Today's Art Pulse
Arthur Jafa and Richard Princeâs âHelterâŻSkelterâ debuts at FondazioneâŻPrada in Venice
The joint exhibition âHelterâŻSkelterâ opens at FondazioneâŻPradaâs CaââŻCorner della Regina in Venice, running through NovemberâŻ23,âŻ2026. Curated by former Guggenheim chief NancyâŻSpector, the show pairs Jafa and Prince, artists noted for aggressive appropriation of cinema, music and American iconography. Critics describe the work as lawless image scavenging that confronts viewers.
Mr Richi Ă Serc: The NFC 2026 Ticket FREE MINT Drop Is Here. Find the Pink Dragon, Win Rewards. đ
The NFC Summit 2026 is issuing a free, generativeâart NFT ticket collection created by artists Mr Richi and Serc. One thousand unique tickets are being minted on Transient Labs, each featuring an NFC dragon motif. Holders of the ultraârare pink dragon tickets receive highâvalue perks such as a fourânight Lisbon stay, VIP access, speaking slots, and exclusive physical artwork. The summit, billed as the worldâs first Web3 popâculture festival, will run JuneâŻ4â6,âŻ2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Es Devlin Invites the UK to Become Part of a Collective Digital Portrait at the National Portrait Gallery
Es Devlin and Google Arts & Culture Lab are unveiling âA National Portrait,â a participatory digital artwork at Londonâs National Portrait Gallery from 14âŻMay to 27âŻOctoberâŻ2026. The project invites any UK resident to upload a personal photograph, which is instantly...
Melding Chinese Lacquer with European Abstraction
ChineseâGerman artist SuâŻXiaobai, who abandoned oil for lacquer after Gerhard Richterâs 2003 advice, presents his mature medium in the Venice show Alchemical Universe. Curated by LACMAâs Stephen Little and designed by architect Kulapat Yantrasast, the exhibition fills the 15thâcentury Palazzo...
8 Highlights From Venice Biennale 2026
The 61st Venice Biennale opened with a surreal mix of installations, performances, and satellite shows across the cityâs historic venues. Highlights included a naked performer suspended from a massive bell in the Giardini, provocative "piss tanks," and avantâgarde puppet pieces...
The Hiding Man of Griffith Park
Anna Holmesâs L.A.âŻMaterial piece profiles an anonymous creator who has turned GriffithâŻPark and surrounding Eastside neighborhoods into a sprawling, cryptic installation called âThe Hiding Man.â The artist places handâpainted, grammaticallyâtwisted warning signs that describe a phantom figureâa burnâvictimâlike, cubist Frankensteinâwho...
FAD News: Royal Academy of Arts Announces Co-Chairs for Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2026
The Royal Academy of Arts announced a starâstudded lineup of coâchairs for its 2026 Summer Exhibition Preview Party, scheduled for 10âŻJune. The five coâchairsâAnoushkaâŻShankar, ArchieâŻMadekwe, EvaâŻLangret, GraysonâŻPerry and LauraâŻWeirâreflect the eventâs crossâdisciplinary focus. Broadcaster ClaraâŻAmfo joins as the inaugural Music...
Digital Art Coexists, Not Replaces Mixed Media Practices
This is correct although important caveat being this is a very particular year. The Arsenale was curated within an explicitly non digital framework - there were a bunch of shows (Jenna Sutela/ Eva and Franco Mattes /LAS/ Vatican Pavilion/ Canicula)...
On View: Mao Ishikawa
The "ROGUE" exhibition, featuring four series by Okinawan photographer Mao Ishikawa, opened at Alison Bradley Projects in New York and runs through JuneâŻ6, 2026. The show centers on Ishikawaâs 1975â77 "Red Flower (Akabanaa)" photographs taken inside the 777 bar, a...
âMany Faces of Womanhoodâ: Brussels Photography Show Challenges Gender Stereotypes in Ukraine and Caucasus
An openâair exhibition titled âMany Faces of Womanhoodâ opened on 8âŻMay at Brusselsâ Mont des Arts, featuring 36 photographs by Olga Ivaschenko that portray women from Ukraine, Armenia, Moldova and Georgia in roles ranging from frontline fighters to artists and...
MoliĂšre Ex Machina: AI Used to Create âNew Workâ by Beloved French Playwright
French scholars at Sorbonne used the AI tool LeâŻChat to coâwrite a new threeâact comedy in the style of MoliĂšre, titled LâAstrologue ou les Faux PrĂ©sages. The play debuted at the Royal Opera in Versailles before an audience of 100,...
