Painting News

Laurel Holloman's new abstract art show lands in Berlin Special

American painter Laurel Holloman continues her successful series of European exhibitions, after her first two solo art shows last year in Paris, France, and Venice, Italy; this time on German soil, in the heart of Berlin.

Digital Journal Report by Anca Dumitru - 3 comments

Jon Cattapan announced as Bulgari Art Award winner Special

Sydney - The winner of the Bulgari Art Award 2013 was announced at the Art Gallery of NSW by Dr Michael Brand, director of the Art Gallery of NSW and Julie Ann Morrison, managing director of Bulgari Australia and UK.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes - 1 comment

In the present-day art scene, fragmentation delivers from vacuums Special

In a year-end analysis by the Huffington Post, 25 upcoming exhibits were profiled as the artists to watch; I caught up with local New York City artist Brad Darcy for his perspectives on the machinations of present-day art creation.

Digital Journal Report by Michael Krebs

New mural at The Block in Redfern Special

Sydney - A new work of art has been created for The Block in an area close to Redfern Station, which has traditionally been home to many Aboriginal people.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes

Rapper/painter Chali 2na to host first ever art exhibition

Los Angeles - Jurassic 5 co-founder Chali 2na will be showcasing his talents as a painter Friday February 15 in LA at an exhibition at Mr. Music Head Art Gallery. The Chicago native first earned notoriety as a rapper in LA's underground Hip-Hop scene with Jurassic 5.

In the Media by Layne Weiss

Interview with artist M. Aamir Naseer Special

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, M. Aamir Naseer holds a BSc in biomedical science from Staffordshire University. He is also a digital painter and aspiring author with a knack for not letting challenges, especially dyslexia, get in the way.

Digital Journal Report by Cendrine Marrouat - 3 comments

Poland to investigate Swedish artist's claim of Holocaust ashes

Lublin - Recently Swedish artist Carl Michael von Hausswolff claimed that he had created artwork using human ashes from the Majdanek Nazi death camp in Poland. Now Poland is investigating the claim and the artist may face a prison sentence.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Afghan Canadian artist brings plight of Afghan women to the world

Lunenburg - A 22-year-old Afghan Canadian is not only receiving praise from those in her home town in Nova Scotia, she is also being recognized by the international art community for her artistic depictions of life for women in Afghanistan.

In the Media by Greta McClain

Controversy as Swedish artist paints with Holocaust ashes

Lund - A controversy is raging as Swedish artist Carl Michael von Hausswolff unveils a painting made using ashes of Holocaust victims, taken from the Majdanek Nazi death camp in Poland.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 4 comments

Da Vinci's lost masterpiece found

Milan - Police in Italy have tracked down and returned to Italy a lost Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece: an incomplete fresco painting of the 'Battle of Anghiari' called the Doria Panel.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments