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The latest from the contemporary art world

Every story on ARTFEED is a fresh summary of a development in contemporary art — exhibitions, artists, institutions, fairs, auctions and the wider market — written from the international art press and grouped by topic. New stories are published throughout the day.

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In Focus: East Carolina University's Interdisciplinary MFA Program institutional
East Carolina University’s School of Art and Design offers a three-year interdisciplinary MFA in Studio Art, which requires 60 credits and is considered a terminal degree. Since…
Vittorio Bo on ARTis Festival: Art as Accessible, Artist-Centered, and Rooted in Vicenza festival-fair
Vittorio Bo, founder of ARTis festival in Vicenza, Italy, discusses the vision and model behind the event, which aims to make art accessible to all, drawing on his experience with…
New Group: Japanese Burlesque Farce Satirizes Sectarian Excess and Blind Obedience other
Yûta Shimotsu's latest film, "New Group," premiered in France and is now being covered by Le Monde. The film, a burlesque comedy, depicts the sudden fervor that grips a high…
Giorgio Morandi's Largest Overseas Retrospective Opens in Shanghai exhibition
The Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in Shanghai is hosting "Giorgio Morandi. Solo," the largest exhibition ever dedicated to the Italian artist outside Italy. The show, opening June…
Holly Thomas's Comics Confront Grief and Beauty After Solo Trip to Andes artist
London-based illustrator Holly Thomas has created a comic series titled 'Picking up a Toad,' inspired by diary entries from a solo trip to Colombia's Andean mountains in 2023. The…
Studio Thonik's Typographic Identity for Phion Symphony Orchestra Mimics Conductor's Baton architecture-design
Studio Thonik, located in Amsterdam, has created a fresh visual identity for the Phion Symphony Orchestra, which operates as a nomadic ensemble without a fixed venue. Central to…
WHP_Vault: 20 Years of The Warehouse Project Captured by Photographers other
The Warehouse Project (WHP) is marking its 20th anniversary with WHP_Vault, a collection showcasing its legacy. Established in 2006 at Boddington's Brewery in Manchester, WHP has…
Guzzle Issue Three: Irish Food Magazine Explores Home, Identity, and Heritage publication
Guzzle, an illustrated culinary magazine established by Jane Gleeson, has launched its third edition, which delves into the concept of home. The cover art is created by Laura…
Antonio Biasiucci's 'Archetipi' Retrospective at the Reggia di Caserta exhibition
From May 31 to November 30, 2026, the Reggia di Caserta will host 'Archetipi', a major retrospective of the work of Italian photographer Antonio Biasiucci, curated by Tiziana…
Milan Student Housing: Supply Grows but Prices Soar architecture-design
Milan, which accommodates 220,000 students, faces a critical lack of dedicated student housing, fulfilling merely 10-12% of its needs, in contrast to London's 30%. Currently, the…
Alex Katz's 100th Birthday Book: 'Milestones: At the Heart of Creation' publication
Scheduled for release in 2026 by Skira, 'Alex Katz – Milestones: At the Heart of Creation' is a 284-page book edited by Denise Wendel-Poray alongside Alex Katz, priced at £55. As…
Pietro Finelli: From Frankfurt to Mestre, Two Exhibitions on Memory, Cinema, and the City exhibition
Pietro Finelli, an Italian artist, is set to unveil two exhibitions in Germany and Italy. His work 'Calling Walter Benjamin' will be displayed at the Frankfurter KunstSäule in…
Julia Schimautz's Color Index Playing Cards Reveal Hidden Animation architecture-design
Julia Schimautz, an Austrian graphic designer and printmaker, has teamed up with Small Wonder CPH from Copenhagen to produce Color Index, a unique deck of playing cards. This…
Julia Jacklin Releases New Single 'The Hardest Thing' from Upcoming Album 'The Gem' other
Julia Jacklin has released a new single, 'The Hardest Thing', the latest preview from her fourth album, 'The Gem', due out on September 25. The album was produced with her old…
Dolly Parton, Country Icon and Philanthropist, Dies at 80 other
On Tuesday, the iconic country music star Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a remarkable philanthropic legacy. In 1988, she established the Dollywood…
Shadow Cones: Daniele Ciullini and Le Forbici di Manitù Release Collaborative Album publication
Founded in 1983, the Italian group Le Forbici di Manitù has launched a new album named 'Shadow Cones' in partnership with Daniele Ciullini, released under the Silentes label. This…
Helen Walsh's 'Face à la mer' Explores Forbidden Love in Welsh Fishing Community other
British filmmaker Helen Walsh has directed a new film titled 'Face à la mer' (Facing the Sea), a sensual romance set against the backdrop of the Welsh coast of Anglesey. The film…
Labor Shortages Reshaping Architecture: From Brasília to AI architecture-design
The construction industry is facing a global labor crisis, with 94% of Brazilian construction companies reporting shortages and 71% of markets worldwide affected, according to a…
Labor Shortage Reshapes Architecture: From Brasilia's Candangos to Prefabrication architecture-design
A worldwide shortage of labor in the construction sector is leading to a trend towards industrialization and prefabrication. This development stands in stark contrast to the…
Fuck War: Collective Exhibition Against War at Fondazione Cominelli exhibition
