Category: Art

Acquisition a month before museum’s 200th anniversary makes Gonzalès just the 20th woman artist to be represented in the collection

James Reka’s latest show, Floriana, opens at Backwoods Gallery, Melbourne this week. The Australian artist returns to his hometown for the first time in six years for this body of work, completed partly at his studio in Malta, and in residence at the gallery. As part of the original Everfresh Crew, Reka initially made his…

The discovery, at the ancient site of Ucanal, is believed to reflect a political regime change in the 8th or 9th century

The work’s brightly coloured positivity stands in sharp contrast to the notorious reputation of the prison where it is installed

The artist’s dazzling, Boschian composition “Les Distractions de Dagobert” is expected to fetch as much as $18m at Sotheby’s in New York next month

Show at Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà brings together the often haunting images of the US photographer who gained recognition only years after his untimely death

Powerful patrons and a Global South-dominated international exhibition ensure the nation’s artists are front and centre—despite the government’s decision to not stage a show

Our diarist’s first couple of days in La Serenissima gave her a chance to soak up the glamour synonymous with the city, as well as catch up with some art-world friends

Artists draw with their eyes and play with Zeus at the city’s former shipyards and armories

Jeffrey Gibson mixes Native American motifs with modern materials to investigate issues of identity and history

A multimedia exhibition at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection includes many of the famed filmmaker’s drawings, including his sketches while working with Picasso on the ballet ‘Parade’

The restitution of artefacts from France in 2022 has energised Benin’s cultural and heritage sector, as is clear from the country’s four-artist presentation at the Biennale

Unique to the Biennale are its venues, which include beautiful historic buildings with interiors, art and artefacts that put many museums to shame

Project opens with four-year backing from AKO Foundation to acquire Sámi and Inuit art from Northern Europe

Organised by the Art Not Genocide Alliance, the demonstration criticised international support for the Israeli government’s campaign against Gaza

An in-depth interview with the artist on her cultural experiences and greatest influences, from residencies in Paris to the jazz legend Sun Ra

The Danish specialist Ittai Gradel, who first raised alarm about thefts of antiquities from the London museum, and earlier returned 61 gems bought separately on eBay, approached the Thorvaldsens Museum to help in repatriating a second, larger set of stolen pieces

Four new museums across the country are planned over the next five years and a new cultural quarter is under construction in the biggest city, Cotonou

Year of the Earthshot features more than 1,000 interdisciplinary programmes that explore climate solutions, from immersive exhibitions to a project with Unesco and four World Heritage Sites—and an online cooking show

Josèfa Ntjam‘s exhibition depicts a fantasy world inhabited by AI-created creatures that recalls both the deep ocean and outer space

The group say the institution is allowing the Adani Group—which has ties to coal mining and arms manufacturing—to “greenwash” its reputation via sponsorship

The celebrated early 17th-century Dragon Spire is consumed by fire after conflagration takes hold during historic structure’s renovation

The American artist’s prolific career included two spells in Italy, ten years apart. An exhibition in Venice explores the impact these visits had on his work

From the best pizza in town to a picturesque island

The British artist and film-maker’s Biennale exhibition will build on his past investigations of race, memory and identity

As the war between Israel and Hamas intensifies, artists in Venice use their work to make statements

From cocoa-covered creations, to spaceships and rotting fruit, here is our selection of top shows from the first preview day

Open Group collective shifts focus to neighbouring Ukraine after Ignacy Czwartos is deselected

Destruction of final portrait by Graham Sutherland was captured in an episode of “The Crown”. Now a study is being toured by Sotheby’s

Niles Luther began his composing career working with the artist Kehinde Wiley

König says the new space, König Bergson, is one of the largest commercial galleries for contemporary art in Germany

Ruth Patir says that she and the curators will not open exhibition until Israel and Hamas reach “a ceasefire and hostage release agreement”

The 150ft-tall, $200m outdoor installation at Manhattan’s Hudson Yards development has been closed since 2021 following a series of suicides

The Balot sculpture will be in the Democratic Republic of Congo for six months, while a video of it shows simultaneously at the Venice Biennale

The artist says artistic director Adriano Pedrosa’s “dangerous slogan” reinforces the Italian government’s anti-migrant stance

The dealer’s discovery-driven programme, which embraces both contemporary and unsung 20th-century artists, is finding outsize success in Europe

A new musical about the glamorous Art Deco painter matches its subject’s maximalism

Artamonovskaja, a leading consultant and moderator in the Web3 world, will oversee development of opportunities for artists across the Tezos ecosystem

Religious works, restored by conservation experts, will be returned to the historic cathedral on the Seine

The artist, who represented the US in 2017, spoke about the artistic director’s “generosity and quiet power to change things”

In an interview, Maria Piana, the architect responsible for the famous basilica, says urgent action is needed to save the city’s houses from rising water levels

