The Book of Genesis, which is thought to have been written around the 5th century B.C.E. and influenced by much earlier Mesopotamian myths, contains four chapters that chronicle an earthshaking deluge. The story goes that God destroyed what he saw as a world that had become violent and corrupt, singling out one man, Noah, and instructing him to build an ark. Bringing animals to safety and a new existence, the vessel protected the chosen few from masses of water that eliminated all other living creatures on Earth.

In flowing, otherworldly oil paintings, London-based artist Yulia Iosilzon steers from depictions of stormy skies, bearded men, or monumental vessels. She proposes thinking about the flood narrative as a form of renewal and regeneration rather than a tale of destruction. Art history scholar Dr. Rebecca Birrell says in an essay about this body of work:

In a myth known for its binary thinking, its brutal and unyielding transmission of devastation, hopelessness and shame, Iosilzon imagines an alternative. Their exact narrative content remains ambiguous, but of the several open-ended possibilities contained within these paintings, all embody a courageous hopefulness, a refusal of cruelty.

Iosilzon uses transparent fabric through which we can just make out the stretcher bars as fluid gestures of oil paint draw the eye around the entire surface. Her subjects appear to spring from the flood, transforming into animals and hybridized versions of themselves. Titles like “White Transparent Frogs” and “Lobster Tail Flowers (Shellfish)” reference remarkable features of different creatures, and dots, dashes, crescents, and waves undulate around the figures as they undergo immense and dramatic metamorphoses.

Most of these works comprise part of the artist’s recent solo show Heaven’s Chambers at Carvalho Park, which represents Iosilzon in the U.S. The exhibition will be included in Anomie’s forthcoming survey, The Anomie Review of Contemporary British Painting 3, scheduled for release later this spring.

If you’re in London, you can catch her upcoming solo exhibition at Berntson Bhattacharjee, which opens on March 28. Find more on the artist’s website and Instagram.

“Abacus” (2023)

“Apples and Honey Land” (2023)

“White Transparent Frogs” (2022)

“Heaven’s Chambers, Shofar Hair” (2023)

“Lobster Tail Flowers (Shellfish)”

“Noah’s Ark” (2023)

“Shofar, Sound of Sabbath, New Moon” (2023)

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In the realm of the ultra-rich, art has transcended its traditional role as a form of self-expression and become a symbol of wealth and cultural significance. On February 12, 2024, the contemporary art market reached new heights with a series of record-breaking sales that turned heads and sparked conversations about the true value of art.

Masterpieces and their Mega Prices

Among the most iconic artworks to fetch staggering prices at auctions are Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’, which sold for an unprecedented $450.3 million, and the 1962 Ferrari GTO, which changed hands for a cool $70 million. These sales have cemented the status of such masterpieces as not just works of art but also as blue-chip investments.

But it’s not just paintings and cars that are commanding astronomical prices. Luxurious houses, watches, jewelry, and handbags are also highly sought-after by those looking to assert their status and success. In this rarefied world, ownership of such items is a sign that the owner has arrived – and they have the means to prove it.

The Art of Scandal

The secretive dealings of the art industry were thrust into the spotlight recently when Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev accused renowned auction house Sotheby’s of orchestrating an elaborate art scam that cost him millions. The high-stakes legal showdown has raised questions about the transparency and ethics of the art market, and whether it is truly a level playing field for all.

This scandal is not an isolated incident. In recent years, there have been numerous cases of art fraud, forgery, and price manipulation that have shaken the faith of collectors and investors alike. As the value of art continues to rise, so too does the risk of falling victim to unscrupulous dealers and auction houses.

Investing in Art: A Risky Business?

Despite these risks, many investors remain bullish on the art market, seeing it as a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty. The record-breaking sales of Roy Lichtenstein’s prints, for example, demonstrate the significant growth in sales value, lots sold, and average selling price over the past decade.

But is investing in art really a wise move? While some collectors have undoubtedly reaped huge rewards, others have seen their investments plummet in value. The art market is notoriously fickle, and what is considered valuable today may be worthless tomorrow.

Ultimately, the decision to invest in art is a highly personal one that requires careful consideration and due diligence. For those who are willing to take the risk, the rewards can be immense – both financially and culturally. But for others, the allure of owning a masterpiece may be nothing more than an expensive illusion.

Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’Willem de Kooning’s ‘Interchange’

Paul Cézanne’s ‘The Card Players’Paul Gauguin’s ‘Nafea Faa Ipoipo’Jackson Pollock’s ‘Number 17A’

Mark Rothko’s ‘No. 6 (Violet, Green and Red)’Pablo Picasso’s ‘Les Femmes d’Alger (Version ‘O’)’Andy Warhol’s ‘Shot Sage Blue Marilyn’

Francis Bacon’s ‘Three Studies of Lucian Freud’Gustav Klimt’s ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II’

In the ongoing conversation between art, commerce, and the human experience, these record-breaking sales represent pivotal moments that have captivated the world and reshaped the way we think about the value of art. Whether seen as monumental investments or simply as priceless cultural artifacts, these masterpieces continue to captivate our imaginations and inspire us to dream.

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Market is expected to grow by USD 8.23 billion from 2022 to 2027. In addition, the momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 5.79% during the forecast period, according to Technavio Research. The Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Market is growing due to rising infertility rates and obesity-linked cases. This rise boosts the demand for various procedures like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Artificial Insemination, Embryo Transfer, Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), Cryopreservation, Ovulation Induction, Reproductive Endocrinology, Ovarian Stimulation, and Male Infertility Treatments. These advancements cater to the expanding needs of individuals seeking fertility solutions, amplifying the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Market’s growth trajectory. This report offers an up-to-date analysis of the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. Read a Free PDF Sample Report

The market is segmented by application (fertility clinics, hospitals, and others), type (IVF and artificial insemination), and geography (Europe, North America, Asia, and the Rest of the World (ROW)). Europe is estimated to contribute 32% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. The growth is due to the increasing elderly population facing infertility issues due to declining egg quality, impacting couples’ ability to conceive. The largest contributors to the regional market are Italy, the UK, Germany, France, and Spain. 

Company Profile:

Cook Group Inc., CRITEX GmbH, Cryolab Ltd., Esco Micro Pte. Ltd., Ferring BV, FUJIFILM Holdings Corp., Hamilton Thorne Ltd., IMV Technologies, Instituto Bernabeu SL, INVO Bioscience Inc., KITAZATO Corp., Merck KGaA, Monash IVF Group Ltd., Pantec Engineering AG, Smiths Group Plc, The Cooper Companies Inc., Virtus Health, Vitrolife AB, XiltriX International, and Genea Ltd.

Cook Group Inc. – The company offers MNC Benchtop incubator. To gain access to more company profiles available with Technavio, buy the report!

Segmentation Analysis

The fertility clinics segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The significant rise in infertility clinic success rates worldwide is a major element that will impact the influx of patients seeking infertility treatment. Learn about the contribution of each segment summarized in concise infographics and thorough descriptions. View a Free PDF Sample Report

• Leading Trend – The increase in the number of single-parent families, driving demand for services like Egg Freezing, Sperm Freezing, Donor Egg, Donor Sperm, Oocyte Retrieval, Blastocyst Transfer, Reproductive Surgery, Embryo Cryopreservation, and Fertility Preservation. 
• Significant Challenges – The challenge of mitigating side effects linked to infertility treatments like Surrogacy,  The increasing number of single-parent families is a primary trend shaping growth. Identify key trends, drivers, and challenges. Download a sample to gain access to this information.

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The  Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Therapeutics Market size is estimated to grow by USD 346.85 million at a CAGR of 8.75% between 2023 and 2028. 

The Concierge Medicine Market size is estimated to grow by USD 7.86 billion, at a CAGR of 7.15% between 2023 and 2028.

Fertility clinics offer a range of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including in vitro fertilization (IVF), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and donor insemination (DI). Surrogacy services provide an option for individuals unable to carry a pregnancy. Additional techniques such as assisted hatching, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and cryopreservation enhance success rates and allow for genetic screening. Ovulation induction aids in stimulating egg production, while embryo transfer facilitates implantation. Together, these methods offer hope and options for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges.

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TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Indian Club hosted their February Native American Art Market at Mother Road Market, near 11th and Lewis, on Saturday.

The event had Native American art for sale as well as a Native fashion show, dancing and Indian tacos for sale.

“We try to use February, Valentine’s Day, as a opportunity for people to come shop, get one of a kind unique gifts that they can get for their spouses. We also hold other things throughout the year, around Christmas, we also have Memorial Day 5k/10k run at Mohawk Park, that we have, it’s our 20th year, so we do a lot of things within the community,” said Tulsa Indian Club Chairman David Bible.

Bible said the main goal of the Tulsa Indian Club is to promote Native culture and this event helps raise funds for the annual July powwow.

“The Tulsa Indian Club is Tulsa’s oldest cultural Native organization, we participate in the Christmas Parade, we participate in runs, promoting wellness, we also try to promote within the schools and conferences that come to town to kind of promote Tulsa as a Native American hub here in Oklahoma,” Bible said.

