by Judith Benhamou | Nov 29, 2023 | Exhibition, Modern Art, Video interviews
Tortured artist The most high-profile exhibitions are often the ones that bring together a maximum number of artworks. But there are smaller displays that can also be savoured with relish. Until 15 January the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris is exhibiting 54...
by Judith Benhamou | Nov 23, 2023 | Contemporary art, Exhibition, Video interviews
https://youtu.be/j-TmBXCxmMg?si=CAylDj4l4akb2H4F Two stars of sculpture British sculptor Antony Gormley (born in 1950) is a star of contemporary sculpture. His repertoire is limited, like Rodin’s, to using human silhouettes as his subjects. But that’s the only thing...
by Judith Benhamou | Nov 20, 2023 | Contemporary art, Exhibition, Video interviews
https://youtu.be/M8A3Qyex0VI?si=cm960DT9VROfbZCS In her mother’s arms When she was a child Ser Serpas (born in 1995), daughter of a female police officer who raised her by herself in Los Angeles, created a cinematographic culture for herself, huddled in her...
by Judith Benhamou | Nov 16, 2023 | Art Market, Contemporary art, Modern Art, Video interviews
Brave face It’s rare that Sotheby’s and Christie’s have interests that coincide. But during these times of acute uncertainty, as wars rage from Eastern Europe to the Middle East, environmental challenges shake the planet – Extinction Rebellion activists stormed an...
by Judith Benhamou | Nov 9, 2023 | Art Market, Contemporary art, Photo, Photography, Video interviews
Poor war hero The first thing that draws you in is his steady, clear gaze. In this image his face is tilted to the side because his head rests on a pillow. Then you notice his shaved head, marked at the top by a bloody swelling. In another shot he is presented...
