Meet the women museum directors changing the way we think about art In celebration of International Women’s Day, we profile seven museum directors who are showcasing new artists, restoring reputations, and deploying art as a force for change Sheikha Al Mayassa is at the heart of Qatar’s nation-building programme. Photo: Harry Cory Wright/The Interior Archive
Sheikha Al Mayassa, Qatar Museums, Doha
Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, one of the most familiar faces of Qatar’s ruling Al Thani family, is also the chair of Qatar Museums. In that role she has an annual budget that makes her a major player on the global art stage arguably, even,
Remembering Rosemary Karuga: Artworks of alluring simplicity and extraordinary detail
A vast chapter of the still mostly untold story of women’s art in Kenya starts with Rosemary Namuli Karuga. Karuga passed away on 9 February 2021 at the age of 93. She was one of the pioneers who made major contributions to contemporary art on the continent and is recognised as one of the finest East African artists of her generation.
Karuga is known for her collage works depicting pastoral and domestic African scenes, commonly villagers, farmers and animals. They would go on to be shown internationally, but she began to produce commercial art only in her 60s, when she had retired from teaching.
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Lisson Gallery now representing Garrett Bradley
Garrett Bradley (born 1986) lives and works in New Orleans.
LONDON
.-Lisson Gallery announced exclusive worldwide representation of American artist and filmmaker Garrett Bradley. Bradley works across narrative, documentary and experimental modes of filmmaking to address themes such as race, class, familial relationships, social justice and cultural histories in the United States. Adopting archival material alongside newly shot footage, Bradleys films exist simultaneously in the past, present and future, not only disrupting our perception of time, but also breaking down our preconceived ideas about objectivity, perspective and truth-telling. These narratives unfold naturally in both feature-length and short form, rather than being forced into a singular definition or perspective, and consequently reveal the characters multifaceted individual and collective stories.
The Momentary announces three new exhibitions on view now
Visitors enjoying Sarah Cain: In Nature at the Momentary, Bentonville, Arkansas.
BENTONVILLE, ARK
.-The Momentary announced the debut of Sarah Cain: In Nature (on view February 12 to May 30) and Diana Al-Hadid: Ash in the Trade Winds (on view March 5 to June 13), as well as the opening of Derrick Adams: Sanctuary (on view February 23 to June 6). All three visual art exhibitions are free to view, no tickets necessary.
Were excited to present the Momentarys first exhibitions of 2021 with the work of these three contemporary artists, said Lauren Haynes, director of artist initiatives and curator, contemporary art at the Momentary and Crystal Bridges. Aligning with our mission to champion contemporary arts role in everyday life, each of these shows bring a unique set of themes and materials to the space and encourages visitors to simply experience what they have to offer.