to rebuild and preserve this sacred...
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Condamine market plans revealed as Monaco sets course for major restructuring The future of La Condamine market is taking shape as Monaco’s town hall unveiled its ambitious restructuring plans, aiming to modernize the iconic marketplace while maintaining its traditional charm…
Ballets de Monte-Carlo dazzle Paris with bold artistic fusion The Ballets de Monte-Carlo are captivating audiences in Paris with a powerful program that merges classical refinement...