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How Tony Albert’s childhood instinct became a radical art practice

Tony Albert, a Girramay/Yidinji/Kuku-Yalanji artist, has spent his life collecting Aboriginalia—kitsch household items from the mid-20th century that feature naive or racist depictions of Indigenous culture. These objects, including ashtrays, velvet paintings, and figurines, form the basis of his upcoming exhibition *Tony Albert: Not A Souvenir* at the Museum of Contemporary Art, curated by Bruce Johnson McClean. Albert's practice transforms these mass-produced artifacts into a powerful critique of colonization, displacement, and erasure.

History of soccer exhibition open at Arlington museum ahead of FIFA World Cup

The Arlington Museum of Art has opened "More Than a Match," a large-scale exhibition exploring the history of soccer through World Cup memorabilia, historic jerseys, maps, and contemporary art. The show features items on loan from the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the University of Texas at Arlington's Special Collections, and the National Football Museum in Manchester, England. Highlights include a replica of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Trophy, a jersey worn by Pelé, and artworks by Andy Warhol, Kehinde Wiley, and Darío Escobar, as well as a mural by Dallas-based artist Colton Canava depicting Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, and Virgil van Dijk as saint-like figures. The exhibition runs through August 2, 2026, and is located near AT&T Stadium, which will host nine World Cup matches.

What Is the 2026 Met Gala Exhibit “Costume Art” All About?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute will unveil its 2026 exhibition, “Costume Art,” on May 4, 2026, coinciding with the Met Gala. Curated by Andrew Bolton, the show explores the relationship between fashion and the human body, juxtaposing garments like Rei Kawakubo's bulbous Comme des Garçons ensemble with artworks such as Hans Bellmer's “La Poupée” and Albrecht Dürer's “Adam and Eve.” Mannequins cast from real bodies and mirrored heads by artist Samar Hejazi will enhance the immersive experience. The exhibition runs from May 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, in the new Condé M. Nast Galleries.

Yu-Chi Lyra Kuo Shares a Vision for the Future of Art, Technology, and Creativity

Yu-Chi Lyra Kuo, an entrepreneur, investor, Harvard-educated lawyer, former Princeton academic, and board member of the Shed, shares her vision for integrating frontier technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics into the art world. She argues that these tools can enhance human creativity rather than replace it, drawing on her early experiences with Asian antiquities and her pioneering work in blockchain, including co-founding OpenSea 2.0. The article, based on an interview with CULTURED, traces her journey from collecting a jade gourd as a child to advising tech companies and joining the board of the Shed, a Bloomberg-backed cultural center in Hudson Yards.

At Yale: the commercial empire within the British empire

The Yale Center for British Art presents 'Painters, Ports, and Profits,' an exhibition of 115 items spanning a century of art and history, focusing on the East India Company's commercial empire. The show includes paintings, prints, drawings, books, and artifacts such as a 37-foot watercolor scroll of Lucknow (1826) and works by Indian artist Gangaram Chintaman Navgire Tambat, who emerges as the artistic star with 20 pieces. It also features prints of the company's opium factory and 'The Opium Fleet Descending The Ganges' by Walter Stanhope Sherwill, highlighting the company's role in the Opium Wars with China.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s Artmix is a party built for repeat collectors and first-time buyers

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) is hosting its annual Artmix fundraiser on May 8, 2026, a fast-paced evening featuring a silent auction of works by 100 regional artists. The event includes a VIP preview with early access, champagne, and a guided tour, followed by a general admission party where bidding runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets range from $150 for members to $300 for VIP access, with proceeds supporting BMoCA's exhibitions and education programs.

Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time

The Smithsonian American Art Museum will present "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial," a landmark exhibition opening September 18, 2026, that brings together for the first time photography surveys created through a federally funded grant program by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) around the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial. Featuring 225 photographs by more than 70 photographers, the show draws on the museum's holdings and collections nationwide, including previously unseen works, and places them in the context of federal survey photography dating back to the 19th century.

Venture Forward gifts name Wilmerding Pavilion and Anschutz Galleries in Princeton University Art Museum

Two major gifts from Louisa Stude Sarofim and The Anschutz Foundation, part of Princeton University's Venture Forward campaign, will name the Wilmerding Pavilion and the Anschutz Galleries in the new Princeton University Art Museum. The pavilion honors the late John Wilmerding, a pioneering American art historian and professor at Princeton, while the galleries within it will showcase the museum's American art collections. The museum opens on October 31, 2025, and the new space will allow a nearly five-fold increase in displayed works, including a broader definition of American art encompassing Spanish Colonial and Native American art.

