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Art in Print | 30 May 2014

Our daily digest of art stories in the mainstream press

Art Performance | Marina Abramovic

The artist’s latest piece is being questioned by art historians, as it fails to acknowledge the influence of another artist's earlier work.

Her new show is at the Serpentine Gallery from 11 June.

Via Dominic Rushe, The Guardian

Art Grant | Arts Council

The Southbank Centre has been given a £16.7m grant to restore some of its buildings.

Via Josh Pettitt, London Evening Standard

Art Anniversary | Foundling Museum

Grayson Perry and Yinka Shonibare have created two limited edition tote bags to mark the 10th anniversary of the museum.

Via Alistair Foster, London Evening Standard

Art News | Sir Anthony Van Dyck

British portrait artist Jonathan Yeo has questioned whether the famous self-portrait of Van Dyck, recently saved for the nation after a fundraising appeal would have the same impact if painted today.

Via David Sanderson, The Times

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Exhibition Picks | 28 April 2014

Opening this week:

Michel François: Pieces of Evidence at Ikon Gallery, Birmingham

Explores the artist's fascination with a netherworld, drawing comparisons between the ingenuity of artists and criminals.

30 April - 22 June 2014

Elizabeth Neel: The People, The Park, The Ornament at Pilar Corrias

A continued interest in the psychological undercurrent and friction between the individual and the “landscape” form the theme of this exhibition.

1 May - 20 June 2014

Juan Uslé: Al Clarear at Frith Street Gallery

The artist exploits the nature of opposites in his paintings, exploring this through idiosyncratic abstractions.

2 May - 26 June 2014

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Art in Print | 28 April 2014

Our daily digest of art stories in the mainstream press

Art Interview | Tracey Emin

“When I was younger, it was like a fight – I was trying to sort out all this cathartic angst. It’s more like I’m in tune with my work now. It doesn’t overwhelm me.”

Via Richard Godwin, London Evening Standard Magazine

Art Market | London

According to Anders Petterson of the art analysis firm ArtTactic, ‘people who in the 1990s would buy paintings are now having to look at prints and works on paper.’

Via Scott Reyburn, International New York Times

Art Installation | Saskia Olde Wolbers: Yes, These Eyes Are the Windows

The artist is to unveil a new work commissioned by Artangel in a space, once lived in by Van Gogh for two years.

Runs from 3 May to 22 June.

Via Martin Coomer, Time Out