Agnes Gund, the influential arts patron and philanthropist, has passed away. The organization Art21, a leading producer of media about contemporary artists, released a statement mourning her loss and highlighting her role as one of its earliest and most steadfast supporters, having helped shape its mission from the beginning.
企画展「コレクションの樹、36年目の春 ―新収蔵品を中心に」@ 芦屋市立美術博物館
The Ashiya City Museum of Art & History is launching a special exhibition titled "The Tree of the Collection, the 36th Spring: Focusing on New Acquisitions" to celebrate its 36th anniversary. The exhibition showcases approximately 100 works, including paintings, prints, sculptures, and video art, highlighting pieces acquired since the beginning of the Reiwa era (2019) alongside the museum's founding collection. Featured artists include modern Western-style painter Narashige Koide, members of the Gutai Art Association such as Atsuko Tanaka and Jiro Yoshihara, and contemporary figures like Keiji Uematsu and Yukinori Yamamura.
The Art Bridge Gallery in Yangon is hosting a group exhibition titled 'The Beginning,' which showcases the work of multiple contemporary artists. A standout feature of the event is the inclusion of live painting sessions, allowing visitors to witness the creative process firsthand as artists develop new works within the gallery space.
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., has opened a new exhibition showcasing the work of its underclassman visual arts students. The event highlights the creative output of younger students within the prestigious arts-focused public high school.