Wednesday, May 21, 2025

ART FLASH | Yesterday & Today | May 21, 2025

    


Yesterday in Art History


   

2002 – Death of Niki de Saint Phalle

On May 21, 2002, French-American sculptor and painter Niki de Saint Phalle died. Known for her vibrant, large-scale sculptures, she was a key figure in the Nouveau Réalisme movement.


Niki de Saint Phalle

1951 – Opening of the Ninth Street Show in New York

On May 21, 1951, the Ninth Street Show opened in New York City, marking a significant moment in the emergence of Abstract Expressionism. The exhibition featured artists like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, solidifying the New York School's place in art history.

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1972 – Michelangelo's Pietà Vandalized

On May 21, 1972, Michelangelo's Pietà in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, was attacked and damaged by a vandal. The incident led to increased security measures for artworks worldwide.


Michelangelo's Pietà

1925 – Premiere of Busoni's Opera 'Doktor Faust'

On May 21, 1925, Ferruccio Busoni's opera "Doktor Faust" premiered at the Sächsisches Staatstheater in Dresden. The premiere took place posthumously on 21 May 1925 in Dresden, performed by his student Philipp Jarnach. The premiere was conducted by Fritz Busch, the producer by Alfred Reucker, and the designer by Karl Danneman.Though unfinished at his death, the opera is considered a masterpiece of early 20th-century music.

    


Today in the Art World



David Hockney's Early Works Exhibition Opens in London

Starting May 21, 2025, Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert gallery in London presents "In the Mood for Love: Hockney in London, 1960-63," showcasing rarely seen early works by David Hockney. The exhibition offers insight into his formative years and artistic development.

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David Hockney Composition 1960.


Clerkenwell Design Week Continues in London

Running from May 20–22, Clerkenwell Design Week 2025 features over 160 local showrooms and public installations celebrating craftsmanship and innovation. Highlights include immersive experiences and sustainable design practices.

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New York Design Week Concludes

May 21 marks the final day of New York Design Week 2025, which has showcased a vibrant array of exhibitions, product launches, and cultural events across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Highlights included "Outside/In" at Lyle Gallery and "Innerwoven," featuring works by Black women artists.

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San Diego Museum of Art Hosts Virtual Tour

On May 21, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT, the San Diego Museum of Art offers a virtual tour titled "Art for the Whole Family," highlighting engaging artworks suitable for all ages. 

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Stay tuned for tomorrow's edition of ART FLASH | Yesterday & Today 
for more insights into the art world's past and present.



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