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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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Elements Music & Arts Festival 2026: An Immersive 3-Day Event Uniting Creativity and Community festival-fair
Elements Music & Arts Festival returned to Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, for its sold-out ninth edition from August 7–9, 2026, drawing 33,000 attendees. The immersive…
Angie Nixon, Backer of Black Arts and Culture, Wins Florida Senate Primary other
In a surprising political upset, Angie Nixon—a 42-year-old Jacksonville congresswoman and self-identified Democratic Socialist—won Florida's Senate primary election last night.…
Four Photographers Shortlisted for Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026 at London's National Portrait Gallery award
Photographers Max Pattenden, James Clifford Kent, Marcie Docherty, and Katie Hitchcock-Smith are shortlisted for the Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026, which drew nearly…
Bilbao Apartment Renovation Revives Midcentury Design with Geometric Decor and Repurposed Spanish Marble architecture-design
A Bilbao apartment's midcentury character has been revived through a renovation by a local studio for a young family. The design pairs geometric decor with repurposed Spanish…
Vogue’s Fall Guide: Six Sneaker-and-Jean Combinations for Transitional Weather other
With summer heat still lingering in New York, Vogue editors are already looking ahead to fall fashion from their offices at One World Trade Center. The magazine has released a…
WHAT IF: An Imagined Interview with Mary Shelley on AI and Creation other
The Italian art and culture magazine Collater.al presents a speculative interview with Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, in which she reflects on contemporary artificial…
Nate Bargatze Sets Guinness World Record for Most Tickets Sold on Comedy Tour artist
Nate Bargatze, a comedian from Tennessee, has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest number of tickets sold during a stand-up comedy tour, achieving around 2,016,254…
Infinito Pratico at Palazzina Azzurra Revives 1969 Biennale's Experimental Legacy exhibition
The 'Infinito Pratico' exhibition at Palazzina Azzurra in San Benedetto del Tronto captures the innovative essence of the 1969 VIII Biennale d'Arte, which was curated by Luciano…
André Vainer Arquitetos' L-Shaped House in São Paulo architecture-design
In 2023, André Vainer Arquitetos completed a 550 m² residential project in São Paulo, Brazil. The house is arranged in an L-shape along the property's boundaries and front…
Matteo Rigosa's 'PERSONA' Editorial for KALTBLUT publication
KALTBLUT Magazine released an exclusive photo editorial titled 'PERSONA', featuring photography and art direction by Matteo Rigosa. The shoot centers on model Fabio Tavares,…
Choosing a Managed IT Provider for Legal Practices: Security, Compliance, and Top Vendors other
The necessity of managed IT services for law firms has surged, primarily for safeguarding client information and maintaining operational efficiency. Any downtime during critical…
Doom Now Runs on a Canon EOS 550D DSLR via Magic Lantern digital
Doom, the iconic first-person shooter from 1993, has been adapted for the 2010 Canon EOS 550D through the Magic Lantern software. Developer Bas Lichtjaar released the experimental…
ZHA Masterplan Weaves Baku Expo City Through Preserved Pine Forest architecture-design
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its masterplan for Baku Expo City, a 198-hectare development in Azerbaijan’s capital that keeps 92 percent of the site’s 18,000 existing trees.…
Getty Names Kimberly Uyttewaal as Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement institutional
Effective September 1, 2026, Kimberly Uyttewaal has been named Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement at the J. Paul Getty Trust. In this role, she will be…
Steven Shearer Interview on Brant Foundation Exhibition artist
Steven Shearer sat down with ASX for an interview tied to his exhibition at the Brant Foundation. The foundation's publicity team initiated contact, a move that surprised the…
British filmmaker John Irvin, known for 'Hamburger Hill' and 'The Mole,' dies at 86 other
British filmmaker John Irvin has died at the age of 86. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he directed over thirty films and television series. Irvin was nominated for…
Brussels Flower Carpet Recreates Hokusai’s Great Wave with 700,000 Dahlias festival-fair
Brussels' Grand-Place hosted the 24th biennial Flower Carpet from August 13 to 16, 2026, showcasing more than 700,000 flowers inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's iconic artwork, the…
Google Pixel Watch 5 Review: Health Tracking Upgrades, Offline AI, and New Pricing other
Wired has reviewed Google's Pixel Watch 5, which is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip, resulting in a 20% increase in speed, a 12% enhancement in CPU performance,…
Matthew Higham, Antiques Dealer and St Giles European Transport Co-founder, Dies at 79 other
Matthew Higham, an antiques dealer and the co-founder of St Giles European Transport, passed away at the age of 79. He was born in Holborn, London, to parents David and Helen…
Why We Need Whimsy: A Supermarket Reflection on Useless Beauty opinion-review
In a personal essay for the German weekly newspaper der Freitag, the author reflects on the contemporary appeal of whimsy—the charm of small, purposefully non-functional objects.…
