The art of remembrance – 10 December 2025

In December 2025, a commemorative exhibition reunites twenty artists who first showed together in 2005 in 'Portugal through the Eyes of Artists,' hosted by Dr. Pedro Alexandre Amor de Fonseca Cabral Adão, then Consul General of Portugal in Goa. The original groundbreaking group show, held at his official residence in Altinho, was the largest of its kind in Goa at the time and reshaped the local art landscape. Now, two decades later, the same artists—joined by three emerging talents—present works in diverse media including painting, mixed media, and textile, honoring the late diplomat who championed their early careers.

‘Sugar felt like the perfect thread’: Tara Long on her sweet new installation

Tara Long's new installation *La Esquinita (little corner)* has taken over all three spaces at Locust Projects in Miami, transforming the gallery into a shop for sweets and souvenirs with over 500 miniature sculptures for sale. The immersive environment, her first major solo show, unfolds in three acts—seduction, exposure, and collapse—centered on a crumbling room-sized frosted cake. The exhibition draws parallels between Florida's early 20th-century Big Sugar land grab and today's Big Tech boom, reflecting on cycles of extraction and survival in Long's hometown. A pop-up speakeasy will run on Friday and Saturday nights (5 and 6 December).

Citrus Heights artist wins award, will be featured in PBS KVIE Art Auction

Local artist Susan Ballenger has won a Juror Award in the Contemporary category of the PBS KVIE Art Auction for her acrylic painting "Underwater Rocks." Her work will be among over 270 original pieces featured in the 44th annual Art Auction, broadcast live on KVIE Channel 6 and streamed online from October 3–5, 2025. The event allows viewers to bid on artwork, with proceeds supporting PBS KVIE’s local productions and outreach programs. Ballenger previously won an award in the same auction in 2021 for her piece "Reach for the Heights."

Reuniting the Great Works of the Patron Saint of Artists

The New York Times reports on an effort to reunite the major works of the Patron Saint of Artists, a figure historically significant for supporting and inspiring visual artists. The article details how these works, which have been dispersed across various collections and institutions, are being brought together for a special exhibition or project, highlighting the saint's enduring influence on the art world.

New Bedford Art Museum celebrates 30 Years with 'Best of SouthCoast' exhibition and gala

The New Bedford Art Museum is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a gala and the opening of a "Best of SouthCoast" exhibition on June 10, 2025. The show highlights two centuries of artistic talent from the region, featuring works inspired by the local landscape and seascape.

Mandarin Oriental, Macau marks 15th anniversary with new art exhibition

Mandarin Oriental, Macau launched a new contemporary Chinese art exhibition titled "Modern Vision, Timeless Technique" to mark its 15th anniversary at its current location. The exhibition, running until 31 August in the hotel's lobby and Lobby Lounge, features 15 works by local female artists Leong Kit Man and Tsang Tseng Tseng. Curated by Alice Kok, president of the Art For All Society (AFA), the show highlights how the artists blend traditional Chinese painting techniques with modern aesthetics. VIPs including government officials and cultural figures attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the hotel's executive chef created canapés inspired by the artworks.

Is Art Dying Along With Work?

Stirbt die Kunst mit der Arbeit?

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence raises a fundamental paradox for the future of creativity: while automation could theoretically free humans from labor to pursue artistic endeavors, it simultaneously threatens the economic foundations of the art world. If AI-driven job displacement leads to a widespread loss of disposable income, the commercial market that sustains professional artists could effectively collapse.

À Florence, une transformation silencieuse pour préserver son patrimoine

Florence is undertaking a major restoration of Giotto's Campanile, the first comprehensive conservation of the 14th-century bell tower since its construction. The project, budgeted at over €7 million, addresses decades of damage from pollution, acid rain, and natural aging, including detached stone slabs, darkened facades, and microfractures. The four-year scaffolding will be designed to minimize visual impact and gradually reveal restored sections. Separately, the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore is executing a €60 million program to restore the Collegio Eugeniano (which will become its new headquarters) and expand the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo to 11,000 square meters by 2030. The Ponte Vecchio will also undergo summer cleaning and consolidation of its piles, funded equally by the municipality and the Antinori family.

