‘A new lease of life’: London’s Annely Juda Fine Art looks to the future with Mayfair move

London’s Annely Juda Fine Art is relocating from its Dering Street premises in Mayfair after 35 years to a new gallery on nearby Hanover Square, set to open at the end of October. The move marks a new phase for the nearly 60-year-old gallery, with co-director Nina Fellmann taking on greater responsibilities as founder David Juda, who turns 80 next year, steps back. The new space occupies three floors of a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse, including a former ballroom with a glass-domed ceiling, and will feature a smaller gallery for emerging artists. David Hockney will inaugurate the venue with his Moon series (2020-23), while the final exhibition at the old space is a site-specific installation by Tadashi Kawamata titled Demolition.

'It’s like the natural world. Nothing lasts forever': Tadashi Kawamata on creating his temporary sculptures

Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata created a temporary wooden vortex sculpture titled "Tornado" inside the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, made from 5,000 individual pieces of wood and installed on the grand staircase for just two weeks in February. The work was commissioned by Ruinart as part of its "Conversations with Nature" series, which presents a piece in Paris before permanently installing it at the champagne house's headquarters in Reims. Kawamata, who has lived in Paris for 18 years, is known for using found materials and creating site-specific, temporary interventions on or inside architecture, emphasizing spontaneity and impermanence.

Reopening of the Palais de la Découverte

Réouverture du Palais de la Découverte

The Palais de la Découverte in Paris has officially reopened its doors to the public following an extensive renovation period. The institution returns with a refreshed program that bridges the gap between scientific inquiry and artistic expression, featuring a series of new installations and collaborative projects.

Postal Museum

Musée Postal

The Musée de la Poste in Paris is currently hosting a series of diverse exhibitions and cultural programs, ranging from a focused look at Henri Matisse's vibrant painterly style to an exploration of how design has integrated into national heritage. The institution is also featuring the chaotic architectural installations of Tadashi Kawamata and a deep dive into the historical and cultural construction of the 'witch' archetype.

Archibald prize 2026: Richard Lewer’s portrait of artist Iluwanti Ken wins $100,000

Richard Lewer has won the 2026 Archibald Prize, Australia's most prestigious portraiture award, for his portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder, traditional healer, and senior artist Iluwanti Ken. The $100,000 prize was announced at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, with the judging panel selecting the work unanimously from 59 finalists. Lewer, a six-time Archibald finalist, painted Ken life-size against a yellow ochre background, capturing her quiet authority and role as a working artist. The Wynne Prize for landscape painting was also awarded to Gaypalani Waṉambi for *The Waṉambi tree*.

Best Exhibitions Starting in May 2026

Tokyo Art Beat has curated a selection of the best art exhibitions opening across Japan in May 2026, with a heavy concentration in Tokyo. Highlights include a retrospective of nihonga painter Kawai Gyokudō at the Yamatane Museum of Art, a Gaudí exhibition at 21_21 Design Sight, the third edition of the Tokyo Architecture Festival, a solo show of illustrator Mizumaru Anzai at Play! Museum, painter Yoko Matsumoto's first large-scale museum solo at Fuchu Art Museum, a Hiroko Koshino retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, a Van Gogh exhibition at Ueno Royal Museum, and a qipao fashion history show at the Japan-China Friendship Center Art Museum.

Infectious creativity

CIMA Gallery in Kolkata is hosting an exhibition titled "Outsider Art," on view until May 2, featuring works by a diverse group of individuals without formal artistic training. Participants include entrepreneur Dilip De, chartered accountant Amartya Mukherjee, danseuse Amala Shankar, musician Ayaan Ali Bangash, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, among others. The show highlights a wide range of media, from digital paintings and watercolors to photography and stoneware, all united by a raw, instinctive creativity.