Art

Björk and French artist Aleph are set to debut an AI sound installation at Centre Pompidou. As a part in “Biodiversity: What Culture for What Future?”, a four-day forum at the Parisian institution, Nature Manifesto brings attention to the planet’s mounting climate challenges by giving a voice to the endangered and extinct species of the world.Housed in the museum’s ‘Chenille’ escalators, the installation aims to create a sonic bridge between industrial life and of lush ecosystems. Over the course of three minutes and 40 seconds, viewers will be immersed in the piece as they move between floors. Atop the cries of endangered animals and textural soundscapes, Björk presents her manifesto: “it is an emergency, the apocalypse has already happened, and how we will act now is essential.”The inter...

Brooklyn-based artist, Susumu Kamijo will be opening his new solo exhibition Table of Us at Perrotin Hong Kong this weekend. In this new show, the artist delves into still life, transforming the genre with his distinctive, candid yet elusive touch. Known for his abstract, playful paintings of poodles and other sentient forms, the artist explores a more intimate space where florals and creatures blend in fantastical yet familiar arrangements.Kamijo’s new body of still-life paintings evokes a nostalgic reverie of summers with his grandparents, from the taste of watermelon to the joys of festival nights during his childhood. Initially presented as traditional still life paintings centering on elements like the Morandi-esque vases and goldfish, the artworks reveal complex textures and composit...

For her first solo exhibition at Richard Heller Gallery, Ana Barriga brings her whimsical touch to Los Angeles. In a magnetic display of technical and narrative ability, Carta a mi sirena (Letter to My Mermaid) nurtures a space for play and irony, leaving room for imagination to flourish in unexpected ways.The exhibition centers on the mysterious power of luck, embodied through an amulet – a sweet and sought-after strawberry heart. From a vegan, vampire merman to a two-faced actress, each work introduces a new member from her cast of fantastical characters, revealing their relatable personalities in the process. In “Carlita,” a character confides that her dream of becoming a DJ and producer keeps her up at night. Meanwhile, “The Owner” figures a mermaid protector of the strawberry heart. “...

Cuteness has taken the world by storm. Whether it takes the shape of beloved icons like Hello Kitty, wide-eyed Superflat characters or internet starlet Moo Deng, it is clear that this pervasive aesthetic has become somewhat of a cultural force. This power of cuteness is the central idea behind a new group show at Tang Contemporary Art in Singapore, as artists come together to explore the push and pull of universal charm.Uncanny Cuteness examines how a visual language of round figures and pastel colors has evolved into a potent medium for understanding identity, consumption and political messaging. Featuring the work of Arkiv Vilmansa, Dennis Osadebe, Jonathan Hadipranata, Ruo-Hsin Wu, Tania Marmolejo, Yasuhito Kawasaki, Yokoteen and Mie Olise kjærgaard, the exhibition channels ideas about ...

In their embrace of everyday objects, people and places, pop and street art are somewhat of the rebel children of 20th century art movements. Today, the two take center stage at Bonham’s ongoing Pop x Culture auction which celebrates their enduring impact on art, fashion and music. From the early days of graffiti and post-punk scenes to contemporary works, the sale pays homage to the artists and influences that shaped a new era of expression.Highlights include a striking multi-panel piece by Barry McGee, expected to sell for £15,000 - £20,000 GBP ($19,000 - $26,000 USD), standing alongside a painting by the twin duo OSGEMEOS, estimated at £40,000 - £60,000 GBP ($51,000 - $76,000 USD.) Also on offer are works from David Bowie and Bob Dylan’s lesser-known painting practices. On the fashion f...

For his latest solo exhibition at Jeffrey Deitch, Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. is bringing a slice of Los Angeles to the East Coast. Through a suite of street and signage paintings, This Was Here presents a still-life tribute to the city's people and places, animated by the artist’s tender appreciation for his hometown.Constructed from photographs and memories, Gonzalez's paintings do not feature people yet they resonate with a palpable sense of humanity. Amidst a network of sprawling highways and traffic jams, he brings focus to the wide grins of insurance brokers and accidents lawyers on billboards and posters. Where one might see a broken car on the side of the road, the artist searches for the owner that abandoned it.Gonzalez’s first foray into painting was not on canvas, but on the walls and ...

A new exhibition at the Bata Shoe Museum is placing a spotlight on the age-old question: what is art? Now through March 2026, Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists offers a glimpse into the growing trend of artist and sneaker collaborations, featuring a selection of drops by 48 venerable artists including Takashi Murakami, Virgil Abloh, Futura and Javier Calleja. In a massive display of works, the exhibition charts through the past and present of commercial collaborations, highlighting new dimensions of footwear, art and above all, creative expression.“Sneakers and artist collabs are increasingly finding their way into conventional art venues such as museums and auction houses with some elevated to a status similar to limited edition artist prints,” says BSM director and senior curator Elizabeth Se...

Italian police have uncovered a pan-European forgery ring responsible for producing and selling counterfeit artworks attributed to dozens artists including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí and Banksy. As of November 11, the Carabinieri art squad and Pisa’s prosecutor’s office have announced that 38 individuals are currently under investigation for forgery, handling stolen goods and illegal art sales.The investigation, codenamed “Operation Cariatide,” began in March 2023 when Italy’s art police confiscated 200 fake pieces, which included a Modigliani caryatid, from a businessman in Pisa. More recently, a string of suspicious online auctions led investigators to uncover the forgery network and six of their workshops – two in Tuscany, one in Venice and three abroad – where the replic...

Ur Kasin is making his London debut with a new solo exhibition entitled All Is Blurred. Staged at JD Malat Gallery, the exhibition features six large-scale oil paintings that transform everyday moments into richly layered surrealist scenes. Echoing the tender messiness of a coming of age, each work depicts a slice of life in an unforgiving world.Coursing through euphoric highs and descents into numbness, the exhibition takes viewers on the thundering, psychological journey that is growing up, a time where every emotion is rich in its own right. The works are anchored by themes of self-discovery and existentialism as Kasin’s character hopes to find himself in plumes of smoke, McDonald’s drive-through meals and ice-cold bottles of Asahi. Seeking refuge in indulgence, the figure brings light ...

Afterstepping down from his eponymous label back in March, and revealing his final runway showcase in June, Dries Van Noten has shifted his focus. The designer has announced the opening of his Common Ground exhibition, which, per a press release, explores the "multifaceted concept of home" through the work of six contemporary artists.Curated by Brian Boa – the founder of Los Angeles' Trading Places – the exhibition opens today, November 9 at The Little House, and features work from EFE, Martine Syms, Mark Lecky, Lloyd Foster, Walid Labri and Hassan Rahim."The exhibition invites viewers to explore the essence of home as a feeling, a sense of security and a personal representation, while addressing the themes of belonging and identity," a press release explicates.EFE and Rahim each contribut...

Make Room Los Angeles is presenting Office Illusions by Jacopo Pagin, on view now through December 17, 2024, marking the artist’s second solo show with the gallery. Blurring the lines between myth and reality, Pagin explores the turn of the millennium, shaped by a seductive vision of endless progress and control.In his series of large-scale paintings, the artist immerses viewers in distorted office landscapes filled with desks, computers and pens. Stark and sterile, these reimagined artifacts reflect the shiny allure of corporate power that consumed the 1990s and early 2000s, while sending a flare from a future where the prospects of success and stability have become increasingly hollow.Banal furniture plays a central role in the exhibition. Across the gallery space, an installation of bla...