Frieze Taps Art Basel Veteran Frank Lasry as Chief Operating Officer

Frieze has appointed Frank Lasry as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective this June. Lasry joins the organization with an extensive pedigree in the art market, having previously served as COO at Perrotin and managing director at Art Basel, where he was instrumental in launching Art Basel Paris. His career also includes senior leadership roles at major auction houses Christie’s and Phillips, positioning him as a veteran executive with deep operational expertise across multiple sectors of the industry.

henry street settlement independent art fair

The Henry Street Settlement, a nonprofit social-service organization on New York's Lower East Side, lost its primary annual fundraiser when the Art Dealers Association of America canceled The Art Show in July 2025. After months of uncertainty, Henry Street has partnered with Independent, the art fair that recently relocated to Pier 36, to host its 37th gala preview on May 14, 2026. The collaboration was brokered by art dealer James Fuentes, a Henry Street board member and longtime Lower East Side gallerist. The gala had raised over $38 million since 1989, and the cancellation left a budget gap that forced the organization to launch a virtual campaign raising only $600,000—half the usual amount—while federal cuts compounded the financial strain.

Discover the Mapplethorpe Snapshot of Peter Berlin Hiding in This São Paulo Gallerist’s Bedroom

Alexandre Gabriel, a partner at São Paulo gallery Fortes D’Aloia & Gabriel, opens his home in the Praça da República neighborhood to reveal his personal art collection, which includes works by friends and a Robert Mapplethorpe photograph of Peter Berlin (1976). Gabriel describes how his collection began with gifts from artist friends he met while interning at a film production company in 1996, including Ivens Machado, Luiz Zerbini, Barrão, and Ernesto Neto, and emphasizes that his collection is strictly personal, guided by love and memory rather than market trends.

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Three downtown galleries in New York are currently exhibiting works centered on kittens, puppies, and puppetry, offering an escape from geopolitical conflict and domestic strife. At Chapter NY in Tribeca, Joseph Jones presents a solo show of photorealist pet portraits, including 'White cat with gemstones, 2026,' which dares viewers to engage with the often-dismissed genre of pet portraiture. Further east, Tibor de Nagy gallery hosts 'The Nagy Marionette Company: A 75th Anniversary Exhibition,' celebrating the gallery's origins in puppetry with archival documents and contemporary puppet-inspired art by nearly 20 artists, including Sarah McEneaney and Tabboo!.

art best painting shows guide new york

The article is a guide to three painting shows in New York's Tribeca neighborhood, curated by a critic who recommends visiting them in reverse order, ending with Nicole Eisenman's exhibition at 52 Walker. The featured shows are Katherine Bradford's "Communal Table" at Canada gallery (through December 13, 2025), Leslie Smith III's "Gentle Thoughts" at Chart gallery (through December 20, 2025), and Kate Spencer Stewart's exhibition at Bureau gallery (through December 20, 2025). Each show is described with critical observations about the artists' techniques, themes, and visual impact.

art ivan argote paris studio pigeon

The article profiles Colombian-born, Paris-based artist Iván Argote, focusing on his monumental aluminum-cast pigeon sculpture *Dinosaur* (2024), currently installed on the High Line Plinth in New York. It discusses his broader practice, which includes performance, video, and installation, often addressing themes of power, resistance, and public space. Argote is preparing for his second exhibition at Albarrán Bourdais in Madrid, centered on a civic performance where he fills sidewalk cracks with colored concrete. The piece also includes a studio visit during Paris Art Week, revealing his creative process, team, and personal touches like a stocked champagne fridge.

parties vicky krieps winter issue los angeles

CULTURED magazine hosted a party at the Beverly Hills outpost of Michael Werner Gallery to celebrate its September issue featuring actor Vicky Krieps on the cover. Guests including artists, designers, directors, and collectors gathered to view late artist Per Kirkeby's abstract paintings while enjoying Ruinart champagne and LALO Tequila cocktails. Attendees departed with copies of the issue, which features Krieps wearing Issey Miyake and Comme des Garçons.

