Art
Inside Mr.’s First Solo Exhibition in Los Angeles
A decade after Mr.'s debut institutional show on the West Coast, the Japanese Superflat artist made his return to the States with his latest exhibition, IT WAS ON A BRILLIANT DAY. — his first solo show in Los Angeles.Characterized by a distinctive and chaotic style, Mr.'s work is reminiscent of the organized chaos found in Japanese mega-discount retail chains like Don Quijote, where shoppers are overwhelmed by the sheer abundance and variety of goods. His art evokes the cluttered, vibrant, and eclectic nature of consumer culture in Japan, drawing inspiration from the urban jungle of mass-produced treasures.Beneath Mr’s anime-like depictions of boys and girls, lies a deeper exploration of escapism that’s shaped by his own troubled family background. This personal history is reflected in t...
Must-See Booths at ARCOmadrid 2025
Celebrating its 44th edition this year, ARCOmadrid 2025 is bringing together 214 galleries from 36 countries, making Madrid a major stop for contemporary art this month. With a mix of established and emerging talent, the fair has a significant Latin American presence with nearly a third of international galleries coming from the region. Spain is also well represented, with 71 galleries making up about a third of the exhibitors. The fair runs from March 5 to 9 at IFEMA MADRID, with the first three days reserved for VIP guests before opening to the public on March 7. Here are some of the booths worth checking out.The Ryder Projects | Booth 9D04The Ryder Projects turns its booth into a reflection on the architecture of art fairs—spaces within spaces, each with its own set of ideas. Featuring ...
Dada Khanyisa’s Wooden Works Capture the Beauty of Cape Town
Dada Khanyisa's signature 'sculptural paintings' are taking center stage in a new solo exhibition London's Sadie Coles HQ. Titled this is for you, the Joburg-raised Cape Town-based, artist reflects their immediate community in the South African capital to constructs a lively visual poetry. Blending pop and youth culture with a deeper political history, Khanyisa captures contemporary and reflects it back onto the viewer with vibrancy, movement and humor.this is for you looks to nostalgia and collective history as means to explore the present. The works on view, created from hand-carved wood and found objects, bear a scrapbook-like quality. Khanyisa's background in traditional and digital animation sings through modernist forms, enchanting a choreographic figurative approach where posed subj...
Ugo Rondinone Presents ‘the rainbow body’ at Aspen Art Museum
Currently on show at Aspen Art Museum is the rainbow body, the newest solo exhibition by contemporary artist Ugo Rondinone.Known for his eclectic and colorful creations, Rondinone’s exhibit transforms the museum’s entire second-floor gallery space into a prismatic arena comprised of bold fluorescent hues, which creates a seamless synergy that harmonizes with the artworks within. 113 life-like sculptures of dancers appear at rest and in waiting across the space, inviting visitors to delve deeper into the show’s theme, which explores the multifaceted significance as well as the ephemeral mysticism of the rainbow.Rondinone describes the rainbow as "a bridge between everyone and everything," emphasizing nature's intrinsic connection to humanity. The exhibition's title refers to a spiritual rit...
‘Star Wars’ Icon George Lucas Reshapes Lucas Museum Following CEO Exit
Sandra Jackson-Dumont will step down as director and CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on April 1, founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson announced Friday. The leadership role will be split into two: Lucas will oversee content direction, while former Paramount and 20th Century Fox CEO Jim Gianopulos will serve as interim CEO. A search for a permanent CEO is currently happening as per Artnews. Jackson-Dumont’s exit follows the museum’s third opening delay, now set for 2026. She joined in 2019 and expanded the museum’s collection, including acquiring Robert Colescott’s George Washington Carver Crossing the Delaware River for $15.3 million USD.The museum, in development for over a decade, plans to showcase visual storytelling across mediums drawn from Lucas’s personal collection and ...
Fundación Juan March Unveils ‘It Must Be Seen’ Exhibition in Madrid
Fundación Juan March in Madrid has launched ‘It Must Be Seen. The Autonomy of Color in Abstract Art,’ on view until June 8, 2025.The exhibition, which opened on February 28, features works by Felipe Pantone, including ‘Subtractive Variability Circular 43’ and the site-specific ‘Chromadynamica Transvelum’. The latter, a UV ink on fabric piece measuring seven by four meters, spans the main staircase, creating a striking interplay of light and color.Curated by Manuel Fontán del Junco and María Zozaya Álvarez, with input from David Batchelor and Paul Smith, the exhibition highlights pioneers of color theory like Piet Mondrian, Josef Albers, and Yves Klein. It also includes key figures in minimalism and geometric abstraction, such as Frank Stella, Bridget Riley, Donald Judd, Sol LeWitt, Jose Ma...
