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Light and Space luminary James Turrell has revealed plans for a monumental land artwork in the desert of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Ahead of his commission for Wadi AlFann – an open-air museum whose title translates to “Valley of the Arts” – a new exhibition chronicles his journey as a pioneering artist and offers a first look at his upcoming installation.With construction set to start within the next four years, the untitled work draws inspiration from the purity of light and striking landscape in the desert. Upon visiting the site in 2020, Turrell found that the sandstone formations recalled his ongoing work at Roden Crater in Northern Arizona. “I was very familiar with that kind of landscape and strangely felt at home with doing work there,” he explained.Through a sequence of vast pathways, t...

Mexico City’s JO-HS Gallery is preparing to a launch an intimate exhibition featuring the visceral works of Jo Dennis. Entitled ‘A Glass of Absinthe,’ the presentation helms a materialistic approach, pulling together a layered collection of abstract and gestural pieces that focus on “something already absent or lost.” From rough scrawls using marble dust and spray paint on military tents to sharply-shaped fabrics delicately hanging on clothing rails with industrial flair, the artist’s touches are poignant and channel a kaleidoscope of human experiences. “In this way, embodying a temporal and experimental dimension, Dennis’s works become a kind of diary that reflects the complex interplay between physical actions and psychological reactions that shape our existential experience,” said the g...

Flesh artist doooo – featured in Hypebeast Magazine #33 The Systems Issue – knows how to make an head-turning sculpture; working solely with human flesh, the Mother Factory-affiliated artist has teamed up with BOUNTY HUNTER to create a flesh-covered iteration of the Japanese brand's Skull-Kun mascot. View this post on InstagramA post shared by doooo (@doooo_cds) To commemorate the creation of the one-of-one Human Flesh BxH Skull-Kun, doooo and BOUNTY HUNTER have also collaborated on a hoodie. Engulfed in an all-black shade, the pullover sweatshirt features an image of the human flesh-covered Skull-Kun stamped in the middle and a stacked BOUNTY HUNTER and Mother Factory logos underneath. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MOTHER FACTORY (@mother_factory) Take a closer lo...

Porsche Singapore has partnered with artist Red Hong Yi to present The Red Thread: Past, Present, Future, a nine-meter (30-foot) long installation debuting at ART SG 2025. As the official automotive partner of Southeast Asia's largest art fair, Porsche continues its tradition of blending art and innovation, celebrating Singapore’s 60th birthday with this latest commission.The artwork, inspired by 60 shades of red from Porsche's Paint-to-Sample catalog, features hues like the vintage Peru Red, classic Guards Red and modern Carmine Red. These colors symbolize Porsche’s legacy of craftsmanship while paying tribute to Singapore’s six decades of independence. Flanked by mirrors, the installation creates an infinite visual effect, inviting viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of time, id...

Liu Bolin’s camouflage art is something akin to a magic trick. By meticulously painting himself into various settings, the artist – known as “The Invisible Man” – challenges perceptions of visibility through his mind-bending self-portraits. For the occasion of  Singapore Art Week, Liu will orchestrate his most ambitious project yet: transforming a 100-person ensemble into the country’s historic Clifford Pier.Organized by DECK Photography Art Center and Liu's namesake studio, Hiding in Singapore: The Journey Between brings together 25 local painters and will see participants vanish into the fabric of Singapore’s heritage in celebration of the nation’s 60th birthday.“This groundbreaking initiative will unite Singaporeans from all walks of life — from former harbour boatmen to young professio...

Everything is but a dream in the world of Zhang Hui. Inspired by her own childhood memories, her work is enchanted by the fleeting essence of youth, evidenced in the blushing warmth that radiates from her subjects' cherubic cheeks. In the bustle of Art Week, Zhang’s suite of sculptures and paintings is slowing things down, transporting viewers into charming scenes of pastoral life.Zhang’s work is the focus of a new exhibition at Singapore’s Yang Gallery, now on view until February 1. Entitled 终于等到你, which translates to Finally waiting for you, the show explores the magic of childlike dreams, inviting audiences to reconnect with their own joyful memories.Central to the exhibition is a collection of bronze sculptures that transforms the ephemeral into something enduring. The solidity of the ...

Jack Shainman Gallery has opened the doors to its new, 20,000-square-foot Tribeca flagship, and is inaugurating the space with Amalgams and Graphts, a monumental solo exhibition by Chicago-based artist Nick Cave. On view until March 15, the show introduces two series that push Cave’s celebrated practice into new conceptual and material terrain.The space opens with Amalgams, a trio of bronze sculptures that merge casts of Cave’s own body with blooming, natural forms. Building off of his iconic Soundsuit series, created in response to the 1991 police beating of Rodney King, these pieces envisions inclusive and resilient alternatives to traditional public art. Following the exhibition period, "Amalgam (Origin)" – the towering 26-foot-tall centerpiece – will join the permanent collection of th...

Sotheby’s has announced the lineup for the first-ever international auction in Saudi Arabia on February 8. Entitled “Origins,” the auction will be held at Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Riyadh, coinciding with the opening of the house’s new branch in the Norman Foster-designed Al Faisaliah Tower.The auction promises an eclectic mix of gems by Western and Arab artists, alongside luxury items and sports memorabilia. Following the momentum of Surrealism’s 100th anniversary last year, headlining the event will be René Magritte’s "L’État de veille" (1958) and Fernando Botero’s Man on Horse sculpture, each fetching $1 – 1.5 million USD.Additional standouts include George Condo’s "On the Lookout" and Elizabeth of Andy Warhol’s Reigning Queens series, whose botched robbery made headlin...