Strong Sales at the 2026 Edition of EXPO Chicago, and Other News.
The 2026 EXPO Chicago art fair closed with strong sales, drawing nearly 35,000 visitors and over 130 galleries, while partnering with the Obama Presidential Center for museum previews. In parallel, the Circulation(s) Festival highlighted 26 emerging European photographers in Paris, and Soho House opened a 75,000‑square‑foot members’ club in Tokyo’s Aoyama district. Hermès expanded its artisanal capacity by launching a 25th leather‑goods workshop near Bordeaux, and Vancouver unveiled plans for its first supertall skyscraper, a 1,033‑foot tower inspired by marine sponge structures.
For Mirazur’s 20th Anniversary, Chef Mauro Colagreco Welcomed Ferran Adrià Into His Kitchen
Mirazur celebrated its 20th anniversary by unveiling the M20 menu, a 20‑plus‑dish tasting that runs through May 17. Chef Mauro Colagreco invited legendary Catalan chef Ferran Adrià to act as curator, injecting the menu with experimental techniques. The new dishes blend hyper‑local ingredients...
Tanner Fletcher Turns a Bridal Runway Show Into Fashion Fairy Tale
Tanner Fletcher transformed St. Bartholomew’s Church in Manhattan into a fairy‑tale runway for its Spring/Summer 2027 bridal collection, blending couture with ballet. The show, the label’s second collaboration with Etsy, featured crystal‑beaded gowns, silk florals and cake‑like detailing. Original music by Cameron...
MoMA PS1’s Free 50th Anniversary Block Party, and Other News.
MoMA PS1 will mark its 50th anniversary with a free, day‑long block party on April 18, coinciding with the opening of its “Greater New York” exhibition. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum announced Melissa Chiu as its new director, succeeding Mariët Westermann who will oversee...
Salone Del Mobile Will Feature a Fashion and Design Exhibition Curated by Palomba Serafini Associati, and Other News.
Salone del Mobile Milano 2026 will host “Abito,” a fashion and design exhibition curated by Palomba Serafini Associati that examines women’s evolving societal role. A fragment of Artemisia Gentileschi’s *Mary Magdalene*, missing its head, is set for auction at Vienna’s Dorotheum....
Ginori 1735’s Floral Florenza Dinner
Ginori 1735 unveiled its Florenza porcelain collection, "The Unframed Garden," at an immersive dinner hosted in New York’s Il Buco. The event blended a curated floral installation by Alex Crowder of Field Studies Florals with signature gin‑based cocktails and a seasonal multicourse menu....
A Photographic Discourse Between Beverly Price and Gordon Parks
The Center for Art and Advocacy in Brooklyn opened “A Language We Share: Beverly Price and Gordon Parks,” pairing the work of contemporary Black gay photographer Beverly Price with legendary visual storyteller Gordon Parks. Both artists captured everyday life in Washington,...
A Duchamp Retrospective Opens at MoMA, and Other News.
MoMA launches a comprehensive Marcel Duchamp retrospective (April 12‑August 22) that traces the artist’s six‑decade influence on modern movements. London’s National Gallery unveils a £750 million (≈$950 million) Project Domani expansion designed by Kengo Kuma, adding a 20th‑century wing. Seoul’s Centre Pompidou opens its first Korean outpost on...
A Century of Esoteric and Occult Artistry in “A Queer Arcana” At Palm Springs Art Museum
The Palm Springs Art Museum’s “A Queer Arcana” exhibition merges LGBTQ+ culture with magic, spirituality, and occult art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Curated under the museum’s Q+Art initiative launched in 2023, the show is organized into six thematic...
Edge at Hudson Yards Will Introduce Multi-Sensory Installations, and Other News.
Edge at Hudson Yards is undergoing a multi‑million‑dollar immersive art overhaul, debuting this summer with installations such as “Pulse,” “Crystal Cave,” and “Infinite City,” turning the observation deck into a hybrid entertainment venue. The Art Institute of Chicago acquired Norman...
Frieze New York Programming Announced, and Other News.
Frieze New York will extend its fair beyond The Shed, staging performances and installations at the Whitney Museum, Dia Chelsea, and other city venues. A one‑of‑a‑kind handbag made from lab‑grown Tyrannosaurus rex collagen is set to fetch over $500,000 at auction, showcasing...
Artist Carlos Vega’s Transhistoric Exploration of Spirituality in “Anima Mundi”
Carlos Vega’s solo show "Anima Mundi" at Jack Shainman Gallery runs through April 18, 2026, featuring large‑scale lead panels embellished with gemstones, stamps, and Renaissance motifs. The artist positions lead as a storytelling surface, exploiting its toxic history and alchemical...
