Meet Imani Bilál, an abstract artist based in Jersey City, whose vibrant and colorful work contrasts with the deep pain and grief that inspire her practice. During a recent visit to her NJ studio, Bilál shared her journey of personal loss, the strength she draws from her faith, and her humble beginnings—painting in small spaces while caring for her children. She reflected on the people who helped her along the way, the moment she was discovered, and her aspirations for the future. Jersey City, NJ September 20, 2024
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Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert | Art Basel 2024
Louis Kasmin introduces Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert gallery from London and gives the three highlights of their booth at Art Basel 2024 fair: oil painting Toccata Green, 2013-2014, by Bridget Riley, as well as her color studies on paper, Hurvin Anderson's oil painting Untitled, 1998, and two works by Howard Hodgkin from the 1990s. Basel, Switzerland June 12, 2024
Galerie Jacques Lacoste | TEFAF New York 2024
Galerie Jacques Lacoste makes its debut at the TEFAF New York fair presenting a living room stand with a selection of furniture and art pieces from the 20th century. Jacques Lacoste is a grandson of a famous tennis player known as The Crocodile, René Lacoste. His father, Bernard Lacoste, made the company into a billion-dollar enterprise. Jacques Lacoste ventured into something different. In 1986, he founded the eponymous gallery in Paris. The gallery is a well-known specialist in decorative arts of the 20th century. Monsieur Lacoste gives his highlights of the featured works in the stand. Among them are Mae West sofa by Salvador Dalí, several works by the Giacometti brothers, sculptures by Joan Miró and Ossip Zadkine, and lacquered panels by Jean Dunand. New York, NY May 10, 2024
Art Palm Beach 2024
Art Palm Beach, a contemporary art fair, returns to the Palm Beach Convention Center for the second year. Over 80 galleries exhibit at the show. The opening night is a benefit to the American Heart Association. One of the new sections is DiverseartPB, a non-profit project dedicated to promoting arts and AI, curated by Marisa Caichiolo. It presents three exhibitions: "Be Water" by Cuban artist Antuan, a collection of lost artworks from Spanish monasteries re-crated using AI, and Colombian tapestries by Carlos Castro Arias. The show runs through Sunday, January 28. Palm Beach, Fla. January 24, 2024
Frieze New York 2023
This May, Frieze New York returns to the Shed at Hudson Yards, featuring 60 galleries across three floors. Solo presentations abound, including Jack Whitten at Hauser & Wirth and Nan Goldin at Gagosian. David Kordansky gallery showcases Lauren Halsey, known for her Met rooftop installation. Tehran's Dastan gallery highlights five female artists, addressing challenges faced by Iranian women. Tiwani Contemporary makes its Frieze debut with Emma Prempeh in the Focus section. The LG OLED lounge spotlights digital art, featuring NFT artist Six N. Five. Jessica Vaughn wins the inaugural Frieze Artadia prize for her impactful work, "The Internet of Things," addressing societal issues. Frieze also champions social responsibility through the Artist Plate Project, which offers limited-edition artists’ plates at $250 each that can feed up to 100 people.
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