The new cultural space by Sanlorenzo Arts where design, creativity and sustainability meet

Sanlorenzo Arts has inaugurated Casa Sanlorenzo, a new cultural space in Venice adjacent to the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, opening on June 3 during the first edition of Venice Climate Week and the Venice Architecture Biennale. Designed by Piero Lissoni's architectural firm, the space blends history and contemporary design, featuring a restored building with adaptive lighting, a monumental glass staircase, and a new bridge connecting to the surroundings. It is not a traditional museum but a dynamic platform for art, design, and sustainability, hosting initiatives that reflect on contemporary society.

Discover art displays across South Coast

The South Coast region is hosting a diverse series of local art events, ranging from outdoor markets to museum showcases. Highlights include the Art-in-the-Park event in Uvongo featuring over 60 artists, the Art by the Sea club's Easter exhibition at Southcoast Mall, and a dedicated sculpture show titled "The Third Dimension" at Sands Gallery in Glenmore Beach.

In Piazza Navona the École française de Rome opens a space for exhibitions (all will be free admission)

A Piazza Navona l’École française de Rome apre uno spazio per le mostre (saranno tutte ad accesso gratuito)

The École française de Rome, founded in 1875 and housed at Palazzo Farnese, has opened a permanent exhibition space at Piazza Navona 62 in Rome. A current exhibition running until April 30, 2026, traces the institute's 150-year history of historical, archaeological, and social science research, highlighting its Italian and Mediterranean focus and the collaborative spirit between France and Italy. The new gallery will host a regular program of free-admission exhibitions and events dedicated to cultural heritage, archaeology, and history, starting with the show "Isole e santi – Monasteri e santuari dell’Adriatico orientale, da san Girolamo a Gregorio VII" from May 27, 2026.

A new certification has been created to improve the management and valorization of Italian cultural heritage

È nata una nuova certificazione per migliorare gestione e valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale italiano

A new certification standard called SGPI01:2024 has been launched in Italy to improve the management and valorization of cultural heritage. Developed by Certiquality and the Stati Generali del Patrimonio Italiano (SGPI), the standard was presented in Florence at Palazzo Guadagni Strozzi Sacrati, with the patronage of the Tuscany Region. It applies to all public and private entities that own or manage cultural and landscape assets, introducing a comprehensive management system that goes beyond legal compliance, focusing on conservation, economic sustainability, accessibility, and safety through independent third-party audits.

Newly Restored Roman Artifacts from Ostia Antica Installed in Rome's Hotels

I reperti romani appena restaurati di Ostia Antica vengono allestiti negli alberghi di Roma

Three Roman masterpieces from the 2nd century AD, previously hidden in the storerooms of the Ostia Antica Archaeological Park, have been installed in the lobbies of historic hotels in central Rome. The works include marble portraits of Empress Faustina the Elder and noblewoman Domizia Lucilla, alongside a restored fresco of Lachesis, one of the Fates. This initiative, titled "Ostia Antica Goes to Town," is part of the broader "Art Outside the Museum" project, which pairs cultural institutions with the hospitality sector to bring archaeological treasures into the public eye.

Galleries and Exhibitions

The City of Raleigh has detailed its diverse range of public art venues and exhibition programs, highlighting key spaces such as the Block Gallery, Pullen Arts Center, and Sertoma Arts Center. These sites collectively host a rotating schedule of five to six exhibitions annually, specifically designed to showcase the work of North Carolina-based creators and emerging artists from Wake County. Additionally, the city manages a Municipal Art Collection comprising over 600 pieces, including Telvin Wallace’s "Window Pain," which are integrated into the city's public infrastructure.

Lights, Funding, Action – Film Grant Open Call

The Sharjah Art Foundation has launched the ninth cycle of its Short Film Production Grant 2026, issuing an open call for applications from filmmakers worldwide. The grant provides financial support, with a total fund of AED 120,000 (approx. USD 30,000), for the completion of short films of 50 minutes or less across all genres. Selected projects may also premiere at a future edition of the Sharjah Film Platform festival.

