Latest articles by Brook Mason
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The sky's the limit: Manhattan's architects go green with gardens
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In the flesh: Francis Bacon’s late paintings on show at New York’s Gagosian Gallery
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In colour: the Colour Field movement’s past and present merge at Paul Kasmin
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Lean back: a museum lounge doubles up as art at Dallas’ Nasher Sculpture Center
Lounge areas of museums routinely slip into the shadows when it comes to taking in the main event – that is, the paintings and sculptures on display. But the Renzo Piano-designed Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, which is best known for its monumental collection of Calder, Picasso and Matisse sculptures, has taken a decidedly novel tack. For a new rendition of the classic museum lounge, Nasher director Jeremy Strick reached out to the Naples-born, LA-based artist Piero Golia, who worked in tandem with architect Edwin Chan – formerly of Frank O Gehry Associates – to conjure up an enticing space, filled with top-notch contemporary art.
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Divine intervention: Markus Brunetti’s imposing architectural icons
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Ghanaian artist El Anatsui weaves his magic in upstate New York
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In lights: Keith Sonnier's neon sculptures give classic architecture an artistic slant
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Dark arts: William Kentridge draws a line to connect opera and art
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Future-proof: Richard Taittinger shows the prescient work of Nassos Daphnis
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American in Paris: nonagenarian Shirley Jaffe remains cutting edge
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Relive New York’s iconic art scene with photographer Jeanette Montgomery Barron
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New York’s PK Shop puts Mattia Bonetti’s endless creativity on show
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Elemental design: Gagosian NY celebrates the work of Franz West
The late Austrian sculptor, designer and installation artist Franz West continues to be feted internationally for his pioneering oeuvre, reflecting and encompassing participation, play and design. His work is now being celebrated in a show at New York’s Gagosian Gallery, entitled ‘Franz West: Möbelskulpturen/Furniture Works’.
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Eco conscience: Vibha Galhotra’s creations comment on New Delhi pollution
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Latin dealer duo: Cristina Grajales and Leon Tovar's joint NoMad gallery space
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Colossal oeuvre: Clifford Ross' 'Landscape Seen & Imagined' at MASS MoCA
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Peacocking: branding genius Ivan Chermayeff's alternative oeuvre in NYC
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Ceramic futures: ’Glazed & Diffused’ on show at Ferrin Contemporary
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Early beginnings: David Hockney's early drawings on show in New York
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Woven wonder: Sheila Hicks shows no signs of slowing with new works
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Paper passion: Yayoi Kusama’s collages reveal an unknown side of the artist
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In the fold: Cybèle Young puts a new twist on paper artistry
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Sculpture series: Liz Glynn pays tribute to Rodin at LACMA
Ungentle is a fictional journey through 20th-century Britain, exploring the relationship between espionage and male homosexuality. A collaboration between Huw Lemmey and Onyeka Igwe, the film is on view at London’s Studio Voltaire in September
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William Wegman works postcards into his oils
