Architects at the head of ENSA Strasbourg and Montpellier

Des architectes à la tête des ENSA Strasbourg et Montpellier

As of March 1, 2026, two architects-urbanists have been appointed to lead France's national architecture schools (ENSA) in Strasbourg and Montpellier. Agnès Blondin-Carrez, previously head of the architecture and heritage units in the Ardennes and Bas-Rhin, now directs ENSA Strasbourg. Martin Chénot, who formerly led ENSA Saint-Étienne and ENSAP Bordeaux and oversaw the French Institutes in Casablanca and Madrid, takes the helm at ENSA Montpellier.

La Fondation Gandur choisit son architecte

The Fondation Gandur pour l'art has selected the architecture firm Atelier Barozzi Veiga to design its future museum in Caen, France, following an international competition among eight agencies. The museum, scheduled to open in 2030, will be built on a six-hectare site and conceived as an "inhabited atlas," integrating pavilions, gardens, and pools within an open landscape.

Le MADD se réinvente et rouvre en deux temps

The MADD – Musée des arts décoratifs et du design de Bordeaux – partially reopened at the end of April, marking the first phase of a major renovation project that will be completed in several years. Led by the city with support from the state and public and private partners, the project combines heritage restoration with ecological transition. The work, carried out by Agence Antoine Dufour, reunites an 18th-century mansion and a 19th-century former prison while improving accessibility and conservation conditions. The museum aims to reduce energy consumption by 40%, notably through the use of recycled and reused materials. Upon reopening, the public can explore the Rue Boulan wing, the rehabilitated prison, and three inaugural exhibitions, ahead of a full opening in 2027.

Catherine Nichols, nouvelle directrice artistique de Manifesta

Catherine Nichols has been appointed as the new artistic director of Manifesta, the European Nomadic Biennial. She will take over the role alongside Emilia van Lynden, who has been named general director, as the organization prepares for its 2028 edition in Coimbra, Portugal. The transition follows the departure of Hedwig Fijen, founder of the European Biennial, who will step down in October 2026 after leading the institution for over thirty years.

The wind carries away JR's cave

Le vent emporte la caverne de JR

The article reports that JR's monumental installation 'La Caverne' has been destroyed by wind. The large-scale outdoor work, which was a temporary public art piece, collapsed under strong gusts, leaving only remnants at the site. The incident occurred recently, drawing attention to the fragility of large-scale ephemeral art installations.

All our art quizzes: test your knowledge with Beaux Arts!

Tous nos quiz sur l’art : testez vos connaissances avec Beaux Arts !

Beaux Arts Magazine has published a series of online quizzes inviting readers to test their knowledge of art history. The quizzes cover a wide range of topics, including art movements (Impressionism, Realism, Art Deco, Art Nouveau), female artists, iconic masterpieces, and key vocabulary. Each quiz is designed to be completed in a few minutes, with answers accompanied by explanations and anecdotes to deepen understanding.

Artist battles third cancer during her first art exhibition

Artist battles third cancer during her first art exhibition. The Cairns Post reports on an artist who is simultaneously facing a third cancer diagnosis while holding her debut art exhibition.

Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition

Wright State University's Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries is calling for submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for its inaugural exhibition, "Active Duty Artists." The show will run from August 25 to September 17, featuring artwork in various media including photography, painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Submissions are due by July 15, and the exhibition aims to highlight the creativity of enlisted personnel, noncommissioned officers, and officers currently serving at the base.

Denver art exhibit explores cultural and familial "Males de Corazón"

Juan Carlos Escobedo's exhibition "Curas: Males de Corazón" ("Remedies: Ailments of the Heart") opens June 12 through July 26 at the Art Students League of Denver (ASLD). The show features cardboard sculptures and mixed-media works exploring inherited familial and cultural knowledge, reflecting on non-Western traditions that view emotional, physical, and spiritual pain as interconnected. Escobedo, this year's ASLD Color Scheme resident, is the child of Mexican parents and grew up near El Paso; his practice uses cardboard as a medium that parallels his own identity struggles.

Local artist's work to be showcased in exhibition this weekend

Local artist Anthony Woodward will showcase his work at Chalk Hill House in Downton this weekend, from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14. The exhibition, held in a barn on the historic property, features original paintings and signed limited edition prints available for purchase with interest-free payment plans. The event is organized with permission from Roger Peach and supported by television presenter Martin Roberts.

Bodies That Remember, Materials That Continue: Nona Inescu and Oláh Gyárfás at Art Encounters Foundation

The article presents two concurrent exhibitions at Art Encounters Foundation in Timișoara, Romania: Nona Inescu's "Afterlife – Still Life" and Oláh Gyárfás's "The Broken Corner of the Cube," curated by Diana Marincu and Ami Barak respectively. Both artists explore what happens to materials after they lose their original function—stones, plants, textiles, and bodies—treating matter as active, memory-bearing entities rather than passive substances. Inescu's work engages geological and biological deep time, while Gyárfás focuses on inherited rural craft and the biographies of materials like hemp, hay, and wood.