Comment | Flourishing Markets Beyond the Big Three Will Benefit the Art EcosystemâAnd the Planet
The latest Art Basel &âŻUBS report shows the share of artâmarket activity outside the traditional hubs of NewâŻYork, London and HongâŻKong climbing from 17âŻ% in 2015 to 24âŻ% in 2025. Protectionist policies, Brexitârelated tariffs and inflation have slowed crossâborder sales,...
Artist Bouke De Vries Creates Sculptural Porcelain Bottles for Dries Van Noten Perfume
Belgian artist Bouke de Vries has crafted five sculptural porcelain bottles for DriesâŻVanâŻNotenâs unisex fragrance SoieâŻMalaquais. The limitedâedition containers, priced at ÂŁ6,000 (about $7,600) each, are sold in the brandâs London and NewâŻYork boutiques and online. De Vries, known for...
These Portraits Capture the Artists and Club Kids of Mexico City
Photographer Ryan OâToole Collett launched the streetâportrait series *A Caged Dog Barks the Fiercest* after arriving in Mexico City in 2024 amid a heated presidential election. The project documents the cityâs underground art scene and clubâkid culture, capturing 30 vivid...
Wangechi Mutu Receives National Gallery Contemporary Fellowship
Wangechi Mutu, a KenyanâAmerican artist known for painting, sculpture, film and performance, has been named the second recipient of the National Gallery Contemporary Fellowship. Backed by the Art Fund and delivered with the University of Manchesterâs Whitworth gallery, the fellowship...
Koray Duman Is Architecting Engagement From the Venice Biennale to Carnegie International
Bureau Koray Duman (BâKD) unveiled five highâprofile international projects, including the UAE National Pavilion and Denniston Hill installation at the 61st Venice Biennale and the 59th Carnegie International exhibition in Pittsburgh. The studio also completed the Noguchi Museum storageâarchive in...
The Koyo Kouoh Foundation Launches in Memory of the Late Venice Biennale Curator, and Other News.
The KoyoâŻKouoh Foundation was launched to preserve the legacy of the late curator who became the first African woman to helm the Venice Biennale, coinciding with her posthumous exhibition âIn Minor Keysâ at the 2026 Biennale. Indonesian multimedia artist DianâŻSuci...
Pavlina Vagioni OikeiĆsis: A Greek Artist Asks Venice to Remember How to Belong
Greekâborn, Houstonâbased interdisciplinary artist Pavlina Vagioni presents OikeiĆsis at the 61st Venice Biennale, a twoâroom installation that moves from a fragmented plexiglass cube symbolising strife (Neikos) to a warm, soundâfilled space (Philotes) that invites collective resonance. The work integrates her...
Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art 2026 Review: Up Close and Personal
The 2026 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, titled *Yield Strength* and curated by EllieâŻButtrose, showcases 24 artists across three venues, probing how materials and cultures endure political and social pressure. Highlights include ErikaâŻScottâs 15âmetre assemblage of discarded domestic objects, JenniferâŻMatthewâs...
Lexon X Jeff Koons Reimagine the Balloon Dog in a Limited Chromatic Series
Design firm Lexon and artist Jeff Koons have expanded their partnership with the Chromatic Collection, a limitedâedition line of Balloon Dog lamps and speakers in eight vibrant colorways. The lamp offers nine programmable LED hues and reflective finishes, while the...
Daily Bird Divination: A Prayer for Presence
A #birddivination for every day, a kind of prayer for presence. As always, find it as a solo print and part of the deck of 100, along with the story and process behind them, at https://t.co/xpo04XE701 https://t.co/j4IzPXycAT
ForteBank Immortalizes Almatyâs Viral Human Chain in Bronze
ForteBank unveiled a bronze sculpture called âHumanityâŻChainâ in Almaty, commemorating a viral video of strangers rescuing a dog from a river. The interactive artwork lets visitors extend the final hand, turning the public into participants. The launch, executed with no...
Santa Fe Indigenous Fashion Show Marries Tradition with Contemporary Design
Indigenous designers gathered Friday at the Eldorado Hotel and Spa in Santa Fe for a runway that blended traditional motifs with modern silhouettes. The Native Creatives Market featured designers such as Son of Picasso, Patricia Semprez and Patricia Michaels, drawing...