literature art magma bottega veneta

The third edition of the art journal Magma, titled “Archive of the Future,” has been published, featuring over 100 previously unpublished works and texts from artists, filmmakers, and musicians. Highlights include voice memos by Charles Ray, Polaroids by Jonas Mekas from a 1971 Fluxus dinner with Yoko Ono and John Lennon, selections from Jean-Luc Godard’s archive, a text by Patti Smith, and contributions from Precious Okoyomon and Pol Taburet. The 388-page volume, backed by Bottega Veneta and edited by Paul Olivennes, includes a foreword by Hans Ulrich Obrist and will be accompanied by exhibitions at Tramps gallery in London and Forma in Paris.

art zoya cherkassky shelter island

Artist Zoya Cherkassky, born in Kyiv and a longtime resident of Israel, has relocated to Shelter Island after fleeing to Berlin following the October 7, 2023 attacks. She discovered the island during a stay with her gallerists from Fort Gansevoort and now has a permanent studio there. Cherkassky, known for politically charged works, recently created a series of colored pencil drawings responding to the Hamas attacks, which were exhibited at the Jewish Museum in New York as "October 7th, 2023." Her latest Shelter Island paintings mark a dramatic shift toward tranquil landscapes and sunsets.

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Andrea Jenkins Wallace, vice president of artistic affairs and artistic director of photography and new media at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, Colorado, discusses her 17-year journey at the institution. Founded by ceramicist Paul Soldner in the mid-1960s, Anderson Ranch has become a pilgrimage site for artists. Jenkins Wallace, who came to the Ranch after a decade in academia seeking reinvention as a photographer and single mother, now leads workshops and invites visiting artists like Catherine Opie, Jess T. Dugan, and Paul Mpagi Sepuya. Her latest personal project documents altar boys across the United States.

summer group shows julien nguyen kyoko idetsu reviews

The article reviews two summer group shows in New York. At 56 Henry, "Small Format Painting," curated by painter Josh Smith and actor/former gallerist Leo Fitzpatrick, features 34 artists working on identical 10x8 inch canvases, including blue-chip names like Nate Lowman and emerging talents. At Matthew Marks Gallery, Julien Nguyen presents a solo show of compact oil-on-copper paintings, inspired by Rembrandt's techniques and featuring his muse Nikos.

stefanie hessler parcours section art basel

Stefanie Hessler, director of New York's Swiss Institute, has curated the Parcours section of Art Basel for its second year, choosing the theme "Second Nature." The program, now in its 15th year, integrates site-responsive artworks into Basel's urban fabric, activating local businesses, infrastructure, and public spaces along the left bank of the Rhine. Works include Martha Atienza's three-channel video installation at a shop called Tropical Zone, Sturtevant's "Finite Infinite" (2010) under the Mittlere Brücke bridge, and a 1960s piece by Thomas Bayrle recreating a functional artist shop in a department store. Hessler selected artists whose work engages with patterns and habitual behavior, exploring how repeated gestures become ingrained customs.

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Artist Sarah Meyohas and architect Ben Dobbin, lead of Foster + Partners' San Francisco office, discuss their creative processes in a conversation published by Cultured. Meyohas, known for her conceptual work exploring technology across film, cryptocurrency, and holograms, recently installed a serpentine wall at Desert X and served as an executive producer on the Oscar-winning film *The Brutalist*. Dobbin, whose portfolio includes Apple Park and Vivaldi Towers, collaborated with The Dalmore distillery on the third Luminary series masterpiece, creating a sculptural display for two rare 52-year-aged whisky bottles, one auctioned at Sotheby's. The pair compare notes on designing spaces that shape human experience, from Meyohas's Bell Labs-inspired film *Cloud of Petals* to Dobbin's intimate restaurants in Tuscany.

bottega veneta julianne moore tyler the creator

Bottega Veneta has launched a new campaign titled "Craft is Our Language" to celebrate 50 years of its signature Intrecciato weave. The campaign, photographed by Jack Davison and choreographed by Lenio Kaklea, features a diverse group of talents including actor Julianne Moore, writer Zadie Smith, producer Jack Antonoff, tennis star Lorenzo Musetti, actor Lauren Hutton, former design director Edward Buchanan, sculptor Barbara Chase-Riboud, actor Terrance Lau, and performer Thanaerng. It includes short films and a forthcoming book inspired by Bruno Munari's 1963 publication, cataloguing 50 gestures that embody the brand's craftsmanship.

kasmin artistic noise auction

Kasmin gallery hosted its third annual benefit auction for Artistic Noise, a nonprofit supporting youth impacted by the juvenile justice, foster care, and mental health systems. The event honored artist Jordan Casteel as the inaugural featured artist, with over 40 donated works curated by Olivia Toups, including pieces by Lee Dawson, Julia Garciá, Ficus Interfaith, and Milly Skellington. The auction, which ended today, is projected to surpass its $100,000 goal, funding art therapy and resources for system-impacted young people.

