South London Gallery First To Announce Lengthy Closure

South London Gallery First To Announce Lengthy Closure

The South London Gallery, a popular, public, cultural oasis has decided to close until further notice. This is the first, with many to follow in response to increasing concerns relating to the spread of COVID-19 (or Coronavirus). The gallery states on their website,...
Gagosian Gallery Closes Due To COVID-19 

Gagosian Gallery Closes Due To COVID-19 

Gagosian, the largest chain of commercial galleries in the world, has shuttered until further notice. The following message was released this morning. “To prioritize the safety of our staff, artists, and the public, Gagosian has temporarily closed its galleries...
Metropolitan Museum Leads Global Cultural Shut-Down

Metropolitan Museum Leads Global Cultural Shut-Down

The Metropolitan Museum in New York has announced, it is to close temporarily starting today, March 13. It will close all three locations—The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters to support New York City’s effort to contain the spread of...
Emma Talbot Wins Max Mara Art Prize for Women 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. Awarded in alternate years since 2005, it is the only visual art prize of its kind in the UK. As the winner Talbot...
Late Francis Bacon Triptych Set To Soar At Sotheby’s

Late Francis Bacon Triptych Set To Soar At Sotheby’s

Francis Bacon’s late large-format Triptych Inspired by the Greek tragedy Oresteia of Aeschylus, will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s. This will be the highlight their Contemporary Art Evening Auction in New York on 13 May 2020, when it will be offered...