The first copies of the five-volume work, edited by Martin Harrison, were presented yesterday in Soho, London during the one-day exhibition “Francis Bacon: Six Studies in Soho”. Copies of the catalogue, which will be published on June 30 and which took ten years to complete, will be on sale for £1.000. Read more on The Art Newspaper.
Yuri Pattison is the recipient of this year’s Frieze Art Award, the prize awarded for site-specific work by artists between the age of 25 and 40 by Frieze Projects — the fair’s non-profit organization. Pattison’s work — an ensemble of large monitors installed throughout the fair, collecting and presenting information — explores the theme of “trending data”. More on the Art Forum.
Following the reception of a $13 million bequest by the Heritage Lottery Fund earlier this week, The Courtauld Institute has announced plans for a $73 million renovation, involving both the improvement of the institute’s facilities and the creation of new research and teaching projects. The Art Forum has more.
Despite the overall art market slowdown, auction house Christie’s is to open a new space in Beijing in the autumn. While the location and opening date remain unknown, Christie’s president Jussi Pylkkanen has announced that the new space will open with an inaugural show of highlights from Christie’s November New York sales. Read more on The Art Newspaper
Artist James Richard has been chosen to represent Wales at the 57th Venice Biennale, running May 13 through November 26. Richard’s work, curated by Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Center — will focus on “the possibility of the personal in the information age”. The Venice Biennale will be Richard’s debut in a major international biennial. artnet News has more information.
Bahrain Art Across Borders — an exhibition aimed at bringing international exposure to contemporary artists from Bahrain — has launched yesterday at London's Victoria & Albert museum. Organized by Bahrain-based art consultancy firm Art Select, the show will move to London’s Gallery 8 on May 28, where it will be on display until June 4. artnet News has more.
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June 26 | Martin Harrison's Francis Bacon catalogue launched in London
The Estate of Francis Bacon has announced the publication of Francis Bacon: Catalogue Raisonné, a new, comprehensive catalogue surveying the entire oeuvre of the British artist.
