The J. Paul Getty Trust announced today it has named Los Angeles-based artist Mark Bradford as the recipient of its annual Getty Prize, the institution’s highest honor. Established in 2013 and formerly known as the “Getty Medal,” the award recognizes leaders in the...
I am a painter, and as a painter, I tend to look at other painters work, under the scrutiny of deciphering the surface, the pictorial plane. The sheer vastness of American Artist Mark Bradford leaves me breathless and dazed. My eye simply can not take in the vast...
Mark Bradford the 2017 representative for the United States at the Venice Biennale will be collaborating with the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University and the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) on the presentation of next year’s event. The two institutions will work in...
The U.S. Department of Cultural Affairs has announced that Mark Bradford will be the representative for the United States at La Biennale di Venezia 57th International Art Exhibition, the world’s most prestigious contemporary art event....
A new gallery opens to the public today in Bradford dedicated to the artist David Hockney. It is a birthday present from his hometown honouring his 80th birthday. The gallery is located in rooms on the first floor in Cartwright Hall, a place he often visited in the...
As Art Basel’s VIP days concluded on Wednesday evening, the 55th edition of the fair—featuring nearly 300 galleries—transitioned smoothly into its public opening. With many top collectors already departing, the early indicators suggest a robust, yet nuanced,...
The 2025 edition of Frieze Los Angeles wrapped up on Sunday, February 23, marking a milestone year for the fair with strong sales, major institutional acquisitions, and an outpouring of support for the city's artists. But beyond the record-breaking deals and the buzz...
To mark his 80th birthday, David Hockney will be honoured with a permanent gallery dedicated to his work by his hometown of Bradford. Cartwright Hall will become The David Hockney Gallery located in the city centre. "I used to love going to Cartwright Hall as a kid,"...
Summing up the 2014 Art Basel fair is a daunting task. The fair founded in Switzerland has ended with galleries reporting strong sales throughout the week across all levels of the market. The 45th edition of Art Basel once again confirmed its position as one of the...