Light-filled labyrinth of a museum Nov 20, 2009
The museum, devoted to architecture and art alike, has been busy collecting work by Anish Kapoor, Gerhard Richter, Francesco Clemente and many others (plus the archives of the architects Carlo Scarpa, Aldo Rossi and Pier Luigi Nervi). However, this light-filled labyrinth is dedicated to the future - there is the rest of the 21st century to go before the museum can be called complete. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* A stairway to the future Nov 18, 2009
The truth is that although the museum, devoted to both architecture and art, has been busy collecting work by Anish Kapoor, Gerhard Richter, Francesco Clemente and many others (along with the archives of architects Carlo Scarpa, Aldo Rossi and Pier Luigi Nervi), this light-filled labyrinth is dedicated to the future. There is no great hurry to fill it, after all: there is the rest of the 21st century to go before the museum can be called complete. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Secret Postcards Nov 14, 2009
Artists Tracey Emin, Anish Kapoor and Yoko Ono have all donated pieces to this year's Secret Postcard sale at London's Royal College of Art. Over 1,000 artists have donated work to the event, now in its 16th year. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Digital cloud plan for city skies Nov 11, 2009
Other finalists are thought to include the former Turner prize winner Anish Kapoor and Antony Gormley, the designer of the Angel of the North. The Mayor is still in the "process of deciding" which design will be commissioned, according to a spokesperson. (BBC News -- Technology)
New age art creates a stir Nov 3, 2009
Anish Kapoor, who is of Indian origin, but is now UK-based and is famous for his sculptural installations, sells regularly at Christies and Sothebys. I think the future for this art is very bright, Anything new excites people and they are getting attracted to it. (India Times)
Sculpting identity Oct 4, 2009
In Chicago, they have the landmark sculpture called The Bean by Anish Kapoor. Outside Karachi airport (in Pakistan), there is a huge piece by Amin Gulgee. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Anish Kapoor: Beauty and beast Sep 25, 2009
Anish Kapoor, seen here with one of his sculptures in the courtyard of the Royal Academy, has an enthralling new exhibition in London ... I like the idea a lot that you go somewhere to see something that has a particular relevance to a particular place, said Anish Kapoor ... Audiovideo: Anish Kapoor talks about his show in our online audio slide show, at. (The Economist)
Kapoor Royal Academy show opens Sep 23, 2009
The sculptor and former Turner prize winner, Anish Kapoor is the first living artist to be given a solo show at the Royal Academy in London. In the 1980s there were plans for Henry Moore to enjoy that accolade, but he died before the show opened. (BBC News -- Europe)
At MIT, art collection is more than numbers Sep 4, 2009
Anish Kapoor will install a curved and reflective sculpture in a lobby. And Richard Fleischner has redesigned the plaza around the new Media Lab extension. (Boston Globe)
Art Basel 2009: Recession appeal Jun 19, 2009
Many dealers reported transactions at around $1m for artists such as Anish Kapoor, Martin Kippenberger, Neo Rauch, Barbara Kruger and even youngsters like Raqib Shaw. Hauser and Wirth sold Christoph B. (The Economist)
Artist Kapoor's new work in Brighton May 4, 2009
Now Anish Kapoor has taken on the role of guest curator at an arts festival in Brighton, with a huge new work of art of his taking centre stage. The BBC's Arts Correspondent Razia Iqbal has been to Brighton to meet him. (BBC News -- UK)
Coupland takes Toronto Apr 20, 2009
Ms. Mills has worked with a variety of major public artists, including James Turrell, Anish Kapoor and Vito Acconci. But Mr. Coupland's lack of ego, she says, makes him an excellent team player. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
BVHS art classes travel to Chicago Apr 16, 2009
MANLIUS ; The Bureau Valley High School art 2, 3 and 4 classes traveled to Chicago recently to study many works at the The Art Institute of Chicago as well as taking a walking tour of well-known sculptures as Cloud Gate, or as affectionately called ;The Bean; by Anish Kapoor, The Flamingo by Alexander Calder and The Four Seasons by Marc Chagall. BVHS art instructor Sheila Heth took the Art 2 students on a tour of a wide range of artworks in the museum. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Juliette Binoche to take center stage in Shanghai Mar 2, 2009
Sculptor Anish Kapoor will design the sets. Binoche first attracted attention when she appeared alongside Daniel Day-Lewis in "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" (1988) at the age of 23. (Xinhuanet, China)
In times of slump, Indian art sizzles Feb 7, 2009
Works by Indian artists Anish Kapoor and Bharti Kher, which went under the hammer at Sotheby's sale of contemporary art in London on Thursday, have fetched prices in excess of their sale estimates. Kapoor's stainless steel mirror sculpture 'Untitled' sold for a sum of $1,416,313 (Rs 6. (India Times, India -- Community News)
