February acquisitions round-up: a mother's journey, Nordic Modernism and Salvatore Rosa's shadowy witch
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Ruth Patir's (M)otherland, initially created for the Venice Biennale, intertwines the artist's experience with fertility treatment in Israel, showcasing intimate dialogues with her doctors and animations of fertility goddesses. Following the recent ceasefire in Gaza, it is set to premiere at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in March, before being exhibited at the Jewish Museum in New York. Meanwhile, Norway's Kunstsilo focuses on Nordic Modernism under Nicolai Tangen, acquiring significant pieces from the Canica collection for future displays, while Salvator Rosa's La Strega captivates viewers at the Uffizi with its intense portrayal of a witch.
Patir's (M)otherland responds to societal pressures amid state-funded fertility treatment in Israel, blending personal narratives with digital goddess animations in the unique installation.
Nicolai Tangen's AKO Foundation expands Kunstsilo's holdings with key pieces of Nordic Modernism, representing avant-garde artists from 1910 to 1970, showcasing their innovative legacy.
Salvator Rosa's La Strega presents a dramatic depiction of a witch in deep rage, highlighting the artist's mastery in rendering emotion through shadowy and dynamic composition.
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