The Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, has unveiled a poignant exhibition honoring the life of Breonna Taylor, a Black 26-year-old healthcare worker who was shot and killed by police in March 2020. Curated in close collaboration with Taylor's family, Promise, Witness, Remembrance is comprised entirely of work by Black artists including Amy Sherald, Nick Cave and Hank Willis Thomas.The exhibition is divided into three sections: Promise explores American ideals and the country's failure to...
Photography is a powerful art form that can allow one to express a plethora of emotions, themes and messages in one single frame. Producing portraits that capture people's attention and make an impact, especially in the age of social media when we consume an overwhelming amount of visual content daily, is not an easy task. When an image is able to move someone, however, it becomes all the more rewarding for the photographer.In honor of Women's History Month, we are highlighting the work of three...
The Louvre in Paris has launched a digital archive of its entire art collection for free online viewing. 482,000 works have been uploaded to the museum's virtual database, allowing scholars, researchers and art enthusiasts to browse genres including painting, sculpture and furniture organized by artist, time period and curatorial department.The database, accessible via computer, tablet and smartphone, also includes an interactive map allowing virtual visitors to explore the Louvre room-by-room. ...
Continuing its Objets Nomades collection that first launched in 2012, Louis Vuitton has now landed in Hong Kong to showcase its travel-inspired furniture and objects created in partnership with renowned designers.Taking place at Pedder Building, a historical landmark in the heart of the city, the exhibit features a wide range of designs that celebrate the heritage of Louis Vuitton with details such as the classic LV monogram. Displayed in a colorful space built by architecture firm NC Design &am...