The latest from the contemporary art world

Most recent stories

• Lenscratch Spotlights Photographer and Dean Lupita Murillo Tinnen publication

  Lupita Murillo Tinnen, who serves as the Dean of Academic Affairs at Collin College Plano Campus and is also a photographer, has been highlighted in the Photography Educator…

• Brea Saunders' 'Blue Women' Photo Book Documents Faded Beauty Ads in NYC and Beyond publication

  Photographer Brea Saunders has released a new book, Blue Women, published by TBW Books, which surveys beauty advertisements and posters that have faded to blue over time in New…

• Isaac D Smith Translates Synesthesia into Oil Paintings and Stained Glass artist

  Isaac D Smith, an artist originally from Anchorage, Alaska, now resides in Washington State, where he focuses on oil painting and custom leaded stained glass. Since childhood, he…

• arteBA 35th Edition Returns to La Rural with 69 Galleries and Over 400 Artists festival-fair

  Argentina's contemporary art fair, arteBA, is set to celebrate its 35th edition from October 30 to November 1 at La Rural in Buenos Aires, showcasing 69 galleries and more than…

• Joan Kron, 98, Recalls Pop Art Exploits Ahead of Memoir publication

  At the age of 98, Joan Kron has experienced a multitude of roles: she pioneered journalism focused on plastic surgery, assisted Andy Warhol in launching his inaugural perfume,…

• University of Arkansas School of Art Opens Tuition-Free Graduate Applications for 2027–2028 institutional

  The University of Arkansas's School of Art is currently inviting applications for graduate programs for the academic year 2027–2028, with a deadline of January 15, 2027. It…

• Caterina Gobbi's Milan Debut at Red Lab Gallery Explores Emotion Through Glass, Sound, and Performance exhibition

  Caterina Gobbi, who hails from Courmayeur and was born in 1988, is set to unveil her inaugural solo exhibition titled "Bene, vediamo un po' come fiorisci" at the Red Lab Gallery…

• Cornell Gang-Rape Lawsuit Sparks Debate Over Sex Positivity and Victim Shaming opinion-review

  On September 16th, a civil lawsuit was initiated by Jane Doe, who claims she was gang-raped by seven men at the Chi Phi fraternity house of Cornell University in October 2024…

• Rosalyn Drexler's Legacy Celebrated in New York: Whitney Display, Garth Greenan Exhibition, and Fashion Tribute exhibition

  This fall, New York City hosts a resurgence of interest in Rosalyn Drexler, the multifaceted artist who died last year at ninety-eight. At the Whitney Museum, her 1963 painting…

• Fontaines D.C. to Release Fifth Album 'Dopamine Chamber' publication

  Fontaines D.C., a Dublin quintet formed in 2014, will release their fifth album, 'Dopamine Chamber,' this month. The band consists of vocalist Grian Chatten, guitarists Conor…

• The Neuroscience of Sitzfleisch: Why the Human Brain Resists Sitting Still opinion-review

  In a personal essay, a writer shares insights gained from an editor during his early journalism days about the German term Sitzfleisch, emphasizing that many gifted writers fall…

• 2026 New Yorker Festival Announces Conan O'Brien, Min Jin Lee, Lorna Simpson festival-fair

  Conan O'Brien, Min Jin Lee, and Lorna Simpson are among the participants announced for the 2026 New Yorker Festival. The lineup also features additional names not specified in the…

• Aplomb diseña dos viviendas sociales para SOMCO en Mulhouse architecture-design

  El arquitecto Aplomb ha finalizado dos unidades de vivienda multifamiliar en Mulhouse, Francia, para SOMCO, un proveedor de vivienda social con una larga trayectoria en la ciudad,…

• Vogue Travel Accessories Guide: Cashmere Wraps, Tech-Touch Gloves, and Jewelry Cases other

  Vogue published a curated edit of travel accessories aimed at easing the packing process amid luggage restrictions. The selection opens with organizational necessities: toiletry…

• Ginori 1735 Launches 'Fortunae' Collection with Arcane-Themed Gathering other

  Ginori 1735 introduced its new 'Fortunae' collection at a playfully arcane gathering. The event was covered by Surface magazine, which also highlighted other design and culture…

• Jabra Launches Enhance Select M3, M2, M1 Hearing Aids, Retiring Entire 2024-25 Lineup other

  Jabra has introduced a new lineup of over-the-counter hearing aids, discontinuing the Enhance Select 700, 500, 300, and 50R after just one or two years. The latest offerings are…

• Snarkitecture Creates Biomorphic Packaging for Bowmore's 20-Year-Old Captivo Whiskies architecture-design

  In August, Bowmore unveiled two 20-year-old single malts: Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit, an exclusive for global travel retail, and Captivo Oak Voyage, which is available in the…

• Danh Võ Tapped for Met's 2027 Genesis Façade, Asian Art Biennial Names Lineup, Biennale Jogja Foundation to Close institutional

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art has appointed Danh Võ, a Danish artist of Vietnamese descent, for its Genesis Façade Commission in 2027. This initiative, in collaboration with…

• Saad Qureshi on Memory and 'Mindscapes' in LOOK OUT at CLOSE, Somerset exhibition

  There's an upcoming collective show called LOOK OUT that will feature Saad Qureshi's sculptures and conceptual landscapes at CLOSE in Somerset, running from September 12 to…

• Plan A: Holocaust-Überlebender Max zwischen Rache und Moral bei Arte other

  Im Jahr 1945 kehrt der Holocaust-Überlebende Max in sein verwüstetes Heimatland Deutschland zurück, um nach seiner Frau und seinem Sohn zu suchen. Als er die schreckliche…

