Category: Culture

The fate of seven works, seized by Mumbai customs last year due to their sensitive content, hangs in the balance

The fair—opening with Nigeria’s naira in a slump—has carried forward its “concise” gallery section format from last year and expanded its broader activities

From tumultuous political events to countercultural visibility, Tate Britain show examines the 1980s through the work of Martin Parr, Chris Killip and many others

The latest edition of Prospect looks at how the city has been a harbinger for different issues, such as the climate crisis and the traumas of racial violence

Ambitious shows to open in Boston, Amsterdam, Tokyo…

A chat about a Washington show offering a radical new perspective on the history of sculpture, plus how the major Polish museum has journeyed through political change towards opening, and a discussion of Ribera’s “most moving” work

The Manhattan-based centre, which builds on legacy of Otto Kallir’s Galerie St Etienne, is making its vast library and archives available to scholars

Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui closed in 2014 after a report found it vulnerable to earthquake damage

Opening of the Museum of West African Art Institute in the Nigerian city will include a live archaeological dig

While a long-awaited cut to value-added tax this January has been welcomed, Germany’s contracting economy has “scared” a number of gallerists, says director of world’s longest-running art fair

‘Between Contrail and Mountains’ brings together works by 13 international artists evoking ‘different ways of relating to our life here on Earth’

As Israel continues its offensive against Hezbollah, ‘art spaces allow people to escape’, says the gallery founder Saleh Barakat

Leonardo’s largest known drawing was hung with the Mona Lisa in his studio, says Per Rumberg, the curator of the Royal Academy’s Florentine Old Masters exhibition opening this month

After postponing for more than a year, the museum’s second location celebrates with a debaucherous Halloween party

The artists Cecilia Vicuña and Julian Charrière will each receive $100,000 and exhibit new work at the museum

Featuring 82 works by 26 artists, this New York show tells the story of the short-lived style and its main protagonists

A new exhibition looks at the rapport between the verse of the Renaissance poet and the art of the time

A new show at the Dulwich Picture Gallery unshackles the artist from her husband, Eric Ravilious

The artist has been researching flatbreads and tandoors, the community ovens where they are often baked, in countries around the world since 2020

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…

From Neo-Pop to the Zero Zero Generation to 3/11, the Ryutaro Takahashi collection traces the past 30 years of Japanese contemporary art

The move fuels the debate about whether artificial intelligence can replace the human eye and expertise in assessing a picture’s authorship

In a new exhibition at the King’s Gallery, over 160 works will explore how drawing “became the laboratory” for the new Renaissance style

The announcement follows a row over the initial appointment of Iwona Blazwick as the curator of the edition

The museum, whose owners are still searching for a building, seeks to merge the four largest current collections of Star Wars props, toys and works of art

Derzhprom, completed in 1928, is an important symbol of Ukrainian national identity

While a boost in funding for national museums has been welcomed by key figures, concerns remain among regional institutions

An Andalusian horse was last sold at the auction house in 2000, after which another landscape was discovered, hidden on the back

The Art Newspaper’s pick of the top shows to see around the world this month

A few photographs from the artist’s famed “Kitchen Table Series” appear in a new video promoting the vice president’s campaign

The panel said there is no evidence that the works, which are held in the collection of Bremen Kunsthalle, were lost as a result of Nazi persecution

The fair’s new “Spotlight On…” programme will call attention to a new city each year

Kureshi decorated India’s public spaces with beautiful, provocative and socially engaged murals

The museum’s latest exhibition explains and scrutinises democracy through objects spanning 2,500 years

A new book shows how Connick harnessed the ancient medium as ‘a potent means of contemporary visual expression’

Research team uncovers settlement hidden for centuries using laser mapping technology

Joe Kennedy and Jonny Burt didn’t have any of the traditional things needed to start a gallery—but they did have the power of Instagram

This Venn diagram of a gallery exhibition leans into the ongoing confusion of the Los Angeles artists

The museum’s new wing dedicated to American democracy will open in 2026, just in time for the US’s semiquincentennial

The new gallery will open in David Lewis’s former space

Scholars and heirs are divided over bronze editions attributed to the British-Mexican Surrealist’s final years

The Asian art scholar spent much of his tenure overseeing the museum’s redevelopment project, Sydney Modern, which doubled the institution’s exhibition capacity

The Penn Cultural Heritage Center’s three-year national study amplifies ongoing calls for transparency and will provide a collecting framework

Government-backed initiative adds to long running Art Taipei fair

An open letter signed by hundreds of Russian art professionals claims that the decision to merge several departments into one could lead to the museum losing pioneering recent works as well as specialists

Steve Lazarides, the street artist’s former driver and dealer, is putting his archive on the block in Los Angeles

Gaetano Pesce’s new public sculpture enflames city councillors

The number of arts students has plunged in the past decade

The gifts, from the foundation of the late trustee Aso O. Tavitian, will allow the Massachusetts museum to build a new wing

Works in the artist’s show at the New York institution include a video installation in which he narrates a story of racially motivated violence told by his father against images of the actor Al Jonson in blackface

Rachida Dati has framed the potential move as a means of protecting French heritage sites, yet it has been met with opposition from the Catholic church

A biography of Gardner captures her extraordinary life story with empathy

The new space’s inaugural show is dedicated to the pioneering Cuban artist Belkis Ayón

The 47-year-old gallery has made a big move Downtown—to street level—and launched its new space with a sprawling show of works by 50 artists

Plus, some all-American nostalgia and a classic Dorothy Bohm photograph

A content creator’s positive post has led to a massive uptick in the gallery’s footfall

The house will be a research centre instead, allegedly due to a labour struggle at the university that owns it

The country’s biggest art fair, with more than 100 exhibitors, is both a centre of commercial activity and a sprawling diorama of a national aesthetic

SAIC students continue to protest the school’s ties to defence contractors

The campaign group dressed up a sculpture of the goddess Demeter and added a speech bubble beside it reading “just stop famine”

Oklahoma’s Price Tower is caught in a tug-of-war between its current crypto-enthusiast owners, Wright’s conservancy and a company that restores historic buildings

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…

DZIA, a well-known Belgian street artist, has completed his latest mural titled BOT (Platichthys Flesus) Nr 36 for the Animalinas series at Natuurpark Rivierenland. This artwork, featuring a detailed and whimsical flatfish, captures the essence of the surrounding natural environment and highlights DZIA’s continued focus on wildlife. Sponsored by organizations like Aquafin NV and Natuurpunt,…

Renowned artist James Reka has recently completed a striking mural in Portsmouth, UK, as part of the LOOK UP Portsmouth Mural Festival. This community-themed piece adds bold colors and abstract forms to Southsea’s urban landscape, further enriching the artistic scene of the area. The mural’s address is 23 St. Paul’s Rd, making it easily accessible…

Celebrating the essence of pop art and Kenny Scharf’s edgy, playful aesthetic, Yellowpop has unveiled its latest bold collaboration. Miami, USA – October 17, 2024 – Yellowpop, known for merging the worlds of pop art and home decor, is thrilled to announce its newest collection in partnership with the legendary Kenny Scharf. This exclusive collection…

Valencian artist Antonio Segura aka Dulk’s latest mural in New York City is an awe-inspiring tribute to the city’s growing whale population and the broader mission of environmental restoration. Painted in collaboration with Street Art for Mankind, this vibrant mural supports the UN Environment Programme’s global initiative on ecosystem restoration. With stunning marine imagery, the…