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Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Art World: Getty To Honor Annie Philbin Who In Turn Supports NPR; Wooden Elephants Migrate Across Bevery Hills; Noah Davis At the Hammer
Getty Trust Honors Annie Philbin Ann Philbin Photo by Mark Hanauer, courtesy of the Getty Trust Ann Philbin, who during her 25-year tenure built the Hammer into the contemporary art mecca it is today, has been chosen by the J. Paul Getty Trust as this year's Getty Prize recipient. Past recipients include Lord Jacob Rothschild, Frank Gehry and Mark Bradford. Beginning with Bradford the Prize has included a $500,000 donation from the Getty Trust to the charity or non-profit of the awardee's choice. Annie Philbin has selected the Los Angeles branches of NPR (KCRW and LAist). Philbin, NPR, KCRW, and LAist will be celebrated at the annual Getty Prize dinner on September 29, 2025, at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. Wooden Elephants Migrate across Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills. The Great Elephant Migration Arrives in Beverly Hills Photo by Elisa Ferrari, Courtesy of Quinn PR On view until August 1, these 100 life-sized elephant sculptures are handcrafted by indigenous artists from the Nigri Hills in India. The exhibition has already traveled across the United States beginning in Newport, Rhode Island and traveling across the South and Southwest. The Elephants are also a fundraising project — supporting conservation and the coexistence of animals and humans — you can make a donation here, or you can purchase an elephant (it takes four to six months for your elephant to be carved), and each elephant is twinned with an NGO such as Save the Elephants and the International Wildlife Coexistence Network. Among the carved elephant migration project supporters who are listed as 'matriarchs' on their site are Wallis Annenberg, Cher, Diane Von Furstenberg, and (coincidentally) Ann Philbin. Find out more here. Noah Davis at the Hammer Noah Davis, 1975 (8), 2013. Oil on canvas in artist's frame. 49 1/2 × 72 1/2 in. (125.7 × 184.2 cm). Private collection. Photo: Kerry McFate © David Zwirner/ Courtesy of the Estate of Noah Davis and David Zwirner. Noah Davis, who died of cancer at 32, was an artist whose work on view at the Hammer we can see evolving before our eyes. Like Jack Whitten, Davis was a restless creative spirit who was always exploring the meaning of Art and how to link Black Artists to their community (he had a series called 'the missing link'). Davis in his work pursued a number of themes and idea. He has a series that was influenced by Ancient Egyptian myth and history. His work is rich in figures from everyday life, recalling artists from Leon Kossoff to Amy Sherald. As his style changes so does the emotional content of the work. One series portrays family life. Another, a series called 1975, is based on a roll of film that his mother shot in that year, and that he discovered undeveloped and that inspired him to see the world through her point of view. In 2012, Davis and his wife artist Karon Davis, founded the Underground Museum (UM) in LA , that was meant to make accessible how people approached and bought art. At the Hammer Museum beautiful benches made by UM supporter Lianne Barnes for UM are installed in each room as part of the Hammer exhibition. At the Hammer there is a room based on one UM's shows called Imitation of Wealth, where Davis appropriates work made by Jeff Koons, Dan Flavin and Duchamp by creating simulacrums of their work, as a commentary on how the artworld can create value in the everyday and also as a commentary on what is and is not allowed to Black artists artistically and commercially. Noah Davis at work, Los Angeles, 2009, Photo by Patrick O'Brien-Smith The exhibition also features a series of drawings, sketches, and collages Davis made in a notebook as he was having chemo. His creativity is as evident as is the race against time which he faced and lost. In the Hammer exhibition, we are seeing the work of a young artist so full of talent and creativity. We will never know what may have been, but at the Hammer we can appreciate all that Noah Davis did create.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
India-made lantana elephants in the US don a traditional hand-embroidered ceremonial blanket
The life-size elephant sculptures were made by Indigenous artisans in the Nilgiri Hills of Southern India, using dried lantana camara A herd of hundred Indian elephants are journeying across the United States, carrying messages of coexistence. As a part of The Great Elephant Migration, a global fundraising adventure to amplify Indigenous knowledge and inspire the human race, to share space, The Real Elephant Collective's artisans created elephant life-sized sculptures from the lantana grass last year. It is a public art exhibit which launched in July 2024 in Newport, RI, and the 5,000-mile journey, from east to west coast will culminate in Beverly Hills on August 1. The life-size sculptures were made by Indigenous artisans in the Nilgiri Hills of Southern India, using dried lantana camara, an invasive, toxic shrub that has been destroying wildlife habitats. Joining the movement, Ritu Kumar has offered a powerful expression of cultural memory and ecological harmony. Her ceremonial blanket bridges centuries of Indian textile tradition with the spirit of the