Exhibitions

Italian photographer Alessandro Furchino Capria is making a solo debut at Saint Laurent Babylone, located in Paris’ 7th arrondissement. Based between Milan and London, Capria garnered the attention of the fashion world through his earnest style, defined by layered references, harmonious compositions and natural balance.Curated by YSL’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello, the exhibition showcases works from Capria’s 2020 series, titled Limehouse Flowers, where he returns to one of his most beloved subjects. The photographs look for meaning in urban landscapes and the very nature of photographic practice, as each flower appears as a hazy burst color.With, as Rive Droite notes, “a sense of organic succession,” the artist carefully tends to his subjects in ways that feel spontaneous and deli...

Gagosian announces the opening of Noir, a new series of paintings by Los Angeles-based artist Alex Israel, debuting at the Beverly Hills gallery on February 6. Israel, known for his deep connection to LA, explores the noir aesthetic through images that evoke a cinematic and emotional resonance. His paintings, rooted in the city’s architecture, reflect a blend of nostalgia and contemporary perspectives, capturing scenes from the 1940s to the '80s in vivid colors and exaggerated perspectives.Noir began as Israel’s photographs and sketches, which were enhanced with reference materials and collaborated on with animators before being brought to life as acrylic paintings by Warner Bros.’ Scenic Art department. The series evokes a dream-like quality, portraying spaces like a deserted lingerie sho...

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled PROTOTYPE, an exhibition exploring the intersection of art and innovation at Studio Odeonsplatz in Munich from January 25 to March 22, 2025. Organized by the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection and curator Christopher Dake-Outhet, the exhibition showcases six international contemporary artists who challenge the concept of the prototype through both physical and digital mediums.Among the featured artists, Simon Denny blends blockchain technology with hybrid paintings inspired by Mercedes-Benz concept cars, while Salomé Chatriot integrates organic elements with digital renderings of her breath. Paul Seidler’s work examines alternative time systems and Sarah Friend merges digital security with automotive access through a Mercedes-Benz Smart Key. Meanwhile, Theo Triantafyll...