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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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Dermatologists Recommend Best Body Lotions for Aging Skin other
Vogue has published a comprehensive guide to the best body lotions for aging skin, curated with input from board-certified dermatologists. The article highlights that anti-aging…
CULTURED's Top 10 Most Read Stories This August: From Surf Films to a Rare Leonardo at the Met other
In the August 2026 edition of CULTURED magazine, a compilation of popular articles featured a guide to the top 10 surf films, celebrating the 35th anniversary of 'Point Break'.…
Tia-Thuy Nguyen's 'Fields of Resonance' Transforms Clouds into Material Form at Almine Rech Shanghai exhibition
Tia-Thuy Nguyen, a Vietnamese artist, is set to unveil her inaugural solo exhibition titled 'Fields of Resonance' at Almine Rech Shanghai, running from August 28 to October 31,…
The Red Poppy: How a Soviet Ballet Sparked a Sino-Soviet Diplomatic Crisis cultural-heritage
The Red Poppy, the first Soviet ballet to embody socialist ideals, premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre on June 14, 1927, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the October Revolution.…
The Whale Museum in Norway to Open in 2027 with Immersive Exhibits architecture-design
A new museum focused on whales, called The Whale, is being built in Andenes, a village located at the northern end of Andøya island in Norway, roughly 190 miles above the Arctic…
UK PM Burnham Reverses Stance on Parthenon Marbles Return cultural-heritage
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shifted his viewpoint regarding the Parthenon Marbles, now recognizing that the British Museum has the final say on their fate. In a recent chat…
Los Miserables Returns to Madrid's Teatro Apolo for Second Season other
On September 11, Les Misérables will make its return to the Teatro Apolo in Madrid for a second season. This production, created by ATG Entertainment and Cameron Mackintosh, is…
Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto Designs Retirement Home in Santo Tirso, Portugal architecture-design
Portuguese architecture firm Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto has completed a retirement home in Santo Tirso, Portugal. The project, which covers 627 square meters, was finished in…
Ricardo Azevedo Renovates Derelict House in Santo Tirso, Portugal architecture-design
Ricardo Azevedo, a Portuguese architect, has successfully renovated Parque IV House, a 375-square-meter dwelling located in Santo Tirso, Portugal. Completed in 2022, this project…
Cristina Mittermeier's 'Marks of Memory' at Hilton Contemporary exhibition
Cristina Mittermeier, a photographer and mixed-media artist, showcases her exhibition 'Marks of Memory' at Hilton Contemporary in Chicago from July 22 to September 15, 2026. This…
Cosmovisions Exhibition Extended at 77th Premio Michetti exhibition
The 77th Premio Michetti exhibition, titled Cosmovisions, has been extended until September 27. Originally scheduled to close earlier, the show will now remain open for additional…
Mary Ellen Carroll's Retrospective at CAMH Explores the Invisible Apparatuses of Architecture exhibition
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) presents "How to Talk Dirty and Influence People," a retrospective dedicated to conceptual artist Mary Ellen Carroll, running until…
Venice Film Festival's 99 Most Memorable Red Carpet Looks, from Lady Gaga to Jane Fonda festival-fair
The 2026 Venice Film Festival, running from September 2 to September 12, is set to showcase a star-studded red carpet with expected appearances from Amal and George Clooney,…
FoundRae Hosts Star-Studded Summer Camp in Montauk with Crafts and Celebrities other
On a late-summer evening at the Crow's Nest in Montauk, FoundRae founder Beth Hutchens hosted an exclusive event blending nostalgia with her lifestyle and jewelry brand. Guests…
Student Academy Award Finalist Film Spotlights Pioneering Black Photographers award
Michael Blackshire, a 32-year-old filmmaker based in Los Angeles, created a documentary titled 'Voices in the Mirror,' which focuses on the impactful work of Black…
Medieval Castles: From Windsor to Himeji, a Global Survey of Fortified Heritage cultural-heritage
A comprehensive overview of six magnificent medieval castles across the globe, highlighting their architectural significance, historical roles, and current status as cultural…
John Ball on 40 Years of Design, AI, and the Smithsonian's 'Inaccurate Information' Signs opinion-review
In a conversation with Design Observer, John Ball, the co-founder of the San Diego design agency MiresBall, reflects on his four-decade-long career. The dialogue was initiated by…
San Francesco in Contemporary Italian Art: Review of Rome's MAXXI Exhibition exhibition
The exhibition 'Creature e creatori. San Francesco e l'arte contemporanea' at Extra MAXXI in Rome, curated by Beatrice Buscaroli, presents a multifaceted view of Saint Francis…
Casa Rouxinol in São Paulo: A Sustainable Design by Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectônica architecture-design
Casa Rouxinol, designed by Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectônica, is a residential project planned for a 2,000-square-meter plot in the Vale do Paraíba region of São Paulo, Brazil. The…
Lena Situations Ends Cult 'August Vlogs' After 10 Years with Accor Arena Show digital