Teenage creatives show off their hard work at a local college's exhibition

West Lancashire College art and design students are preparing to showcase their creative talents at the college's end-of-year art exhibition. The event will be held at the Skelmersdale campus, opening with a special evening on June 10 from 5:30pm to 7pm, and will also be open to the public on June 16 and 17 from 4pm to 7pm. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of student work including fine art, photography, fashion, film, graphics, and illustration.

Artist Interview: Macarena Rojas Osterling

Macarena Rojas Osterling, a Peruvian artist born in 1985, is interviewed about her return to Lima after years in the UK, where she earned an MFA from the Royal College of Art. Her work, which includes glass sculptures, collage paintings, and drawings, is currently featured in the group exhibition "Look How Brightly" at Britannia Row in London, curated by Jenn Ellis and Alex Mills. The interview explores how living near the Pacific Ocean in Lima has influenced her recent pieces, particularly the glass sculptures and collages that incorporate traces of sand, salt, and water damage.

Romany Gypsy Artist Features in Major New London Art Exhibition

Romany Gypsy artist Gemma Lees presents her work 'Cold Comfort/Kushti Shillow' in the exhibition 'Criminal: An Untold Story of Homelessness, Resistance and Survival' at The Museum of Homelessness in London's Finsbury Park. The exhibition maps 400 years of criminalisation of homelessness and nomadic lives, featuring a fold-up caravan installation that uses embroidery hoops depicting anti-Traveller laws, a proggy rug with hidden racist phrases, and china plates printed with prejudiced media headlines, including from The Sun's 2005 'Stamp On The Camps' campaign.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum hosts 54th annual Prix de West exhibition and sale

The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is hosting its 54th annual Prix de West Invitational Art Sale and Exhibition, featuring 276 artworks from 90 artists across the United States. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works depicting Western wildlife, culture, and history, with pieces ranging from traditional to contemporary styles. Highlights include John Coleman's bronze sculpture "Wedding at Crow Fair," priced at $220,000, and the work of 50-year veteran painter Walt Gonske. The public sale takes place on June 13, with the exhibition open through July 12.

Pacific Palms Art Festival celebrates winners across six exhibition categories

The Pacific Palms Art Festival concluded its annual Exhibition and Sale, held from June 5 to June 7, with 97 artists submitting 189 entries across six categories. The top honor, the Pacific Palms Art Prize, was awarded to Tracie Bertram for her ceramic work "Cactus Crown," judged by acclaimed artist Steven Harvey. Category winners included Donna Rankin (Oil or Acrylic), Christine Marlow (Watercolour and Pastel), Paula Koert-Bain (Open section), Kian Bates (Photography), Jake Billinghurst (Pen, Pencil and Ink), and Elizabeth Grimshaw (Environmental section).

SCV News | City Presents 'Travelogue' Solo Exhibit at Newhall Library

The city of Santa Clarita announces 'Travelogue,' a solo exhibition by artist Justin Poole, currently on view at the Old Town Newhall Library through September 2. The article also lists several other local events, including a 'Nature Imprints' workshop, an artist reception for Bruce McFarland's solo exhibition 'Beyond the Moment' at the Canyon Theatre Guild, and a meeting of the Santa Clarita Arts Commission to review a sculpture donation titled 'Drying Cars.'

Collaborative partnership leads to new art exhibition

Arts in Health Ocala Metro (AIHOM) has announced the opening of “Creative Voices: Celebrating AIHOM & The Arc of Marion Artists” at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place in Ocala, Florida. Presented by the city of Ocala Cultural Arts Division through the Art in City Spaces Program, the exhibition will run from June 17 to December 17, 2026, with an opening reception on June 17. The show features artwork created by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participate in visual art workshops facilitated by AIHOM at The Arc of Marion, a nonprofit that has supported individuals with disabilities since 1959.

IN PHOTOS: Meascra exhibition open in Kilkee

The West Clare Artist Collective held the opening of their MEASCRA exhibition at Culturlann Sweeney in Kilkee, County Clare. Clare Arts Officer Siobhan Mulcahy officially opened the show, which runs until July 4. The collective comprises artists Áine Rynne, Ceri Garfield, Caroline Lernihan, and Claire Frawley.

Five Points Museum celebrates 10 years, honors past exhibitions

The Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art in Victoria, Texas, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a special exhibition running through June 28, 2026, featuring works from dozens of artists, including founder Ann Harithas. The museum, which grew out of an art car parade, highlights Harithas's passion for art cars and revisits past exhibitions, such as "The Road So Far," a shotgun house installation by Travis Whitfield and Jesse Lott. Museum Office & Marketing Manager Magdalena Segura Kuykendall, who has been with the institution since its inception, reflects on her favorite exhibits and the museum's commitment to free admission and community outreach.

