BE OPEN Art, an online gallery set up by Elena Baturina’s humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, continues to run BE OPEN Regional Art, the regional competition for emerging artists aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities, for the third year now.
Source: Financial Times.
As Art Basel Hong Kong opens its 2025 edition this week, the region’s art market looks fragile amid China’s economic woes, stringent laws against subversion and the threat of increased tariffs from the US. But local gallerists, advisers and collectors urge a more nuanced look at a city in transition.
Source: My Art Broker.
The art world is undergoing a transformative period, marked by the rise of digital art venues and immersive installations. These innovative platforms have grown to challenge traditional notions of art and space, inviting audiences into captivating, interactive experiences that blend technology, creativity and storytelling. From virtual reality exhibitions to augmented reality sculptures, digital and immersive art are increasingly popular, becoming the perfect setting for a social media post and promoting the art and artist in novel ways. By examining the evolution, impact and future of these cutting-edge art forms, we can understand how they offer new opportunities for engagement and expression.
Source: RiseArt.
The Feminist Art movement emerged in the early 60s during the Second Wave of Feminism. Feminist artists worldwide set out to re-establish the founding pillars and reception of contemporary art. The movement inspired change, reshaped cultural attitudes and transformed gender stereotypes in the arts.
Ahmed Partey is a self-taught contemporary artist based in Accra, Ghana, whose work is deeply inspired by West African masks, sculptures, patterns, and symbols. Through a practice he calls Afro-Ancestral Spiritualism, Partey reimagines traditional African art forms to reflect contemporary realities, creating a bridge between ancestral heritage and modern identity. His art spans a wide range of mediums—including acrylic, oil, pastel, wood, and immersive digital platforms like virtual and augmented reality. Bold colors, abstraction, and symbolism define his visual language, as he explores themes of identity, connection, religion, depression, and rejection. By blending the flexibility of digital tools with the authenticity of traditional methods, Ahmed Partey offers a multidimensional and meaningful experience for both African and global audiences.
BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Wouter van Wessel, a Dutch photographer raised in Sweden, as its Artist of the Month for February 2025, as voted by art enthusiasts worldwide among those featured in our online gallery.
Khando Wangmo, a Bhutanese artist, has been named BE OPEN Art’s Regional Artist of the Month for South Asia for February. The award, part of a three-month initiative encompassing Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, celebrates emerging artistic talent from the region.
