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This summer, a special Pokémon-inspired art collection, called Pokémon × Kogei, is set to open up in Los Angeles. The collaboration between The Pokémon Company and LA's Japan House brings together more than 70 pieces of art crafted by 20 talented artists, showcasing their skills in various mediums such as lacquer, ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and more. The exhibition aims to highlight the art of craftsmanship rather than traditional drawings and paintings, offering a unique perspective on the beloved pocket monsters.Divided into three sections, the collection offers a diverse range of Pokémon-themed artwork. The "Stories" section focuses on Pikachu, featuring the highly anticipated "Pikachu Forest" piece—an installation consisting of over 900 strands of lace suspended from the ceiling, c...

Gagosian has announced that it will close its Britannia Street location in London, according to a report by the Financial Times. The decision coincides with the mega gallery's plans to unveil a new program called Gagosian Open, which will see artworks and installations mapped out across public spaces in London with the goal to “generate unique encounters—for audiences and artists alike," according to a statement. Founded in 2004, the space has gone on to host an array of pioneering exhibitions from the likes of Mike Kelley, Hiroshi Sugimoto, James Turrell, Cecily Brown and Cy Twombly, amongst others. It's final exhibition, Rites of Passage, is curated by Péjú Oshin and reflects on the act of movement, particularly postcolonial Black identity experienced by members of the African diaspora i...

New York Art Week is back and there are a number of fairs and exhibitions to see across the city — from Nigel Cooke's atmospheric paintings at Pace Gallery's 540 West 25th Street location to lesser-seen artworks by Georgia O'Keeffe at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Fair wise, there of course is the return of Frieze New York next week, along with the more trendy New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA New York), as well as the return of TEFAF New York and Future Fair.Starting with the latter two, which kicked off today and May 10, respectively, TEFAF is presented by the European Fine Art Foundation and showcases modern and contemporary art at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan. This year's edition comprises 91 exhibitors, including works by Joan Miró by Galeria Mayoral and immersive color-field p...

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has become a legend in her own right, standing alongside legendary 21st-century names, including Picasso, Basquiat, and more. The impactful creative is now returning to New York City for her largest exhibition to date, collaborating with gallerist David Zwirner for its debut. Located at West 19th Street in Chelsea, the showcase runs across three rooms that review Kusama's most impactful work. The 94-year-old artist will receive lines around the block as the first-come, first-serve exhibition unveils her trademark pumpkins, maximalist flower sculptures, and an enchanting "Infinity Room." As Kusama's captivating exhibition continues, 35 new EVERY DAY I PRAY FOR LOVE paintings are presented with her recognizable speckled decor. The artist's Dreaming of Earth's Sph...