There’s a quiet power in the work of Geraldine Fenn—one that doesn’t clamor for attention but draws you in with its layered storytelling and striking beauty. Fenn’s jewelry challenges colonial histories while inviting intimate reflection, offering pieces that are as thought-provoking as they are wearable. With her recent win of the AJF Solo Exhibition Award, she reaches a milestone nearly 30 years in the making—a moment of recognition not only for her own practice, but for the broader field of South African art jewelry that she has long championed. In this conversation, Fenn speaks with warmth and insight about Colonial…
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“Art marketing paralysis happens—it’s when artists confront marketing strategies that fundamentally conflict with their creative nature.” — Barney Davey After 35 years in the art business, I’ve noticed something curious: the artists who struggle most with marketing aren’t the ones who lack talent or business knowledge. They’re often the most thoughtful, authentic creators I know. Their journey is not an easy one, and their struggle is real. These artists can spend hours perfecting a brushstroke or agonizing over composition, but they often hesitate, postpone, or find reasons to wait just a little longer when it comes to discussing their work.…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. As we look around, we see the dynamics of society constantly shifting—just like the cinematic universe. As bolder concepts are explored, it often feels like there’s nothing new left to uncover. Everything we’ve longed to hear or understand has already been told, in one form or another. And when it comes to animated films crafted for wider audiences, especially our little ones, creating something that truly makes sense—something deeply engaging, resonant, and lasting—becomes even more challenging. Enter Elio, a radiant burst of emotional storytelling that breaks through that creative ceiling—and does so with unmatched…
Up ahead is the Final Jeopardy clue for today, Friday, June 20. In what was one of the lowest-scoring Jeopardy episodes in recent memory, writer Bevin Blaber’s total of a mere $600 got her the win. No contestant got the final clue correct in yesterday’s episode, but perhaps this will be different in tonight’s match. Bevin will face off against localization producer Liv Markham from Connecticut and social studies teacher Andrew Brigger from Minnesota. Here is the question and answer for Final Jeopardy for 6/20/2025, along with the wagers and the winner of the game. Final Jeopardy Question for June…
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Newsmakers, a new ARTnews series where we interview the movers and shakers who are making change in the art world. More than a decade after Pussy Riot cofounder Nadya Tolokonnikova was imprisoned in Russia for two years after performing a “punk prayer” inside of Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the artist is putting herself back into a prison of her own making. For her installation Police State (2025) at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles (LA MOCA), Tolonkonnikova has recreated a Russian jail cell. This time, however, she reimagines the cell as a space for…
The world was a very different place 30 years ago. American Online came online in 1995. The trial of O.J. Simpson dominated headlines. Seinfeld and Friends were the most popular comedies on television.Okay, so not everything has changed in 30 years. But the world of film definitely has. In 1995, there was really only one major superhero franchise on the planet, and it was a Batman movie starring a cackling Jim Carrey in skintight Spandex. Many of the other biggest hits of the year were original concepts like Toy Story, Apollo 13, and Seven. Those films became iconic ’90s favorites that people still watch and talk about today. So have…
Spain’s Supreme Court has ordered the heirs of former dictator Francisco Franco to return two religious statues to the city of Santiago, concluding a years-long legal dispute over their ownership. The two pieces, depicting biblical figures Isaac and Abraham, date back to the 12th century and were originally produced as decorative elements for the Portico of Glory, an entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The decision stated that the sculptures were removed sometime in the mid-20th century under Franco’s administration and acquired by the city in 1948. Sometime in the early 1950s, city…
While most art collectors focused on Art Basel this week, the Digital Art Mile—Basel’s first-ever digital art fair—opened its second edition on Monday. Launched last year by digital art adviser Georg Bak and ArtMeta founder Roger Haas, the fair is being held at Basel’s underground Kult Kino Camera cinema through Sunday. The event features a series of panels and conferences on the health and future of the digital art market, alongside the headline exhibition “Paintboxed,” which explores the history of one of the earliest digital painting devices: the Quantel Paintbox. Related Articles Compared to the usual buying frenzy at Art…
While Liste Art Fair is known for showcasing younger galleries and more experimental artwork, the satellite fair is now 30 years old. It’s hardly the young upstart it once was—and yet, it still manages to surprise. In 2021, the fair moved from the Warteck Brewery to Hall 3 of the Messe, bringing it closer to Art Basel proper. But the newish surroundings have come with growing pains. Last year, the fair tested a circular layout that was criticized by dealers for stymying foot traffic to certain booths. Organizers rejiggered the floor plan again for the 2025 edition. This year’s design…
ArtMaxwell RabbPortrait of Isabella Ducrot in her studio. Photo by Claire de Virieu. Courtesy the artist and Petzel, New York.Portrait of Isabella Ducrot in her studio. Photo by Claire de Virieu. Courtesy the artist and Petzel, New York.Isabella Ducrot turned 94 this year, and she hasn’t let age interrupt her daily ritual of painting. Every day she walks from her Rome apartment atop the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj to a quiet studio tucked behind a colonnaded courtyard. After writing in the morning, she spends her day painting on Japanese paper with a brush tied to a stick, often closing her eyes…