New Bedford Art Museum invites you to 'Fiesta Viva Mexico' gala

The New Bedford Art Museum is hosting its annual spring gala, 'Fiesta Viva Mexico,' on May 7 from 6 to 8:30 PM. The event will feature an immersive evening with the exhibition 'Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art,' live Mariachi music, a traditional Mexican dance performance, an illusionist show by Lyn Dillies, themed cocktails, and a Mexican-inspired menu. The Patron of the Arts Award will also be presented during the gala.

Kansong's Cultural Defense Exhibition Features National Treasure Vase

The Kansong Art Museum in Seoul has launched a special exhibition titled "Cultural Defense of the Nation: The Spirit of Our People Preserved Through Faith," showcasing 46 significant artifacts reclaimed by collector Chun Hyung-pil during the Japanese colonial period. The centerpiece of the show is a rare 18th-century white porcelain bottle decorated with underglaze blue, iron-red, and copper-red, which Chun famously acquired at the Gyeongseong Art Club auction in 1936. He outbid a prominent Japanese dealer with a record-breaking bid of 14,580 won—a sum equivalent to the price of 15 houses at the time—to prevent the treasure from leaving Korea.

Local creatives participate in return of Artists in the Garden

The second annual "Artists in the Garden" showcase recently launched as part of the month-long Arts in April festivities on Longboat Key. Held outside the Longboat Island Chapel, the two-day exhibition featured thirteen local artists, including Marie Therese Lacroix, Collin Rowland, and Reid Ryan Gerletti, who presented works ranging from oil paintings to furniture crafted from reclaimed wood. The event reported strong sales, with 30% of proceeds donated to the Longboat Key Foundation to support community improvement projects.

Three student artists awarded with monetary prizes at gallery opening

Three student artists from Wichita State University were awarded cash prizes totaling $2,500 during the 8th annual Emerging Artists reception at ShiftSpace Gallery. Juror and New York-based artist Ann Resnick selected Aly Horn, JaiDe Brown, and Savanna Nichols for the honors, which were sponsored by local businesses and the Art and Design Advocates. The exhibition, featuring work from the winners and twelve other students, showcases a range of disciplines including ceramics, photolithography, and MFA-level conceptual projects.

Wyoming artists recognized at 2026 Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition awards reception

Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming State Museum honored 53 local artists during the 2026 Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition awards reception in Cheyenne. The event featured the presentation of the Juror’s Choice Award to Georgia Rowswell, alongside several Purchase Awards selected by state officials for the Capitol Art Collection. The exhibition, which serves as a tribute to America’s 250th anniversary, includes 62 works selected from nearly 400 submissions that celebrate the state's landscapes and communities.

A first home, a first gallery, and a life built around art

Peggy Robinson, a graduate of the Elam School of Fine Arts and a former staffer at Page Galleries, has launched her own contemporary art space, PEG Gallery, in Wellington's Newtown district. The gallery debuted in November with a focus on national artists, including the estate of the late Selwyn Muru, fulfilling a long-held professional ambition for Robinson after years of working in the commercial art sector.

More Than 100 Artworks On Display At Merdeka Art Exhibition

More than 100 local painters, including artists with disabilities, are displaying their works at the Merdeka Art Exhibition 2025, held at Prince Court Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Organized by Art Market Malaysia with the hospital's support, the exhibition features over 100 artworks themed 'Freedom to Heal: Merdeka Through Wellness,' alongside cultural performances, poetry recitals, and an art competition. Deputy National Unity Minister K. Saraswathy opened the event, which runs until September 12. Thirty percent of proceeds from artwork sales will go to the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Centre.

Acne Studios has opened a gallery in Paris

Acne Studios, the Swedish fashion brand, has opened a new gallery in Paris. The space is intended to host exhibitions and cultural programming, marking the brand's expansion into the art world beyond its retail and fashion operations.

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging highlights senior artists in yearly art show

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is hosting its 23rd annual "Celebrate Arts & Aging" exhibition, showcasing over 170 works by senior artists aged 57 to 100. The show is displayed at three locations: the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, Center on the Hill, and the Parkway Central Library, with a virtual version available online. Featured artists include signature artist Ronald Lee Washington, who presents two paintings, "Lunch Break" and "Face Value," and longtime contributor Ikru Warmaneazy, who painted "The Jazz Musicians." The exhibition runs through the end of May.