Art
Gerhard Richter “Abstraktes Bild” Leads Christie’s Hong Kong Sales
SummaryChristie's is officially kicking off its 20th/21st Century Spring 2026 Auctions at its new Asia Pacific headquarters at The Henderson in Hong KongMaking its highly anticipated auction debut, Gerhard Richter's powerful 1991 "Abstraktes Bild" headlines the Evening Sale with an estimated value of up to $13,000,000 USDThe blockbuster lineup includes major works from Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sanyu, Pablo Picasso, and Impressionist master Pierre-Auguste RenoirChristie’s is bringing a string of heavy hitters to Hong Kong Art Week. Celebrating its massive 40th Anniversary in Asia, the world-leading auction house is preparing to host its highly anticipated 20th/21st Century Spring Auctions at The Henderson. Anchoring the historic Evening Sale is a legendary piece of contemporary art: Gerhard Ri...
Magnum Photos and The Photographers’ Gallery Unite for Square Print Sale
SummaryMagnum Photos and The Photographers' Gallery join for a new Square Print Photo saleThemed Odyssey, the over-100 works up for grabs explore ideas of discovery, journey and changeThe sale runs until March 29, with each 6 x 6” print starting at $110 USDMagnum Photos teamed up with London-based Photographers’ Gallery to launch Odyssey, their ongoing Square Print Sale. Featuring over 100 works by Martin Parr, Daido Moriyama, Eve Arnold, Steve McCurry, Alice Mann and more, the collection serves as a waypoint into questions of journey and discovery, to ask: where have we been; where are going?“Odyssey considers photography as a sustained act of looking,” said Michael Sargeant, Magnum’s Global Digital Director. “It speaks to journeys undertaken, sometimes perilously, as in Homer’s epic poem...
Zhang Huan’s 125 Newbury Show Is Not for the Weak
SummaryPace Gallery has unveiled a new solo exhibition by Chinese artist Zhang Huan at 125 Newbury in New YorkTitled Ash Paintings and Performances, the show features previously unseen documentation of Zhang’s shocking, body-based performances, alongside a selection of sculpture, painting and photographsThe body has no limits, according to Zhang Huan. One of the most extreme names in Chinese contemporary art, Huan made his name through performances that, often shockingly, tested the physical and conceptual boundaries of human form to explore memory, labor, impermanence and resilience.At 125 Newbury, Huan’s work reenters the New York spotlight in Ash Paintings and Performances, a new show by Pace Gallery. Curated by Arne Glimcher, the exhibition gathers never-before-seen documentation of Zh...
‘STITCHED’ by Sam Gilliam: Art Born from Constraint
SummaryPace Gallery hosts Sam Gilliam’s STITCHED through April 25, 2026, marking the U.S. debut of his Irish residency worksCreated after a shipping crisis, these pieces feature canvases cut and sewn into 3D sculpturesSam Gilliam’s STITCHED exhibition at Pace Gallery in New York presents a remarkable body of work created during his 1993 residency at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation in Ireland. This landmark exhibition marks the US debut of this unique body of work, as the series was born from a shipping crisis when his highly flammable petroleum-based paints were barred from overseas transport.Gilliam innovated by staining monumental canvases in his Washington, D.C. studio, folding them, and shipping them to Ireland to be used as raw material. Once on site, he collaborated with a local seams...
The Claude Monet “Painting Time” Solo Exhibit Heads to Tate Modern in 2027
SummaryTate Modern just dropped its massive 2027 exhibition lineup, spotlighting its first-ever solo show dedicated to Claude MonetOpening in February 2027, "Monet: Painting Time" will dissect the Impressionist pioneer's connection to the rapid industrialization of timeThe upcoming cultural calendar also celebrates David Hockney's 90th birthday with a massive Turbine Hall takeover and introduces the UK's first major solo show for Algerian modernist BayaLondon's Tate Modern is gearing up for a monumental 2027, officially pulling the curtain back on an exhibition slate headlined by its first-ever solo presentation of Claude Monet. Titled "Monet: Painting Time," the hallmark showcase opens its doors on February 25, 2027, taking a deep dive into the founding Impressionist's relationship with t...
Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo Celebrates Anniversaries With Rina Banerjee Exhibition
SummaryEspace Louis Vuitton Tokyo is hosting an exhibition devoted to the work of Rina BanerjeeThe showcase marks the 20th anniversary of the Espaces Louis Vuitton and the 10th anniversary of the Hors-les-murs programme19 works ranging from installations to sculptures and paintings will be on displayMarking a dual milestone, Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo presents an exhibition dedicated to South Asian diaspora artist Rina Banerjee. The showcase celebrates both the 20th anniversary of the Espaces Louis Vuitton and the 10th anniversary of the Fondation Louis Vuitton's Hors-les-murs programme. Titled "You made me leave my happy home to become someone else anew, in diasporas without origin to be related again this is living and in this waits the joy of one earthly place, hope of eternal intimacy....