Fashion Mingles With Fine Art In Gibbes Museum ‘Statement Pieces’ Exhibition
It's not often that the Alexander McQueen archive pieces see the light of day, but when they do it's fitting to have them displayed alongside masterpieces of modern and contemporary art. Located at The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina, and presented in partnership with Barrett Barrera Projects, "Statement Pieces: Contemporary Fashion Design and the Gibbes Collection," crafts a visual conversation between fashion and fine art. The exhibit "offered an opportunity to recontextualize our collection, and to bring world-class fashion design to our galleries," said Sara Arnold, the Gibbes' director of curatorial affairs in an email to Artnet. The exhibition features a diverse array of legendary designers, including Alexander McQueen, COMME des GARÇONS, Gucci, Dapper Dan, and mor...
Researchers Find First Royal Tombs in 100 Years
Last week, researchers unearthed the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II, the final missing royal burial of Ancient Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty, marking the first discovery of its kind since King Tutankhamun's in 1922. Just days after the announcement, a second possible tomb, believed to contain Thutmose II’s mummy, was also uncovered.The British-Egyptian team, led by Piers Litherland, made its first finding just a few kilometers west of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, in the Theban mountains of Luxor. Upon discovery, the tomb was initially thought to have belonged to his wife and half-sister, Queen Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as the greatest and most successful female pharaohs. The ceiling, painted blue with yellow stars, however revealed it belonged to a king, alongside his name as the...
Frieze New York Unveils 2025 Exhibitor Lineup
Frieze New York has announced the 67 galleries set to participate in its 2025 edition, running May 7–11 at The Shed. The lineup includes major players like Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, Pace, Perrotin, and David Zwirner, alongside international names like Tomio Koyama (Tokyo), Kukje (Seoul & Busan), and OMR (Mexico City). Several New York galleries, including 303 Gallery and Miguel Abreu Gallery, will also take part.The fair’s Focus section, curated by Lumi Tan for the second year, highlights emerging and underrepresented artists. Newcomers include G Gallery (Seoul), King’s Leap (NY), and Yeo Workshop (Singapore). Notable exhibits include works by the late Jenni Crain, interactive video by Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, and textile installations by Citra Sasmita.This announcement comes a...
See How Celebrity Nail Artist Coca Michelle Creates An Exclusive Desperados-Inspired Vibe Nail Set
Desperados has launched its latest campaign titled “The Beer with Latin Vibe” ushering in a new era for the brand.Having recently announced the appointment of Latin GRAMMY award-winning OVY ON THE DRUMS as its artistic director -- celebrating the highly influential Latin music scene -- the news was accompanied by the release of the hit single “GUAO GUAO” by the Colombian artist and Venezuelan rapper MICRO TDH.Breaking down the background of the collaboration, OVY ON THE DRUMS says, “I worked closely with my friend MICRO TDH to bring the perfect vibe and catchy lyrics to the track ‘GUAO GUAO’, which encompasses everything Desperados’ new campaign stands for. The track has such a great feeling — it’s got a timeless sound that globally transcends the Latin Vibe into all cultures all over the ...
Jeffrey Deitch Presents Nina Chanel Abney’s ‘Winging It’ Exhibition
Jeffrey Deitch has opened a new exhibition by American contemporary artist Nina Chanel Abney. Titled Winging It, the artist explores themes of spirituality, resilience and modern survival through her diverse body of works, which includes vibrant paintings, works on paper, sculptures as well as an immersive installation.At the heart of the exhibition is a monumental reredos-inspired installation, featuring a vinyl mural and an animated neon sign depicting Jesus creating a rainbow. Accompanied by letter board signs with modern mantras, the installation reclaims spiritual imagery for all, offering affirming messages and transforming everyday sayings into spiritual affirmations.The show critiques the commodification of belief while celebrating adaptability and humor, examining how people const...
Buffalo AKG’s ‘Hi-Vis’ Brings 10 Years of Public Art Indoors
For the past decade, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s Public Art Initiative has transformed the city’s streets with bold, thought-provoking works. Now, the museum is bringing those artists inside with Hi-Vis, an exhibition celebrating their contributions. Featuring artists like FUTURA 2000 Shantell Martin, Felipe Pantone and more, the show highlights the impact of public art in Buffalo.Housed on the third floor of the museum’s new Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building, Hi-Vis runs through June 9, 2025. It’s curated by the museum’s Public Art Team—Aaron Ott, Eric Jones and Zack Boehler—who have played a key role in shaping Buffalo’s visual landscape.Alongside the exhibition, the museum has produced a documentary, Hi-Vis: Ten Years of Public Art, which reflects on the initiative’s journey:By bringing the...
