Tag: Museum

Hong Kong / Fogo Island / Toronto – WEBWIRE – Thursday, March 28, 2024 In a landmark collaboration, Para Site, Fogo Island Arts (FIA), and the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA) are proud to announce the inception of the Fog & Mist Residency. This pilot project aims to foster cross-cultural exchange, provide a platform for emerging artists from Hong Kong, and cultivate connections between Asia and North America. The Fog & Mist Residency presents a unique opportunity for a Hong Kong-based artist to immerse themselves in a three-month residency on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada, during the summer of 2024. ... Read more

International Artists, a Significant Gift from the Elizabeth R. and Michael M. Rea Collection, a Major Modernist Work by a Black Artist, and More Strengthen the Museums Holdings in 2023 NEW YORK, NY – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, February 27, 2024 In 2023, the Guggenheim acquired 102 works by more than 60 artists, over half of whom are new to the collection. The works, spanning from 1928 to the present day, further the Guggenheims commitment to expanding the purview of its interpretation and presentation of modern and contemporary art by focusing on acquiring works that embody diversity and innovation. The acquisitions ... Read more

New York – WEBWIRE – Wednesday, February 14, 2024 The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the acquisition of two rare and acclaimed wooden sculptures from medieval Japan:an image of the compassionate Buddhist deity Jizo, among only three extant works by the thirteenth-century sculptor Intan, anda representation of a female deityassociated with the Shintofaith. Intans sculpture of Jizō, a widely worshipped guide of suffering souls imagined as an itinerant monk, is currently on view in the exhibitionAnxiety and Hope in Japanese Art. The female Shintō deity, orkami, will go on view in Fall 2024. Max Hollein, The Mets Marina Kellen ... Read more

Installation Will Debut Three New Sculpture Alongside Artworks From Leighs U.S. Representation at 2022 Venice Biennale; On View Nov. 3March 3, 2024 WEBWIRE – Wednesday, September 27, 2023 The Smithsonians Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will present Simone Leigh, bringing the first museum survey of the acclaimed artists artworks before a national audience in Washington, D.C. Leigh represented the United States at the 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia through a commission by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston (ICA). Curated in tandem to that landmark presentation, the exhibition Simone Leigh will showcase works from Leighs Venice exhibition ... Read more

Heritage Museum stages new pop-up display “Bruce Lee: a Timeless Classic” and special programmes (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of the legend martial arts superstar Bruce Lee. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) will launch a series of programmes in July to pay tribute to Bruce Lee including a pop-up display “Bruce Lee: a Timeless Classic”, screenings of movies “The Kid”, “The Way of the Dragon”, “The Big Boss” and “Fist of Fury” starring him, and the launch of Asia’s first Camp Bruce Lee Hong Kong 2023 in collaboration with Bruce Lee Foundation. ... Read more