Ready for an art adventure? Explore 5 dazzling exhibitions this January – from Mexican star Abraham Angel’s fiery canvases to Ainu art’s hypnotic swirls. Join a visual revolution, get lost in polka-dot worlds, and ponder life’s truths through simple gestures. Let your art-loving soul soar!
Abraham Ángel: Between Wonder and Seduction
When & Where: Through January 28, 2024, Dallas Museum of Art
Witness the brief blaze of Abraham Ángel, a Mexican artistic star cut short but not forgotten. This historic exhibition, the first of his paintings in the US, gathers 20 captivating works at the Dallas Museum of Art.
Across three vibrant years, Ángel’s unique style blossomed amidst 1920s Mexico City. Immerse yourself in his mesmerizing canvases, from cityscapes pulsating with life to intimate portraits of a transforming nation. As Diego Rivera declared, “His painting was his life, and nothing in it was not beautiful.”
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet a Mexican prodigy whose art burns bright even in darkness.
For more > https://dma.org/art/exhibitions/abraham-angel-between-wonder-and-seduction
Unwind the Spiral: Dive into Ainu Art’s Beauty
When & Where: January 13 – March 10, 2024, Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, Sapporo
Journey through the captivating world of Ainu art at the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art in Sapporo! This special exhibition celebrates the unique design and “moreu” spiral that define Ainu aesthetics. Witness both modern masterpieces by Kaizawa Toru, Nishida Kayoko, and others, and discover the legacy of their ancestors through intricate woodblock prints and textiles.
Immerse yourself in this vibrant tapestry of tradition and innovation. Don’t miss this enriching cultural experience!
For more> https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/en/venues/-/D93DE81F
Zanele Muholi: Eye Me
When & Where: January 18 – August 11, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Join the visual revolution of Zanele Muholi, a self-described visual activist. From capturing the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in South Africa to the latest explorations in painting and sculpture, Muholi’s exhibition unfolds a dynamic narrative of identity, resilience, and activism.
For more> https://www.sfmoma.org/exhibition/zanele-muholi-eye-me/
Weaving Light and Memory: Yayoi Kusama at Tate Modern
When & Where: Until 27 February 2024 at Tate Modern, London
Immerse yourself in the captivating infinity rooms and polka-dotted worlds of Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist who has redefined pop art. This expansive retrospective showcases her prolific career, tracing her artistic journey from early experiments with abstraction to her iconic mirrored installations.
Tate Modern is a modern and contemporary art gallery located on the south bank of the River Thames in London, England. It is the UK’s national gallery of modern and contemporary art, and one of the most popular art galleries in the world.
2023 Wolfgang Hahn Prize: Francis Alÿs’
When & Where: Nov. 18, 2023—Apr. 7, 2024, Museum Ludwig, Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Köln, Germany
Join us for the opening reception and award ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 pm, as we honor the remarkable artist Francis Alÿs with the 2023 Wolfgang Hahn Prize. His diverse body of work, spanning painting, drawing, installations, video, photography, and performances, will be showcased in the exhibition curated by Yilmaz Dziewior. From Nov. 18, 2023, to Apr. 7, 2024, explore Alÿs’s artistry at Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany, as he examines complex social realities through simple artistic gestures, addressing issues like migration, demarcations, and the consequences of globalization.
For mere> https://www.museum-ludwig.de
