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Narsiso Martinez Wins Frieze Impact Prize 2023
Article date: Friday, February 10, 2023

Narsiso Martinez Wins Frieze Impact Prize 2023

The winner of the 2023 Frieze Impact Prize has been announced as California-based artist Narsiso Martinez. The prize recognizes an artist who has made a significant impact on contemporary art and society.

Vermeer Exhibition Opens at Rijksmuseum
Article date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Vermeer Exhibition Opens at Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum, the Netherlands’ national museum of art and history, opens its exhibition Vermeer to the public this coming Friday, 10 February. This will be the first retrospective exhibition of Johannes Vermeer in the history of the Rijksmuseum.

Rijksmuseum Acquires Masterpiece Design Drawing with Fantasy Dolphin by Johannes Lutma
Article date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Rijksmuseum Acquires Masterpiece Design Drawing with Fantasy Dolphin by Johannes Lutma

A “mysterious masterpiece.” This is how Reinier Baarsen, Professor of Decorative Arts and Crafts before 1800 in Leiden, describes the old design drawing that the Rijksmuseum recently acquired at his instigation.

2,000 Year Old Gaziantep Castle Sustains Damage in Turkey Earthquake
Article date: Monday, February 6, 2023

2,000 Year Old Gaziantep Castle Sustains Damage in Turkey Earthquake

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has completely levelled the historic landmark which is a major tourist site

The Swiss Benin Initiative: Research and Dialogue with Nigeria
Article date: Monday, February 6, 2023

The Swiss Benin Initiative: Research and Dialogue with Nigeria

Eight Swiss museums have come together under the leadership of Zurich’s Rietberg Museum to investigate the provenance of their holdings from the historical Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria.

Purnima Aktar and Md Fazla Rabbi Fatiq Become First Joint Winners of the Biannual Samdani Art Award
Article date: Monday, February 6, 2023

Purnima Aktar and Md Fazla Rabbi Fatiq Become First Joint Winners of the Biannual Samdani Art Award

The Samdani Art Foundation has announced Bangladeshi artists Purnima Aktar and Md Fazla Rabbi Fatiq as joint winners of the biannual Samdani Art Award.

On the Departure of Manuel Borja-Villel as Director of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Article date: Friday, February 3, 2023

On the Departure of Manuel Borja-Villel as Director of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

The milestones reached in past years are product of a transformative model executed by a team led by Manuel Borja-Villel who have understood the needs of contemporary society and have allowed for the redefinition of the museum institution and the reformulation of its relationship with the many different audiences that exist today.

United Nations Headquarters to Stage Rijksmuseum's Slavery Exhibition in New York
Article date: Friday, February 3, 2023

United Nations Headquarters to Stage Rijksmuseum's Slavery Exhibition in New York

Rijksmuseum, the Netherlands’ national museum of art and history, has revealed that its Slavery exhibition will go on display at United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York this February.

Isabel Lowyck Takes on the Role as New Director of Gaasbeek Castle
Article date: Friday, February 3, 2023

Isabel Lowyck Takes on the Role as New Director of Gaasbeek Castle

Isabel Lowyck is taking on the role as the new Director of Gaasbeek Castle. She previously worked for museums such as M Leuven and the Art & History Museum, as well as for various organisations such as the Belgian National Orchestra and Guide-ID.

Desert X 2023 Artists Announced
Article date: Monday, January 30, 2023

Desert X 2023 Artists Announced

Desert X has revealed the participating artists in its fourth edition of the site-specific, international art exhibition opening March 4–May 7, 2023 at sites across the Coachella Valley.

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