• Dmytro Malie's Intimate Portraits Explore the Beauty of Being Oneself publication

  Ukrainian photographer Dmytro Malie, who works in portraiture and fashion, is featured in a profile published by Objects magazine. The article focuses on his more personal work,…

• Joana Loewis: Young Generation Art Award 2027 Shortlist für Malerin aus dem bayerischen Voralpenland award

  Joana Loewis, eine Malerin, die 1996 das Licht der Welt erblickte, ist für den Young Generation Art Award 2027 nominiert worden. Ihr Studium absolvierte sie an der Akademie der…

• Iittala and Byredo Launch Ljus: A Collaborative Collection of Glass and Scent architecture-design

  Iittala and Byredo have joined forces to launch Ljus, an innovative collection that merges glass artistry with fragrance. First revealed earlier this year, the range includes a…

• HOT BODIES Brings 'The Transition Pieces' to La Maison des Métallos on October 23 other

  Gérald Kurdian, performing as HOT BODIES, takes the stage at La Maison des Métallos in Paris on October 23 for a one-off concert blending electronic folk, club pop and chamber…

• Luís and Tiago Rebelo de Andrade Discuss Their Lisbon Studio's Philosophy and Key Projects architecture-design

  In a conversation with Surface, Luís Rebelo de Andrade and his son Tiago shared insights about their architecture firm, Rebelo de Andrade, which Luís established in 1989 in…

• Six Contemporary Artists Reinterpret Dante's Divine Comedy in Paris Exhibition exhibition

  Six contemporary artists have taken on Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy for the second cycle of a commission by ARGALI Collection, presented in an exhibition titled "Au milieu du…

• The 10 Largest Native American Tribes in the United States Today cultural-heritage

  Upon the arrival of European settlers, it is estimated that around 50 million Indigenous people inhabited the Americas, with 3 to 7 million residing in Canada and the U.S. Within…

• Paris Museum of Hunting and Nature Embraces Its 'Little Weird' Identity institutional

  The Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris positions itself as "a joyful cabinet of curiosities," according to the institution's stated aim. Its subject matter is described as…

• 19th-Century Villa Near Lake Como Restored by Returning Swedish Couple architecture-design

  A Swedish couple returned to Europe from Australia and restored a 19th-century weekend refuge near Lake Como in Italy. The villa, described as having been returned to its original…

• Nilima Sheikh's MoMA Debut Explores Kashmir's Beauty and Violence exhibition

  Nilima Sheikh's debut exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art presents layered landscapes, patterns, and poetry that portray the fractures and flash points of modern India, with…

• Henri Landier, 91, Still Painting in His Montmartre Atelier artist

  At 91, Henri Landier continues to paint in his Montmartre atelier, a workspace that recalls the earliest days of a self-made career. In those early years, he was so committed to…

• Boz Deseo Garden Makes Art Basel Paris Debut with Work on Slave Trade Afterlife festival-fair

  Boz Deseo Garden, an artist whose practice examines the "afterlife" of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, is presenting work at Art Basel Paris for the first time. The debut was…

• Nicer Tuesdays LA Returns in November with Debbie Millman, Micaiah Carter and Bijou Karman other

  Tickets are on sale for the final Nicer Tuesdays event of 2026 in Los Angeles, taking place on Tuesday 10 November at Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56 2nd floor, Los Angeles, California…

• Red Sea 'Super Corals' Face First Major Bleaching as Scientists Debate Cause other

  During the summers of 2023 and 2024, coral ecosystems in Egypt's Red Sea faced significant stress due to heat waves. A study conducted by the Hurghada Environmental Protection and…

• Jacopo Benassi Brings Light Sculpture to Landandart in Monregalese exhibition

  Jacopo Benassi, born in La Spezia in 1970, is the fifth artist featured in Landandart – andar per arte, a 2023 initiative spearheaded by Giulia Carbone to showcase contemporary…

• Ivan McClellan's 'Eight Seconds: Legacy in Motion' Chronicles Black Rodeo Culture publication

  Published by Damiani Books, Ivan McClellan's 'Eight Seconds: Legacy in Motion' delves into the cultural heritage of Black Cowboys. The title alludes to the eight seconds required…

• Vingt diamants de Tavernier renaissent à Lyon grâce à L'École des Arts Joailliers exhibition

  From November 21 to 28, 2026, the InterContinental Lyon – Hôtel-Dieu will host the exhibition titled "From the Great Mughal to the Sun King: the Fabulous Journey of Tavernier's…

• Natália Trejbalová's "Forecast" at Pinacoteca G.A. Levis Explores Deep Time in Val di Susa exhibition

  The Pinacoteca G.A. Levis in Chiomonte, Italy, is currently showcasing Natália Trejbalová's solo exhibition titled "Forecast," which has been curated by ARTECO and Cripta747. This…

• Christie's London Sale of Peter Simon Collection Reaches £107.5 Million market-auction

  Christie’s London auction on October 14 featured the Peter Simon collection, achieving a total of £107.5 million, which fell within the projected range of £78.7 million to £115…

• Museo Filangieri and U.S. Consulate Launch 36-Month Project to Preserve Filangieri-Franklin Correspondence cultural-heritage

  On September 30, the Museo Civico Gaetano Filangieri in Naples unveiled "Preservare le Radici della Libertà – Preserving the Roots of Freedom," a three-year initiative. This…