Arthur Jafa’s Cinematography and Music Videos: How a Foundational Artist First Became a Sensation in the Film World
Before becoming an art-world sensation, he worked behind the scenes on acclaimed films.
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Artist Arthur Jafa Directed Kanye West’s Searing New Music Video
West's song "Ultralight Beam" figured prominently in one of Jafa's most famous works.
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Arthur Jafa’s Essential Video ‘Love Is the Message, The Message Is Death’ to Be Streamed for 48 Hours
Thirteen international art institutions will show the film on their websites for 48 hours.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art to Cut 20 Percent of Staff and More: Morning Links from June 25, 2020
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ARTnews in Brief: Aurora Biennial in Dallas Reimagines Programming—and More from June 26, 2020
A continually updated post of goings-on around the world.
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The Most Important Artworks of the 2010s
The editors of ARTnews pick the defining artworks of the past 10 years, from Christian Marclay to Kara Walker.
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At MCA Chicago, Captivating Collection Show Celebrates Blackness Through American History
Over the course of three different installations, 'Prisoner of Love' has offered key works by Arthur Jafa, Deana Lawson, Kerry James Marshall, and more.
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Arthur Jafa, Lithuania Win Top Prizes at Venice Biennale
A Silver Lion, for a "promising young artist," was presented to Haris Epaminonda.
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Here’s the Shortlist for the $85,000 Prix International d’Art Contemporain
The artists with work selected for the prize are Yto Barrada, Arthur Jafa, and Rayyane Tabet.
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