Art
Eythos and the New Era of Sustainable Art Logistics
The spectacle of a global art fair often masks the myriad of environmental implications. From the massive wooden crates to carbon-heavy air freighters moving invaluable pieces across the globe, the "high-emission" reputation of art logistics has long been the industry's open secret. Enter Eythos.With a footprint that stretches from Hong Kong to Seoul, art logistics for Eythos isn't only about moving masterpieces. They aim to redesign the very framework of cultural exchange, with Rudy Bottin, Head of Sustainability, leading this charge. His work is rooted in the belief that in order for art to be truly timeless, its journey has to be sustainable. Bottin and his team have pioneered a "slow logistics" approach, "The larger and/or heavier the shipment is, the bigger the saving is with seafreig...
Zayed National Museum Is Where History and Technology Converge
Zayed National Museum is the latest museum to open in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District. Following the successful opening of the neighboring Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, the new educational hub brings the UAE’s history and culture to the forefront through six interactive galleries housed within the Foster + Partners-designed building. The use of interactive technology throughout isn't just an add-on to the museum’s structure. With each section telling stories from the region’s 300,000 year history to the present day, Zayed National Museum uses audiovisual and sensory elements to tie the exhibits together, making for an immersive experience from the moment you walk through the doors. Alongside its multi-screen rooms, large touchscreens and ambient soundscapes referencing the regio...
The BMW Art Car Still Sets the Pace
Robert Rauschenberg famously dreamed of a world filled with "mobile museums" — a vision he realized when he transformed the BMW 635CSi into a rolling masterpiece for the BMW Art Car program. Decades later, his innovative blueprint remains as relevant as it was 40 years ago. In a fitting centennial tribute, BMW is presenting his Art Car at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026, marking the masterpiece’s first-ever appearance in Asia.The BMW Art Car program we know now has undergone a few changes in the last four decades. Today, the process is governed by an international jury of esteemed museum directors; while BMW throws a vehicle model in the ring, the choice of the artist remains entirely in the hands of the experts, bringing a different energy than the ‘80s. “There was a time in the ‘80s when we emp...
Rong Bao’s Strange Inflatable Sculptures Take the Edge Off
Rong Bao inflates the absurdities of contemporary life until they're impossible to ignore. The London-based artist pokes holes in the facade of productivity through alien-esque installations and kinetic sculptures, creating playgrounds of sensory rebellion in the cracks of comfort.Originally trained in painting and drawing, Bao didn't break into sculpture until university. She studied Public Sculpture at the China Academy of Art, and the School at the Art Institute of Chicago later on. After her stateside stint, she took to London to pursue an MA at the Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, at just 28, the artist locked in her first solo at none other than Saatchi Gallery, making history as the first Chinese woman to hold a solo show at the institution.Bao's work rests in the bord...
Petra Collins’ ‘STAR’ Unpacks the Horrors of Pop Stardom
SummaryRenowned photographer and director Petra Collins is releasing a new book, STAR, with Rizzoli on April 14The project follows fictional pop icons and their obsessive fansFor her most cinematic series to date, Collins has also confirmed an upcoming feature film in a recent interviewCanadian photographer Petra Collins has announced the release of STAR, her next photo book with Rizzoli, arriving on April 14.Her most narrative project yet, the five-chapter journey follows two fictional pop icons, Ashley and Siren8, as they navigate the throes of fame and the fine line between fans and stalkers. Here, Collins taps into her filmmaking roots as she captures obsession turned to violence, admiration to surveillance and a life in the public eye proving that all that glitters is not gold.For ful...
Art Central Hong Kong 2026: A Global Convergence of Discovery and Digital Culture
SummaryArt Central 2026 hosts its largest edition with 117 galleries and 500+ artists from 50+ countriesHighlights include Central Stage, the Neo sector and large-scale Yi Tai installationsThe fair runs through March 29, 2026 at Central Harbourfront in Hong KongArt Central has returned to its iconic Central Harbourfront home for its eleventh and largest edition to date. As a foundational pillar of Hong Kong Art Month, the 2026 fair presents a global lineup of 117 galleries and over 500 artists from more than 50 countries and regions. This year’s curation remains deeply committed to the local arts ecosystem, with 30% of presentations featuring Hong Kong-based talent and 85% representing the broader Asia-Pacific region.A major highlight of this edition is the debut of Central Stage, a curate...
