Wim Wenders filed an Anselm Kiefer Doc 3D at Cannes + Other Stories

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 this Friday, May 19.

NEED TO READ

Reaction of the right against the bronzes of Benin in Germany – Germany led the way in repatriating these precious bronzes but, since it became clear that they would come into the possession of the king of Benin rather than the Nigerian state, their return has become controversial. Several right-wing politicians are speaking out, with one calling the news “a wake-up call to end the hyper-moralism in the whole restitution debate”. (FinancialTimes)

Stephanie Dinkins wins the Guggenheim Prize – The American artist is the first winner of the new $100,000 LG Guggenheim Prize, which recognizes artists working with art and technology. She was selected for her long-standing experiences with AI, which has also seen her work to improve access to new technologies for marginalized communities. (The arts journal)

Anselm Kiefer Doc by Wim Wenders lands in Cannes – The German filmmaker presented his new documentary Anselm, about the life and work of the famous German post-war artist. Captured in 3D, Wenders uses the technique to convey the richly textured surfaces for which the painter and sculptor is best known. (Variety)

Dia at Steward Cameron Rowland Project – Non-profit art foundation will protect Rowland’s earthly artwork in 2018 Depreciation. The artwork consists of a plot of land in South Carolina, which was once part of a plantation and is not open to visitors, along with documentation affirming both artist ownership and their covenant prohibiting the future development of the land, which will go on display at Dia Chelsea. (Press release)

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

UCLA appoints head of Center for Performance Art – Mexico-born, Los Angeles-based Edgar Miramontes will be the first leader of color to lead CAP UCLA since its inception in 1936. Miramontes was named by Dean of the School of Art and Architecture Brett Steele after an international search to replace Kristy Edmunds, who left in 2021 to lead MASSMoCA. (Los Angeles Time)

Eugenie Tsai leaves the Brooklyn Museum – After 15 years, the senior curator will leave the Brooklyn institution on June 30, writing that her plans include “new projects and revisiting some that have been put on the back burner,” with a renewed focus on Asian art and history. Americans. In his social media post, Tsai acknowledged that “all institutions are flawed,” a particularly prescient comment as workers recently staged protests against the deadlock in union negotiations at the museum. (instagram)

‘Problematic’ Denver Hall Museum Shutters – The Denver Museum of Nature and Science will close its North American Indian Cultures Hall after years of working to resolve issues in consultation with representatives of the Native community. Built in 1978, the museum has acknowledged that “the hall reinforces harmful stereotypes and dominant white culture”. (Denver Post)

Ortuzar Projects is planning a major expansion – The Manhattan-based gallery plans to expand into a new 10,000 square foot space at 5 White Street in Tribeca, about three times the size of its first location, which is literally next door. Founded by former Zwirner partner Alex Ortuzar, the gallery focuses on showcasing works by overlooked international artists, including former NFL star Ernie Barnes, whose gallery has just begun representing with Andrew Kreps. , following the breakout sale of Barnes’s sugar shack at Christies for $15.3 million, more than 80 times its low estimate. (ART news)

FOR THE ARTS

Sarah Sze opens new facility at London’s Peckham Rye station – The station’s dusty, disused Victorian waiting room was lit by Metronome, the American artist’s exploration of how digital media, smartphones and other electronic devices flash and flicker in our daily lives. “We are in the midst of an extreme hurricane where we are learning to speak through images at an exponential rate,” the artist explained. The work recalls The recent Guggenheim show in Sze Timekeepers, and remains on public display until September 17. (Press release)

Sarah Sze, Metronome (2023) a The Waiting Room, Peckham Rye Station. Photo: Thierry Bal, courtesy of the artist © Sarah Sze, commissioned by Artangel.

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