Lauren Halsey’s “sister dreamer” Sculpture Park Is a Love Letter to South Central LA
For Lauren Halsey fans, the wait is finally over: the “sister dreamer” sculpture park is officially open. Located at Western Avenue and 76th Street through November 2027, the new park is dually designed as an installation and community center, ready to serve the South Central community.Fully titled “sister dreamer, lauren halsey’s architectural ode to that sure n splurge of south central los angeles,” the project is a love letter to her family’s multigenerational roots in the neighborhood. “I grew up on Western Avenue, in the area surrounding sister dreamer,” said Halsey. “It was and still is a beautiful environment, a place and time of joy, genius and freedom.”Halsey first imagined the park over a decade ago while studying architecture at El Camino Community College. Though much of the ne...
Art Dubai 2026 Rescheduled as Curated Cultural Gathering
SummaryArt Dubai's 20th-anniversary edition has been rescheduled to May 14 - May 17, 2026, shifting from mid-April dates due to escalating regional conflictThe event will adopt a "more focused, curated, and flexible format" at its usual Madinat Jumeirah location, bringing together galleries, artists, and institutionsParticipating dealers will not pay traditional upfront stand fees, instead being charged a percentage of their sales capped at the stand fee equivalentArt Dubai organizers have announced the postponement and adaptation of the fair's forthcoming 2026 edition in response to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In an email sent to exhibitors, fair director Dunja Gottweis confirmed the event will now take place from May 14 to 17 at Madinat Jumeirah. The 20th-anniversary edition wil...
Through the Lens: Thibaut Grevet
If what they say is true, and a picture is worth a thousand words, Thibaut Grevet wants his images to speak for themselves. Each houses its own universe, adrift between our lived reality and somewhere more sublime. Long-exposured bodies cascade in tight ribbons; stares on closely cropped faces cut through fields of grain, while others dissolve and bleed softly into themselves. In letting the frame slip he makes paradoxically precise the feeling of living inside a moment rather than simply observing it.Born in the French countryside and now based in Paris, the director-photographer came into the camera on his own, looking to instinct and pure interest as his teachers. As a child, he picked up the family VHS to shoot motocross rides and skate clips. In college, he took up graphic design, whe...
Comme Des Garcons Parfums Bottles Up Meg Webster’s Earthworks
SummaryCOMME des GARÇONS Parfums comes together with Dia Art Foundation and artist Meg Webster on a new scentInspired by Webster's artworks, the earthy fragrance channels bodily encounters with the outdoors[] Dia x Meg Webster is available as a 50ml via select stores and Dover Street Market worldwideWe often call it "visual art," but art, as it's experienced, is multi-sensory. Beyond the eyes, many works engage sound and touch, while others, like Anicka Yi's "The Flavor Genome" and "Deodorized Central Mass with Satellites" Mike Kelley, look to smell, regarded as the most emotionally resonant sense.COMME des GARÇONS Parfums, known for its high-concept offerings, recently teamed up with the Dia Art Foundation to create a signature scent for American artist Meg Webster. Titled [] Dia x Meg We...
“Protecting” Art With Art: Jon Burgerman & Lemonade Team Up for a One-of-a-Kind Collectible
Lemonade Insurance protects you when you’re in a pinch, keeping you and the things you love covered in even the toughest of scenarios. Seeking to explore the theme of safety within the context of art and design, the insurance provider teamed up with acclaimed artist Jon Burgerman to create an exclusive collectible, a custom fire extinguisher, to symbolize Lemonade’s commitment to protecting what we love, even when things get hot.Burgerman is a UK-born, New York-based visual artist known for his doodle-inspired, graffiti-tinged murals and paintings. His aesthetic is recognizable for his use of bright tones, whimsical characters and playful worldbuilding.With Lemonade, Burgerman brought his signature approach to the collaboration, this time trading in his namesake motif, the burger, for an i...
The 7 Best Hong Kong Art Month 2026 Events to Check Out
Hong Kong Art Month 2026 is in full force, transforming the city into a global hub for contemporary art and culture. Anchored by heavyweight fairs and a slew of high-profile gallery openings, this year's programming delivers an expansive roster of immersive installations, blue-chip masterpieces, and compelling cultural dialogues.Leading the charge is Art Basel Hong Kong, taking over the HKCEC from March 27 to March 29. The premier fair features a staggering 242 galleries from 40 countries and introduces the new "Echoes" sector, which is specifically dedicated to works created within the last five years. Running concurrently at the Central Harbourfront Event Space from March 25 to March 29, Art Central offers a robust multi-sector approach, highlighting its "Central Stage" and "Neo" segment...