Ayako Rokkaku on ‘THE ISLAND – ONIGASHIMA’ and Creating Happiness From Within
During Hong Kong’s High Art Week, the LANDMARK Atrium has been transformed by the arrival of Ayako Rokkaku’s THE ISLAND – ONIGASHIMA. The Japanese artist has staged a sprawling intervention within the iconic mall, replacing its usual high-gloss atmosphere with an organic topography of kawaii figures, undulating forms and soft fabrics. Situated in the heart of Central, the open-space atrium has long served as a premier canvas for grand-scale artistic installations, yet this unveiling marks a significant milestone: it's Rokkaku’s first solo showcase in Hong Kong and her largest installation worldwide within a commercial environment.The heartbeat of the project lies in a geographic kinship between Hong Kong and Japan. Recognizing their shared island identities, Rokkaku looked toward Onigashim...
It’s Game Time for the Miami Art Scene
SummaryPérez Art Museum Miami is hosting a major exhibition, titled Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture, tracing the link between athletics and artThe Miami Design District presents Sunset Flip, a two-person painting showcase by artists and pro wrestlers Thekla Kaischauri and Lee MoriarityThey might not be the first perfect pairing that comes to mind, but art and athletics go way back (let's not forget that at one point art making was an Olympic sport). With the ongoing Open, F1 Grand Prix and FIFA World Cup heating up in Miami, the city's art institutions are chiming in with two concurrent shows exploring the link between sports and creativity.The Pérez Art Museum Miami sets the tone with Get in the Game, running through the end of the summer. Featuring over 100 works and artifacts from...
Chan Wai-lap Is Bringing the Public Pool to Art Basel Hong Kong — And He Wants You to Stay a While
In the midst of the frenzy of Art Basel Hong Kong 2026, there’s one section of the premiere art fair that offers an unexpected command: slow down.Welcome to the world of Chan Wai-lap. The Hong Kong born-and-raised artist has spent years documenting the sterile, yet deeply human architecture of public swimming pools — a common gathering ground in the city he calls home. His latest installation “Mimimomo Pool (2026),” which is on view at this year’s Basel alongside the likes of Andy Warhol, Ed Ruscha, and Wayne Thiebaud, is more than just an invitation to sit down. It’s a linguistic wink to Chan’s Hong Kong roots; drawn from the Cantonese phrase 「靡靡摩摩」(mi-mi-mo-mo), it serves as a tongue-in-cheek descriptor for someone who is dawdling or taking their time. Further anchoring this local identi...
UNDERCOVER’s New Hong Kong Store Goes Heavy on Art
SummaryUNDERCOVER opens a new storefront in Repulse Bay, Hong KongHighlights include an original oil painting and “GRACE” sculpture by label founder Jun TakahashiThe store also debuts “Jun’s Room,” an intimate, speakeasy-like space anchored in Takahashi's design sensibilities, from everyday wear to furnitureUNDERCOVER just opened a new location in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. A perfect marriage of fashion and art, the space distills the creative crossroads of founder Jun Takahashi in what he dubs his “most complete store yet.”Doors opened last week and in the spirit of the ongoing fair season, the art did not disappoint. The launch was marked by a performance by freshly-debuted ambient group AOIZO, alongside a rare, live doll-making performance by Takahashi himself.The latest edition to his “GR...
‘Konketsu’: Alia Sugawara Is a Silent Observer of Her Own Art
Alia Sugawara’s Konketsu (混血) is a deeply contemplative and serene exploration of tradition, intuition and duality. Currently on view at otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE in Hong Kong, the exhibition is tucked away in Tai Hang - an unassuming neighborhood quietly teeming with modern art and creativity - and marks the Japan-based artist's international debut.For this milestone showing, Sugawara presents a new series of works elegantly rendered on traditional Japanese washi paper using black sumi ink. The body of work features an array of formats, including hanging scrolls, folding screens and mounted works, all of which utilize the natural bleeding and absorption of the ink to reflect a delicate tension between ferocity and grace.“...I want to maintain some control, but what I love about sumi is...
KAWS to Headline the ALBERTINA MODERN With “Art & Comix” Exhibition
SummaryThe ALBERTINA MODERN in Vienna has officially announced "KAWS: Art & Comix," a massive new exhibition opening on April 3, 2026The presentation explores the dynamic interplay between comic strips, cartoons, and fine art, highlighting how artists blur the boundaries between high and low cultureLegendary KAWS sculptures like "SPACE" and "TIME OFF" will be displayed in direct dialogue with contemporary works from Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Joyce Pensato, and Peter SaulKAWS is officially bringing his iconic cast of characters to Vienna. The ALBERTINA MODERN museum has announced its highly anticipated upcoming exhibition, "KAWS: Art & Comix," set to open its doors to the public this spring. Offering a deep dive into the intersection of fine art and popular culture, the ex...
