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, May 9.
NEED TO READ
UK Politicians Ignore Steve McQueen’s Grenfell Film – The British aartist and director said mMembers of parliament turned down an invitation to watch his short film recording both the devastation and community spirit following the Grenfell Tower fire in north west London in 2017. So far, only four MPs attended screenings at the Serpentine Gallery. “Their silence speaks volumes about what is happening in this country,” McQueen said. (Guardian)
People arrested for building on archaeological sites – Four people have been arrested on the Greek island of Rhodes for carrying out construction work in places full of fragile archaeological sites. The move comes as the government cracks down on planned developments that would threaten ancient cultural heritage. (AFP)
Palace publishes official coronation portraits – The official photographs commemorating the coronation of King Charles III were taken by 59-year-old British artist Hugo Burnaud, the first since Cecil Beaton photographed Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. In one portrait, the king is depicted in the throne room of Buckingham Palace dressed in purple and gold robes with white fur, holding the Sovereign’s Orb in one hand and the Sovereign’s Scepter in the other. Burnaud also produced portraits of Charles and Camilla for their wedding in 2005, as well as the union of Prince William and Princess Kate in 2011. (New York Times)
UNESCO calls for stronger protection of artists – The international agency published a research publication Championing creative voices which calls on states around the world to do more to support artists working in emergency situations such as conflict, natural disasters and political instability. UNESCO also announced an investment of $1 million for projects protecting artistic freedoms in more than 25 countries. (Press release)
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Alison Jacques now representing Monica Sjöö – The late Swedish painter is enjoying a moment with her first major institutional retrospective at Moderna Museet which opens this Saturday and will tour to Modern Art Oxford in the UK in the autumn. Next year, she will have her first personal exhibition at Alison Jacques in London. (Press release)
Julia Gutman wins the Archibald Prize – The 29-year-old Sydney-based artist was awarded $100,000 for her portrayal of Australian musician Montaigne, thanks to a unanimous jury decision. The prize, which honors a portrait of a person “distinguished in art, letters, science of politics”, has been awarded annually since 1921. (Guardian)
PPOW adds new artists – The New York gallery has welcomed painters Mosie Romney and Grace Carney to its roster. Romney’s first solo exhibition at the gallery is scheduled for fall 2024. (Press release)
FOR THE ARTS
Basquiat Works adorns the new collection of bags – Images of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work are featured on a new collection of three different bag styles by emerging fashion label Homage Year. In 2022, the artist’s estate announced a collaboration with the Black Fashion Fair that would give 10 black designers “unprecedented access” to use artwork exhibited as part of the “King Pleasure” exhibition. (Complex)
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