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For an artist so frequently in the headlines, think the banana peel at Art Basel or a morbidly hanging figure of himself in Milan, Maurizio Cattelan (suprisingly) has not staged his own gallery solo exhibition in over 20 years. That will change later this month, as the Italian artist will take over Gagosian's 522 West 21st Street location in New York for a new show entitled Sunday. While details are still largely under wraps, Cattelan will use his Gagosian debut as an examination into the contradictions of American society and culture. Curated by Italian writer Francesco Bonami, Sunday coincides with a series of works that he will present during the forthcoming Venice Biennale at the Holy See Pavilion, presented in collaboration with the Vatican church. Whether one agrees with Bonami's sta...

Javier Calleja's charming cartoon characters explore the possibilities and difficulties of life. Following a series of past collaborations, the Spanish artist reunites with London's Avant Arte to release two new prints that bring the proverbial angel and devil on everyone's shoulder into your home decor.Released as both individual prints and a diptych set, it wasn't me (2024) is centered around mischief that sometimes teeters between innocence and malice; while Floating (2024) taps into the limitless potential of daydreams. Viewed together, Calleja bridges a "simple but not easy" dialogue around each character, as if paused from a moment in a story. Each print is crafted using a 15 color engraving process, involving four photopolymer etching plates that is finished with a final color and h...

Demonstrations arose against Israel’s involvement in the Venice Biennale, even though the Israel Pavilion stayed closed. Palestine couldn't host a pavilion as Italy, like many EU countries, doesn't recognize it. The curator of this year's edition, Adriano Pedrosa, selected 30 events for the Biennale and Palestinian artists and gallerists alike wondered whether there would be projects dedicated to Palestinian heritage and culture.South West Bank: Landworks, Collective Action and Sound is one official collateral project approved by Pedrosa that highlights Palestinian voices -- spearheaded by Artists and Allies of Hebron and the Dar Jacir Center for Art and Research. The installment showcases various Palestinian artists, including Emily Jacir and Jumanna Manna, at Palazzo Contarini Polignac. ...

The forthcoming BRED Abu Dhabi festival presented by HYPEBEAST, is gearing up for its second annual edition, scheduled to run from April 24 to 28. Returning to the picturesque Yas Bay Waterfront, this edition promises to be the most monumental yet. The event serves as a vibrant convergence of cultural elements, spanning music, fashion, art, sport and gaming, with a lineup that's set to attract guests from across the globe.At the heart of the festival lies the Hypeart Studio which serves as a hub of creativity, showcasing the talents, perspectives and techniques of two remarkable artists: Omar Sha3 and Ana Barriga. Their collaboration epitomizes the synergy of artistic disciplines within contemporary culture, illustrating how diverse influences can harmoniously inspire and elevate each othe...