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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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Vogue Editors Select 13 Best Online Rug Retailers, From Nordic Knots to Revival Rugs publication
Vogue has released a guide showcasing 13 online retailers specializing in rugs, complete with personal reviews. Among them is Cicil Home, a women-owned business established in…
New Biography Highlights J. Max Bond Jr., Architect of the National Museum of African American History and Culture publication
Princeton University Press has released a new biography titled Max Bond: The Life and Work of the People’s Architect, which emphasizes J. Max Bond Jr.'s contributions to the…
Zsolt L. Rakusz Essay Traces How Japanese Senryū Became Hungarian Haiku publication
In a blog post for Asymptote, Hungarian poet Zsolt L. Rakusz delves into how Japanese short-form poetry has been assimilated into Hungarian literature. He observes that inquiries…
Nicolas Miglioresi Documents Milan's Closed Music Venues in "Curfew: Forever" publication
Nicolas Miglioresi, a photographer born in 2005, has produced "Curfew: Forever," a series of 12 photographs depicting former live music venues in Milan that are now abandoned.…
Bremont Adds Five Terra Nova Jumping Hour Editions in Burgundy, Frosted Pink, and Steel other
Bremont, the renowned British watch brand, introduced five new models in its Terra Nova series at Watches and Wonders 2024. The lineup includes the Terra Nova 35 Jumping Hour,…
The Armory Show 2026 Draws 50,000 Visitors with Record Sales and New Acquisition Prizes festival-fair
The 32nd edition of The Armory Show attracted a remarkable audience of 50,000 people. Featured prominently were striking photographic works by Doug and Mike Starn, including “be…
Riserva Brasitália Coffee Packaging Blends Line Art, Gold Foil, and Color Coding architecture-design
Riserva Brasitália has launched an innovative coffee branding and packaging system featuring three distinct lines: Sensorial, Terroir, and Collezione. Designed by a team including…
Peru Races to Protect 10,000 Adobe Sites as Record El Niño Looms cultural-heritage
A potentially record-setting El Niño is anticipated for 2026-27, posing a threat to over 10,000 archaeological sites along the coast of Peru, many of which are constructed from…
Anonymous AI-Artist The Red Prince Builds Dark-Fantasy World of Empty Thrones and Fallen Kingdoms digital
Working anonymously under the name The Red Prince, an AI-artist has produced a dark-fantasy project whose subject is power after it ends: ruined fortresses, cursed knights,…
TU/ecomotive Unveils VENTRA Electric Car That Captures Its Own Tire Dust architecture-design
The eleventh concept vehicle from TU/ecomotive at Eindhoven University of Technology, named VENTRA, is an electric car engineered to collect particles from tires and brakes. It is…
Canada Fast-Tracks Pacific Link Oil Pipeline to Cut US Reliance economy-finance
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that Ottawa will expedite approval for the Pacific Link pipeline, a proposed crude oil export route to Canada's west coast. The…
Game Designer Justin Gary Urges Creators to Embrace AI at Gen Con Panel opinion-review
In August, Justin Gary, a game designer and the author behind the newsletter "Think Like A Game Designer," took part in a panel at Gen Con discussing the future of AI in the…
35 Best Publisher & Publishing Websites 2026: Shopify and WordPress Dominate publication
Colorlib has unveiled its list for 2026, showcasing the top 35 publisher and publishing websites, assessed through actual browser usage. Featured on this list are notable names…
Eric Hallquist Builds Dark-Fantasy Universe of Haunted Forests and Monumental Ruins artist
Eric Hallquist, a digital concept artist and illustrator, is creating an innovative dark-fantasy realm filled with character designs, eerie woodlands, grand ruins, enigmatic…
Los Angeles Design Week/End Returns for Third Edition with 140 Local Participants festival-fair
Running until October 4, Los Angeles Design Week/End highlights the work of local artists and makers, featuring 140 participants from diverse disciplines. The festivities kick off…
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods Curate Sotheby's Contemporary Curated Sale market-auction
Sotheby's has partnered with Karl-Anthony Towns, the New York Knicks center-forward and seven-time NBA All-Star, along with his wife, entrepreneur Jordyn Woods, to curate its…
Gauchere Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection Listed on Vogue Runway other
Gauchere's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection is now featured on Vogue Runway, the fashion publication's dedicated showcase for runway collections. The listing places the Spring…
August Barron Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection Indexed on Vogue other
Vogue has published its fashion-show listing for August Barron's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection, catalogued under the publication's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear section. The…
Liam Pannier's Surreal 3D Worlds: Tiny Figures, Luminous Planets, and Broken Physics artist
Liam Pannier, a freelance CG artist, 3D motion designer, and art director from Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, specializes in creating surreal imagery centered around space. His…
Peter Caton's 'After 1066' Photo Book Traces William the Conqueror's Route Across England publication
Peter Caton has just released a new photo book titled *After 1066: Photographs of an English Landscape* through RRB Photobooks. The book traces the journey of William the…