A Cultural Convergence at Moss New York
Moss New York, an upscale Manhattan members’ club, staged a Member Council Cocktail Party to unite cultural influencers from fashion, art, and editorial circles. The event, orchestrated by Patrick Dooley, emphasized curiosity and generosity as the foundation for collaborative programming....
A Remote Speakeasy Is Now Perched Above The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection
Auberge Resorts’ The Lodge at Blue Sky has launched Tacocat Speakeasy, a weekend‑only cocktail bar housed in a yurt high in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. Guests are shuttled up a dirt road in a Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter van to a venue offering...
Pairing Perrier-Jouët and IVAR Fine Jewelry at Baccarat Hotel New York
Perrier‑Jouët teamed with IVAR Fine Jewelry for a "Facets of Nature" soirée at New York's Baccarat Hotel, pairing the champagne house's floral, Chardonnay‑driven cuvées with the jeweler's latest collection. Founder Ritika Ravi highlighted her Indian heritage as inspiration for the...
Princeton University Art Museum Spotlights Willem De Kooning’s Breakthrough Years
On March 15, the Princeton University Art Museum opened “Willem de Kooning: The Breakthrough Years, 1945–50,” a focused survey of the artist’s formative post‑war period. The show assembles eighteen works—including Princeton’s own Black Friday and pieces from MoMA, the Anderson...
In a Secluded Milanese Piazza, Flexform Will Showcase “The Private Lives of Objects”
From April 21‑26, Flexform will stage a two‑part exhibition at Milan Design Week titled “The Private Lives of Objects.” The brand will showcase its new outdoor collection in the historic Chiostro Sant’Angelo piazza and a complementary indoor range at its nearby...
Fallingwater’s Renovation Is Complete, and Other News.
Fallingwater’s three‑year conservation project has finished, sealing leaks and reinforcing the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. SpaceX filed for an IPO that could value the rocket company at up to $1.75 trillion, aiming to raise billions for Starship and AI‑linked satellite ventures. Kering...
Hong Kong Auction Results Show Big Wins for Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips, and Other News.
Spring 2026 auctions in Hong Kong rebounded, with Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips reporting stronger bidding and improved sell‑through rates, driven by Asian collectors seeking blue‑chip modern and contemporary works. Meanwhile, the Art Newspaper’s 2025 museum attendance data shows the Louvre...
Gracie Wallpaper Brings Elsa Maxwell to Life in Hand-Painted Murals for a Tribeca Members’ Club
Gracie Wallpaper hand‑painted a series of elaborate murals for Maxwell Social, a Tribeca members’ club, celebrating the flamboyant life of hostess Elsa Maxwell. Each mural required 60 to 120 hours of casein paint work on gold‑leaf panels, featuring iconic figures...
Cecily Brown’s “Picture Making” Opens in Serpentine South Gallery, and Other News.
The Serpentine Gallery in London has launched Cecily Brown’s first major UK institutional exhibition, "Picture Making," showcasing new works inspired by Kensington Gardens. Over 30 European Parliament members are urging the EU to withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale if...
Lauren Halsey’s Sculpture Park Is an Architectural Offering to South Central Los Angeles
Artist Lauren Halsey, together with architecture firm Current Interests and landscape studio Green House, has converted a vacant 10,000‑square‑foot lot in South Central Los Angeles into a free, public sculpture park called “sister dreamer.” The project, running through September 2027, features...
Designer of the Day: Richard Holland and Jonathan Harvey of Holland Harvey
London‑based Holland Harvey, a Certified B Corporation, blends architecture with social and environmental purpose. The studio’s portfolio ranges from high‑profile hospitality projects like Corner at Tate Modern to heritage‑focused retrofits, emphasizing low‑carbon materials and circular construction. It dedicates 1% of...
NASA Moves Permanent Moon Base Plans Forward, and Other News.
NASA is committing roughly $20 billion over the next seven years to build a permanent Moon base, shifting Artemis focus from the lunar Gateway to surface habitats and targeting continuous astronaut presence by the late 2020s. The agency’s move underscores growing...
Serge Sorokko Gallery Opens New Napa Space and Debuts Joseph Kiblitsky Photography Show
Serge Sorokko Gallery has opened a new 4,000‑square‑foot space at 1300 First Street in downtown Napa, joining its existing 2,100‑square‑foot venue at 1500 First Street. The older location now hosts the U.S. premiere of Joseph Kiblitsky’s photography show “CUBA: Two Worlds – One Vision,” which...
