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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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Casa 6AM by Studio PKA: A Weekend Retreat in Aamby Valley architecture-design
Casa 6AM, a weekend house designed by Studio PKA for two families, has been completed in Aamby Valley, Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. The project, which began as a half-hectare…
Renaissance Florence's Homosexual Culture and Its Male Nude Sculptures other
In Renaissance Florence, despite sodomy being illegal, homosexual relationships were common and tolerated in aristocratic circles, influencing some of art history's most…
Kinderärztin Bea Merscher protestiert gegen Merz' Gesundheitspolitik nach TV-Duell other
Nach einem kontroversen Auftritt in der RTL-Sendung "Am Tisch mit Friedrich Merz" hat die Kinderärztin Bea Merscher eine Protestaktion vor dem Reichstag initiiert. In der Sendung…
Ukrainian Army Accused of Endangering Civilians in Myla Ammunition Depot Strike other
A Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot in the village of Myla, just 24 kilometers from Kyiv, has killed at least 38 people, with four more missing and feared buried or…
SaintPixel's AI Art: A Critical Practice of Trained Vision opinion-review
On September 8, 2026, Wiktor V/R, the founder of creAtIva | AI Art Book, published a review titled 'Trained to See' that evaluates the creations of AI artist SaintPixel in Vol/9.…
Tangent Design Group Lifts Porsche 911 Three Inches for Chicago Urban Safari architecture-design
Chicago-based industrial design studio Tangent Design Group has transformed a 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (992 generation) into an off-road-inspired 'Urban Safari' vehicle. The…
La Balance Clinic and Specialty Café by Only Human in Bangkok architecture-design
The La Balance Physiotherapy Clinic and Only Human architecture firm have completed a dual-purpose project in Bangkok, comprising a physiotherapy clinic and a specialty coffee…
Hong Kong's Aviation Success Redefined: Connectivity Over Routes opinion-review
An opinion piece in the South China Morning Post argues that Hong Kong's aviation success should no longer be measured by the number of routes its local airlines operate, but by…
Paul Smith's Autobiography 'Threads' Chronicles Five Decades of Fashion publication
Sir Paul Smith, the renowned British fashion designer, has released his autobiography 'Threads: My Life in Style', published on 10 September. The book recounts his journey from a…
Giangiacomo Feltrinelli's Life as a Graphic Novel publication
The Italian publisher Feltrinelli has released a graphic biography of its founder, Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, titled "Giangiacomo Feltrinelli. Rivoluzione Permanente" (2026),…
Fresu and Ninfa: Photography and Jazz other
The article 'Fresu e Ninfa: fotografia e jazz' by Massimo Donà, published on doppiozero.com on March 8, 2026, explores the intersection of photography and jazz through the work of…
Knausgård's Human Star: Norwegian Literature's Cosmic Turn publication
In a recent article for Doppiozero, critic Gianni Bonina examines the trajectory of Norwegian literature, positioning Karl Ove Knausgård's latest work within a broader national…
Martha Jungwirth: A Retrospective of Intuitive Abstraction artist
Martha Jungwirth, born in Vienna in 1940, is an Austrian artist whose career spans five decades, merging abstraction with figuration. After studying at the Academy of Applied Arts…
Quentin James McCaffrey's First UK Solo Show at Alison Jacques Explores Desire and Distance exhibition
Quentin James McCaffrey is presenting his inaugural solo exhibition in the UK, titled "La distanza del desiderio" (The Distance of Desire), at the Alison Jacques gallery in London…
Liquid Network Paused After 4,000 BTC Withdrawn in Purported White-Hat Hack digital
On September 6, the Liquid Network, a Bitcoin sidechain, was halted after around 4,000 BTC, valued at roughly $320 million, was withdrawn from its federation wallet. This incident…
Sean Canteen by llLab. Opens in Wuling Mountain Resort architecture-design
Sean Canteen, an architectural project by llLab, is set to open in 2026 within the Aranya Wuling Mountain resort community in Chengde, Hebei, China. Covering an area of 1,586…
China's 'Calabash Grandpa' Cuts Down Gourds That Made Him Famous other
An elderly man in China, dubbed 'Calabash Grandpa' after seven gourds growing outside his home turned him into an online celebrity, has cut down the vines. The gourds drew…
Squarespace Designer Lionel Taurus on Creative Tools, THR3EZY, and the Future of Interaction artist
In a recent interview with Communication Arts, Lionel Taurus, a senior staff product designer at Squarespace, shares insights into his design philosophy and career journey. As a…
Two Renoir Works Missing as Another French Museum Targeted by Thieves cultural-heritage
In the early hours of 8 September, burglars broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, and stole four paintings. However, due to a rapid police response, the thieves…
James Cook's Typewriter Art: From London Hobby to Global Recognition artist
James Cook, an artist from London, has transformed a school project from his childhood into a thriving career as a typewriter artist. He meticulously captures famous sites like…
