Recalling the Future: Iranian art since the ’79 revolution
The work of 29 Iranian artists produced before or after the 1979 revolution that toppled the Shah and installed the Islamic Republic is on view 16 January-22 March 2014 at the University of London Brunei Gallery. Many of the works on display are being shown in the UK for the first time. Recalling The Future challenges assumptions about ‘Iranian’art. As Iranian artists in the 1960s and 1970s increasingly combined signifiers...
Limits of a Function: 3 artists at London Art Fair
Hanmi Gallery, London, has a group exhibition of works by emerging and established artists, employing new media and installations in their practices, at London Art Fair, Art Projects 2014. Featuring Joey Holder, Junebum Park and Sungfeel Yun, Limits of a Function takes a mathematical framework to consider the boundaries of international contemporary art and ‘measure’ its dimensions – exploring the threshold of artistic...
Wei Ligang: Chinese Palaces
Wei Ligang, one of the most significant Chinese talents creating contemporary ink art today, has been selected by Michael Goedhuis as the subject of a 2014 Asia Week New York exhibition 14 March – 22 March 2014 as the gallerist celebrates 25th anniversary of his work in the field in London, New York and elsewhere. Born in Datong, Shanxi, in 1964, Wei Ligang has been at the forefront of contemporary ink painting’s development from its...
Delfina Foundation to reopen after major expansion
London’s Delfina Foundation will reopen to the public on 20 January 2014 after a major expansion, making it the largest artist residency provider in London. The Foundation has been supporting the arts of the Middle East and North Africa region since its launch in 2007, but will now also expand its geographical remit.
‘Everything is possible’ for 4 London artists
Four international artists have got together for a London Hanmi Gallery exhibition, When Nothing is Sure, Everything is possible, 9-19 January 2014, writes SAJID RIZVI. Hanmi Gallery founder Heashin Kwak has been holding interim exhibitions, awaiting the gallery premises’ final refurbishment. This is her 29th interim exhibition and features yet another array of new artists waiting to be discovered for larger audiences. Two of...
Sharjah crowned capital of Islamic culture
Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates is fast emerging as a cultural counterpoint to Dubai. It recently celebrated its new status as the Capital of Islamic Culture 2014. In 1998, Sharjah was named the ‘Cultural Capital of the Arab World’ by UNESCO, an honour Sharjah says it “richly deserved.” Sharjah says it has kept the spirit of its history alive by innovatively incorporating tradition into every aspect of contemporary...
Eastern Art Report Forum Membership and Subscription Options
