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As Nigeria's president heads to London for a landmark exhibition of Nigerian modernism at the Tate Modern, a leading cultural advocate is calling for the government to finally invest in the art sector that's already winning global attention.
Grant Garmezy transformed a 66-million-year-old predator into a stunning 14-foot glass sculpture. The work bridges ancient science and modern art in a medium rarely used for life-sized natural history.
Sixty-eight masterpieces from Mexico's renowned Gelman Collection, including 10 Frida Kahlo paintings, are finally coming home this month after nearly two decades away from public view. The exhibit opens February 17 in Mexico City's Museum of Modern Art.
A young Mumbai artist transforms brass and metal into sculptures that capture human emotion, spirituality, and movement. His works blend traditional Indian iconography with modern artistry, bringing peace and joy to collectors across India.
Amrita Sher-Gil painted rural Indian women with unflinching honesty in the 1930s, creating masterpieces that still challenge viewers today. Her five most celebrated works show why she remains one of India's most important modern artists nearly a century later.
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Amsterdam is getting a stunning new sculpture garden featuring works by modern masters like Alberto Giacometti and Louise Bourgeois, and everyone can visit for free. The $70 million project will transform three pavilions into a green oasis just steps from the famous Rijksmuseum.
The Museum of Modern Art in New York unveils "Ideas of Africa," showcasing how African photographers captured their continent's spirit during decolonization. The exhibition celebrates African artists taking control of their own narrative through powerful portraiture from the 1960s to today. #