Art
Marina Abramović to Release 950-Piece NFT Collection
Celebrated performance artist Marina Abramović is making a return to the Web3 space with her latest four-piece NFT collection, Marina Abramović Element (MAE). Created in partnership with digital art platform TAEX, the first drop of the collection will go live on Ethereum this May.Rooted in Legend, a fictional story written by Abramović and developed by TAEX, the project delves into her artistic philosophy and journey through three primary NFT drops – Art, Life and Marina Abramović Method – immersing audiences in different aspects of her creative practice. Tokens within each installment vary in rarity, ranging from still images, looped animations and works that move with moon cycles in real-time, spanning 960 unique digital artworks in total.The MAE collection culminates in its fourth and f...
Cleon Peterson and Modernica Launch ‘The Divide Collection’
Acclaimed artist Cleon Peterson has partnered with Modernica for a new collaboration, The Divide Collection, created in response to the devastating loss of his home in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California this past January. The collection, designed to support Peterson and his family, transforms destruction into an artistic statement.This limited-edition series features nine Upholstered Side Shells on Eiffel Tower Bases and an Upholstered Arm Shell Rocker, each hand-signed by Peterson. Staying true to his signature style, the designs use stark black-and-white contrasts to symbolize the tension between despair and resilience."The stark contrast of black and white in these designs represents the space between despair and resilience, between destruction and creation,” Peterson shared. “Even ...
Laure Provost’s Latest Show is a Leap Into the Quantum Realm
In the century since the invention of quantum physics, the field has made an indelible mark on the way we view the world. From the exponential progression of Schrödinger's cat in 1935 to Microsoft’s newly discovered state of matter in 2025 alone, it's safe to say that the forward path toward uncharted quantum territory leaves a plume of questions regarding the future of humanity.At Kraftwerk Berlin, Turner Prize-winning artist Laure Prouvost explores the complexity of quantum phenomena in a new exhibition, WE FELT A STAR DYING, housed within 37,600 square feet of the former power station. Born out of two years of research with a quantum computer, Prouvost translates cosmic questions, theories and frameworks into a multi-sensory audiovisual environment, completed with scents and sculptural ...
Step Into Limbo at Pol Taburet’s Latest Exhibition ‘Oh If I Only Could Listen’
Pol Taburet’s latest exhibition, Oh, If I Only Could Listen, signals a compelling shift in his artistic approach, exploring the interplay between violence and stillness, tension and detachment.At 28, Taburet has established himself with his striking use of color, hybridized figures and dynamic compositions that merge airbrushing, acrylic and oil techniques. However, this new body of work moves away from the vibrancy of his previous pieces, embracing darker, muted tones that evoke themes of limbo, loss and unspoken narratives. Drawing inspiration from Francisco Goya’s Black Paintings and the personal grief of losing his grandmother, Taburet creates images imbued with an underlying sense of violence -- yet, intriguingly, devoid of any explicit act of aggression.Taburet himself acknowledges ...
Tyler Mitchell’s Take On the 2025 Met Gala Theme Is a “Love Letter to Modern Black Dandyism”
Ahead of this year’s Met Gala, renowned photographer Tyler Mitchell unveils a new photo essay for Costume Institute's Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibition catalogue. Mitchell turns his lens toward the modern dandies of Harlem wearing looks from the exhibition and vintage gems of their own.When The Met enlisted Mitchell to photograph this year’s catalogue, he proposed something more. Instead of simply documenting mannequins, he sought to capture the essence of dandyism in motion – a living portrait of the undeniable presence that Black men have brought to tailoring across history.The 372-page “love letter to modern Black dandyism” includes an accompanying essay penned by Mitchell, which continues his exploration of performance, presentation and contemporary iterations of the style, d...
‘The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century’ Exhibit Explores the Global Impact of Hip Hop
The Art Gallery of Ontario recently welcomed The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century. The exhibit explores the extraordinary impact of the genre through painting, photography, sculpture, video and fashion and has made its only Canadian stop at the AGO until April 6.According to the press release, the exhibition was inspired by the long-standing hip hop phrase, "[do it] for the culture," which has implied for a sense of commitment and service to hip-hop's roots, practices, ethics, viewpoints and values to ensure that that culture is committed to achieving a communal goal. The exhibition also celebrates Toronto's contributions to contemporary art and hip-hop culture and features artists like Caitlin Cronenberg who is known for her iconic photograph of the CN Tower for D...