Cooper Hewitt Announces 15 Honorees for U.S.’ 250th Anniversary, and Other News.
Cooper Hewitt will honor 15 influential designers and brands at its May 19 gala, celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary and highlighting a century‑spanning design legacy. BioFluff, a Paris‑New York startup, is scaling plant‑based faux fur tested by luxury labels, positioning...
With a Salon Set to Skyline Views at Saga, Theory Proves Print Is Alive and Well
Theory staged a high‑profile salon at Saga to unveil Theories Issue II, its second semi‑annual print magazine. The event featured executive chef Charlie Mitchell’s seafood‑forward menu, including a signature dirty rice with caviar and tuna, and a vinyl soundtrack. Industry figure...
Laurids Gallée Debuts Fused Geometry Luminaires at Brussels Gallery Objects With Narratives
Renowned Austrian‑Dutch designer Laurids Gallée debuted his one‑of‑a‑kind Array, Node and System luminaires at Brussels gallery Objects With Narratives, where the show runs through May 24. The resin‑cast fixtures borrow the geometry of satellite dishes and antenna masts, integrating aluminum hardware and...
Basic.Space L.A. Returns With A Full-Size Paul Rudolph House For Purchase
Basic.Space is hosting its second “IRL‑to‑URL shopping experience” at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles from March 27‑29. The centerpiece is a full‑size, kit‑of‑parts version of Paul Rudolph’s 1952 Walker Guest House, offered for purchase through an auction. The event...
Calico Wallpaper’s Al Fresco Dinner at the Lautner Harpel House
Calico Wallpaper introduced its new Pigment collection on the West Coast during an al fresco dinner at the iconic Lautner Harpel House in the Hollywood Hills. The event, hosted by architect Mark Haddawy, featured a sunset‑side menu crafted by Chef Chris...
The Expressive Movement of Artist Stephanie J. Williams’ Stop-Motion Experiment, ‘The Expectation of the Observed’
Stephanie J. Williams’s experimental stop‑motion short *The Expectation of the Observed* is being shown on the mobile “I’ll Meet You There” truck touring Washington, D.C. The film features a seven‑inch foam puppet whose torn latex limbs convey themes of stress, labor,...
Inside A. Lange & Söhne’s New Tribune Tower Boutique
A. Lange & Söhne has opened its ninth U.S. boutique inside Chicago’s historic Tribune Tower, occupying 1,409 sq ft of prime retail space. The shop, designed entirely in‑house, features three private seating areas, two lounges, and interactive installations that demonstrate the brand’s watch‑finishing techniques. Architectural...
The Met Museum Acquired a Rediscovered Rosso Fiorentino Painting, and Other News
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has acquired a rediscovered Rosso Fiorentino painting, bolstering its Mannerist collection. Art Dubai 2026 has been postponed to May due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, highlighting geopolitical risk for cultural events. Australia will host...
Orior’s Elegant, Enchanting St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Irish furniture maker Orior staged an elaborate St. Patrick’s Day dinner in its Soho showroom, inviting prominent design‑community figures. The event showcased the brand’s handcrafted pieces, including the up‑cycled crystal Easca Table and the Irish‑green marble Marmar Table, while serving...
Puerto Rican Artist Gisela Colón’s Landmark Homecoming
Gisela Colón’s new exhibition “La Montaña, El Monólito” opened at Puerto Rico’s Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC) on March 14, presenting a 30‑year retrospective of her sculptural and painterly work. The show marks the artist’s first monographic presentation in her native island...
Trevor Paglen Wins $100,000 LG Guggenheim Award, and Other News
Trevor Paglen won the $100,000 LG Guggenheim Award for his technology‑focused art, while L’Oréal deepened its partnership with Nvidia to scale generative AI across beauty operations. Fallingwater unveiled a new wordmark inspired by its 1986 book, and Shenzhen accelerated museum...
The Met Cloisters’ Site-Specific Sonic Installation by Gerard & Kelly
Artist duo Gerard & Kelly presented “Saints at a Disco,” a two‑night, site‑specific sonic installation at The Met Cloisters. The work paired Italian disco DJ Disco Bambino’s vinyl sets in the crypt with Gregorian‑style a cappella renditions of disco classics by...
Paris-Based Architect Ariel André’s Flexible, Recyclable Furnishing: Amoreba
Paris‑based architect Ariel André’s studio GOLEM unveiled Amoreba, a flexible, recyclable furnishing composed of modular upholstery balls. The glue‑free system lets users reshape the lattice into seating, surfaces or convertible conversation pits, adapting to varied household needs. Each ball combines synthetic...
