Joseph Beuys was born in 1921, in Krefeld, Germany. During his school years in Kleve, Beuys was exposed to the work of Achilles Moortgat, whose studio he often visited, and was inspired by the sculptures of Wilhelm Lehmbruck. (more…)

For six decades, World Press Photo has been expanding its mission as an independent nonprofit, drawing on experience to guide visual journalists, storytellers, and audiences around the world.

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Allan Sekula was an American photographer, writer, critic and filmmaker. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1951, he lived most of his life in Los Angeles and the surrounding regions of southern California.

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Kunstmuseum St. Gallen presents Siobhán Hapaska whose sculptures contain political, social, and ideological aspects, but also reflect elements of technology and nature. (more…)

If Ryuichi Sakamoto had been born in 16th century Italy, we’d know what to call him: a Renaissance Man. But since he was born in Japan in the mid-20th century, we have to string together words like composer, musician, producer, actor, and environmental activist. (more…)

The final installment of Horizontal Vertigo’s screening program at Julia Stoschek Collection will present a selection of videos by artist duo Dorota Gawęda and Eglė Kulbokaitė. (more…)

“Turning and turning in the widening gyre the falcon cannot hear the falconer; Thing fall apart; The center cannot hold… and everywhere the ceremony of innocence is drowned.” –William Butler Yeats

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Magnum photographer Alec Soth has become known as the chronicler of life at the American margins of the United States. Foam presents his most recent series, I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating (more…)

In the midst of chaos we hunt for dreams. It blends together. Their memories became my memories. Once-present. A personal story of search and encounters, of escape and returning.
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