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The late musical colossus’s first comprehensive exhibition in the nation makes you feel like his spirit is in the room, sitting at the piano.

With a budget of $3,372.30 — my Roth IRA balance — I found artworks in fish tin cans, a painting that reminded me of Bad Bunny, and more.

Overall Winner: “Urban Explorer” by Simon Withyman The 2025 British Wildlife Photography Awards have highlighted 20 extraordinary winning photographs that celebrate the beauty and diversity of the UK’s natural heritage. Among over 13,000 entries, the prestigious title of British Wildlife Photographer of the Year was awarded to a stunning image of a red fox patrolling […]

In the 1940s, while Brazil’s cultural establishment remained skeptical of modernism, Bittencourt founded the Museu de Arte Moderna (MAM) in Rio de Janeiro.

1st Place: “Amethyst Tears” by Amy Duffy The Garden Photographer of the Year Awards celebrates nature’s charm through 16 remarkable winners who showcase the elegance and diversity of plants. From vibrant floral close-ups to lush landscapes, these captivating photos highlight the artistry and beauty of garden photography, inspiring a profound appreciation for the natural world. […]

Winner: Ng Guang Ze, Singapore The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards open competition features 14 breathtaking landscape-winning photos that celebrate the awe-inspiring beauty of nature across the globe. With masterful use of light and perspective, these images transform landscapes into captivating works of art, inspiring a deeper appreciation for our planet’s diverse and stunning scenery. […]

Seoul-based gallery Jason Haam has announced the creation of Jason Haam Secondary, an exhibition and sales program dedicated to secondary-market artworks. The program is slated to launch in May 2025, ahead of the anticipated opening of the gallery’s expanded space in September.

“Promoting our artists’ works on the international stage is a costly and ambitious endeavor—one that has only been possible because of the trust my customers have placed in me,” said founder Jason Haam. “Yet, I have come to realize that I have not done much for them in return. Collectors, especially those who engage deeply with a gallery’s program, naturally evolve in their tastes and collections. Sometimes, they wish to part with certain works—not for quick profit, but simply as part of that journey.”

Haam intends for this new program to support his collectors, adding value to the gallery and its relationships. “I am delighted that the gallery now has all the tools we need to help them in that process and develop more reciprocal relationships with my customers,” Haam said. “We are confident that we can add value by providing a more bespoke and considered approach to trading artworks for Korean collectors and, hopefully, beyond.”

The gallery, which opened in January 2018 in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, has quickly become a key player in the South Korean art scene. Its roster includes a lineup of international artists such as Jonathan Gardner, Linn Meyers, and Cheikh Ndiaye, as well as South Korean artists including Jihyoung Han, Mike Lee, and Artsy Vanguard alum Moka Lee.

In July 2024, Jason Haam announced its plans to expand into the adjacent building, tripling the gallery’s space. In advance of the demolition phase of the expansion project, the exterior of the building was transformed with a site-specific installation by Swiss artist Urs Fischer, coinciding with his solo exhibition at the gallery.

Sarah Sze has been named the first recipient of the Meraki Artist Award by the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston (ICA Boston). This new $100,000 prize recognizes women artists who have made notable contributions to contemporary art. Sze will accept the award at the museum’s annual Women’s Luncheon on May 5th.

The Meraki Artist Award is funded by art collector Fotene Demoulas from the family that operates the supermarket chain Market Basket. Demoulas has pledged to fund the award for the next decade.

“In Greek, the word meraki means to pour your soul into something, and I can think of no better way to describe Fotene’s longstanding support of artists and the ICA,” said ICA Boston director Jill Medvedow. “The generosity of this award is echoed in the open spirit and artistic expansiveness of Sarah’s work. We are thrilled to recognize Sarah as the inaugural recipient of the Meraki Artist Award and to celebrate her important contributions to art and culture.”

Sze’s practice bridges the gaps between painting, sculpture, video, and installation, often integrating both digital and physical elements. She is perhaps best known for her kinetic installations and multimedia sculptures that explore themes of interconnectedness and entropy. For instance, her recent solo show at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas featured Love Song (2024), where a sculpture of a tree contains a rotating projector displaying images on the gallery walls.

Born in Boston in 1969, Sze received a BA from Yale University in 1991 and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York in 1997. Her innovative approach to sculpture became evident during her graduate studies, notably with a project at MoMA PS1 that radically altered the building’s architecture. By 2003, Sze was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship.

Sze represented the United States at the 2013 Venice Biennale. Her work has been exhibited in major solo exhibitions around the world, at venues such as the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Fondation Cartier in Paris. On March 25th, Gagosian will present Sze’s first solo show in Hong Kong, coinciding with Art Basel Hong Kong.

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French gilt bronze mantel clock with Bleu Celeste porcelain panels An exquisite example of French craftsmanship, the antique French gilt bronze mantel clock with Bleu Celeste porcelain panels in the Sevres manner, circa 1860, is a striking representation of the opulence and artistry that defined 19th-century France. This clock, blending luxurious materials, intricate design, and […]