Publications

Art books, catalogs, magazines, essays, and new sector publications.

Most recent stories

Konfekt Summer 2026 Issue Celebrates Mediterranean Coast publication
The summer 2026 issue of Konfekt, edited by Sophie Grove, is a travel special focusing on the Mediterranean coast from Cassis eastward. A report shot by photographer Julien…
Massoud Bakhshi's 'Toutes mes sœurs' traces 18 years of two Iranian sisters publication
Iranian filmmaker Massoud Bakhshi spent eighteen years documenting two sisters from Tehran, from childhood games to adulthood. His documentary 'Toutes mes sœurs' (All My Sisters)…
Luis Fernando Granados' 'Sueñan las piedras' Reissued by Grano de Sal publication
Grano de Sal has reissued "Sueñan las piedras," originally published in 2003 by Era and INAH, in 2025. The book, authored by Luis Fernando Granados (1968-2021), received…
Ben Pester's 'Sail Away Land' Explores Abandonment and Work Culture publication
Ben Pester's new short story collection 'Sail Away Land' (Granta Books) follows his novel 'The Expansion Project' from last summer. The collection retains corporate paranoia in…
Japan's Zine Revival: Handmade Magazines Thrive in Digital Age publication
In Kyoto, a print factory brings a photo essay to life in broadsheet form, part of a broader effort to attract audiences amid AI-generated content. Despite the publishing…
Andrew Durbin's Dual Biography Maps the Worlds of Paul Thek and Peter Hujar publication
Andrew Durbin's dual biography, "The Wonderful World That Almost Was," was released by FSG in 2026. The book explores the lives of artists Paul Thek and Peter Hujar, who first met…
Christian Thorel's Lost Film Recovered in 'Les Nuits expérimentales' publication
Christian Thorel shot thousands of images for a film that was later abandoned. The book 'Les Nuits expérimentales. Un carnet de cinéma' traces the history of this lost film.…
Sophie Fiennes' documentary 'Acting' dissects Cheek by Jowl's craft publication
Sophie Fiennes' documentary 'Acting' offers an intimate look at the Cheek by Jowl theatre company, exploring the elusive nature of performance. The film, directed by Fiennes,…
Sathnam Sanghera's new book reexamines George Michael's legacy publication
Sathnam Sanghera, a journalist and self-described dyed-in-the-wool fan, has published a book titled 'Tonight the Music Seems So Loud' that offers a fresh look at George Michael as…
Guide to Writing Art Exhibition Press Releases publication
Contemporary Art Issue published a comprehensive guide on writing press releases for art exhibitions. The document covers the structure of a professional press release, including…
Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Addresses AI, Power, and New World Order publication
On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released his inaugural encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas, which addresses issues related to the concentration of power, crises in…
10 Mind-Bending Quotes from Ancient Greek Philosophers publication
An article on TheCollector.com presents ten influential quotes from ancient Greek philosophers, each accompanied by context and interpretation. The philosophers featured are…
Glasstire Archives: Artist-Run Spaces Across Texas publication
The 25th anniversary series of Glasstire, titled 'Built, Not Bought: Artist-Run Spaces,' showcases archival documentation of artist-led galleries and collectives throughout Texas.…
Eat Like A Sardinian: Artichoke and Guanciale Risotto Recipe publication
Francesco Mattana's new cookbook 'Eat Like A Sardinian' features a recipe for artichoke and guanciale risotto, showcasing Mediterranean cooking from Sardinia. The dish includes…
Brodie Crellin's Debut Novel Explores Family, Grief, and Queer Eros publication
Brodie Crellin's debut novel, 'A Sense of Occasion,' published by Jonathan Cape, centers on a dysfunctional family reuniting after the sudden death of Mary from sepsis. The story…
Paolo Serra decodes Gino De Dominicis's paradoxical silent system publication
Paolo Serra's new book tackles the paradox of Gino De Dominicis (GDD), an artist who made elusiveness and invisibility his signature. Serra argues that De Dominicis's work cannot…
Chiara Alessi's 'La sedia del sadico' Rethinks Design Through a Feminist Lens publication
Chiara Alessi's new book 'La sedia del sadico. Il design sul corpo delle donne' (published by Laterza) challenges historically naturalized and neutral paradigms in design. In an…
Photographer Benita VanWinkle Documents 1,200 Historic American Movie Theaters publication
For over four decades, photographer Benita VanWinkle has been chronicling vintage American movie theaters through her initiative 'Please Remain Standing,' capturing more than…
Caro Claire Burke's 'Yesteryear' Takes on Tradwife Culture publication
Caro Claire Burke's novel 'Yesteryear' has become a bestseller in the United States, offering a sharp critique of the tradwife lifestyle promoted online. The book, published in…
Wallpaper* July 2026 Design Directory hits newsstands with NM3 limited-edition cover publication
The Wallpaper* July 2026 issue, the annual Design Directory, is now on sale with a limited-edition subscriber cover featuring furniture by NM3. The studio created a bench and…
Margaret Fuller's Revolutionary Vision for Women's Equality publication
Margaret Fuller, born in 1810 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, exhibited remarkable intelligence from a young age, reading fluently by four and translating Latin by six. However,…
Designboom's 'Radical Softness' Chapter Explores Care and Interdependence publication
The editorial segment 'Radical Softness' by Designboom has reached its conclusion, delving into themes of architecture, art, design, and technology through lenses of care,…
Mark Peckmezian Finds a Second Home at Berlin's Kunstbibliothek publication
Photographer Mark Peckmezian, known for his portrait series in AnOther Magazine's Spring/Summer 2026 issue, describes his deep connection to the Kunstbibliothek in Berlin, a…
Hans van der Meer's 'Torhüter' Photobook Captures Goalkeepers publication
Hans van der Meer has released a photobook titled 'Torhüter' through Hartmann Books. The book focuses on goalkeepers in football, avoiding heroic portrayals. Van der Meer's work…
UBERMORGEN on Conceptual Hacks, Rage Bait, and Markets publication
In an interview with Anika Meier for SLEEK, the Swiss-Austrian collective UBERMORGEN—founded in 1995 by Liz Haas (lizvlx) and Luzius Bernhard, now including their child Billie…
Ben Tufnell's Eco-Thriller 'Paradise' Blends Noir and Folk Horror publication
Ben Tufnell, a writer and curator based in London, has unveiled his latest novel, 'Paradise.' This genre-defying narrative weaves together elements of noir, folk horror,…
In Focus: Stephen F. Austin State University MFA in Studio Art publication
The MFA in Studio Art at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is featured in Lenscratch's In Focus series. This three-year program encompasses ten studio disciplines, such as…
Lucy Delius debuts gothic black pearl jewellery at Dover Street Market publication
Jeweller Lucy Delius from London has unveiled a new collection at Dover Street Market that showcases oversized black baroque pearls on knotted silk. This collection, which…
Anthony Wilson's 'Mawmaw' Documents West Virginia's Grandfamilies publication
Photographer Anthony Wilson's new photobook 'Mawmaw' (published by Pomegranate Press and Guest Editions) documents grandfamilies in West Virginia—households where grandparents…
Gaito Gasdanow story collection published in German publication
A new volume of stories by Gaito Gasdanow, one of the 20th century's finest writers, has been published in German translation. The collection, translated by Rosemarie Tietze,…
Internet Instinct Theory: The Rise of Groupchats and Digital Intimacy publication
This essay explores the emergence of a new social instinct—'internet instinct'—as humans adapt to life lived inside networks. It argues that groupchats and chatbots are forming an…
Steve Schapiro's unseen jazz photos collected in new book with Sonny Rollins foreword publication
A new book, 'Jazz: Best of the Apollo, Village Vanguard, and Riverside Sessions,' collects previously unknown photographs by Steve Schapiro of New York's jazz golden age, with a…
Arte Documentary Reveals the Occult Hilma af Klint publication
A new documentary by Manuelle Blanc, available on Arte, explores the life and work of Swedish abstract pioneer Hilma af Klint (1862–1944). Af Klint created 1,600 abstract…
Mary H.K. Choi's Green Card Wedding Memoir publication
Mary H.K. Choi shares the story of her marriage to a Swiss composer, which combines affection with practicality. After three years of being together, they tied the knot when the…
Heike Geissler's 'Michaela Kohlhaas' Rewrites Kleist as a Parable of Empowerment publication
German writer Heike Geissler has published a novel titled 'Michaela Kohlhaas,' a contemporary remake of Heinrich von Kleist's classic 'Michael Kohlhaas.' The book is described as…
Five Women Artists Who Elevated Cat Portraiture from Symbol to Subject publication
The tradition of cat portraiture dates back to ancient times, particularly in cultures such as Egypt where these animals were held in high esteem. As pet ownership became more…
Women and Cats in Art: From Medieval Nuns to Modernist Muses publication
A survey of ten artworks spanning the 14th to 20th centuries explores the recurring motif of women with cats, challenging the 'crazy cat lady' stereotype. The earliest example is…
Le Monde des livres weekly selection features new Front Populaire publications publication
Every Thursday, the editorial team of Le Monde des livres presents its literary picks. This week's selection includes new works related to the Front Populaire, among other titles…
Teslokratie: Peter Thiel and Elon Musk's Anti-Democratic Capitalism Analyzed in New Anthology publication
A new anthology titled 'Teslokratie' examines the convergence of Silicon Valley billionaires Peter Thiel and Elon Musk's anti-democratic economic views, using Tesla's Gigafactory…
Aldo Buzzi's Rediscovered Text on the 'Room for Fantasy' publication
A rediscovered text by Aldo Buzzi describes an architect's 'room for fantasy,' a space for imagination. The article draws a parallel to Thomas Bernhard's novel 'Correction,' where…