Venice can still be saved from the rising water level: here’s how

A champion of fellow Black and women artists, the New York-born painter and sculptor made a second reputation as writer and illustrator of admired children’s stories

The 28 visual artists who are now Guggenheim Fellows will receive between $30,000 and $60,000 to realise specific projects

Strauss & Co’s pop-up selling exhibition of works by Alexis Preller shows commitment to highlighting Africa’s more “neglected” artists abroad

The art publishing and presenting titan implemented layout changes to buoy smaller galleries

The few remaining houses that recall New Amsterdam are also reminding visitors of the overlooked histories of local Indigenous and Black communities

“The Italian Version of Popeye has no Pork in his Diet”, last publicly displayed in 2007, will be offered by Christie’s during its May sales

The exhibition space, international residency and workshop has given early platforms to now major names like Tania Bruguera, Sonia Boyce and Subodh Gupta

Looking back at the history of the pioneering dealership in post-war art, plus a thought-provoking new installation in Madison Square Park and Caravaggio’s The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula

The optimistic April paintings were produced at an extremely challenging time for the artist

Art detective Christopher Marinello believes more action is needed after an investigation by the Independent newspaper revealed thefts at the Imperial War Museum, Natural History Museum and others

His “Pack a Punch” paintings are inspired by Thai boxers

Currently director of Bonn’s Kunstverein, Hellberg takes up her new post in October 2025

Day trippers will need to pay €5 to enter on select days in a pilot scheme which starts during the Biennale

Bidders will be able to pay for art over ten months instead of all at once

Tony Karman and Madeleine Grynsztejn discuss the local ecosystem for artists, the importance of collector education and how they support dealers

Ignacy Czwartos will present 15 paintings in an exhibition entitled Polonia Uncensored—close to the Giardini site

Depicting scenes from Greek mythology, the works were discovered in the banqueting room of a large house in the ancient Roman city

Seven sites in the city have been closed for nearly eight weeks over a one-off cost of living payment, and there are suggestions that further action will be announced soon

The new event is supported by the public Mega Ace Fund, which subsidises large cultural projects in the Special Administrative Region

In a heartfelt homage to the enduring spirit of women, artist David de la Mano unveils his latest creation, the “Scar” mural, gracing the walls of The House of Women “Clara Campoamor” in Salamanca. Inspired by the moving verses of Louise Glück’s poem “Dress,” the mural stands as a tribute to the strength and beauty…

In the heart of Paris, a thought-provoking mural titled “Skin” emerges as a testament to the complexities of human existence. Created by renowned artist David Dela Mano, this mural serves as the centerpiece of an exhibition organized by the Roaming Gallery, captivating audiences with its profound exploration of borders. Located at 47 Rue Barrault in…

In an unexpected corner of London’s Finsbury Park, a new Banksy piece silently confronts passersby with a jarring juxtaposition of life and decay. Unannounced but unmistakably Banksy, the artwork features a lifeless tree standing in stark contrast to a backdrop of vibrant green splatters—created, in a twist of irony, with a fire extinguisher. This vivid…

Portuguese artist Artur Bordalo, known as Bordalo II, is renowned for his transformative street art creations. His latest work, the Cherry Mouse, unveiled at the Cor de Chelas Festival  festival, is a testament to his unique approach to art. Situated in Lisbon’s Estrada de Chelas neighborhood, the installation breathes new life into the urban landscape, bringing color…

Here is a collection of images from Levalet’s latest series, an ongoing project that the French street artist is delivering to the streets of Paris. The play between shadow and reality is evident in these life size paste ups, a gap between will and ambition, or simply between present and future of the subjects caught…

Matthew A. Eller: I am here today with the one and only Dan The Automator Nakamura and Phil Reese from Good Luck Dry Cleaners, and we are going to talk about art. So Dan, can you tell everybody briefly who you are, and what you do?  Dan The Automator: They call me Dan The Automator….

Renowned street artist Giulio Vesprini has recently unveiled a captivating mural as part of the Asalto Festival in Zaragoza. Nestled in the enchanting “La Jota” neighborhood, this masterpiece finds its canvas amidst a place rich in history and architectural charm. La Jota, with its roots dating back to an ambitious 1947 housing project, was envisioned as…

In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary street art, Tristan Eaton stands as a luminary, celebrated for his awe-inspiring large-scale murals that grace urban landscapes worldwide. Born in Hollywood in 1978 and seasoned by a nomadic upbringing, Eaton’s journey from London to Detroit and finally to the bustling streets of New York at the age of…

In the early days of 2021, a personal encounter with the prison system opened doors to a unique opportunity. Gabriella Cianciolo, a professor at the University of Cologne, extended an invitation to become a speaker in the interdisciplinary “Graffiti Art in Prison” project, aptly named GAP. Eagerly embracing the chance, our protagonist proposed taking the…