IDOLS OF THE SUN is the latest series of sculptures from the internationally exhibited Israeli sculptor Dan Reisner – a deeply personal and never before seen series that channels his own PTSD to explore the collective trauma of conflict and propagate the cause of peace. In 2000, Reisner suffered delayed post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his army service as a combat medic in Lebanon in the 1980s, in which he treated multiple victims of conflict with profound life-changing injuries. The second Intifada, beginning in Israel in October 2000 – with over 6000 wounded, and 153 deaths in the…
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IDOLS OF THE SUN is the latest series of sculptures from the internationally exhibited Israeli sculptor Dan Reisner – a deeply personal and never before seen series that channels his own PTSD to explore the collective trauma of conflict and propagate the cause of peace. In 2000, Reisner suffered delayed post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his army service as a combat medic in Lebanon in the 1980s, in which he treated multiple victims of conflict with profound life-changing injuries. The second Intifada, beginning in Israel in October 2000 – with over 6000 wounded, and 153 deaths in the…
The last official census in 2019 recorded only 1,063 mountain gorillas left in existence. Their survival depends not only on conservation efforts but also on the well-being of the communities living around them. A powerful new photo book called Positive Tracks documents the strength and resilience of the remarkable communities at the heart of saving the mountain gorillas of Uganda. Positive Tracks features images by cult skate documentarian and photographer Ian Reid, and showcases the extraordinary people and initiatives shaping conservation in Bwindi—from clean water projects and local schools to sustainable farming and community-led sports programs. The book tells the…
The Women in Art Prize (WIAP), the annual initiative dedicated to uplifting emerging female artists, proudly returns this year, with applications opening on International Women’s Day 2025 (8 March). This prestigious competition provides a platform for early-career artists, those without gallery representation, and newcomers to the exhibition scene, both in the UK and internationally. By spotlighting their talent, WIAP continues its mission to break down barriers and inspire future generations of female creators. Now in its eighth year, the competition invites women artists from all backgrounds and disciplines—painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture—to submit their work. The prizes will be awarded…
London based artist Reuben Murray has won the first ever Cass Art Prize 2024, a new annual award created by leading art supply retailer Cass Art, continuing the Cass family’s legacy of supporting artists for over 120 years. The awards were presented by Cass Art Founder Mark Cass at a prize giving ceremony at Copeland Gallery in Peckham. Murray won The Main Prize, being awarded a £10,000 cash prize and a stand at Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair 2025. Inspired by Ben Enwonwu’s African Mona Lisa, Murray’s winning piece Ada proudly portraits Ada, an extraordinary Jamaican Maroon with a Nigerian Yoruba name. Telling the story of African slaves who…
Alon Zakaim Fine Art is delighted to present Carved & Cast: Sculpture Through the Ages – a captivating exhibition that brings together a museum-quality selection of privately owned sculptures, spanning over two millennia. Across two floors, the exhibition aims to highlight the divergent attitudes and approaches towards sculptural practice, and present a compelling survey of how some of the greatest masters of the last two centuries have shaped and redefined the medium. The exhibition features more than fifteen artists, with highlights including a magnificent hand-carved marble statue by Auguste Rodin, widely regarded as “the father of modern sculpture”, and a seminal unique…
Photographer Eilon Paz has travelled the world to capture a total portrait of global record collecting culture in his definitive Dust & Grooves project. 10 years on from the best-selling Vol. 1, Paz returns with new photobook Dust & Grooves Vol. 2: Further Adventures in Record Collecting. With 650 pages and a foreword from legendary De La Soul producer Prince Paul, Vol. 2 is released this month in the UK with a free party in East London. Eilon Paz is bringing together some of the contributors from the book on 19 November at The BBE Store in Hackney, with vinyl-only DJ sets from the likes of Don Letts, DJ Food, Mr Thing, Dom…
From refugee camps and mental health units to NPG Portrait Award nominees –The Cass Art Prize’s first ever shortlist offers a fascinating snapshot of contemporary British art’s diversity, resilience and impact. The selected artists, from across the length and breadth of the UK and Republic of Ireland, will see their work exhibited in a prestigious November exhibition in London at Copeland Gallery, with the winners announced on 14 November. The People’s Choice Award winner, voted for by visitors, will follow on the 25 November. The nominated artists, who cover an extraordinary range of disciplines and subjects, include: Fresh from a nomination for the National Portrait Gallery’s Portrait…