Trump Unveils Space Force Uniforms Inspired by Nazi-Era Film Design other
On his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump unveiled a picture of the new 'next generation' Space Force uniforms, claiming they drew inspiration from the 1997 sci-fi…
Micro-Collectives Reshape New York's Art Scene other
In New York, micro-collectives—small groups of artists—are redefining the conventional gallery model by establishing platforms for sharing resources, hosting exhibitions, and…
New Monograph Explores Pasolini's Cinematic Vision on Centenary publication
In celebration of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s 100th birthday, AliRibelli Edizioni has launched a monograph titled 'Visioni di Cinema: Pierpaolo Pasolini dietro alla macchina da presa',…
Shaun Leane Launches Commission-Only Atelier 12, Creating 12 Pieces a Year artist
Jewellery designer Shaun Leane has launched a new commission-only atelier named 12, which will produce only twelve pieces annually. This marks a deliberate shift from his previous…
Monocle Editor Robert Bound's Carry-On Wishlist: From Regional Delicacies to a Parrot opinion-review
In a humorous opinion piece for Monocle, contributing editor Robert Bound laments the restrictions of airport security and imagines what he should be allowed to take in his…
Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced award
The Abbey Road Music Photography Awards (MPA) has unveiled its 2026 shortlist, featuring 40 finalists across eight categories from over 24,500 submissions across 42 countries.…
Residencia BZ: Azul Celeste's Interior Architecture of Light and Calm architecture-design
Residencia BZ, an interior architecture and design project by Azul Celeste, exemplifies a serene, understated luxury approach. The project prioritizes a contained palette, natural…
Coomans Portrait Featured as 'Eye Candy for Today' other
The art blog Lines and Colors highlighted Pierre Oliver Joseph Coomans's oil painting 'Portrait of a Young Woman' in its 'Eye Candy for Today' feature. The 19th-century Belgian…
NTSB Recovers Black Boxes from Amazon Cargo Plane Crash in Miami other
On Sunday, an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami International Airport, resulting in the deaths of five individuals on the ground. The Boeing 767-33A,…
Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet's 'La Vie d'une Femme' Challenges Female Narrative Norms other
The second feature film by French director Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet, titled 'La Vie d'une Femme', made its debut at the Festival de Cannes and is set to hit theaters on…
UK PM Burnham to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlements, Risking Trump Friction other
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration in the UK is set to reveal a new sanctions framework aimed at Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This initiative, to be…
Mandy Barker's Ocean Plastic Photography artist
British photographer Mandy Barker, born in 1964 in Hull, East Yorkshire, has gained international recognition for her abstract still lifes composed of marine plastic debris. She…
White Flag Wine Packaging by Backbone Branding architecture-design
Backbone Branding, a Yerevan-based studio, has designed the packaging for White Flag wine, using a cat and dog illustration to symbolize peace. The design features paper neck…
Salvador Rueda's New Book Advocates Fractal-Based Urbanism and Superblocks publication
Salvador Rueda, a prominent Catalan urban ecologist from Lleida, has released a new book published by Ediciones asimétricas that advocates for fractal-based urban planning and the…
Practical Magic 2 Opens Friday: How to Stream the 1998 Original other
The long-awaited sequel to the 1998 fantasy comedy-drama 'Practical Magic' opens in theaters this Friday, and audiences can stream the original on HBO Max. Directed by Susanne…
Rome's Legendary National Library of Archaeology and Art History Closes at Palazzo Venezia cultural-heritage
On September 7, 2026, the National Library of Archaeology and Art History (BIASA) in Rome shut down its historic site at Palazzo Venezia to move to Palazzo San Felice. The new…
Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Prioritizing Survival Over Security other
At a rally in Rosh Haayin, central Israel, on Monday, Gadi Eisenkot, the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticized Netanyahu for prioritizing his own…
Kennedy Center Ceiling Collapse, Lucas Museum Opening, and AI Debates in Art other
A piece of the Kennedy Center's ceiling fell on Friday, which the Center's spokesperson cited as evidence for the need to close for renovations championed by its chairman. In Los…
Tsukumo Kiln: Triangular Timber Ceramic Studio in Kobe architecture-design
Nestled in the rural hills of Kobe, Japan, the Tsukumo Kiln ceramic studio, created by Dept. + OAAA, showcases a triangular timber design specifically for ceramic manufacturing.…
Canadian Tariffs to Impact U.S. Artists' Artwork and Reproductions Differently market-auction
Starting September 8, 2026, a new set of tariffs in Canada may lead to unforeseen effects for artists in the U.S., as original pieces and their reproductions might be treated…

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