Arts
Painting, sculpture, criticism
Sentient Earth: Art’s Reckoning with Climate Change at Amant
The 'Sentient Earth' exhibition at Amant in Brooklyn features artists whose works challenge traditional views of environmental crisis and promote accountability.
MSCHF's Twisted Lexus: A Collision of Public Art and Urban Critique
Brooklyn's MSCHF unveils a surreal twist on car culture during New York's fall art week, merging public art with a critique of urban mobility.
Carving the Commons: How Public Art Shapes Urban Identity
Public art installations embed stories and community identities in urban frameworks.
Aziz Hazara: Fractured Geographies and the Art of Resilience
Aziz Hazara’s latest exhibition transforms conflict and sanctions into layered visual narratives, interrogating the global structures that shape individual lives.
Art Restitution and the Moral Crux of Cultural Memory
The return of Nazi-looted art spotlights the ethics of ownership and the duty of museums to confront contested histories.
Nicholas Galanin's Gateway Arch Installation Confronts American Historical Narratives
Nicholas Galanin’s latest public sculpture at the Gateway Arch reframes westward expansion, dismantling myths of progress with Indigenous perspective.
Public Art: Bridging Communities Through Shared Spaces
This autumn, public art installations across the U.S. transform plazas, parks, and streetscapes into sites of cultural dialogue, fostering connections in shared environments.
Changing Landscapes: Jesus Mari Lazkano’s Art in an Ecological Frame
Spanish artist Jesus Mari Lazkano uses both canvas and screen to interrogate humanity’s footprint on the natural world, blending traditional landscape painting with animation to deepen our ecological dialogue.
The Studio as Archive: Contemporary Black Artists Reshaping Cultural Narratives
A new exhibition foregrounds the studios and practices of Black contemporary artists, presenting their work as both personal testimony and cultural intervention.
Weaving Legacy: Liang Shaoji and the Art of Silkworms
Liang Shaoji, whose death was announced last month, transformed silk thread into a line between nature and art. His practice illuminates the silkworm not as a motif but as a collaborator, reframing authorship itself.
The Future of Art Collecting: Adapting to the Digital Age
Online auctions and evolving consumer behaviors are reshaping how art is valued and acquired in the digital era.
Art in the Arena of Political Discourse
Artists are reshaping political conversations, questioning systems of power and identity in real time through installations, performances, and digital platforms.
The Charlie Kirk Memorial and the Shifting Terrain of Public Art
A controversial new sculpture in Times Square has ignited debate over public art’s role in representing community values and navigating political fault lines.
Art After 9/11: Twenty-Five Years of Activism and Memory
Artists shape the narrative of 9/11, engaging with collective memory and trauma to foster resilience and dialogue.
The Canvas as a Protest: Contemporary Art and Social Commentary
Contemporary artists confront critical social issues through their work, from environmental degradation to systemic inequality.
Daniel Arsham and the Expanding Boundaries of Art at Frieze Seoul
Frieze Seoul 2023 featured Daniel Arsham's latest experiment in merging sculpture with live performance, underscoring the role of technology in reshaping contemporary art.
From Possession to Connection: Modern Collecting Practices in Flux
A new generation of collectors is redefining art ownership, challenging established metrics of value and reshaping the art market’s norms.
Kehinde Wiley, Trump's Arch, and Art's Place in the Political Arena
When Kehinde Wiley's Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps was pulled from the National Portrait Gallery, art and politics collided once again, sparking debate over representation and resistance.
Art and Memory: Exhibitions Confronting Historical Narratives
Contemporary artists and institutions reshape our engagement with history, using works that challenge collective memory and address cultural legacies.
Ryoji Ikeda Awarded 2026 Nam June Paik Prize: A Victory for Sound as Art
The 2026 Nam June Paik Prize recognizes Ryoji Ikeda's groundbreaking work, spotlighting sound art's ascent in contemporary artistic practice.
Yayoi Kusama's Final Works Illuminate Themes of Infinity at David Zwirner
David Zwirner will host an exhibition of Yayoi Kusama’s final works, inviting an exploration of her six-decade meditation on infinity, mortality, and boundless creativity.
Cultural Narratives Reshaped in Contemporary Art
Artists like Marka27 and Isaiah Lee forge connections between personal identity and cultural heritage, challenging established ideas within contemporary art.
From Trading Cards to Rare Designs: Collectibles in Contemporary Art Markets
Collectibles blur the line between popular culture and fine art, reshaping perceptions of value in global markets.
Shifting Sands: Art Market Dynamics in 2023
From fractional sales to institutional bids, the evolving art market demands both artists and collectors adapt to new mechanisms of valuation and access.
Queer | Art x Doll Invasion: Community, Representation, and the Auction Block
The second annual fundraiser exhibition in New York showcases auction highlights and grassroots engagement to uplift queer artists and foster inclusivity in contemporary art.
Art and Memory: Reflecting on Recent Losses in the Creative World
The deaths of artists Marijke De Roover and Sliman Mansour have sparked a global discussion on how their works will shape future artistic dialogues.
Seoul’s Ascension: Mapping Its Role in the Global Art Market
Seoul's art market, once underestimated in global trade, is now a focal point. This report examines its growth, catalyzed by local collectors, international fairs, and political shifts.
Canvas and Crisis: How Artists Confront Climate Change
From biomorphic installations to ephemeral ice sculptures, contemporary artists are materialising climate urgency, merging art with activism in unprecedented ways.
Art and Climate: Creativity in the Shadow of Environmental Change
From adaptable architecture to site-specific installations, artists and cultural institutions are navigating the pressing realities of a warming planet.
Art Biennales as Battlegrounds: Representation, Censorship, and Cultural Identity
National pavilions at major art biennales have increasingly become flashpoints for debates over identity and political narratives.