Art Industry Deaths 2020 – In Memoriam – Artlyst
In Memoriam Art Industry Deaths. Here is a roundup to honour the artists, curators and designers that passed away in 2020.
2 January 2021
2020
Artist Christopher Le Brun Knighted In New Year’s Honours List 2021
Christopher Le Brun, (born 1951) artist and former president of the Royal Academy (PRA) has been Knighted in the New Year’s Honours List. Other visual related honours include: YBA Artist Michael Landy, OBE, Grenada-born artist Denzil Forrester MBE,
30 December 2020
Art Fund Steps In With Shared 200K Museum Of The Year Award
The Art Fund, the Uk’s largest arts charity have announced the biggest prize for museums in the world with a special edition of The Museum of the Year Award
12 October 2020
The Royal Academy Summer/Winter Exhibition 2020 – Preview
The Royal Academy has against all odds unveiled its 252 annual Summer Exhibition. Today is ‘varnishing day’ where the artists can see their works for the first time in situ. Agreed it was supposed to take place in June as tradition dictates but these are unprecedented times and it is a relief that the exhibition has gone ahead at all.
28 September 2020
COVID19 Blamed For 36% Drop In Gallery Sales Art Basel Reports
Art Basel has published their 2020 mid-year survey ‘The Impact of COVID- 19 on the Gallery Sector’ shows smaller galleries have been hardest hit, while online selling platforms are a growing priority.
15 September 2020
Frieze London Cancels Flagship Autumn Fair 2020
Frieze has announced that their flagship London fair won’t take place this year. The announcement came into VIPs this afternoon. See full statement below.
14 July 2020
Queer Frontiers: Moves Online For Annual Pride Exhibition
This year the exhibition is back with a diverse collection of artists from around the world. Works can be purchased on the website and delivered directly to your home.
1 July 2020
Guide to UK Museums and Galleries Reopening
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that museums and galleries may reopen from Saturday 4 July providing they adhere to COVID Secure guidelines, the following museums and galleries have released details. Here is a useful guide to the planned reopenings. Artlyst will update the list as new information becomes available.
30 June 2020
BP Portrait Award Survives Online – Edward Lucie-Smith
As the National Portrait Gallery closes its doors, not just in response to the Coronavirus epidemic, but in preparation for a three-year rehab, the annual BP Portrait Award survives online, as a virtual show. The 2020 exhibition is now up for view on the web.
26 May 2020
Jiab Prachakul Wins 2020 BP Portrait Award
A self-taught artist, Jiab Prachakul has won the prestigious first prize in the BP Portrait Award 2020
5 May 2020
All Edinburgh Festivals Cancelled For 2020
For the first time in over 70 years, the five festivals that transform Edinburgh into the world’s leading cultural destination every August are not going ahead this year due to concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic.
1 April 2020
Frieze New York 2020 Cancelled
Frieze has announced the cancellation of the ninth edition of the Frieze New York art fair. It falls in line with health and safety guidelines regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID19) with restrictions on gatherings of more than 50 people.
18 March 2020
Emma Talbot Wins Max Mara Art Prize for Women 2020
The Max Mara prize 2020 has been awarded to Emma Talbot. The award supports UK-based female artists who have not previously had a major solo exhibition.
10 March 2020
London Art Fair’s Positive Spin On A Diverse Range Of Work – Sue Hubbard
Being asked to write about an art fair is a bit like being commissioned to write about Waitrose and compare tins of baked beans with sardines or chocolate biscuits.
22 January 2020
10 Biennial/Triennials You Must see In 2020
Yes, there are a number of biennials/triennials on offer around the globe this year.
7 January 2020
International Art Fair Guide 2020 – Artlyst’s Global Companion
Welcome to the Artlyst printable pull-out International Art Fair Guide 2020. This is our curated choice of the events not to miss in the Contemporary Art calendar.
4 January 2020
London Art Exhibitions Preview A Month By Month Guide 2020
We’ve just welcomed in not only a new year but a new decade. So let’s look forward to the exciting exhibitions that will be on offer in London during 2020.
2 January 2020
Manifesta 13 Director Hedwig Fijen Announces Team For Marseille Event
A new artistic team has been selected for Manifesta 13 which takes place in Marseille in 2020 by Director of Manifesta, Hedwig Fijen.
17 December 2018