All posts tagged: CONTEMPORARY ART

last chance to bid in a stellar auction of black art

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Art alert! If you haven’t already, you still have time to register to bid on the items for sale at Sotheby’s this week from some of the most accomplished black artists of our time. Curated by Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator, the Artists for the Studio Museum in Harlem “Creating Space: An Auction to Benefit the Museum’s New Building” will take place to benefit the construction of the museum’s new building in Harlem, designed by iconic architect Sir David Adjaye (who designed the National Museum of African-American History on the Mall in Washington, DC).

The Best New Events in the World of the Arts in May

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Calendar for The Arts highlights noteworthy events around the world in May 2018 in ballet, modern dance, performance art, classical music, opera and jazz –plus notable new art museum exhibits and installations. Looking for a transporting cultural experience? Look no further. For the rest of the Luxury Calendar, click here. 

books about the most influential black female artists

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Ever since the unveiling of the official portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, we’ve been reflecting on the role of black women artists in the contemporary art world. The current exhibitions of the works of Adrian Piper at the MoMA in New York and Lauren Halsey at the MOCA in LA gave us further impetus to get smarter on the subject. We went looking for books that would educate us about the path these women have taken, and demonstrate how their work has influenced the way we see the world.

the best new events in the world of the arts in march

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Calendar for The Arts highlights noteworthy events around the world in March 2018 in ballet, modern dance, performance art, classical music, opera and jazz – as well as new art museum exhibits and installations. Looking for ideas for date night? Or for a transporting art exhibit? Look no further. For the rest of the Luxury Calendar, click here.