Gagosian Paris Exhibition Features Three Major Francis Bacon Paintings

Gagosian Gallery will present three significant late-career paintings by Francis Bacon at its Paris location on rue de Castiglione. This marks the first time these large-scale works from the 1980s will be shown together. The exhibition coincides with the 30th anniversary of Bacon's 1996 retrospective at Centre Pompidou, highlighting his psychological intensity and simplified later style. Paris held particular importance for Bacon, who maintained a studio and intellectual connections there during his later years. In other news, L'Oréal finalized its $4.6 billion purchase of Kering Beauty, acquiring luxury fragrance house Creed and securing exclusive long-term licenses for Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga beauty products, with Gucci rights to follow. Barclays Center launched 'Brooklyn Art Encounters,' a multi-year public art initiative featuring artist residencies, digital displays, and installations. Paul Pfeiffer will be the inaugural resident artist, conducting media workshops for youth affected by the justice system. The program includes 'Art on the Hour' on the arena's Oculus screen starting in May, with future installations planned by artists including Sarah Sze, Rashid Johnson, Mark Bradford, and Kambui Olujimi. Curator Andria Hickey oversees the project with advisory input from museum professionals. Additionally, the third season of Euphoria will have a special premiere screening at Coachella in 2026, following the festival's final performance on April 12. Amazon announced a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers using its fulfillment services, citing increased oil prices due to Middle East conflicts and supply chain issues. This aligns with similar charges implemented by major shipping companies. Various design and art updates were also noted, including Bang & Olufsen's limited edition speakers priced at $450,000, a temporary rooftop teahouse in Milan, Chanel's transparent denim release, and Ferrari's popular leather bag.