Category: Culture

New Mustique contemporary art show and prize feature paintings by 16 artists from the region

In his new book Koenraad Jonckheere argues that the way we view images on the social media platform is rooted in the past

A group show in Amman presents works by Gaza-based artists responding to the war while exhibitions worldwide reflect Palestinian stories

Discussions continue about reopening the Torlonia Museum in Rome, says foundation director

Move will kill off the art scene, say museum directors

The art, artists and awards that pushed boundaries this year

The founder of SpaceX commissioned the giant piece of cutlery art two years ago

The private passageway built by the Medici dynasty cost €11m to restore

Set across 27 venues in two cities, the exhibition included more than 100 artists from past and present

Joo had joined the museum in 2017 as its first contemporary art curator and most recently organised an ambitious project by Kara Walker

Miguel Coyula’s “Chronicles of the Absurd” provides a rare inside view of artist interactions with an oppressive government

A unique and artful exhibition of imaginary books is now on view at the Grolier Club

Liz Nielsen, who showed a piece of her own at the Untitled Art fair, drove from New York to Miami and back with a van full of other artists’ work

Paintings attributed to major Modernists in a recent show at the gallery of the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (Soas) are facing scrutiny

Sánchez, who fled Cuba and ultimately settled in Puerto Rico, only achieved widespread critical acclaim late in her career

Unlike his best-known, monumental and ephemeral works, the artist’s newly restored Rosebush is firmly embedded in the environment

Our review of 2024: record sales, exhibitions, fakes—and tracking down Dr Gachet

From the devastating war in Gaza to art attacks in museums, our editors analyse the year’s biggest stories

Exhibitions offer fresh looks at a once globally famous French 19th-century Orientalist artist and Pakistan’s embrace of modernity

A tour of the remodelled building, five months before its reopening, shows the New York architect has created a spectacular main entrance closely integrated with the rest of the London institution and with the public space of Trafalgar Square

Sustainability features at heritage-listed former railway factory will include heating system that stores summer warmth for use in the winter months

The biennial award is named for the late collector and food company president Don Tyson

The Cultural Landscape Foundation’s latest “Landslide” report marks a shift from the annual initiative’s usual focus on threatened landscapes

After months of protests in solidarity with Palestine and against a new dress code banning workers from wearing keffiyehs, the Queens institution’s staff are organising for “better conditions”

Vima, the first international contemporary art fair in Cyprus, opens in the spring, while Untitled Art expands to Houston

Less than a year ago, the auction house reduced buyer’s premium and tried to introduce a flat 10% vendor’s commission to avoid bartering. It did not prove popular with sellers

The exhibitions to visit in London, New York, Tokyo, Paris and São Paulo

Plus, full listings of the biennials, triennials and festivals taking place throughout the year

The construction of Saadiyat Cultural District is due to be completed, while the Studio Museum in Harlem will unveil its new 82,000 sq. ft building

We round-up the biggest shows opening each month

The London private members club, owned by the founders of Hauser & Wirth gallery, was shut down by police in November following a “serious crime” at the Soho venue

Heritage organisations remain opposed to President Macron’s plans to replace chapel windows at the newly reopened cathedral

New welcome pavilions and a landscaped forecourt are scheduled for completion early 2026

Fresh off a pop-up show in Ireland, the director of the Connecticut-based Palestine Museum US hopes the former Israeli Embassy could become a permanent European outpost

A long-awaited report from Ontario’s auditor general finds that the redevelopment plan for Toronto’s modernist landscape is “not fair, transparent or accountable”

Martin Wilson, the chairman of the British Art Market Federation (Bamf), is joining as chief executive and will oversee global operations

The deputy director and chief curator of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum says she is “humbled by the breadth of this responsibility”

The show, at Hauser & Wirth St Moritz, looks at the artist’s visits to his Swiss dealer Bruno Bischofberger, when he would go cross-country skiing and visit agricultural shows

Our pick of the latest gifts and purchases to enter institutional collections worldwide

Among the initiatives launched to mark both 1,000 days since the invasion and its approaching third anniversary is an exhibition in Kharkiv exploring how the concept of safety “has been profoundly redefined by the war”

The bronze is now expected to sell for up to €2m when it is auctioned in Orléans in February

“It was disheartening to experience this level of institutional complacency and complicity,” says the artist Les Gomez-Gonzalez

The house’s auction total saw a double-digit decrease for a second year in a row—but private sales are booming

The artist Odee rejected a proposal by the fishing conglomerate Samherji that would have required him to pay £1 and hand over control of the website; now the company wants £206,000

The 1,500ft-long, coiling earthwork in Utah’s Great Salt Lake is arguably the best known example of Land art

