The layered beauty of Aurora
"What interests me is the transformation, not the moment," German artist Anselm Kiefer said in relation to his current exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery on West 21st Street, New York. The show brings together a large collection of Kiefer's works, including a number of watercolour paintings and sketches which offer a glimpse into a lighter side of his art. Kiefer's art is known for its textural, sombre and multi-layered application. His impastos are dense with purpose – the p
Celebrating NYC Pride with our favourite LGBT artists
New York city has a long history with LGBT rights and awareness. As far back as the 1920s, when a lesbian-themed play – God of Vengeance (1907, Sholem Asch) – opened on Broadway, the LGBT community has fought to make itself heard, find its place, and contribute to the city's culture and society. In 2011 same-sex marriage in New York became legal, and five years later Hillary Clinton became the first presidential nominee from any major party to march in the famous city Pride m
