Annikka Olsen

1 month ago | news.artnet.com | Annikka Olsen

In 2018, the once obscure and overlooked Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) was catapulted into the limelight with the blockbuster retrospective “Paintings for the Future” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

1 month ago | news.artnet.com | Annikka Olsen

Among the head-spinning number of fairs open this New York Art Week, TEFAF New York stands out for its emphasis on cross-category collecting—from fine art and jewelry to important design and antiquities. Taking place at the iconic Park Avenue Armory through May 13, 2025, opening day saw shoulder-to-shoulder crowds and booths overflowing with art and objects dating from across centuries. Below, we’ve rounded up just a few of the not-to-be-missed pieces you should seek out before it closes.

2 months ago | news.artnet.com | Annikka Olsen

The depiction of unhappy brides or brides-to-be in 19th-century painting has struck a chord with 21st-century audiences, specifically women, with the depictions of devastated brides and depressing nuptials routinely cropping up on social media.

Mar 26, 2025 | news.artnet.com | Annikka Olsen

When artist Manuel Mathieu touched down in Paris for a residency in 2022, he had a mission: to become a “nose.”In the world of fragrance, a nose, or nez, is a colloquial term for a master perfumer (derived from classical French perfumery), and, as Mathieu quickly learned, involves upwards of seven to ten years of study and training to achieve the status.

Mar 17, 2025 | news.artnet.com | Annikka Olsen

What is scripted or planned versus improvised isn’t discernible in Jacklean (in rehearsal)—the latest performance project by Mariana Valencia—and that is exactly why it is as captivating as it is. Presented at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in the Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio, Jacklean (in rehearsal) was produced in collaboration with sound artist and musician Jazmin “Jazzy” Romero, who shares the stage with Valencia for the course of the 60-minute performance.