ArtGemini Prize invites artists for 2014 cycle
The ArtGemini Prize launched its second round 15 May 2014 during the 20-21 International Fair at the Royal College of Art. Artists have up to early September 2014 to submit their entries to compete for awards in four categories to a total of GBP 5,500, up from GBP 5,000 in the first round in 2013. Selected artists will also have the opportunity to sell their works in London, with the proceeds including a contribution to this...
African masks appear in Dorotheum, Vienna, sale
An old “Deangle” mask of the Dan people of Côte d’Ivoire / Liberia described as “very handsome” and an Igala helmet mask from Nigeria are among highlights of African art objects going for sale at Dorotheum, Vienna, 24 March 2014. The Dan mask estimate is Euro 4,000 – 5,000 while the estimate for the helmet mask of the Igala, Nigeria, described as rare, ranges between Euros 4,800 – 5,400. The Dan, also...
Art Gemini Prize 2013: A promising debut
Just out of its first cycle, wherein it disbursed GBP 5,000* in awards to artists and photographers, the Art Gemini Prize 2013, announced in January 2014, demonstrates there really is no limit to opportunities for discovering, or rediscovering, new creative talent, writes SAJID RIZVI. The rediscovery, where an incentive such as the Art Gemini Prize acts as a conduit or facilitator, occurs when an artist spotted in a previous outing...
Masterpiece to return with strong show
Masterpiece art fair will return to London in June 2014 with a strong list of exhibitors. The art fair, in association with RBC Wealth Management, announced “its strongest exhibitor line up to date” ahead of its fifth edition 26 June – 2 July 2014 (with a Preview on Wednesday 25 June). “The 2014 offering of exquisite art, antiques and design from across the world, with over 90 percent of exhibitors returning, cements...
Sharjah crowned capital of Islamic culture
Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates is fast emerging as a cultural counterpoint to Dubai. It recently celebrated its new status as the Capital of Islamic Culture 2014. In 1998, Sharjah was named the ‘Cultural Capital of the Arab World’ by UNESCO, an honour Sharjah says it “richly deserved.” Sharjah says it has kept the spirit of its history alive by innovatively incorporating tradition into every aspect of contemporary...
All set for London's 20|21 Art Fair, 2014
The next 20|21 International Art Fair will take place in the prestigious and historic galleries of the Royal College of Art in Kensington Gore, London SW7, from 15 to 18 May 2014, the organisers announced. Now in its eighth year, the fair moved from February to May in 2013, a change which was popular with both visitors and exhibitors. On show will be modern and contemporary art from Britain and around the world. There are a number of...