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Tom Friedman’s Playful Art Ventures Take Center Stage in Seoul and New York

Known for his conceptual artistry, Tom Friedman surprises audiences with a fresh focus on painted still lifes showcased in upcoming exhibitions in Seoul and New York.

By Fatima Ahmed • August 29, 2025 3 MIN READ

Tom Friedman photographed in his Greenfield, Massachusetts studio. His newest works will be unveiled in Seoul and New York starting next week.

Frieze House Seoul opens as a permanent exhibition venue inside a 1988 building that symbolizes Korea's modernization era.

Frieze House Seoul Establishes a Lasting Artistic Hub in the City

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Disability Art Today: Challenging Perceptions and Expanding Inclusion

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Doris Lockhart Saatchi pictured in 2017 at her Battersea home in London, where her keen artistic vision combined with significant resources to elevate modern art's presence across Britain and the United States.

Doris Lockhart Saatchi, Influential Contemporary Art Collector and Critic, Passes Away at 88

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Emilija Skarnulyte’s 2022 work “Burial” at MoMA PS1’s exhibition “The Gatherers,” featuring a large-scale projection depicting the deconstruction of a nuclear reactor.

Artists Confront Waste and Consumerism in Provocative MoMA PS1 Exhibition

At MoMA PS1, a group of international artists explore humanity’s complex relationship with waste, revealing the environmental and spiritual dimensions of discarded materials.

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The Museum of Islamic Civilizations, attached to Turkey’s largest mosque, the Grand Camlica Mosque, houses hundreds of exquisite antique items — from carpets and coins to books and metalwork — that narrate the history and traditions of Islam.

Istanbul’s Flourishing Museum Scene: A Journey Through History and Modern Art

Istanbul’s expanding network of new and renovated museums offers a captivating blend of the city’s imperial past and contemporary artistic innovation, inviting visitors to explore both ancient heritage and modern creativity.

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Noah Davis’s 2013 works “1975 (7),” left, and “1975 (3),” right, framed by the artist. These paintings are inspired by photographs taken by his mother of people in urban community spaces like swimming pools.

Remembering Noah Davis: A Visionary Painter’s Enduring Legacy

This first major museum retrospective celebrates Noah Davis’s unique blend of folk-modernism and his nuanced portrayal of millennial-era life, spotlighting his lasting impact on contemporary art.

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Brian Clarke, renowned stained-glass artist, pictured at a 2021 London exhibition showcasing his work including watercolors.

Brian Clarke, Visionary Stained-Glass Artist, Passes Away at 71

Brian Clarke revolutionized stained glass by extending its reach beyond religious spaces, creating vibrant installations in airports, corporate buildings, and cultural venues worldwide.

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Thornton Willis in his New York City studio in 2013 beside his artwork 'The Ceremony.' He reflected in 2009 that his work has been a continuous evolution of a singular painting.

Thornton Willis, Pioneer of Expressive Geometric Abstraction, Passes Away at 89

Thornton Willis dedicated his career to exploring the depths of painted surfaces through color, texture, and form, creating a distinctive style within geometric abstraction.

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Lorna Simpson, “Night Fall,” 2023, ink and screen print on gessoed fiberglass. The piece portrays an abstract underwater environment with a young Black woman looking out with a contemplative gaze.

Lorna Simpson's Bold Shift: Painting as a New Frontier of Expression

A compelling retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum highlights Lorna Simpson’s transition from conceptual photography to striking new paintings that explore identity and freedom.

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Orien McNeill aboard his boat in New York Harbor in 2020. As one of the earliest artists to inhabit the Gowanus Canal, he used a 1953 Chris-Craft as his creative base nearly 20 years ago.

Orien McNeill, Visionary Artist of New York’s Waterways, Passes at 46

A pioneering figure in New York’s waterfront art scene, McNeill transformed polluted canals into stages for immersive, ephemeral performances and inspired a generation of DIY artists.

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Cecilia Alemani pictured at the High Line alongside 'Dinosaur,' a sculpture by Iván Argote displayed in the park.

Inside the Dynamic World of Cecilia Alemani: Curating Art Across Cities

Cecilia Alemani leads public art initiatives at the High Line while curating major exhibitions in New York, Venice, Santa Fe, and Paris. A glimpse into her bustling schedule reveals her expansive influence on contemporary art.

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