Cj Hendry's 'Pastel' Bead Pool at Salon 94 Design, and Other News
Cj Hendry's interactive installation 'Pastel' is currently on display at Salon 94 Design in New York from August 6 to 16, inviting attendees to craft bead jewelry from a sea of nearly one million pastel beads. At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, filmmaker Luca Guadagnino will be honored with the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award, which aligns with the release of his documentary 'Joie de Vivre.' The JS. THONET collection has been enhanced with new lounge chair and table designs from Jil Sander and Thonet. Meanwhile, London's National Gallery has faced backlash regarding its Citizens' Assembly initiative. Ryan Presley was awarded the 2026 Telstra NATSIAA for his artwork 'Our Lifestyle of Tranquility Undisturbed.' Additional updates include various art exhibitions and partnerships.
Key facts
- Cj Hendry's 'Pastel' installation at Salon 94 Design runs August 6–16.
- The installation features a shallow pool filled with nearly one million pastel beads.
- Luca Guadagnino will receive the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.
- Guadagnino's 435-minute documentary 'Joie de Vivre' about Bernardo Bertolucci screens at Venice.
- Jil Sander and Thonet expand their JS. THONET collection with S 411 lounge chair and S 1070 table.
- London's National Gallery plans a Citizens' Assembly, drawing criticism.
- Ryan Presley wins the 2026 Telstra NATSIAA with 'Our Lifestyle of Tranquility Undisturbed.'
- The award includes A$100,000 top prize.
Entities
Artists
- Cj Hendry
- Luca Guadagnino
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Jil Sander
- Glen Oliver Löw
- Ryan Presley
- Domenico Beccafumi
- Yoshitomo Nara
- Geoffrey Bawa
- Frank Gehry
Institutions
- Salon 94 Design
- Cartier
- Venice Film Festival
- Jil Sander
- Thonet
- National Gallery
- Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA)
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- David Zwirner
- Vitra Design Museum
- Art Week NYC
- NADA Miami
- Kiaf SEOUL
- Prix Versailles
- Bottega Veneta
- Royal Academy
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
- ADAA
- Phillips Collection
- W Hotels
- John Derian
- Doing Goods
- Schlaich Bergermann Partner
- Snøhetta
Locations
- New York
- SoHo
- Venice
- London
- United Kingdom
- Mparntwe (Alice Springs)
- Yugambeh Country
- Logan
- Queensland
- Darwin
- Portugal
- Buçaco National Forest
- Finger Lakes
- Sardinia