JR Honors Refugee Children in First Perrotin London Exhibition
Perrotin marks the debut of its new London space with Outposts, a solo exhibition by acclaimed French artist JR. The show amplifies the voices of refugee children worldwide, transforming the freshly minted white cube into a striking display of small to large-scale portraits. Spanning 350 square meters, the gallery sits in the heart of Mayfair, adjacent to Claridge’s ArtSpace Café.A significant portion of the exhibition draws from JR’s 2022 Déplacé·e·s series, which captures displaced youths in his signature black-and-white aesthetic. These children, forced from their homes by war or political upheaval, appear in portraits JR took during his travels to regions grappling with poverty, including Greece, Turin, Colombia, Rwanda and Mauritania. From this body of work, 120 aerial photographs wer...
Thailand’s First International Contemporary Art Museum to Open in Bangkok
This December, Thailand will open the doors to Dib Bangkok, its first major museum dedicated to international contemporary art. Located in a repurposed 71,000-square-foot 1980s steel warehouse, the name – “Dib,” translating to “raw” or “authentic state” – sets the tone for its serene vision of history, tranquility and architecture. The redesign is helmed by architect Kulapat Yantrasast of WHY Architecture, the group behind the ongoing overhaul at the Louvre in Paris.Showcasing over 1,000 works by more than 200 artists, the museum’s offerings will span painting, sculpture, photography, large-scale installations and new media, largely from the 1990s onward. Its first exhibition, titled Invisible Presence, will feature works by Montien Boonma, Lee Bul, Anselm Kiefer and Alicja Kwade, honoring...
Mercer Labs”Maestros and the Machines’ Brings Classical Art into the Future
Mercer Labs is gearing up to launch a new spectacle called Maestros and the Machines, opening April 24, 2025. The exhibition reimagines how history's greatest artists, such as Mozart or Da Vinci, might have worked with today’s technology.Led by artist Roy Nachum, the show transforms classical works using digital tools, interactive installations and evolving soundscapes. Visitors engage with pieces that shift and respond in real time. Music producer Timbaland shapes the sound, alongside contributions from Bang & Olufsen, USM and Teenage Engineering.Watch the video above and head to Mercer Labs' website to learn more.Mercer Labs21 Dey St.New York, NY 10007Read more at Hypebeast
Roberto Lugo’s ‘Drip’ is a Fusion of Streetwear and Ceramic Tradition
Philly-based artist and activist Roberto Lugo is reshaping the conversation around “high” and “low” art. Through his ceramic creations, Lugo explores the symbiotic relationship between art, design and culture, fusing classical pottery forms with the raw energy of contemporary street style.At New York’s R & Company, Lugo’s latest exhibition pays tribute to the enduring visual impact of Nike Air Force 1's on basketball and hip-hop through the 1980s and 90s. Titled Drip, the showcase pairs hand-painted sneakers with his beloved teapots, capturing both the spirit of street fashion and the "dripping" effects of ceramic glaze. The artist elevates streetwear to a "respected art form," and in doing so, honors its makers – faces that are too-often absent on luxury objects.Featuring the likes of...
‘KAWS:HOLIDAY’ Makes Its Way to Thailand for 13th Global Stop
KAWS:HOLIDAY is bringing its world-renowned contemporary art experience to Thailand, marking its 13th stop on a global tour that has spanned from Seoul to outer space. The large-scale installation, created by artist Brian Donnelly aka KAWS in collaboration with AllRightsReserved (ARR), will be on display from May 13 to 25, with the exact location to be revealed soon.Following recent appearances in Le Brassus, Switzerland and Indonesia’s Prambanan temple complex, this latest stop is expected to merge modern artistry with Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. The installation, presented in partnership with Central Embassy, continues KAWS’s mission to create immersive experiences that encourage viewers to pause, reflect and engage with art in unconventional settings.True to its signature theme, ...
David Altmejd Unleashes ‘The Serpent’ at White Cube New York
David Altmejd’s latest exhibition, The Serpent, now on view at White Cube New York through April 19, extends his ongoing exploration of nature’s fluid hierarchies. Anchored by a monumental serpent sculpture composed of interlinked human heads, the show delves into the interplay of order and chaos, creation and transformation.At the gallery’s entrance, "The Serpent" rises to meet its conjurer, "Snake Charmer," in a tense dialogue between maker and made. The work mutates along its length, its heads shrinking and morphing into rabbits—symbols of trickster energy in Jungian psychology as per the gallery. This shapeshifting impulse carries into the upper gallery, where swans and nymphic figures engage in an ecstatic, musical ritual. Sculptures like "The Prometheus Chord" and "The Lydian Chord" ...