campaign. This one-of-a-kind textile is hand-embroidered using the intricate techniques of ari, zardozi, and kashida. It is brought to life with gold dori, mica mirrors, and antique metal sequins. On the reverse, printed linings in the bandhej tradition are finished with ornate silver and gold tassels. The design pays homage to painted and printed cottons and reimagines the architectural grace of kanaats, the handwoven tent panels once used in royal courts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Online MBA that fits your ambition JAIN Online Learn More Undo This one-of-a-kind textile by Ritu Kumar is hand-embroidered using the intricate techniques of ari, zardozi, and kashida 'In safeguarding India's age-old traditions, we've created a ceremonial blanket for this journey that unites the preservation of culture with the protection of wildlife,' says Ritu Kumar. 'It reflects India's enduring aesthetics and its history of textile excellence. Hand-embroidered with care and purpose, it honors the spirit of coexistence that this initiative celebrates.' Auctioned as part of the migration's fundraising initiative, the piece condenses over 2,000 hours of artisanal labour. It brings together regional legacies including Rajasthani bandhej, Gujarati ajrakh brocade, and Kashmiri jamawar paisleys into a single textile. This ceremonial textile stands not only as a work of art, but as a call to remember what we inherit and what we are called to protect.
Time Out
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
100 life-sized elephants have arrived in Los Angeles as part of a free, public exhibition
This summer, Beverly Hills has been overrun—in the best possible way—by a thundering herd of elephants. One hundred life-sized elephant sculptures have officially taken up residence in Beverly Gardens Park as part of The Great Elephant Migration, a free public art exhibition and global conservation campaign running through Friday, August 1. Spanning four blocks along Santa Monica Boulevard from Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive, the handcrafted herd marks the grand finale of a 5,000-mile journey across the U.S. that began on the East Coast. But these aren't just photogenic pachyderms. Each sculpture was made from invasive lantana by Indigenous artisans from India's Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and modeled after real elephants known to the communities who live alongside them. Their final push west was a symbolic convoy that crossed iconic American landscapes from Yellowstone to Joshua Tree. Along the way, the elephants were honored by tribal leaders, serenaded by drummers, escorted down the Las Vegas Strip (yes, really) and cheered by supporters from Blackfeet Nation to Beverly Hills. The elephants arrive not just as art but as ambassadors. 'The Great Elephant Migration is more than an art installation,' said Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian. 'It's a powerful sign of a reminder of our joint responsibility to protect our planet and wildlife.' On July 20, the installation gets even more stylish with Wrapped in History, a textile takeover featuring 70 bespoke blankets created by global designers. The works will be auctioned online, with the proceeds supporting wildlife coexistence efforts worldwide. And for those looking to make the magic permanent, the elephants themselves are also for sale, ranging from $8,000 to $22,000. The grand finale is a public farewell event on August 1 called 'Kiss Them Goodbye,' hosted by luxury beauty brand Chantecaille, one of the migration's key sponsors. Snap a photo, bring a friend, maybe fall in love with a tusker—but know that this installation is here to move hearts and habitats.
Axios
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Life-size elephant herd exhibit coming to Hermann Park
One hundred and one life-size elephant sculptures will be showcased in Houston's Hermann Park in April. Why it matters: The herd of Indian elephant sculptures has been migrating across the country to raise money for Indigenous and community-led conservation efforts. "The Great Elephant Migration" will be on view through April, after stops in New York City, Miami and Newport, Rhode Island. How they're made: Indigenous Indian artisans from the Real Elephant Collective craft the sculptures from an invasive weed called Lantana camara. They range in weight from about 176 pounds for a calf to about 880 pounds for a tusker, which also measures 15 feet long. The intrigue: For the first time, the original herd of 100 elephant sculptures will be joined by the biggest elephant yet in Houston. The massive tusker was modeled after a real Kenyan elephant who was a true giant of the African savanna, towering at 10 feet tall and weighing over 6 tons. Stunning stat: The invasive Lantana camara has entangled 300,000 square kilometers of India's forests, diminishing food sources for herbivores. It is also invasive in Texas, where it disrupts native ecosystems. "The Great Elephant Migration is more than an art installation — it is a call to action and a place to experience joy," said Cara Lambright, president and CEO of Hermann Park Conservancy. "By bringing this breathtaking global effort to Hermann Park, we are inviting our community to be part of a worldwide movement to protect ecosystems, eradicate invasive species, and inspire change," Lambright said. "These are shared values that span continents."
