The art world has many stories to tell. Not every one gets the attention it deserves. The scene is too quick to focus on traditions or short-lived hypes that only help a few achieve their fifteen minutes of fame. It forgets what art and people are all about: diversity. The Art.Salon presents institutions and personalities that stand out through creativity and commitment and even give a voice to those who are otherwise not heard.
Inspired by movement
Igor Eugen Prokop among the »Top Artists of Today«
The international Art Market Magazine has published its Gold List of the most talented and inspiring artists for the eighth time. Among them is the Hungarian artist Igor Eugen Prokop, who participates in the Art.Salon artist program.
Gemma Ushengewe receives Shizuko Yoshikawa Award
The Shizuko Yoshikawa Award, which has been presented every two years since 2018, goes this year to Gemma Ushengewe, a documentary and experimental filmmaker and performance artist. The award supports Master's graduates from Swiss art academies at the beginning of their careers.
Summer workshop for photography: Klimax Klima
How can photography visualize the effects of climate change and how is it itself part of the problem? As part of the Klimax Klima summer workshop, twelve students are developing new works on the subject. On September 28 at 12 pm, they will present their results in a public discussion at Schloss Neuhardenberg.
»sā Ladakh«: about the future of immersive land art
From June 1 to 10, the second edition of the innovative land art exhibition sā Ladakh will take place in Leh in northern India. After an extremely successful premiere last year, the focus is now on immersive art experiences on the theme of climate optimism.
Igor Eugen Prokop awarded for abstract painting
The artist, who is taking part in the Art.Salon artist program, was awarded 2nd place in the Abstract Artwork category at the Chianciano Biennale. The award honored his monumental diptych Quantum Entanglement.
Swiss photography prize: winning exhibition opens
This year's Vontobel Contemporary Photography Prize A New Gaze goes to two winners: Emidio Battipaglia from Italy and Augustin Lignier from France. Their contributions on the theme of Community can be seen in Zurich from May 23.
Caravaggio successfully restored
One of four paintings by the famous Caravaggio in the Museo del Prado can now be seen again after restoration. New details came to light during the work.
Otobong Nkanga wins Nasher Prize
Because of her outstanding contribution to contemporary sculpture, Otobong Nkanga has received the Nasher Prize. The Nigerian-Belgian artist will receive $100,000 and an exhibition at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas in 2025.
Who was Emma Cadwallader-Guild?
A U.S. sculptor in Europe: Emma Cadwallader-Guild was the female artist sensation at the end of the 19th century. Self-taught, she earned a reputation as a genius in her field. Today she is largely forgotten. Many of her busts and statues are lost.
Autodidact with handicap seeks springboard into the art market
World War II bombings traced with biros, lithographic self-portraits, abstract jungle scenes painted with coloured pencils - three themes, three styles, three winners of the euward 2021. The European art prize exclusively honours »Outsider Art«. It can be the beginning of a career.
museum in progress – a museum without walls
The non-profit and private art association museum in progress (mip) presents art everywhere. Whether on building facades, billboards, in magazines, newspapers or even concert halls – nothing is safe from the exhibitors.
Berlin galleries report on digitalization and future prospects
How are Berlin art galleries positioned with regard to digitalization and online sales? The Project Future of the Senate Department for Economics has now published results of a survey on the topic.