Monthly Archives: December 2010

Art Radar explores use of words in Asian contemporary art: A series introduction

Posted on December 29, 2010

Art Radar Asia introduces the reader to a new series of interviews with Asian artists working with words in art. Among the artists and artist groups we speak with are Raqs Media Collective (India), Hung Keung (Hong Kong), Sujata Bajaj (India), Wenda Gu (China), Manuel Ocampo (Philippines) and Josephine Starrs (Australia). We have asked them questions about why and how they use words, script and text in their works and why language is significant to their work and to their world. Continue reading →

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Happy holidays! From all at Art Radar

Posted on December 25, 2010

FROM ART RADAR For most websites ‘tis the season to reflect on the year past and Art Radar is no exception. And we have cause to celebrate. Among our biggest achievements for the year was our move to a new website … Continue reading →

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Representing South Korea at the 54th Venice Biennale: Lee Yong-baek and his art

Posted on December 22, 2010

KOREAN ARTIST VENICE BIENNALE ART EVENTS Artist Lee Yong-baek is to represent Korea at the upcoming 54th Venice Biennale, Arts Council Korea recently announced. According to a report in the Korea Times, Lee, 44, has been chosen as the official … Continue reading →

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3 Indian and 2 Chinese artists in top 10 for sculpture auction revenue – Artprice

Posted on December 22, 2010

CHINESE INDIAN ARTISTS CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE ART MARKET REPORT Three Indian and two Chinese artists are featured in Artprice’s top 10 of contemporary artists for auction revenue from sculptures. While the report’s contemporary painting segment features artists from the US, the … Continue reading →

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Art so fresh it’s still wet at Contemporary Istanbul – video

Posted on December 22, 2010

VernissageTV has produced an insightful video on November’s Contemporary Istanbul 2010 where interviews with five gallery representatives are combined with shots of the fair hall. The video highlights, among other things, the growing sophistication of attending collectors and the freshness of the works being presented for sale. A new date for the fair is announced; next year the fair will coincide with the 12th International Istanbul Biennial. Continue reading →