First CreamyDreamy X Bis__cut Collab Unveils AvantâGay Universes
Looks like people finally "found" the first @CreamyDreamy x @bis__cut collab, each art work is an avant gay universe unto itself.
France Passes Landmark Restitution Law for Looted Art
France has enacted a landmark restitution law that creates a universal legal framework for returning cultural artifacts looted during the colonial era, fulfilling President Emmanuel Macronâs 2017 promise. The legislation makes France the first European country to override the traditional...
New From MolokoTake a Ride with A. Robert Leeâs Travel Painting
Moloko has launched *Take a Ride with A.âŻRobertâŻLeeâs Travel Painting*, an anthology that fuses poetry, prose, and visual art around the theme of travel. The book showcases Leeâs verses and vignettes that traverse literal journeys and literary imagination. Its wrapâaround...
The Art That Nazis Stole, Still Waiting To Go Home, Wherever Home May Be
The MusĂ©e dâOrsay in Paris has opened a permanent gallery titled âĂ qui appartiennent ces ĆuvresâŻ?âŻ/âŻWho Do These Works Belong To?â that showcases artworks from Franceâs MNR collection recovered after World WarâŻII but still without identified owners. The exhibition aims...
New This Week: Should Museums Repatriate Cultural Artifacts?
Franceâs parliament approved a law that streamlines the return of cultural artifacts looted between 1815 and 1972, accelerating restitution requests from former colonies. Major museums such as the British Museum, the Louvre, and the Met are now adding provenance labels...
The Art of Moving Art
The latest Colnaghi Talks episode, âThe Art of Moving Art,â spotlights the hidden logistics behind transporting highâvalue artworks. Madeleine Galbraith, Head of Operations at Colnaghi, joins Regency Shippingâs Zak Warboys and Rupert Sloane to discuss how trust, meticulous planning, and...
Hockney Reflects on Painting After Normandy Year
David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting @serpentineuk #davidhockney #art #davidhockneyexhibition #serpentinegallery #london https://t.co/R6uUly7exK https://t.co/Iz7Pi5np2g
Marianne North Turned Grief Into Groundbreaking Botanical Art
Turning loss and loneliness into wonder â how the Victorian visionary Marianne North revolutionized art and science with her botanical paintings https://t.co/n9BZVDDwbC
Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media Strengthens the Presence of Emirati Crafts
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, together with the Ministry of Culture, is taking part in the second edition of the Artisans Pavilion at the âMake it in the EmiratesâŻ2026â Forum. The showcase highlights traditional ornamental crafts such...
One Week Left to Experience Seeds of Hate and Hope
One week left to visit Seeds of Hate and Hope at the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich. Read my full review of the show for @worldofFAD and plan your visit now >> https://t.co/42EKWqXivh #LondonArtCritic https://t.co/mbgv7qs07C
Uncertainty & Possibility
Kyotographie 2026, Kyotoâs international photography festival, runs at multiple venues until MayâŻ17, gathering more than 13 artists to probe the concept of "the edge." The programme juxtaposes experimental imageâmaking with social, historical and urban peripheries, featuring veterans like Daido Moriyama...
Jutta Koether at Empty Gallery, Hong Kong
Germanâborn artist Jutta Koether presents _rEceNt WoRkS_, her first solo exhibition in Greater Asia, at Hong Kongâs Empty Gallery from March to June 2026. The show features a series of interconnected triptychs that fuse painting, performance and calligraphic gestures, referencing...
The Artists of Sherkin Island Off West Cork: âYou Might Not See Anyone for a Couple of Weeksâ
Technological University Dublinâs fourâyear BA in Visual Arts has been delivered on Sherkin Island, off West Cork, for 26 years, offering weekend residencies that combine studio work with island life. The program has produced about 120 graduates, with roughly 15...
Rite & Reason: âI Find It Too Very Uglyâ: The Statue so Divisive It Was Hidden in a DĂșn Laoghaire...
The Monument of Christ the King, a 5.5âmetre bronze sculpture weighing 3.5âŻtonnes, was commissioned in 1931 by a crossâdenominational committee in DĂșnâŻLaoghaire. After being hidden from the German army during World WarâŻII and rejected by Archbishop JohnâŻCharlesâŻMcQuaid, it spent decades...
