Art Industry News is a daily summary of the most important developments in the art world and the art market. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, June 6.
NEED TO READ
Architect Named for Smithsonian’s Next Bezos Learning Center – Perkins & Will’s was chosen to design the center, which is backed by Amazon’s founder and will adjoin the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Construction is expected to begin in 2025 and the building to be inaugurated in 2027. (The arts journal)
Presentation of a “New Michelangelo” for the 21stst Century – The marble sculptures of the Italian artist Jago have proven themselves, ranging from the pontifical medal at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2013 to the launch into space, as was a statuette in 2019 thanks to the Beyond project of the European Space Agency. It is now enjoying its first major museum exhibition, albeit in its own eponymous museum recently opened by the artist inside a church in Naples. (Guardian)
Drift x Van Gogh Museum Live Artwork – Art duo Drift created a live aerial performance using drones to honor late artsit at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to celebrate the 50e anniversary of the establishment. Hundreds of lightweight drones performed acrobatics in the night sky, in order “to bring the essence of Van Gogh’s artistic spirit to the modern age, using drones as a means of expressing his vivid and emotional world. “. (Press release)
National Museum occupied amid conflict in Sudan – The country’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, has taken control of the museum in the city of Khartoum, as the conflict between the two Sudanese leaders al-Burhan and Hemeti (the head of RSF) rages. Although staff have not been able to enter the museum since the start of the war, the RSF uploaded a video to reassure viewers that none of the artifacts have yet been damaged. (ART news)
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Sook-Kyung Lee appointed director of the Whitworth Gallery – Lee, the artistic director of 14e The Gwangju Biennale, currently on view, leaves its post at the Tate Modern in London to lead the Whitworth Art Gallery at the University of Manchester, and will begin its role in August. Former Whitworth manager Alistair Hudson was ousted from his post after activist group Forensic Architecture issued a statement of support for Palestine in February 2022. (art forum)
Sonia Boyce leaves Simon Lee – After just two years of performing, Golden Lion-winning artist Sonia Boyce is parting ways with art dealer Simon Lee. The London-based gallery hired the artist a year before she won the top prize at the Venice Biennale in 2022. The artist did not give a reason for the breakup, although the gallery is grappling with tax problems for months. (The arts journal)
Tim Griffin’s New Concert – The former Artforum editor and director of The Kitchen is heading to Los Angeles to take up the post of executive director of experimental opera producer The Industry. “Just as the industry has always sought out new combinations of performers to explore new expressions and expand what ‘opera’ can mean, we are all excited to see how Tim will lead the organization’s ongoing adventures” , said founder Yuval Sharon. (Press release)
FOR THE ARTS
Serpentine Pavilion design unveiled – Sustainability was French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh’s main concern when designing the Kensington Gardens pavilion, London, which is an annual public commission. Its circular wooden structure establishes an open plan, summery atmosphere thanks to its intricately carved panels that allow a breeze to flow between the tables and chairs inside. (Guardian)
Serpentine Pavilion 2023 designed by Lina Ghotmeh. Photo: Iwan Baan, courtesy of Serpentine, © Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture.
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