ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2018 – The High Museum of Art continued to expand its collection in 2017 with the addition of artworks in all seven curatorial departments, including major acquisitions that demonstrate continued commitment to exploring the diverse artistic and cultural perspectives of art from the American South. Recently acquired works build on the Museum’s existing strengths and represent important growth across periods and genres. The acquisitions will be featured prominently in a collection reinstallation planned for fall 2018.
Art News
Louise Nevelson: Black and White
Pace Gallery
537 West 24th Street, New York
February 1 through March 3, 2018
Pace Gallery presents an exhibition of works by leading Abstract Expressionist Louise Nevelson. Arne Glimcher, Pace Gallery Founder, has worked with Nevelson and her estate for the last 55 years, and is honored to “present such incredible work to new audiences.”
Art of the Mountain: Through the Chinese Photographer’s Lens
China Institute Gallery
100 Washington Street, New York
February 8 – December 2, 2018
Exciting Addition of Three Major Works of European Art to Its Renowned Collection
Acquisitions Include a Rare 17th-Century Masterpiece by Jacques Blanchard and Significant Works by Modern Masters Piet Mondrian and Pierre Bonnard
Before/On/After: William Wegman and California Conceptualism
At The Met Fifth Avenue
January 17–July 15, 2018
Exceptional Chandelier Brings to Light Alberto Giacometti’s Iconic Post-War Vision
The Artist’s Most Celebrated Figures The Walking Man & The Standing Woman United In One Artwork, Isolated for Eternity
Alberto Giacometti, Lustre avec femme, homme et oiseau, conceived circa 1949 and cast in bronze in 1952 in an edition of 3 (est. £6,000,000-8,000,000)
Medieval manuscripts preserve stories of faith, romance, and knowledge, but their luxurious illuminations can sometimes reveal hidden prejudices as well.
Tom Judd: Disruption
Robischon Gallery
1740 Wazee St
Denver, Colorado
January 11 through March 3, 2018
In an effort to help protect endangered Yemeni art and antiquities for future generations, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) is publishing an Emergency Red List of Cultural Objects at Risk for Yemen.
Turner Prize winning artist Martin Boyce has been commissioned to create a new installation outside Tate Britain. The new work, unveiled today, was commissioned with the support of the Clore Duffield Foundation. It consists of a new paved terrace into which the words ‘Remembered Skies’ have been spelled out in illuminated letters, situated between the Clore Gallery – the home of JMW Turner’s paintings – and the Clore Centre for school visits to Tate Britain.