Bruno Bischofberger, Art Dealer of Stars Like Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Dies at 86
Bruno Bischofberger, the Zurichâbased dealer who championed American pop and contemporary art in Europe, died at 86. His eponymous gallery, founded in 1963, introduced icons such as Andy Warhol, JeanâMichel Basquiat and Julian Schnabel to European collectors and helped shape...
Syrian Artist Sara Shamma Uses Venice Biennale to Map PostâWar Reconstruction
Syrian painter Sara Shamma is the sole representative of her country at the 2026 Venice Biennale, unveiling an immersive installation titled âThe Tower Tomb of Palmyraâ that incorporates 18 new paintings. The work, built around a recreated funerary tower, is...
1-54 Fair Expands African Contemporary Art to New York, Boosting Transatlantic Reach
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair opened its New York edition on May 13, presenting more than 20 exhibitors from 12 countries and over 45 artists. The fair highlights a growing transatlantic market and a structural shift toward Blackâowned and...
Tuan Vu Paints Vietnam Through the Haze of Memory and Imagination
Selfâtaught Vietnameseâborn artist Tuan Vu presents his solo exhibition âAnnamâ at Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery in Berlin. The show explores memory, imagination, and Vietnamâs colonial past through vivid, dreamlike paintings that blend Eastern motifs with Western modernist references. Vu, now based...
A Venice Biennale in Turmoil
The 2026 Venice Biennale opened amid unprecedented chaos, with the entire jury resigning over the eligibility of Israeli and Russian pavilions. Iran withdrew its national pavilion days before the launch, and the U.S. pavilion remained empty after a valuesâbased call...
81 Artists Withdraw From Venice Biennale Competition
The 61st Venice Biennale opened amid a wave of protest, with 81 artists pulling their work from the Visitor Lion prize pool. The withdrawals span the central exhibition and 16 national pavilions, citing solidarity with the international jury that resigned...
Haus Nuller Debuts BauhausâInspired Capsule at Venice Biennale
Chiara Angelica Gandini, 27, launched her new fashion label Haus Nuller at the Venice Biennale, presenting a capsule collection of handâwoven garments in a curated installation. The debut, titled âBreaking the Chain,â blends Bauhaus textile techniques with contemporary art, signaling...
Dale Chihuly Unveils Three Giant Glass Sculptures on Veniceâs Grand Canal
Renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly has installed three monumental glass sculptures along Veniceâs Grand Canal as part of âChihuly: Venice 2026,â commemorating the 30th anniversary of his groundbreaking 1996 exhibition. The project, coordinated with the Pilchuck Glass School and Frederik...
Embroidery Imagines Alien Life in First Scientific Book
Martian gargoyles and lunar fish â Chilean artist Alejandra Acosta's wondrous embroidered illustrations for this world's first scientific book envisioning life on other worlds https://t.co/KVeQhjQ2z0
Marine Serre Unveils Mona Lisa Capsule with Louvre, Upcycled Pieces Priced up to $447
Marine Serre has partnered with the Louvre to release a limited-edition threeâpiece capsule that reinterprets Leonardo da Vinciâs Mona Lisa. The collection, sold for $165, $447 and $142, uses upcycled museumâshop merchandise and is available in the Louvre boutique and...
Indonesian Artist Dian Suci Wins 2026 Max Mara Art Prize for Women
Yogyakartaâbased artist Dian Suci has been named the winner of the tenth Max Mara Art Prize for Women. The award grants her a sixâmonth residency in Italy, siteâspecific research across four cities, and exhibitions at Museum MACAN in Jakarta and...
Five Pavilions to See at the Venice Biennale
The 2024 Venice Biennale showcases five standout national pavilions. Japan invites visitors to hold 5.5âkg baby dolls that hide QRâcode poems, creating an intimate, comforting ritual. Britainâs Lubaina Himid pairs bright, multiâcanvas paintings with a pastoral soundscape to interrogate migration...
Plot Twist Newsletter: Art or Propaganda? The Furore at the Venice Biennale
The Economist's Plot Twist newsletter examines the heated debate surrounding the 2026 Venice Biennale, where several highâprofile installations were accused of serving as stateâbacked propaganda. Critics and artists clash over whether the works represent legitimate artistic expression or political messaging,...
Rocky Has Entered the Building
The Philadelphia Museum of Artâs new exhibition âRising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monumentsâ examines the iconic Rocky Balboa statue, a 1980 commission that has become a global tourist magnet. An estimated fourâŻmillion visitors flock to the statue each...