Barnett Newman
Booksreview
Book uncovers the life of Barnett Newman, an artist who ran for New York mayor
He is one of the last remaining figures of the “first generation” Abstract Expressionists to be honoured with a major biography
Book Clubblog
January Book Bag: from a book about Constable and the weather to a controversial Russian artist’s manifesto
Our round-up of the latest art publications
Museumsnews
Japanese art museum—home to one of world's only four Rothko rooms—faces closure and collection selloff
The Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum Art, operated by the chemical manufacturer DIC, may have to downsize or close for good
Barnett Newmanarchive
Menil reveals secrets of Newman’s technique
An eight-year effort to restore a major work by Barnett Newman (1905-70) has shed new light on the artist’s methods.
Exhibitionsarchive
Minimalist masterpieces on show in Sydney
The Drill Hall Gallery is showing works by Mark Rothko and Frank Stella, among others