Lena Mahfouf, widely recognized as Lena Situations, is set to conclude her decade-long 'August vlogs' series, with the final episode airing on September 1, 2026. To mark this…
Gen Z Filmmakers Reshape Cinema: From YouTube to A24 and Cannes artist
A fresh generation of filmmakers, often referred to as 'Gen Z horror,' is emerging from various backgrounds, aiming to transform the film industry. In 2024, Alabama native Curry…
Myles & Waldman Reunite for Performance Poetry Reading other
Performance poets Eileen Myles and Anne Waldman, known for their long-standing collaboration, are set to perform together again. The event, details of which are sparse, will…
France Imposes Fee on Ultra-Fast Fashion Targeting Shein and Temu other
Starting Tuesday, France has implemented a tax on ultra-fast fashion products, with charges potentially reaching €20 (US$2.32) for each item. This initiative specifically targets…
Drone Photographer Accidentally Captures Devastating Nepal Mudslide other
In Nepal, drone photographer Hei Mu captured a mudslide triggered by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas, located south of the 24,000-foot Langtang Lirung peak. The video, which…
Rethinking Music Reviews: Beyond Judgment to Extra-Human Perspective opinion-review
Collin Ziegler, writing for SF Classical Voice, reflects on the purpose of music reviews in a weekly think piece. He admits to a Pavlovian urge to find the judgment sentence in…
Kunstmuseum Basel Showcases Roy Lichtenstein's Graphic Works exhibition
From August 22, 2026, to March 14, 2027, Kunstmuseum Basel will present 'Roy Lichtenstein. Sweet Dreams, Baby!', featuring approximately fifty graphic pieces by the renowned pop…
Sand Castle University: Janel Hawkins Transforms Beach Sand into Architectural Art artist
Janel Hawkins, a sculptor and the founder of Sand Castle University, has transformed the simple childhood activity of sandcastle building into a career. Her elaborate sand…
Seven-Year-Old Olivia Li Becomes Curtis Institute's Youngest Student Since 1950 other
The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia is poised to admit seven-year-old Olivia Li, who is thought to be the youngest student to enroll since 1950, when six-year-old…
Continuum Platform Launches to Support Iranian Artists Amid War and Sanctions digital
Launched on 13 August, Continuum: Artist Relief for Iran showcases the creations of over 200 Iranian artists for an international audience. This initiative, a non-profit effort by…
Tennessee Tech University to Launch Bachelor of Architecture Degree architecture-design
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission granted approval on August 24 for Tennessee Tech University to launch a Bachelor of Architecture degree, following a unanimous decision…
Tech Moon Unveils Sci-Fi Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 artist
UK-based urban artist Tech Moon has created a new mural for the Southend City Jam 2026, an event that showcases street art. The mural, which is part of the festival, reflects Tech…
Sofles Creates Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 festival-fair
Australian graffiti artist Sofles has created a mural for the Southend City Jam 2026, an event that showcases street art. Sofles is renowned internationally for his exceptional…
Emily Wilson to Retranslate Homer's Odyssey After Criticizing Nolan Film publication
Emily Wilson, a classicist from the University of Pennsylvania, is in the process of retranslating Homer's Odyssey, nearly a decade after her groundbreaking complete English…
11 Must-See Museum Shows to See in Fall 2026 exhibition
As summer ends, museums worldwide are unveiling major fall 2026 exhibitions. The Denver Art Museum highlights Indigenous artists' resilience across Latin America. Helsinki's…
Broadway Musical 'Six' to Close in January 2027 After Five-Year Run other
The popular musical 'Six' is set to end its Broadway engagement on January 3, 2027, after almost five years. It started previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in February 2020,…
FarseerTech's RocXZoom: World's First Robotic Extreme Zoom Camera Raises $247K on Kickstarter other
FarseerTech, established by ex-DJI imaging engineers, has unveiled the RocXZoom, a compact camera featuring a 50x hybrid zoom, motorized pan-and-tilt, and AI-driven subject…
Basel Police Seize Nebra Sky Disc in Undercover Operation cultural-heritage
In February 2002, Saxon-Anhalt state archaeologist Harald Meller first held the Nebra Sky Disc, a 3,600-year-old bronze artifact, after it was presented to him under dubious…
France's Photography Bicentennial: 10 Exhibitions Across Paris, Marseille, and Beyond exhibition
France is set to commemorate the 200th anniversary of photography with a nationwide initiative running from September 2026 to September 2027, encompassing approximately 1,000…
Wedding Photographer Clash Goes Viral: Second Shooter Accused of Unprofessionalism other
A viral Facebook post by wedding photographer Starr Alexis has sparked intense discussions regarding professionalism within the photography field. Operating in Pennsylvania and…
AI-Generated Ghost Authors Contaminate Academic Publishing ai-technology
A recent study conducted by researchers from Samsung and the University of Warsaw highlights a troubling trend in academic publishing, where AI systems generate fictitious expert…

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