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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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Camille Bernard's 'Déclins Diurnes' at Treignac Projet exhibition
French-Scottish artist Camille Bernard (b. 1994, Paris) presents her solo exhibition 'Déclins Diurnes' at Treignac Projet. Bernard, who studied at Glasgow School of Art after a…
NUA Arquitectures transforms Catalan textile warehouse into timber office block architecture-design
In El Pont d'Armentera, close to Barcelona, the Spanish firm NUA Arquitectures has transformed a textile warehouse for Tuvatèxtil, one of the remaining businesses in southern…
Revue des Deux Mondes Summer Issue Honors Jean Gabin and Musée du Quai Branly publication
The summer edition of the Revue des Deux Mondes, overseen by Aurélie Julia, highlights two significant topics related to French cultural heritage. One dossier commemorates actor…
Hawa Sangaré's Fashion Workshop Empowers Women Through Ethical Couture other
Hawa Sangaré, a Franco-Malian entrepreneur, has launched a textile workshop in Paris that combines fashion with social integration. After studying clinical psychology and working…
Dominic Guard: From Joseph Losey's Young Protégé to Child Psychotherapist other
Dominic Guard, who gained fame for his performance in Joseph Losey's 1971 film 'The Messenger' (Le Messager), made a career change to child psychotherapy following encouragement…
BSA Images of the Week: Mid-August Street Art Roundup other
In the latest installment of Brooklyn Street Art's 'BSA Images of the Week,' there's an exciting mix of graffiti and street art from NYC and elsewhere. Highlights include 'Henry…
Group Exhibition 'Love and Friendship' at Afternoon Projects, Vancouver exhibition
Afternoon Projects in Vancouver is hosting 'Love and Friendship,' a collective exhibition that includes artists Daša Kulikova, Megan Mi-Ai Lee, Pam Lins, Marc Matchak, Mary…
Zabou Breitman: A Summer Encounter at Cap-Ferret other
In the seventh season of 'Un château de sable avec…', Le Monde's summer series, actress Zabou Breitman is featured. The series accompanies artists to the beach each Sunday during…
Elton John's Photographic Collection on View at Jeu de Paume exhibition
The Jeu de Paume museum in Paris is presenting 300 photographs from the collection of British singer Elton John and his husband, David Furnish. The exhibition draws from their…
ARTDOM Riyadh 2026 to Launch First Curated Design Map of Saudi Arabia festival-fair
On 20-21 October, Saudi Arabia will solidify its position as a global design center with ARTDOM Riyadh 2026. Building on last year's inaugural event, this year's gathering will…
Urs Augstburger's Literary Premonition of Swiss Drought publication
Swiss writer Urs Augstburger, in his latest work, anticipated the drought conditions currently affecting Switzerland, as highlighted in a recent NZZ article. The piece, titled…
Dieter Hallervorden on Humor in Germany: A Serious Matter other
In a recent interview with NZZ, German comedian Dieter Hallervorden discusses the current state of humor in Germany, asserting that it has become a serious matter. He reflects on…
Locarno Film Festival: Rick Baker on Practical Effects and AI festival-fair
At the Locarno Film Festival, special effects makeup artist Rick Baker, a seven-time Oscar winner known for his work on 'Star Wars' and Michael Jackson's 'Thriller', discussed his…
Zürcher Verkehrsbetriebe: Why Must Everything Always Be New? opinion-review
In a personal essay published in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Manfred Papst reflects on the constant pressure for novelty, using the Zürcher Verkehrsbetriebe (ZVB) as a starting…
Swiss Glacier Water Decline Signals Peak Water Availability other
A recent analysis highlights that Switzerland has reached peak water availability, with glacier water now receding. This development marks a critical point for the country's water…
Swiss Film Funding: Netflix Deems Switzerland Not Good Enough other
The NZZ am Sonntag's cultural tips highlight Phoebe Bridgers' beautiful nightmares and a wonderful open-air theater. The main article discusses Swiss film funding, suggesting that…
Trevi Fountain: History, Art, and Myth in Rome's Iconic Baroque Masterpiece cultural-heritage
The Trevi Fountain, located in Rome, stands at 49 meters in width and 26 meters in height, exemplifying both Baroque artistry and the ingenuity of ancient Roman engineering. Its…
Caravaggio's Bacchus: A Human God and a Mirror's Trick artist
Caravaggio's 'Bacchus,' painted around 1596, portrays the Roman god of wine in a strikingly realistic way. Instead of an idealized figure, we see a flushed young man with dirty…
Elisabetta Sirani's 'Virgin and Child': A Masterpiece Reconsidered artist
Elisabetta Sirani (1638–1665), a talented artist from Bologna, found success despite being eclipsed by her male counterparts. Her notable work, 'Virgin and Child' (1663), housed…
Guangdong Aims to Retain AI Talent After Losing Founders to Rivals ai-technology
Guangdong province, home to the founders of DeepSeek and Moonshot, is implementing strategies to attract and retain artificial intelligence talent after losing top figures to…
Bernini's Rape of Proserpina: A Baroque Masterpiece of Abduction artist
