“A lot of those works were just called ‘Head of a Negro,’” Simon Martin, the curator of the show, said. The white painter, who was active in the early 20th century, frequently painted his muse and servant Henry Thomas, who was Jamaican. ( Notes From Poland )Įarly 20th Century Black Portraits Get New Names and Consideration – Sensitive portraits featuring Black sitters are on view in a major retrospective “Glyn Philpot: Flesh and Spirit” at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, U.K.

It is warning people that even though there are many dark corners, they are being filmed and are imploring couples to relocate elsewhere. The museum published a statement noting that several pairs of lovers have been caught in the act this summer on camera. Meanwhile, Leibovitz’s pics have become fodder for political debate, with Texas Republican representative Mayra Flores tweeting: “Biden: Let’s continue to send billions of dollars in foreign aid to Ukraine, they need it! Reality: The Zelensky family graces us with a photo shoot to be on the cover of Vogue magazine.” ( Instagram, Newsweek) MOVERS & SHAKERSĪ Lot of People Are Having Sex at This Polish War Museum – Fort Gerhard, a 19th-century former Prussian fortress in Świnoujście, which is close to the border with Germany in the north, is a hot spot for lovers, according to its upgraded high-quality CCTV system. “The idea of a conflict zone as a backdrop… is vile,” the artist Adam Bromberg has written in a viral Instagram post, slamming the images. Zelensky’s Annie Leibovitz Photoshoot Draws Fire – Vogue’s “special digital cover story” featuring photos of the Ukrainian president and his wife by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz is drawing criticism from all sides. In a statement, the association said the rising cost of living is causing “severe problems” and that directors and funding bodies must find ways to give “substantial pay offers the museum workforce this financial year.” ( TAN ) Gov’t Investment Amid Inflation – The Museums Association is asking the UK government to grant museum workers a new “pay settlement” that can match spiraling inflation. It’s ironic that someone in a position of power is questioning that request.” ( Independent)

Tory MP Goes After “Straight White Male” Art Project – A nationwide initiative to fund public artworks that reflect on the words “Straight White Male” has drawn criticism for a poster by artist Nadina Ali, which states, “Hey Straight White Men, Pass the Power!” Neil O’Brien, a Conservative MP, took to social media to denounce the work: “I’m sick of paying tax for this divisive, racist crap.” The head of Artichoke, the group behind the show, fired back: “Nadina Ali’s artwork… directly asks that people with power simply share it. “If you are an artist and you’re trying to reach the whole world with your art, if it isn’t being seen in L.A., it’s not gonna happen,” says Pace CEO Marc Glimcher.

Dealers say the appeal is the artist community, the expanding museum scene, and access to L.A.

Sean Kelly gallery, Marian Goodman Gallery, and Lisson Gallery join the likes of the Hole, which opened a big space in April. Scene – Eleven New York galleries have opened in L.A. How the Influx of New York Galleries Is Affecting the L.A. Here’s what you need to know on this Thursday, July 28. Art Industry News is a daily digest of the most consequential developments coming out of the art world and art market.

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