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Artificialis

contemporary art / history of art

And if the ART CITY would continue?

From 7 to 15 May 2022 the 10th ART CITY took place in Bologna. Born by a collaboration between the municipality of Bologna and Bologna Fiera as accompanying programme of the Arte Fiera (the Bolognese Art Fair), the ART CITY traditionally takes place in January. Due to the pandemic, this year it was postponed to… (read more)

12 Tips for the Arte Fiera and Art City in Bologna

Alain Urrutia: Der Wanderer MAAB Gallery, Milan Arte Fiera, booth A15, Pav. 15 Andreas Angelidakis: POST-RUIN Bentivoglio 28 April – 12 June 2022 Palazzo Bentivoglio via del Borgo di San Pietro 1, Bologna Antonello Ghezzi ME Vannucci, Pistoia Arte Fiera, booth E21, Pav. 15 Carlos Garaicoa: Libero Spazio Libero 10 – 15 May 2022 Oratorio… (read more)

Artwork of the Month / May 2022

Körper (Body/Bodies) Thyra Schmidt 2021 two pieces: silkscreen on handmade paper framed (maple), each 62 x 82,5 cm   Translation Körper I This music! I remember your smell. And suddenly I feel your excitement, which is now mine. ––––– Körper II I look at you. As if you were touching me. The imagination of your… (read more)

The 59th Venice Biennale: Impressions

La Biennale di Venezia 59th International Art Exhibition The Milk of Dreams Venice (Giardini and Arsenale) 23 April – 27 November 2022 www.labiennale.org   This year’s Biennale opened officially on April 23rd, nearly one year later than planned due to the pandemic, but one month earlier than usual. Certainly, not only the schedule is particular…. (read more)

Artwork of the Month / April 2022

Patriarche n° 1418 – La gueule cassée (Patriarch n° 1418 – The broken Face) Mad Meg 2020-2021 Indian ink on paper 183 cm x 265 cm The monumental ink drawing “Patriarche n° 1418 – La gueule cassée” (Patriarch n° 1418 – The broken Face) by the French artist Mad Meg shows a humanlike figure in… (read more)

Artwork of the Month / March 2022

Sauve qui peut (la vie) (Save who can (the life)) Séverine Gambier 2016 Ancient porcelain and faience plates, Italian glass paste, pearls, beans, glass flowers, resin and patina on a wooden chair 93 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm The sculpture “Sauve qui peut (la vie)” (Save who can (the life)) by Séverine Gambier,… (read more)

Artwork of the Month / February 2022

Pingyao Irene Kung 2021 Platinum Palladium Print 40 cm x 80 cm on paper 72cm x 112 cm Edition 1 of 25 The black and white photo “Pingyao” by Irene Kung shows a street in the ancient city in China. Due to the well conserved historic buildings dating from the times of the Ming and… (read more)

BOOMing Contemporary Art Show – A Virtual Experience

Meta-Fiera 20 – 23 January 2022, prolonged until 31 January Director: Simona Gavioli Organiser: DOC Creativity Host: Lieu.city https://boomcontemporaryart.com   Actually planned as complement to the second edition of the physical art fair BOOMing, the “meta-fiera” was a kind of preview for the presence show in Bologna, now scheduled from 12th to 15th May 2022…. (read more)

Artwork of the Month / January 2022

Allez viens ! on part en vacances. (Come on! we are going on holiday.) (Series Holidays) Amélie Viale 2014 Print on dibond 60 cm x 90 cm Edition of 8 + 2 P.A. A young woman stands in a deserted marshalling yard. She has an unusual companion: an iron. Pausing on a rail crossing, she… (read more)

2021 revisited

2021 was the second pandemic year. Even though several artistic events took place in real live, others were only virtually visitable. At the same time, other activities arose. In consequence, our review mainly shows the artworks of the month. However, there are some exceptions like an online art fair, a postal exhibition and a video-performance…. (read more)