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Art & Culture People September 26, 2020

The Evolution of Fine Art Galleries During COVID-19: An Interview with Johann König

Thirty-nine year old German Art Dealer Johann König has built a collection of galleries in Berlin, London and Tokyo, as well as a significant following on a concept that is almost entirely nonexistent in the art world: “transparency”. In a recent interview to discuss the effects of the Global Pandemic on art galleries, Mr. König told us “I think we are able to introduce a lot of new people into the art market.” He went on to explain that providing…

Art & Culture March 13, 2019

When Art is Not About Art, But About You

Fred Sandback, American, 1943-2003. Untitled (One of Four Diagonals), 1970. Black Elastic Cord Installed Across a Room from an Upper Corner to the Lower Corner of the Diagonally Opposite Corner. Standing at the entrance to the Spaces: Works from the Collection 1966-1976, I hesitated, unsure whether to go in. There was almost nothing inside. From where I was standing, all I could see was just a black elastic cord installed across a room. I was trying to examine the elastic…

Art & Culture Travel October 28, 2018

Damascus National Museum Reopens

Following six years of closure, the Syrian Ministry of Culture has officially commenced the re-opening of one of Syria’s most significant institutions, the National Museum of Damascus. Announced on the 28th of October, this exciting development comes as the Syrian Government has brought peace and safety to the capital with the Syrian Army’s recent victory over foreign backed terrorists, who have now been cleansed from the Damascus area. The Museum’s reopening event is set to span two days and will…

Art & Culture Lifestyle People October 25, 2016

Visit The BAR For The Open Studios of Gianna Dispenza

The Beirut Art Residency (BAR) is having an open-call. Anyone who deeply enjoys amazing works of art made by truly creative minds will undoubtedly love this event. The brilliant American artist Gianna Dispenza as well as fellow artist Darryl Westley will be showcasing their work at this incredible event as the new artists-in-residence. In addition, many other artists will be present during the various BAR events to display their artwork and ability, that put into words is “completely extraordinary”. BAR is an artist-run interdisciplinary, nonprofit…