The Art of Deco at the Idaho State Museum

The Idaho State Museum is presenting "The Art of Deco," an exhibition featuring over 40 objects from its collection that explore Art Deco design and its cultural influences. Highlights include a flapper-style gown, children's toys, and "mummy beads," alongside a digital StoryMap created by the State Historic Preservation Office that guides visitors through Art Deco architecture across Idaho, from the museum's own façade to the Boundary County Courthouse. The exhibition runs through January 14, 2023.

New Oglethorpe University Museum of Art exhibition encourages conversation, highlights Core program

The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) has opened a new exhibition titled “Conversations with Collections,” curated by collections manager and registrar Courtney Christy. The show features over 30 works from the museum’s permanent collection, spanning various media, styles, and time periods, paired around shared themes to encourage visitor interaction. Activities include writing thoughts on blackboards, sketching in a mini-gallery alcove, and meditating in reflection spaces, with the goal of making the art experience a two-way dialogue.

SCV News | June 19: 'Beyond the Moment' Artist Reception at CTG

The Canyon Theatre Guild and the Santa Clarita Artists Association are hosting an Artist’s Reception for Bruce McFarland’s solo exhibition “Beyond the Moment” on June 19 at 24242 Main St., Old Town Newhall, CA. The exhibition showcases McFarland’s signature Time Capsule Photography, a method born from a digital processing mistake, where he merges multiple exposures into single images of iconic locations like Disney Hall, Grand Central Terminal, and Yosemite. All 22 images in the series are on view through June 28, alongside his traditional scenic photography, with prints produced via dye-sublimation on aluminum.

Local Memphis - WLMT-TV Events - Guns to Gardens Art Exhibition & Sale

A Guns to Gardens Art Exhibition & Sale is being held in Memphis, Tennessee, as part of a local community event. The exhibition features artwork created from decommissioned firearms, transforming weapons into art to promote peace and reduce gun violence. The event is organized by local community groups and aims to engage the public in conversations about gun safety and creative reuse.

Gwangju Biennale Shifts to Open Call for Artistic Director for the First Time in Its 30-Year History

The Gwangju Biennale Foundation has announced an open call for the Artistic Director of the 17th Gwangju Biennale, marking the first time in its 30-year history that the position will be filled through an open application process rather than a recommendation-based system. The open call runs from June 8 to August 3, 2026, and is open to exhibition professionals from Korea and abroad, including teams of co-artistic directors, with the selected director overseeing the main exhibition scheduled for 2028.

From glass to taxidermy: Inside Whanganui’s new brooch exhibition

A new wearable art exhibition titled 'Show Us Your Brooch' has opened at Katie Brown & Co gallery in Whanganui, New Zealand. The show features works by over 20 artists who have created brooches using unconventional materials such as taxidermy, upcycled cans, and miniature paintings, and runs until June 17, 2026.

Chicago art show sparks dialogue about Emmett Till and Black boyhood

An art exhibition titled "From Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85" has opened at Blanc Gallery in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, featuring works by a dozen local artists that imagine what Emmett Till's life might have been like had he not been murdered in 1955. Curated by artist Raymond A. Thomas, the show includes paintings, photographs, sculptures, and mixed media pieces that humanize Till and other Black children, while also addressing contemporary issues such as the banning of cultural history books and the erosion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The exhibition runs through July 25, which would have been Till's 85th birthday, and is presented in partnership with the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Institute.

Pelham Art Center exhibits work of retired visual artists

Pelham Art Center presents "IRVA: Inspired Retired Visual Artists," an exhibition running from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring retired professionals aged 75 and older who create original artwork in photography, painting, ceramics, sculpture, glass, and mixed media. The group began over 25 years ago as a weekly lunch gathering and has grown into a community exhibiting across the tristate area and online. An opening reception on June 11 includes an artist talk and live jazz by the Leslie Pintchik and Scott Hardy Duo.

Art exhibition inspired by historic silk pattern books opens at the Silk Museum

A group of textile artists from the Threadmill collective has opened a new exhibition titled 'Time and Place' at the Silk Museum in Macclesfield. The show draws inspiration from the museum's historic silk pattern books, with each artist creating contemporary interpretations using techniques such as hand stitching, machine embroidery, felting, and working with wool. The exhibition includes tactile pieces designed for visually impaired visitors and runs from June 3 to July 25, with accompanying 'Meet the Artists' events.

Skelmorlie artist shares 15 years' worth of work at Wyllieum exhibition

Campbell MacIntosh, a 71-year-old artist from Skelmorlie, Scotland, has opened a solo exhibition titled 'Statistical Destiny' at the Wyllieum in Greenock Ocean Terminal, showcasing works created over the past 15 years. The exhibition, which runs until June 13, features figurative and abstract pieces inspired by artists Julie Schumer and Robert Burridge, and marks MacIntosh's first show at the venue after he responded to a call for local artists.