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Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama debuts 'Purple Hibiscus' at the Barbican, a reference to the site's material history

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The Barbican has debuted a new large-scale public art installation from Ghanaian-born artist Ibrahim Mahama. His site-specific piece Purple Hibiscus, named in reference to the 2003 novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is installed on the facade of the Barbican’s central Lakeside Terrace.

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Cologne Architecture City Guide: 15 Historical and Contemporary Projects to Discover in the City of Spires

ArchDaily

Nestled on the banks of the Rhine River, the city unfolds its architectural narrative through the interplay between historical landmarks, and contemporary interventions. In the old town, the medieval Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tallest cathedral in the world, dominates the skyline. Read more ยป

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Experience 12 interactive, site-specific installations at Sydney Contemporary

Habitus Living

Exhibited throughout Carriageworks, the aim of Installation Contemporary is to showcase works that extend beyond the traditional booth presentation. As such, it affords an opportunity to experience innovative, site-specific, and interactive installations within the unique architecture of Carriageworks. Presented by Moore Contemporary.

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Art D'Egypte Launches 'Forever is Now' Exhibition at the Great Pyramids of Giza in Cairo

ArchDaily

Last week in Cairo , CulturVator โ€“ Art Dโ€™Egypte launched its third edition of the annual international exhibition โ€œForever is Now.โ€ ยฉ Walaa Al Shaer | Rashed Al Shashai. Set by the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the display features the work of 14 international artists. Feuerman and Belgian creative Arne Quinze. Read more ยป

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Desert X AlUla brings a cache of site-responsive land art to Saudi Arabia

The Spaces

Spanning three sites and 16 artists, the 2024 edition of Desert X AlUla sees artists โ€˜attuning to the forces, rhythms and processesโ€™ of the ancient oasis city. Desert X AlUla is part of the wider AlUla Arts Festival, which is on until 2 March 2024 and includes several contemporary art showcases as well as tours and craft workshops.

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La Brea Affordable Housing in West Hollywood is a contemporary take on art deco

Deezen

Sited on La Brea Avenue, a prominent north-south artery in a diverse part of the city known for its multicultural shops and restaurants, the building's adventurous facade was informed by surrounding 1930s art deco buildings. "If If you go up and down La Brea, you'll find some absolutely wonderful art deco buildings," said Mutlow. "The

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Frankenthaler Climate Initiative announces $2.7 million worth of clean energy funding to 48 arts institutions

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million in funding to 48 different visual arts organizations across the country for 2023. The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation has just announced the third cycle of its Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI) , representing a total of $2.7 The Foundation shares it has now conferred more than $10.8 The Charles H.

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