Latest articles by Brook Mason
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The sky's the limit: Manhattan's architects go green with gardens
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In the flesh: Francis Bacon’s late paintings on show at New York’s Gagosian Gallery
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In colour: the Colour Field movement’s past and present merge at Paul Kasmin
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Lean back: a museum lounge doubles up as art at Dallas’ Nasher Sculpture Center
Lounge areas of museums routinely slip into the shadows when it comes to taking in the main event – that is, the paintings and sculptures on display. But the Renzo Piano-designed Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, which is best known for its monumental collection of Calder, Picasso and Matisse sculptures, has taken a decidedly novel tack. For a new rendition of the classic museum lounge, Nasher director Jeremy Strick reached out to the Naples-born, LA-based artist Piero Golia, who worked in tandem with architect Edwin Chan – formerly of Frank O Gehry Associates – to conjure up an enticing space, filled with top-notch contemporary art.
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Divine intervention: Markus Brunetti’s imposing architectural icons
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Ghanaian artist El Anatsui weaves his magic in upstate New York
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In lights: Keith Sonnier's neon sculptures give classic architecture an artistic slant
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Dark arts: William Kentridge draws a line to connect opera and art
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Future-proof: Richard Taittinger shows the prescient work of Nassos Daphnis