Browse by theme

Exhibitions
Solo shows, group exhibitions, openings, extensions, and closings in galleries, museums, and independent spaces.
Artists
Profiles, interviews, new works, residencies, collaborations, and careers of contemporary artists.
Market & Auctions
Market trends, sales, auction results, major lots, records, and analysis from Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips and others.
Awards
Awards, scholarships, recognitions, nominations, and winners in the art world.
Festivals & Fairs
Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.
Institutional
Appointments, leadership changes, museum policies, funding, acquisitions and institutional strategies.
Cultural heritage
Restorations, protection, restitutions, UNESCO heritage, legislation, and conservation.
Architecture & design
Architectural projects for museums, galleries and cultural spaces, design reviews and new buildings.
Digital & new media
Digital art, NFTs, AI art, virtual reality, new technologies applied to art.
AI & Technology
Artificial intelligence, language models, machine learning, AI research, tools and infrastructure — from Anthropic and OpenAI to academic papers.
Economy & Finance
Economy, finance, markets, luxury and geopolitics — macro signals that influence the art market and collecting.
Publications
Art books, catalogs, magazines, essays, and new sector publications.
Opinion & reviews
Editorials, critical reviews, analyses, commentaries, and viewpoints on the contemporary art world.
Other
Everything else — obituaries, interdisciplinary projects, and news that does not fit the main categories.