Gian Lorenzo Bernini's 'Rape of Proserpina' (1621–1622) is a seminal Baroque sculpture depicting the mythological abduction of Proserpina by Pluto, ruler of the Underworld. The…
Cavaliere d'Arpino's 'Perseus Rescuing Andromeda' at Clark Art Institute other
Cavaliere d'Arpino's painting 'Perseus Rescuing Andromeda' (1594-1595) is currently displayed at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The work depicts the Greek…
Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine Tour Hits London with Intimate Vocals and Emotional Highs other
Ariana Grande brought her Eternal Sunshine tour to London's O2 arena on Saturday night, marking her first UK performance since 2019. The show, part of a 10-date London residency…
Verse Design's Community Canteen No. 11 Opens in Aranya Qinhuangdao architecture-design
Community Canteen No. 11, designed by Verse Design, has been finalized at Aranya North Shore Art Bay in Qinhuangdao, China. Spanning 1000 square meters, it is set to be completed…
DEFA Films Find New Resonance in Glasgow: Teaching East German Cinema to Post-Millennial Britons opinion-review
A German author, born after the fall of the Berlin Wall, discovered DEFA films only during university studies and now teaches them in Glasgow, where they are met with enthusiasm…
Pippo Baudo: The Master Puppeteer of Italian Television other
A year after the death of Pippo Baudo on August 16, 2025, the Italian cultural magazine doppiozero reflects on the television icon's unique persona. Baudo, who passed away at the…
Mathias Énard's 'Malinconia dei confini' Marks Shift to First-Person Testimony publication
French writer Mathias Énard, known for novels such as 'Zone' and 'Compass', has adopted a first-person narrative for the first time in his new book 'Malinconia dei confini'…
Pietro De Marchi's Observational Vocation in Poetry opinion-review
In a recent article on Doppiozero, critic Alberto Comparini explores the poetic vocation of Pietro De Marchi, focusing on his observational approach. The piece begins with a…
Inside Other Spaces: Women Artists' Environments at Leeum Museum, Seoul exhibition
From May 5 to November 29, 2026, the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul will host an exhibition titled 'Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956–1976.' The show, curated…
Munehiro Yoshimura's 'Illusion on Outskirts of Town' at KAYOKOYUKI, Tokyo exhibition
Munehiro Yoshimura presents 'Illusion on Outskirts of Town' at KAYOKOYUKI gallery in Tokyo. The exhibition, featured on Contemporary Art Daily, showcases Yoshimura's work, with…
Colombia's President Urges Trump to Suspend Tariffs After Deadly Earthquake other
Colombia's newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella has formally requested that US President Donald Trump temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian products, citing the…
Monocle's Tyler Brûlé: Italian Riviera Detours, Fast Boats, and a Stormy Eclipse other
In his column 'The Faster Lane', Tyler Brûlé, editor-in-chief of Monocle, shares his week-long adventure in Italy. The trip commenced in Forte dei Marmi, where he enjoyed a meal…
Austrian Army's Donkeys Provide Stealth Advantage Against Drones other
At the Hochfilzen Alpine base of the Austrian Armed Forces, soldiers begin their day at 05:00, tending to a herd of 50 Haflinger horses and eight donkeys, four of which are fitted…
Exploring Giuseppe Verdi's Birthplaces and Homes in Parma Province cultural-heritage
The Artspecialday article explores locations associated with Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi in Parma, Emilia-Romagna. Verdi was born on October 10, 1813, in Roncole Verdi, where…
Manuel Mathieu: The Multidisciplinary Artist Who Edits Perfume artist
Manuel Mathieu, a Haitian-born artist based in Montreal, expands his multidisciplinary practice to include perfume, which he describes as a natural extension of his artistic…
Issey Miyake Magazine Editorial Design by Gunay Hasanova architecture-design
Gunay Hasanova's editorial design for Issey Miyake Magazine showcases a disciplined grid system and bold typography, creating a dramatic black-and-white aesthetic. The project,…
Catherine Opie's Arctic Blue Light Captured in Trondheim Exhibition exhibition
Catherine Opie's latest solo exhibition, 'Mountains Don't Know Their Names,' is currently showcased at PoMo in Trondheim, Norway, and will remain open until 3 January 2027. This…
Corgi racing and high fashion: a photo gallery other
A photo gallery published by The Guardian on August 15, 2026, captures the whimsical world of corgi racing, blending high fashion with the racetrack. The images, taken by…
Barbican Conservatory Restoration: Free Plant Cuttings Offered Before 2027 Closure cultural-heritage
London's Barbican Conservatory, a brutalist winter garden housing over 800 plant species, is set to undergo a major restoration that will close it to the public from January 2027.…
Café Common Days by INS Studio in Maros, Indonesia architecture-design
INS Studio has completed Café Common Days, a three-level community space in Maros, a small city on the outskirts of Makassar, Indonesia. The project, designed by principal…

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