Carol Bove’s First-Ever Retrospective Opens at the Guggenheim, and Other News
Carol Bove’s first major retrospective opened at New York’s Guggenheim, presenting 25 years of work in a reverse‑chronological spiral that reexamines Minimalist roots. The 2026 Oscars stage transformed into a garden‑like courtyard, emphasizing nature and craftsmanship, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s...
ARIAS New York’s Spring/Summer 2026 Collection Dinner with Surface
ARIAS New York celebrated its Spring/Summer 2026 collection with an exclusive dinner at chef Flynn McGarry’s Cove in Hudson Square. The event, co‑hosted by Surface magazine’s editor‑in‑chief, featured a multi‑course menu and a bespoke cocktail, while highlighting a collaboration with artist Amy Feldman. Attendees included...
Allison Janae Hamilton’s Atmospheric ‘Venus of Ossabaw’ Film Commission
Allison Janae Hamilton’s debut narrative film, Venus of Ossabaw, premiered on March 13 as a commission for Telfair Museums’ “Off the Coast of Paradise” exhibition. Backed by VIA Art Fund, the project was shot on‑site on Georgia’s remote Ossabaw Island, blending intensive...
With ‘Love Is the Final Word,’ Leonard Baby Pauses a Moment of Emotional Gravity
Leonard Baby, a 29‑year‑old New York artist, is presenting his painting “Love Is the Final Word” in the solo exhibition Resting Babyface at Villa Carlotta, Los Angeles, curated by Half Gallery. The work, a dry‑brush watercolor on panel that resembles...
Limbo Accra and Art Omi Partner on a Two-Part, Site-Specific Architecture Commission
Limbo Accra and Art Omi have commissioned TAELON7 to create the Limbo Engawa installation, a modular, lightweight structure built from reclaimed billboard metal and steel profiles. First displayed from March 12 to April 12 in Accra’s unfinished concrete space, the work will...
Jason Saft Will Open His Warehouse of Design Wonders This Weekend
Designer Jason Saft will launch the inaugural Collector’s Market on March 14 at Industry City, transforming his 24,000‑square‑foot warehouse into a series of fully staged interior vignettes. The pop‑up showcases over a hundred curated antiques, design objects, and works by...
François Laffanour Will Present a Jean Prouvé Exhibition at Fondation CAB, and Other News
Fondation CAB in Saint‑Paul‑de‑Vence is presenting “Jean Prouvé: Inventor of Houses,” featuring the architect’s prefabricated housing prototypes and iconic furniture pieces. Meanwhile, Pérez Art Museum Miami launches the “GAME TIME” program, exploring the intersection of professional sports, art, and politics with poets and...
Perrotin’s Daniel Arsham Afterparty at W New York – Union Square
Perrotin staged an after‑party at the newly renovated W New York – Union Square to celebrate three concurrent exhibitions: Daniel Arsham’s "Various Thoughts," Gelitin’s "All for All," and Gabriel de la Mora’s "Repeated Original." The event took place in the hotel’s marble‑clad Living Room,...
Sotheby’s Will Auction Robert Mnuchin’s Monumental Rothko, and Other News
Sotheby’s announced a spring auction of Robert and Adriana Mnuchin’s collection, highlighted by a monumental Mark Rothko expected to fetch $70 million‑$100 million and pushing the total sale estimate above $130 million. The auction underscores Mnuchin’s legacy in post‑war and contemporary art following...
Landscape Designer Jean-Marc Flack Nurtures Connection to Nature
Landscape designer Jean‑Marc Flack, founder of Hortulus Animae, creates site‑specific, biodiverse gardens that tell stories and reconnect people with nature. After a two‑decade fashion career, he shifted to sustainable garden design, planting over 5,000 native perennials in his flagship Rambunctious...
Designing the Textured, Sophisticated Atmosphere of Moss Members’ Club
Moss, a five‑story members’ club at 520 Fifth Avenue, unveiled Bar Babette—a double‑height, glass‑walled bar designed by Vicky Charles and Charles & Co. The interior blends layered wallpapers, textured fabrics, and custom marble and stone elements to create a sophisticated,...
Print Center New York Surveys Artist Felipe Baeza’s Contributions to Printmaking
Print Center New York’s inaugural monographic show, “Anima,” surveys Brooklyn‑based artist Felipe Baeza’s printmaking practice, presenting over 40 works created across a 15‑year span. Baeza blends traditional techniques such as lithography and woodcut with collage, abrasion, and pigment staining, treating...