The event ended at 6 p.m.

Paris-based artist Aurélie Hoegy expertly conjures a seamless vacillation between movement, material, and environment within her dynamic rattan sculptures. Unrelenting ebbs and flows emanate through each form, akin to the beguiling dance of ocean waves. Wild Fibers is a series in which Hoegy harnesses the strength and malleability of the material, inviting a dialogue between gesture and object.

Having grown up amongst the vegetation of the tropical rainforest, Hoegy has always been fascinated by rattan. In a stroke of fate, a residency in Bali catalyzed her rediscovery of the fiber, prompting her to fall in love with its qualities once again and immerse herself in its history with the help of local artisans. She explains:

I was fascinated by the gestures of the craftsmen: they work with their whole body, even their feet. They dance with the fiber. It’s a refined piece of work, and they were delighted to pass on to me their know-how, which they know is under threat.

Whether the final product is a chaise, sofa, or chair, each piece begins by preparing models. Using a 3D printer, the artist approaches the feat by considering the material’s integrity. Hoegy explains, “I take into account both the natural and mechanical reactions of the fiber, letting it live and express itself. It is a collaboration!” As a result, sumptuous forms undulate with life, documenting the dance between body and medium.

The artist is looking forward to an exciting and busy year, with forthcoming shows in Texas and Mexico. Be sure to follow her Instagram for updates, and view more work on her website.

Detail of “WILD FIBERS Tapestry.” Image © Gordon Spooner

Left: Detail of rattan fibers, image © Gordon Spooner. Right: “WILD FIBERS Favorite,” image © Bruno Pellarin

“WILD FIBERS Curves.” Image © Gordon Spooner

Detail of rattan plaiting. Image © Bruno Pellarin

“WILD FIBERS Hammock”

Detail of rattan plaiting. Image © Gordon Spooner

Image © Gordon Spooner

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Exploring boundless horizons

The Art Market, venturing beyond the canvas and paintbrush, extends into a diverse realm of artistic expression. Among the featured artisans and brands are Kraft Faktor — handmade organic soaps and home products, Rakshaa Gemstones — precious stones and healing accessories, Luxe Parfums — long-lasting oil-based original fragrances, Novavii Beauty — a homegrown responsible beauty and skincare brand and VivaDesigns offering customisable designs for all office stationery.

Primarily based on Madhubani art, Prasannavika’s artworks are an ancient Indian folk art form that empowered women’s artistic style during the 1960s. The art depicts everyday rural surroundings with subjects like birds, animals, and trees. “Being a banking professional myself, I feel art adds joy, excitement, and vibrancy to mundane life,” shares Prasanna.

For Neha, founder of Novavii Beauty, art is all about self-expression and beauty. By associating a locally made skincare brand with art, she redefines beauty standards. Safe for sensitive skin and allegories, they offer toxin-free make-up. “We primarily focus on creating a real representation of beauty in general,” says Neha.

Offering a range of organic soaps and products, The Kraft Factor, blends the essence of rose-lavender, musk-spice, and jasmine-oudh, to enhance experiences and reach people in a more utilitarian way. The brand has multiple product ranges like candles (Ceremo), soaps (Soaplo), and art prints (House of Artistry).

Deepa Sam, founder of The Kraft Faktor, delving into the creative process of the products, shares, “The products are made slowly by hand, providing a uniqueness to each piece, with a human touch.”

Currently hosting the Art Market until Sunday, the upcoming events of Art Kin Centre, include Indie concerts and chamber gatherings for classical arts and collaborations with architects and designers to integrate art into spaces.

The Art Market is on till February 11, 11 am to 9 pm. 

From a satellite orbiting Earth for seven years in celebration of Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr., the first Black astronaut, to a pulsing neon human skeleton that illuminates Rosalind Franklin’s contributions to the field of science, Tavares Strachan embraces technology and experimental processes to reframe historic narratives.

This month in London, the Royal Academy of Arts opened Entangled Pasts 1768-now. Art, Colonialism and Change, a large-scale survey of works by British art historical giants like J.M.W. Turner, Joshua Reynolds, and John Singleton Copley in dialogue with leading contemporary artists of today like Hew Locke, Yinka Shonibare, Lubaina Himid, and Sonia Boyce. And in the courtyard, an impressive life-size reimagining of Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic tempera mural, “The Last Supper,” replaces the Renaissance painting’s subjects with Black scientists, activists, artists, and other prominent figures

In “The First Supper,” which took Strachan four years to complete, notable figures include abolitionist Harriet Tubman, activists Marcus Garvey and Marsha P. Johnson, nurse Mary Seacole, and singer-songwriter Sister Rosetta Tharpe, among others. Strachan places former Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie in place of Jesus and himself in the role of Judas Iscariot.

