The New York Hypnotic School is an art movement that emerged in New York in the 1960s and 1970s and is characterised by hypnotic, repetitive and visually captivating works. Although it was never a formal group of artists with a manifesto or fixed members, it united various trends from the visual arts, music and light art under a common aesthetic.
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In the category Art & Culture you will find exciting stories and works by great artists and young shooting stars of the art scene. But also interesting articles about exhibitions around the world. You can also find book- and music recommendations, fancy videos as well as essays by Austrian writer Franzobel.
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At Voorlinden, Nick Cave (1957) has his first solo museum exhibition with his series The Devil – A Life. The Australian artist is primarily known as a musician but studied visual art in his earlier years. In this series, Cave narrates the life of the devil, from his birth to his death, through seventeen hand-painted ceramic figures. Museum Voorlinden has acquired the entire series.
Erwin Wurm (*1954, Bruck an der Mur) is one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time. To mark his 70th birthday, ALBERTINA MODERN is dedicating a comprehensive retrospective to his work. The exhibition features sculptures, drawings, photographs, and videos that highlight the paradoxes and absurdities of our world.
The collaboration expands The Peninsula’s Art in Resonance programme with an innovative partnership that brings together two institutions to support emerging contemporary artists.
With The Scapegoat, Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer presents her first solo exhibition at the renowned Sapar Contemporary Gallery in New York. From January 9 to February 15, 2025, the artist unveils a compelling body of work exploring the relationship between humans, animals, and nature, drawing upon the ancient myth of the scapegoat.
Anselm Kiefer, one of the most important contemporary artists of our time, is known for his monumental works that interweave history, mythology and philosophy. His works are multi-layered explorations of human existence, memory and the weight of history. To truly understand his art, it is worth taking a look at his working process and the influences that have shaped him.
For the first time in their history, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam are joining forces to stage a major exhibition from 7 March 2025 until 9 June 2025, of one of the most important artists of our time: Anselm Kiefer.
The BRUSEUM is dedicating an exhibition to the drawings of Hermann Nitsch, shedding light on an often overlooked aspect of his extensive artistic work. While his monumental splatter paintings and the spectacular performances of his Orgien Mysterien Theater take center stage, his drawings offer an intimate glimpse into the origins and depths of his conceptual world.
Exploring various artistic motifs that combine the natural and cultural landscape of the Engadin with the metropolis of New York, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s first solo exhibition dedicated to the paintings he created in and inspired by his visits to Switzerland is on view at the St. Moritz gallery.
With MIRALL, Jaume Plensa is opening an extraordinary exhibition in the historic La Llotja in Palma de Mallorca. From 19 September 2024 to 15 February 2025, he will bring together the past, present and future in a field of dialogue and tension.
Joan Didion is revealed at last in this outrageously provocative and profoundly moving new work “that reads like a propulsive novel” (Oprah Daily) on the mutual attractions — and mutual antagonisms — of Didion and her fellow literary titan, Eve Babitz.
In 2025, Tate Modern promises an extraordinary lineup of exhibitions that celebrate the diversity and innovation of global art. From groundbreaking retrospectives to immersive installations, here’s what to expect from the year ahead.
The ALBERTINA Museum is showing the highlights of its large holdings of works by Jim Dine – a representative selection of the artist’s generous donation that presents his oeuvre in a multifaceted way.
From 23 November 2024, the Palm Springs Art Museum will be showing almost 200 works by this visionary artist in the exhibition ‘David Hockney: Perspective Should Be Reversed’. The show, which runs until 31 March 2025, offers insights into Hockneys quest to capture the world from new perspectives while emphasising his personal identity.
Bharti Kher, one of India’s most prominent contemporary artists, is known for her complex works that explore both intimate and universal themes. Her art spans sculpture, painting, and installation, often featuring a variety of materials and symbols, with the bindi serving as a recurring motif. These symbols represent transformation, identity, and human consciousness, inviting viewers to delve into social layers and cultural topics that provoke deeper reflection.
Billie Eilish never fails to impress with her extraordinary music videos, which perfectly capture her artistic vision and unique style.
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Portrait Milano, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is the canvas for an extraordinary exhibition by Juergen Teller until 5 October. In his photo exhibition ‘3 Days in Florence’, Teller pays tribute to the beauty and uniqueness of Florence and combines fashion, art and culture. In line with the contemporary vision of Maximilian Davis, Creative Director of Ferragamo, regarding the ‘New Renaissance’, the artworks will be exhibited on the façade of the historic Portrait Milano building and can be seen until 5 October.