During the vibrant Réunion Graffiti Festival, artist SATR painted a breathtaking mural that celebrates nature’s raw beauty and energy. Inspired by the crashing waves and striking volcanoes of Réunion Island, this artwork captures the island’s pristine landscape and spirit. The dynamic, smoke-like contours of the mural create a mesmerizing sense of motion, as if the…

Former minister of state for culture, creative Industries and tourism Margaret Hodge will lead the process

The artist’s 36-minute film, ‘Moving Picture (946-3) Kyoto Version (2019–24)’, is currently on show at Gagosian

The new contract raises the base hourly wage and reinstates a pre-pandemic retirement programme

At Shrine Empire gallery in New Delhi, the Dalit artist reconsiders the past of his native Kerala

The Texas pilgrimage site for devotees of Abstract Expressionism returns just in time for the holidays

Max and Rosemary Levai claim Pierre’s “long-time paramour” Marcia Levine is responsible for his death and should not receive any of his inheritance

The meaning of the image has been a subject of debate among the artist’s followers

Staff cuts at auction house come as $1bn deal with Abu Dhabi wealth fund closes 

2024 highlights from Ben Luke, The Art Newspaper’s contributing editor

Andrey Zakirzyanov’s video animations of famous paintings are drawing in millions of views on across social media

The Clotilda shipwreck will remain submerged as a monument to the 110 enslaved people it carried—and in tribute to their descendants in Mobile, Alabama

Mandeep Raikhy’s touring work, inspired by the prehistoric statue Dancing Girl, considers how the past is wielded in the present

The show at Turner Contemporary features works made from organic materials that rot, wither and stink—but there is new growth being fostered too

Historical fiction on the famed bohemian collector brings her relationships to life but leaves out much of what she actually achieved

A vast new digital art institute, Diriyah Art Futures in Riyadh, opened earlier this month with “cutting-edge labs and immersive exhibition spaces”

When we think of the art world, our minds often leap to the artists, galleries, and exhibitions that bring creativity to life. But behind every masterpiece hanging in a gallery or traveling the globe for a show, there’s a meticulous process ensuring its safety and presentation. Enter Dubai Fine Arts, the leading art handling company…

Volery Gallery is currently presenting Life in the Fast Lane, the first solo exhibition in Dubai and the Middle East by celebrated American artist Tyrrell Winston. Opened on November 16, 2024, the exhibition showcases 10 new punishment paintings alongside two of Winston’s signature basketball installations, offering a striking commentary on the intersections of sports culture,…

Street art meets sports culture in Tyrrell Winston’s highly anticipated solo exhibition, Life in the Fast Lane, set to open on November 16, 2024, at Volery Gallery in Dubai. Known for his distinctive style that transforms discarded objects—such as deflated basketballs and vintage sports memorabilia—into powerful artworks, Winston’s pieces invite viewers to reconsider the beauty…

Bulgarian artist Aleksi Ivanov recently brought the streets of Bucharest to life with his mural Tales, as part of the BSBSA (Belgrade Sofia Bucharest Street Art) project. Known for his multidisciplinary approach and public art interventions, Ivanov’s week-long visit was filled with creative workshops, an artist talk, and the development of this expansive mural that…

SpY’s stunning “ORB” sculpture, which first captivated audiences at the Pyramids of Giza, has found a new home in Montreal’s Place des Arts. This work, blending formal simplicity with deep symbolism, explores the relationship between art, history, and urban space. The transition from the ancient Egyptian site to a modern cultural hub emphasizes its universal…

SNIK have made a strong return to Manchester’s Northern Quarter, unveiling a new 20-meter mural that promises to become yet another iconic landmark in the city. The artists, whose work last appeared in Manchester in 2018, have made a big move with their latest work, entitled Still Life. The mural aims to create a little…

An extensive exhibition titled Ai Weiwei. Don Quixote will open at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Castilla y León (MUSAC) in León, Spain, on November 9. This ambitious project showcases a variety of works, including large-scale installations, pieces created with toy bricks, and films. Spanning around 1,700 square meters—more than half of the museum’s…

Together with Sainer and the Robert Proch Foundation, a retrospective exhibition, Animowana Percepcja (Animated Perception), has just opened in Robert Proch’s hometown of Bydgoszcz, Poland. Running until October 30, 2024, this heartfelt tribute to one of the most influential Polish artists of his generation showcases the breadth of his creative genius. Curated by Karolina Pikosz…

In the heart of Argenteuil, street artist Hopare has brought a community-driven mural to life, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Impressionism. With the support of Urban Signature, Hopare’s vibrant mural honors the rich artistic legacy of the region while incorporating the personal stories of the Val Sud neighborhood’s residents. Titled La Rivière Golden, this mural…