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Cultured magazine interviewed five artist-mothers—including Lita Albuquerque, Sheree Hovsepian, and Catherine Opie—ahead of Mother’s Day to explore how motherhood and artistic practice intersect. The artists describe how raising children has made them more efficient, intuitive, and present in their studios, while their art has deepened their capacity for love and patience as parents. Specific examples include Hovsepian turning to photograms during limited childcare hours and Opie creating intimate portraits of her son.

Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns 17 Stolen Antiquities and Rare Books to Italy

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office returned 17 stolen antiquities and rare books, valued at over $1.5 million, to Italy and the Vatican in a restitution ceremony. The items include six rare 16th–17th century Chinese-language Jesuit books stolen from the Vatican Archives and other artifacts seized from institutions like the Morgan Library and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

notre dame cathedral spire statues return

On June 23, the first of 16 larger-than-life copper statues was reinstalled atop Notre-Dame Cathedral's spire, following a blessing from Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich. The statues, comprising the 12 apostles and four evangelist symbols, were originally installed in 1861 and had been safely removed days before the 2019 fire. After restoration by French company SOCRA, the statues are being returned in stages, with completion expected by July.

Roberto Lugo brings monumental tribute to Puerto Rican culture to Manhattan park

Roberto Lugo has unveiled a monumental 20ft-tall urn titled *Capicú de Cariño (I Heard It Both Ways)* (2026) in Manhattan’s Madison Square Park, as part of his exhibition *Alfarero del Barrio (Village Potter)* commissioned by the Madison Square Park Conservancy. The urn features portraits of prominent Puerto Rican figures including Bad Bunny, Sonia Sotomayor, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Roberto Clemente, and the artist’s own parents, Gilberto and Maribel Lugo. The installation also includes a 15ft-tall orange fire hydrant sculpture, *Para Los Días Caliente (This Is For The Hot Ones)* (2026), and several planters and domino tables, all designed to invite public interaction and community engagement.

‘Entertainment is often violence shrouded in a fun disguise’: Marianna Simnett on being tickled for hours and having Botox injected into her throat

Marianna Simnett, a Croatian British multi-disciplinary artist, discusses her new exhibition 'Circus' at the Secession in Vienna, which features a light, sound, and sculpture installation in a pitch-black basement. The show includes works like 'Catherine Wheel' (2026), a blue spinning reflective skirt accompanied by the sound of the artist being tickled for four hours, and 'Fountain' (2026), a neon of a woman urinating referencing Balkan folklore. Simnett explores themes of violence, desire, pain, and power, often using her own body as a site of transformation, as in her earlier work 'The Needle and the Larynx' (2016) where she had Botox injected into her throat.

Greta Thunberg, Hugh Bonneville sign letter defending Southbank Centre chair Misan Harriman

A petition signed by Greta Thunberg, Hugh Bonneville, and other prominent figures defends Misan Harriman, the photographer and chair of London's Southbank Centre, against what the letter calls a "dishonest smear campaign." The controversy stems from two incidents: Harriman shared a social media post about a stabbing attack in Golders Green, noting that a Muslim victim received less press coverage than two Jewish victims, and later posted a video reflecting on the rise of the right-wing Reform party, citing a conversation about the Holocaust. Right-wing outlets like The Daily Telegraph accused him of equating Reform's electoral success to the Holocaust, leading to widespread backlash. Harriman denies making such equivalences, and nearly 70,000 people have filed complaints with the press regulator IPSO—the largest campaign in its history.

Brendan Fernandes animates a century-old Chicago auditorium through dance

Brendan Fernandes, a Chicago-based visual and performing artist, has created an evolving dance work titled *Score for the Murphy Auditorium* as part of his nearly year-long exhibition *In the Round* at the Driehaus Museum's newly acquired Murphy Auditorium. The piece features seven dancers moving around a 12-sided mirrored bench, with choreography inspired by the 1960s Judson Dance Theater, and includes textile works from the Fabric Workshop and Museum and a sound installation by Alex Inglizian. The auditorium, built in 1926 and designated a Chicago landmark in 2024, underwent renovation after being acquired by the Driehaus Museum in 2022.