Capturing Harlem: New book on the street photography of Dawoud Bey
Recently published from Yale, Dawoud Bey: Harlem U.S.A. is the first book of the photographer’s vintage Harlem photographs from 1975–1978, a body of work that launched Bey’s career. Today we take a look at this new photography book, which accompanies an exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago. The photographer Dawoud Bey (born 1953) is probably best known for his large-scale … Read more
Bold, Striking, Modern: New book and exhibition explores Australian Aboriginal art of the last forty years
Ancestral Modern: Australian Aboriginal Art, opening at the end of this month, is a fascinating new exhibition from the Seattle Art Museum which introduces viewers to Australian Aboriginal art of the last 40 years, highlighting a millennia-old artistic tradition. Today we take a look at the fascinating accompanying catalogue, and the vivid, beautiful and dazzling art within. … Read more
The Light Fantastic: Turner Inspired opens at the National Gallery, London
Turner Inspired: In the Light of Claude opens today at the National Gallery London, and explores the profound influence that 17th-century French landscapist Claude Lorrain had on Turner’s work, and their shared use of light. Here we take a look at this exciting new exhibition, and the beautiful accompanying catalogue. When we think of Turner, we … Read more
Painting High Society: Johan Zoffany exhibition opens at the Royal Academy of Arts this weekend
Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed opened at the Yale Center for British Art last year, providing an overview of the great master’s works, full of wit, shrewd political commentary and perceptive social observation. The exhibition also looked at Zoffany’s astute skills as a networker, adapting brilliantly to Britain’s culture of patronage. This Saturday the show … Read more
Beauty and Struggle: New exhibition and book celebrates ten years of photographer Zoe Strauss
Last Saturday saw the opening of the exhibition Zoe Strauss: Ten Years at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a mid-career retrospective of the acclaimed photographer’s work. Today we look at this exhibition, the life and work of this influential photographer, and Yale’s exhibition catalogue which accompanies the show. Zoe Strauss (b. 1970) is something of a celebrity in … Read more