A collective exhibition titled 'Fuck War' will open on September 26, 2026, at the Fondazione Cominelli in San Felice del Benaco, on Lake Garda. The show brings together a group of…
Renaissance Artists' Fascination with Ancient Rome: 10 Iconic Works other
During the Renaissance, artists and intellectuals began to see themselves as peers of ancient Rome. TheCollector explores ten significant pieces that illustrate this connection to…
François Reboul's 'From Chaos to Freedom' Opens in Venice exhibition
French artist François Reboul, a former oncologist, presents his solo exhibition 'From Chaos to Freedom' at Spazio SV in Venice from September 4 to November 22, 2026. The show is…
Torino's Autumn 2026 Exhibitions: From Marisa Merz to Antonello da Messina exhibition
The autumn exhibition season in Turin for 2026 will present a variety of themes, commencing with 'Marisa Merz. La danza delle ore' from October 29, 2026, to April 4, 2027. This…
Split Mass Residence by K-Thengono Design Studio in South Tangerang architecture-design
Kelvin Thengono leads K-Thengono Design Studio, which designed the Split Mass Residence in BSD, South Tangerang, Indonesia. Completed in 2026 and overseen by Miwa Negoro, this…
Split Mass Residence by K-Thengono Design Studio in BSD, South Tangerang architecture-design
The Split Mass Residence, located in BSD, South Tangerang, is a project by K-Thengono Design Studio, under the direction of Kelvin Thengono, with an expected completion date in…
Gitte Zschoch on German Pavilion, East German Visibility, and Cultural Diplomacy institutional
Since mid-July, Gitte Zschoch has served as the Secretary-General of the Goethe-Institut. She addresses the German Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, named "Ruin," which showcases…
Alberto Vazquez's 'Decorado': A Horrifying and Absurd Fable of Liberal, Hyperconnected Societies other
French newspaper Le Monde reviews Alberto Vazquez's latest work, 'Decorado', describing it as a horrifying and absurd fable about liberal and hyperconnected societies. The…
Steven Holl Architects to Renew Historic Ida Noyes Hall at University of Chicago architecture-design
The University of Chicago's Ida Noyes Hall is set for a renovation led by Steven Holl Architects, aiming to improve its infrastructure, accessibility, and programming spaces…
Steven Holl Architects to Renovate Historic Ida Noyes Hall at University of Chicago architecture-design
Ida Noyes Hall at the University of Chicago is set to undergo renovations by Steven Holl Architects, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, enhanced accessibility, and the addition…
Jüdisches Museum Berlin: Ausstellung „Das Gegenteil von Jetzt“ sucht Utopien exhibition
The Jewish Museum Berlin features the exhibition "The Opposite of Now," exploring innovative perspectives during crises and conflicts. Curated by Julia Friedrich and Shelley…
Adrien Vescovi's Moving Color Installations Transform Marseille's Vieille Charité exhibition
Adrien Vescovi, who hails from Thonon-les-Bains and was born in 1981, showcases his work "Dormir comme le soleil" at the Centre de la Vieille Charité in Marseille, running until…
Brands Shift from Celebrities to Ordinary People in Ads other
A growing number of brands are moving away from celebrity endorsements in favor of featuring everyday people, a trend highlighted in a recent analysis. The shift is driven by the…
Nearly Every Australian Engages with Arts and Culture – Politicians Should Pay Attention other
Recent findings from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Creative Australia, and Screen Australia reveal that a significant portion of the Australian population engages with the…
Ben Marcin's 'The Holdouts' Documents Baltimore's Surviving Row Houses publication
Ben Marcin's debut photobook, 'The Holdouts', published by Gost, presents a unique view of Baltimore and its surrounding areas, focusing on solitary row houses and homeless camps…
Augustas Serapinas' Physical Culture: Porto Edition at Galeria Municipal do Porto exhibition
The Galeria Municipal do Porto is presenting the inaugural Portuguese showcase of Augustas Serapinas, a Lithuanian artist born in 1990 in Vilnius, titled Physical Culture: Porto…
Rebels of the Mind: Nikhil Krishnan's Lively History of 20th-Century Oxford Philosophy publication
Nikhil Krishnan's book "Rebellen des Geistes: Oxford, die Philosophie und eine Revolution des Denkens" (Rebels of the Mind: Oxford, Philosophy, and a Revolution of Thought) offers…
Caloz Bramois House by R2A Architectes Challenges Dual-Unit Typology architecture-design
R2A Architectes has finalized a two-family residence in Bramois, near Sion, Switzerland, which challenges the typical dual-unit housing design common in low-density areas. Known…
Casa Caloz Bramois by R2A Architectes Challenges Suburban Housing Typology architecture-design
In Bramois, on the outskirts of Sion, Switzerland, the architectural firm R2A Architectes has completed Casa Caloz, a two-family dwelling that deliberately subverts the standard…
25 European Public Spaces Selected for 2026 Urban Award award
The CCCB has revealed the 25 projects chosen for the 2026 European Prize for Urban Public Space, selected from 381 entries spanning 38 nations. This marks the prize's 12th…
Green Man 2026: Serendipity and Surprises at the Welsh Festival festival-fair
At Green Man 2026, a 25,000-capacity festival in the Welsh mountains, the author discovered that unplanned moments were the most memorable. Despite meticulous planning, highlights…

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