Sheila Heti Selects Highlights from Sophie Calle's First UK Show Since 2009 exhibition
Sophie Calle's first UK exhibition since 2009 is now on view at Turner Contemporary, focusing on absence. For Ocula, author Sheila Heti chose her highlights from the show,…
Brook Hsu's 'Trout Fishing in America' at Heidi London Features Handwritten Letter to Gallery Founders exhibition
Brook Hsu's exhibition titled 'Trout Fishing in America' is currently on display at Heidi in London until 7 November 2026. Among the highlights is a handwritten letter from…
MASP Leva 40 Bronzes de Degas ao Recife em Diálogo com Fotografias de Sofia Borges exhibition
Pernambuco receberá pela primeira vez obras originais de Edgar Degas, graças a uma colaboração entre o Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) e o Instituto Ricardo Brennand. A…
UK-Iranian Dual National Arrested Over Suspected Plot at RAF Fairford other
On Thursday, a 27-year-old individual holding dual UK-Iranian nationality was apprehended by British counterterrorism police on allegations of planning terrorist activities…
Thomas Cian's Charcoal and Graphite Portraits Blur Realism and Dissolution artist
Italian illustrator and fine artist Thomas Cian, who hails from Milan, produces intimate portraits using charcoal and graphite. He views drawing as a standalone language for…
Gê Viana Inaugura MEZEKƎRƎ em Viena com Primeira Individual na Europa exhibition
Em Viena, um novo espaço para arte contemporânea chamado MEZEKƎRƎ será inaugurado no dia 2 de outubro de 2026, ocupando o antigo Sophienspital. A primeira mostra, "Anunciação das…
National Geographic's 'Africa: Earth's Wild Home' Debuts with Six World's Firsts and 300 Days of Filming publication
On October 2, National Geographic will debut its seven-part documentary series, Africa: Earth's Wild Home, with availability for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu starting the…
Zohran Mamdani Funds 70,000 Free Metropolitan Opera Tickets via Lottery opinion-review
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City has declared that the city will finance 70,000 tickets to the Metropolitan Opera, which will be allocated through a lottery system, aiming to…
Ignacio G. Galán Discusses New Book Architecture’s Kinships and Architecture’s Role in Collective Care publication
Edited by Ignacio G. Galán, "Architecture’s Kinships," published by Actar in 2026, presents a collection of essays and projects that delve into the influence of architecture on…
Harvard Scholars Reflect on John Coltrane's Enduring Legacy Ahead of Centennial publication
As the 100th anniversary of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane's birth approaches on September 23, his legacy continues to resonate. Coltrane, who succumbed to liver cancer at the age…
Siekopai 'Turtle Women' Use Epicollect5 App to Save Charapa Turtles in Ecuadorian Amazon cultural-heritage
In the Amazon region of Ecuador, a group of seven Indigenous Siekopai women, referred to as Tari Nomiowa'i or "turtle women," are combining traditional wisdom with modern…
Leonie Krippendorff's 'Children of the Sun' Premieres at Filmfest Hamburg festival-fair
Leonie Krippendorff's film, Children of the Sun, debuted at Filmfest Hamburg in 2026, marking her long-awaited return after extensive preparation. The cast includes Jella Haase…
Paramount CEO David Ellison Asks CNN's Mark Thompson to Stay After Warner Bros. Takeover institutional
On Wednesday, a federal judge sanctioned a settlement involving 12 state attorneys general, which removes the antitrust lawsuit hindering Paramount's $81 billion acquisition of…
Hudson Valley Gallery Guide: October 2026 Openings, Festivals, and Studio Tours exhibition
In October 2026, the Hudson Valley in New York will host a variety of exhibitions and events, stretching from Albany to Nyack. Notable festivals include O+ in Kingston, Soon is…
Ben Affleck Reveals Extensive AI Use in Netflix Thriller 'Animals' at Bloomberg Screentime ai-technology
During a Wednesday appearance at Bloomberg's 2026 Screentime event, Ben Affleck disclosed his extensive use of artificial intelligence in his forthcoming Netflix thriller…
Museum of Life and Science Marks Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month with Archaeology, Linguistics and Biotech Programs cultural-heritage
The Museum of Life and Science hosts Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month programming in The Lab, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 3 pm, with activities…
NYPL Marks Winnie-the-Pooh Centenary with E.H. Shepard Illustration Display exhibition
The New York Public Library is celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh with an exhibition titled Silly Old Bear! Winnie-the-Pooh at 100, held at the Stephen A. Schwarzman…
Charlap Hyman & Herrero Designs Set for Stephen Dubner's New Interview Series Better in Person architecture-design
Better in Person, a video interview series led by Freakonomics author Stephen Dubner, features a set designed by Charlap Hyman & Herrero (CHH). Filming takes place in Dubner's…
PetaPixel Podcast Debuts Full Frame Camera Power Rankings, Discusses a7S IV Rumors and Gear News publication
The PetaPixel Podcast released an episode on October 1, 2026, featuring the first-ever PetaPixel Power Rankings for full frame cameras. The rankings evaluate cameras based on…
Chain + Siman Completes Casa Ani, a Gabled Weekend House in Valle de Bravo, Mexico architecture-design
Casa Ani, a weekend home spanning 689 square meters, was completed by the Mexican architecture firm Chain + Siman in 2025, located in Valle de Bravo near Mexico City. The…

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