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Collected Works · 19 Articles
Abstract painter Sean Scully, 80, reveals how personal pain and a lifelong search for spiritual meaning drive his powerful new 'Blue' exhibition in Paris, creating deeply emotive works.
Photo Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, hosts "Gen Z: Shaping a New Gaze," an exhibition featuring 66 international Gen Z photographers exploring identity, social norms, and global challenges through t
Kerry James Marshall approaches painting as a complex machine, meticulously crafting works that challenge historical narratives. His 1990s art diverged from minimalist trends, focusing on traditional
The Whitney Museum of American Art's acclaimed "Sixties Surreal" exhibition, redefining American art from 1958-1972, concludes on January 19. It highlights artists' focus on the human body and body po
The Louvre Museum has installed new security bars on a balcony used in an October jewel heist, part of a major security overhaul after burglars stole $102 million in crown jewels. The museum plans 100
International art students, undocumented artists, and cultural institutions faced severe challenges in 2025 due to funding cuts, censorship, and political pressure, highlighting the art world's most v
Art Basel Miami Beach opens with strong sales, driven by renewed collector confidence and significant transactions from major galleries like David Zwirner and Hauser & Wirth. Blue-chip artworks are ga
London’s Serpentine Gallery and New York's Flag Art Foundation have launched the UK's largest art prize, offering £200,000 to five emerging artists.
A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, titled “El sueño (La cama),” is estimated to sell for $40-$60 million, potentially setting a new auction record.
A rare Winslow Homer watercolor exhibition at MFA Boston showcases seldom-seen works, exploring his life and artistic journey. The display, running until January 19, 2026, features delicate pieces and
Artist Luke Jerram launches Echo Wood, a century-long living art installation in Somerset featuring 365 native trees, emphasizing climate action and legacy.
Art schools promise success, but many graduates face crushing debt and a lack of practical skills, highlighting a systemic mismatch between cost and career readiness.
Antoine Schneck's "Présences" exhibition at Studio Harcourt, part of Photo Days, showcases his unique portraiture method, blending rigorous photography with digital artistry from November 3, 2025, to
A new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York celebrates Robert Rauschenberg's centennial, focusing on his photography and deep connection to the city. It runs until April 19, 2026.
Space ZeroOne, a new non-profit contemporary art venue, has opened in Tribeca, New York, by the Hanwha Foundation of Culture, showcasing emerging Korean artists.
Yoshitomo Nara, the acclaimed Japanese artist known for his distinctive portraits, will now be represented by David Zwirner gallery, marking a significant shift in his career.
A previously unknown masterpiece by Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir has been discovered and is heading to auction with an estimate of up to $25 million.
Four artists, Jane Evelyn Atwood, Weronika Gęsicka, Amak Mahmoodian, and Rene Matić, are shortlisted for the 2026 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize, celebrating diverse photographic contribu
Galerie Orsay Paris-Seattle on Capitol Hill marks its first anniversary with a new exhibition featuring the work of acclaimed French photographer Hervé Lassïnce.