Annekatrin Hendel's 'Hiddensee' Documentary: A Baltic Island Reflects a Century of German History and Cultural Conflict other
In an interview with der Freitag, filmmaker Annekatrin Hendel shared insights about her documentary 'Hiddensee,' which positions the Baltic Sea island as a significant site of…
Nicholas Goodly's New Poetry Collection 'Star Power' Embraces Black Queer Joy publication
In June 2026, Simon & Schuster published Nicholas Goodly's second poetry anthology, titled Star Power. This work acts as a declaration of Black queer happiness, delving into…
From Viral Shorts to Theatrical Hits: Hollywood's Internet Gold Rush digital
After producer Scott Glassgold stumbled upon a lo-fi sci-fi short by Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell fourteen years ago, he encountered resistance from studios regarding their…
Maja Bojanić's Ghostly Installation 'Anatomy of a Haunting' at Moderna galerija Ljubljana exhibition
On 3 September 2026, at 19:00, 'Anatomy of a Haunting,' an installation by Maja Bojanić, will be unveiled at Moderna galerija Ljubljana as part of the Draught exhibition series…
Fairphone Gen. 6+ Review: Modular Smartphone Balances Ethics and Performance architecture-design
Fairphone has introduced the Gen. 6+, an upgraded version of the Fairphone 6, which boasts a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, 12GB of RAM, and a fresh Cobalt Blue design. The camera…
Walden's Chinese Revival: 'Lying Flat' Against 'Involution' in Thoreau's Shadow opinion-review
In today's China, Henry David Thoreau's 'Walden' resonates deeply with a generation battling 'neijuan' (involution) and embracing 'tang ping' (lying flat). An essay on Literary…
Calais Exhibition Celebrates Inventive Duo Galante & Lancman's Cross-Disciplinary Creations exhibition
From June 13, 2026, to January 3, 2027, the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Calais in France will host an exhibition titled 'Maurizio Galante &…
Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Incremental Upgrades and AI Rebalance in a $1,299 Creative Phone other
Google has launched the Pixel 11 series, and the Pixel 11 Pro XL, reviewed as a creative photographic tool, starts at $1,299. The phone introduces a new telephoto camera with a…
Never-Before-Seen Mutation in Octopuses May Explain Their Astonishing Intelligence other
A distinctive mutation in the ribosomes of shallow-water octopuses, which could shed light on their cognitive skills, was uncovered by researchers. The findings, published in…
Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Rambler Voice Typing Stuns, but Gaming and Battery Disappoint other
Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, priced at $1,099 and $1,299, offer incremental upgrades over their predecessors. The standout new feature is Rambler, an AI voice-to-text tool in…
Fair Play Art Fair Announces 65 Artists for Inaugural London Edition festival-fair
The Fair Play Art Fair, established by Ryan Stanier, is set to launch in London at One Marylebone from October 15 to 18, 2026, coinciding with Frieze Week. This event will…
Museums' Secret and Seasonal Terraces in Paris: A Guide to Rooftops, Gardens, and Cafés other
As the warm glow of September continues, museums in Paris reveal their concealed rooftops, gardens, and courtyards. The Han Rooftop at the Musée Guimet, featuring Korean street…
Asian Cultural Council Opens 2027 Global Grant Cycle for US-Asia Exchanges institutional
The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) has launched its Global Grant Cycle for 2027, encouraging artists, scholars, and organizations to seek fellowships aimed at promoting open-ended…
Merz Extends Vacation Amid German Drought and Wildfires, Drawing Criticism other
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has chosen to prolong his holiday by an additional week, coinciding with severe droughts, unprecedented heat, and wildfires. This choice has faced…
The Present as Found: Zvono Award Finalists Exhibition Opens 2 October 2026 exhibition
The exhibition titled "The Present as Found," curated by Dajana Bilbija, is set to launch on 2 October 2026 at 20:00, showcasing four finalists for the Zvono Award: Ljiljana…
A313: France's Vitamin A Pomade Gains US Cult Following other
A313, a vitamin A ointment available in French pharmacies, has recently caught the attention of American users on TikTok. During a summer trip, the author acquired it from…
Turkey's PKK Amnesty: A Tactical Deal, Not Reconciliation other
On August 10, the Turkish parliament passed the 'Law on National Solidarity and Strengthening Social Cohesion,' a controversial measure offering limited amnesty to PKK members and…
Anna Mari Liivrand's 'The Woo of Coiling Paths' Opens at Kogo Gallery, Tartu exhibition
On 28 August 2026 at 18:15, Kogo Gallery in Tartu will unveil Anna Mari Liivrand's exhibition titled 'The Woo of Coiling Paths.' Liivrand, who shared the 2025 Köler Prize with…
France Records 7,307 Excess Deaths Amid Record Summer Heatwaves other
According to Santé Publique France, the nation’s public health agency, there were 7,307 additional fatalities attributed to heatwaves during the summer. This figure comprises 300…
Cinema United Reverses Stance, Urges Settlement in Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Merger other
Cinema United, which advocates for movie theaters, has changed its position regarding the $111 billion merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. In a letter sent on…

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