Art historian Alayo Akinkugbe suggests in an essay for the exhibition’s catalogue that positioning himself as traitor represents the artist’s betrayal of “history’s status quo by bringing to light these marginalized figures in a composition that is typically associated with Christ and his disciples.” Strachan also continues a long tradition of surreptitiously including a self-portrait within a broader subject, perhaps most famously in Jan van Eyck’s 1434 “Arnolfini Portrait” or Raphael’s famous Vatican fresco, “The School of Athens,” completed between 1509 and 1511.

Installation view of “The First Supper (Galaxy Black)” at the Royal Academy of Arts, London

While “The First Supper” draws on the past to reconsider the present and contemplate the future, it is also about the act of eating together and how this simple yet significant ritual, from small dinners to large gatherings, builds and sustains relationships.

Strachan describes gathering around a table to be “part of the fabric of human experience,” and every detail of food and drink in this work carries a symbolic meaning. You’ll find African rice, catfish, breadfruit, cocoa, chicken, custard apple, and soursop—all foods consumed in the Caribbean that can be traced to Indigenous and African influences, paralleling the troubling histories of enslavement and indentured servitude.

The use of bronze coated in gold and black patina also nods to African material and visual culture and the highly accomplished craftsmanship of artisans who devised the first known lost-wax casting method as long ago as the 10th century. Some of the most famous bronze works were created in the Kingdom of Benin, now Nigeria.

Gold bears a similar symbolic weight, referencing Europeans’ attraction to West Africa’s ‘Gold Coast’ in the 15th century. Strachan notes that the material is “one of Africa’s most abundant natural resources and has indisputably shaped its history and its people throughout time.”

Entangled Pasts continues through April 28. Find more on Strachan’s website.

Detail of “The First Supper (Galaxy Black)”

Detail of “The First Supper (Galaxy Black)”

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In museums or galleries, artist Sydnie Jimenez never saw figurative sculpture that looked like her or that felt relatable. Taking inspiration from her surroundings where she grew up in north Georgia, then Chicago where she attended the School of the Art Institute, she discovered a love for ceramics as a way to celebrate Black and brown bodies and express individuality, agency, and empathy in a way she didn’t see in art history.

“I’m really interested in how people express themselves through fashion or just the way they hold themselves,” Jimenez says. Hand-building figures from clay, the artist uses coil and pinching techniques starting with the feet. “I don’t usually have an exact idea in mind, so I just start with the shoes, then decide if the figure is wearing a skirt, pants, etc., and then go from there.” The process allows her to work without much restriction, making creative decisions as she sculpts fashion accessories and hairstyles. She then lightly carves the outlines of swimming suits, tattoos, and eyebrows and adds an array glazes.

Jimenez often works alongside her twin sister Haylie Jimenez, an artist using clay and two-dimensional media. “Because of our shared experiences as twins, our work and concepts bounce off each other and push us to create more and interesting things,” she says.

Spirited, assertive, and inquisitive, Jimenez’s personalities confidently gaze at the viewer with expressions ranging from dubiousness to boredom to bemusement. “I really focus on having these figures have autonomy of their own, while at the same time having community to lean on and celebrate with,” the artist says. The historic lack of representation of people of color in art drives her to share her own experiences, relationships, and connections to the world—and the future.

“I think about colonialism and white supremacy a lot because of my own background as a biracial Latina in America, so being in that kind of environment invigorates me to keep creating and recording my own culture,” Jimenez says. “Like in 500 years, these works will still be standing, and people of the future can see what young people were wearing in the 21st century.”

While not intentionally sculpted as self-portraits, Jimenez is often told her works resemble her, and she says it’s likely related to seeing her own face and her twin’s so often. That sense of familiarity is what resonates most with viewers, too, and it’s the part she most enjoys about sharing her work with others. “One of my favorite things about going to an exhibition opening including my work is when I hear someone say, ‘This looks just like my daughter,’ or something like, ‘This is totally Ze!’ It’s really heartwarming to me when people see friends, family, or themselves in my work.”

If you’re in L.A., you can see Jimenez’s work in a group exhibition opening on February 22 at New Image Art. And in June, she will present a solo exhibition with Albertz Benda. See more on Instagram.

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