Tate Exhibitions 2025 brings exciting new art events across Tate Modern, Tate Britain, and Tate St. Ives. Learn about the must-see exhibitions and upcoming shows.BY KAZEEM ADELEKE, ARTCENTRONThere are great expectations and excitement about this year’s Tate exhibitions. The dynamic and diverse exhibition lineup for 2025 showcases a rich spectrum of art across Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate St. Ives, and Tate Liverpool. The program promises to be a landmark year. There are exhibitions spanning multiple mediums. They include paintings, sculptures, digital installations, and live performances. Featuring UK premieres and the first major museum shows of several iconic artists, Tate’s…
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There are a handful of visual artists in the DMV who permeate all layers of the tapestry of the fine arts not only in the Greater DC area, but also nearly everywhere that fine art is showcased.One such power force is Carol Brown Goldberg. Painting, sculpture, films, drawing; all the squares in that cultural tapestry are touched and made better by this cyclonic artist! She is akin to the elegant butterfly whose wings flapping lead to a tornado developing somewhere in the art world; feel that fine arts wind picking up?For the Women Artists of the DMV show I selected…
Tonka trucks are iconic symbols of childhood imagination with their rugged construction and enduring designs. Founded in 1946 in Mound, Minnesota, Tonka quickly became a household name, producing durable toy trucks that could handle the most demanding backyard adventures. Today, vintage Tonka trucks are highly sought after by collectors, not just for their nostalgic value but also for their durable craftsmanship. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting, the world of Tonka trucks makes it easy to put aside the adult version of yourself and journey back to a simpler time.However, before we dive into some of the most…
Get ready for a transformative year of environmental art exhibitions at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 2025, exploring nature’s impact on creativity.BY KAZEEM ADELEKE, ARTCENTRONMost-See Environmental Art Exhibitions at BMA in 2025BALTIMORE, MARYLAND—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) has curated a series of exhibitions for 2025 that art lovers will find experiential. These exhibitions represent a significant departure from previous years’ themes focused on issues such as identity, gender, and racial representation. This year, the museum shines a spotlight on environmental issues, offering an overview of how art and the environment intersect. These groundbreaking exhibitions investigate the relationship between…
The 1960s were a time of bold experimentation, individualism, and vibrant aesthetics, and this is especially evident in the era’s jewellery trends. With fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy, and Brigitte Bardot at the forefront, the decade embraced everything from playful mod styles to luxurious bohemian influences. Here’s an exploration of the defining jewellery trends of the 1960s. 1960s Ring Trends: Bold and Statement-Making The 1960s were all about making a statement, and rings were no exception. For those with a taste for the unconventional, the 1960s also saw an influx of rings adorned with geometric shapes and patterns that…
Ten years ago my father died on this day… here’s my eulogy from that date:”Hoy se ha caido otro roble en la selva del amargo exilio” is how I always thought that my father’s eulogy would begin once he died.”Today another oak falls in the jungle of bitter exile,” began the eulogy for the man whose bloodlines my children and I carry on.Florencio Campello Alonso died today at age 90 in Miami, the heart of the bitter Cuban Diaspora. Like many Cubans of his generation, he was the son of European immigrants to Cuba. His Galician parents left the scraggy mountains of…
Today we interview the three jurors for AJF’s Solo Exhibition Award: Caroline Broadhead (from the UK), Grace Lai (NZ), and Mike Holmes (US). This prize offers US$20,000 for the creation of a show by an artist of any age or nationality working in art jewelry. Applications are currently being accepted, but not for much longer—the call for entry will close January 12, 2025. You can find the guidelines here. The winner will be announced in Munich, during Schmuck, in March 2025. Mike Holmes, photo courtesy of Mike Holmes Grace Lai, photo courtesy of Grace Lai Caroline Broadhead, photo courtesy of Caroline Broadhead…
Sir Winston Churchill, View Over Cassis Port C, 1930. Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in. Image: Heather James Fine ArtHeather James Fine Art redefined the art market in 2024 with iconic works, client advisory services, and major exhibitions.BY KAZEEM ADELEKE, ARTCENTRONAs the New Year begins, art galleries worldwide evaluate their achievements and set new goals. Among these, Heather James Fine Art stands out with its unparalleled dedication to the art world. With galleries in Palm Desert, California, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, alongside consultancies in New York City, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Montecito, and Lake Como, Heather James offers…
There’s an old saying that “nothing good happens after midnight.” It’s a reminder that after the clock strikes 12, our brains can be more susceptible to risky decisions, especially if alcohol is involved. Fortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes great things can come after midnight — and too many drinks — like the invention of one of the most iconic pieces of the Atomic Age that heavily influenced the design world and was part of an optimistic movement inspired by the atom bomb. Good TimingOne night in 1947, George Nelson, one of the fathers of Mid-Century Modern design…
The first sculpture chosen for the 2025 Women Artists of the DMV survey show comes from the talented hands and mind of a terrific artist whose work I’ve written about extensively, admired and seen spread and cross boundaries for years since this epic performance decades ago!Melissa Ichiuji is one of our most innovative artistic minds in an area that flourishes with an over abundance of geniuses. At first look, one could attempt to categorize her as one of the leading textile artists on the planet – and you would both be (a) not wrong in doing so, and also (b)…
