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Villepin in Hong Kong presents DAY ZER0, a new solo exhibition by Yukimasa Ida, now on view until March 2025. For his inaugural show with the gallery, the Japanese artist reimagines interconnection across time and space, unveiling a cosmic sense of hope for an ever-evolving world.The exhibition spans three sections, beginning in the year 30,067, where Ida preserves fragments of a bygone world. Memory and nostalgia are realized through the long, meditative brushstrokes of In Space, while a series of sculptures resemble the likes of spiritual icons from the 20th century. Elsewhere, lush canvases of oceans and mountains reveal nature’s power, as The Ark contemplates the tension between the ephemeral and the eternal. The final act, Zero Hour, makes room for “a moment of rebirth.” Inspired by C...

On Goldfish Street in Hong Kong, you can find rows of Betta fish dangling in small plastic bags, organized in neat, endless rows. Many of their journeys begin in Thailand, where they’re farmed in solitude and shipped across the world. Raised for display, these creatures embody a paradox of hostility and beauty, where their inability to coexist with one another is dually defined by their nature and their involuntary confinement.This delicate tension is at the heart of Trevor Yeung’s latest solo exhibition, now on view at Magician Space in Beijing until February 25, 2025. Known for his mixed-media works that often consist of plants and animals, Yeung examines closed systems that dictate behavior and emotion, revealing the artifice of human relations.In Not a Fighter, But a Lover, the artist ...

Secret Walls hit Art Week in Miami Beach, teaming up with 7-Eleven® and artist Blue the Great to unveil a skate-inspired merch collection. On December 5, the CitizenM Hotel rooftop became the hub for the launch, featuring Blue the Great spinning as DJ and showcasing his signature bandaged mummy reimagined through skate culture. Limited-edition gear dropped at the event, with the full collection launching online December 12.The night capped with a Secret Walls live paint battle, where local artists Cory Van Lew and Brian Butler clashed in a high-energy showdown. Cory Van Lew took the win, judged by crowd cheers. We caught up with Secret Walls founder Terry Guy to dive into the event’s impact and his vision for the future. Read the full interview below.What makes the Miami installment during...

Hebru Brantley unveiled his "Black Odyssey" installation at this year’s SCOPE Art Show in Miami Beach. The Chicago-based artist explores the interplay between modern attitudes in social media and historical freak shows, exposing the ways spectacle and the commodification of people of color persist across eras. The installation reimagines the circus as a stage for cultural critique, where characters like “Siamese Twins,” “Afro Mane” and “Frog Boy” embody themes of identity, persecution, and compromise. Anchored by a short film, the project delves into the legacies of entertainment, Blackness and family, juxtaposing past and present sensationalism to challenge perceptions of value and humanity. We sat down with Hebru Brantley to discuss the themes he explored in "Black Odyssey" and various e...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) has unveiled plans for its new modern and contemporary art wing. Designed by Frida Escobedo, the expansion marks the first wing designed by a woman in the institution's 154 year history, and aims to emphasize accessibility, sustainability and harmony with its historic New York City campus. With $550 million in private donations already under its belt, the Tang Wing is set to open in 2030.The wing will become the home to the museum’s collection of 20th and 21st century art, constructing over 70,000 square feet of gallery space – a near 50 percent increase – atop the building’s existing footprint. Alongside improved accessibility features, such as additional elevator cores, ramps and optimized circulation paths, the redesign will offer 18,500 square feet ...

The connection between humans and dogs dates back tens of thousands of years, leaving an enduring imprint on art and culture. Dating back to ancient Greek ceramics and Aztec sculptures, dogs have played a quiet yet profound role in art history and pop culture, shaping an understanding of the world around us. This unique bond now takes center stage at Peter Fetterman Gallery in a photography exhibition fittingly titled Woof Woof, celebrating the timeless companionship between people and canines.The show traces this link from the early 20th century to today, offering a tender exploration of loyalty, love and life through the lens of around 30 photographers. On view are Sid Avery’s candid shots of Audrey Hepburn and her Yorkshire Terrier, Mr. Famous, along with Pentti Sammallahti’s soft momen...