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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 days ago
Design

New non-profit initiative will chronicle the legacies of influential New York galleries

Preserving influential New York gallery exhibitions digitally is crucial for art history and accessibility. [ more ]
AnOther
1 month ago
Design

How Artist Esther Mahlangu Fuses Tribal Tradition With Abstraction

The collaboration between BMW and Esther Mahlangu showcases breathtaking color change technology.
Esther Mahlangu's work is a protest against forgetting and aims to maintain the visibility of Ndebele tradition. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Design

Artists of the future, Ghanaian kings' robes and a tiny moth the week in art

Art exhibitions featuring well-known and emerging artists in London and Gateshead.
Campaign to save outsider art house in Birkenhead showcases the importance of preserving unique artistic spaces. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

London mural by key postwar artist under threat of demolition

Campaigners are fighting to save a rare mural by British artist William Mitchell from being demolished as part of a redevelopment project in south London.
The mural, completed in 1958, is considered one of the best examples of Mitchell's early work and is situated in a village hall within the Blackheath conservation area. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 months ago
OMG science

X-ray imaging of The Night Watch reveals previously unknown lead layer

X-ray imaging analysis of Rembrandt's The Night Watch revealed an unexpected lead layer applied as a protective measure.
Operation Night Watch aims to preserve and study the famous painting using various imaging techniques. [ more ]
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