Ghost at La Lison Gallery: our photos from the exhibition Before the Ashes

Ghost at La Lison Gallery: our photos from the exhibition Before the Ashes

The La Lison Gallery in Paris is hosting "Avant les cendres" (Before the Ashes), a solo exhibition by the artist Fantôme running from April 9 to May 16, 2026. The showcase features a series of abstract works that utilize black ink, oils, fabric, and ash to explore texture and light, drawing comparisons to the monochromatic depth of Pierre Soulages. The exhibition serves as a prequel to the artist's upcoming show, "Cercles," in Nancy.

'10 Years LA!' at Sprüth Magers, Los Angeles, United States on 15 May–8 Aug 2026

Sprüth Magers is marking its tenth anniversary in Los Angeles with a comprehensive group exhibition titled '10 Years LA!', running from May 15 to August 8, 2026. The showcase features an extensive roster of the gallery's most influential artists, including local icons like John Baldessari and Ed Ruscha alongside international figures such as Barbara Kruger and Andreas Gursky. Since its 2016 debut on Wilshire Boulevard, the gallery has served as a vital bridge between the European and West Coast art scenes.

Exhibition | Anna Park, 'Hot Honey' at Lehmann Maupin, London, United Kingdom

Anna Park makes her United Kingdom solo debut at Lehmann Maupin London with 'Hot Honey,' an exhibition of large-scale charcoal works running from April 30 to May 30. The show features Park’s signature fractured, cinematic compositions that explore female archetypes like the 'vixen' and the 'bombshell.' For the first time, the artist introduces shaped supports that turn her drawings into sculptural reliefs, alongside restrained passages of color that heighten the psychological intensity of her social critiques.

How the Acquavella Family Controls the Matisse Market

The Acquavella family has solidified its position as the primary gatekeeper of the Henri Matisse market, leveraging decades of relationships with the artist's heirs and a deep inventory of blue-chip works. By maintaining a near-monopoly on the most desirable secondary market pieces and providing expert authentication guidance, the gallery dictates pricing and availability for one of the 20th century's most valuable artists.

Top Five Booths Not to Miss at Expo Chicago 2026

Expo Chicago 2026 marks a strategic shift under the new leadership of director Kate Sierzputowski and curator Essence Harden, moving away from purely commercial dealer interests toward a more artist-centric and curatorial approach. This year's iteration features a streamlined selection of galleries, allowing for greater depth and focus on individual practices. Notable highlights include Pablo Delano’s poignant installations at Embajada exploring Puerto Rican history, a diverse group showing at Marc Straus Gallery featuring artists like Marie Watt and Lucia Hierro, and a collaborative presentation by São Paulo galleries Bianca Boeckel and Verve.

Gerd Harry Lybke, from artist’s model to gallery founder in East Germany showing in Mallorca

Gerd Harry ‘Judy’ Lybke, the founder of the influential German gallery Eigen + Art, is making his debut at the inaugural Art Cologne Palma Mallorca. Lybke, who began his career as a nude artist's model in East Germany before opening an underground flat-gallery in 1983, reflects on the evolution of the art market from a socialist system defined by censorship to the modern capitalist landscape. For this fair, he is presenting a diverse roster ranging from New Leipzig School star Neo Rauch to emerging talent Maja Behrmann, with works priced between €2,000 and €20,000.

Cover | DIA Welcomes Jewish Museum Treasures in ‘Guests of Honor' Exhibit

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) has launched a long-term exhibition titled 'Guests of Honor,' featuring significant loans of Jewish ceremonial objects from the Jewish Museum in New York. Running through January 2027, the display includes intricate items such as Torah crowns, pointers, menorahs, and spice boxes sourced from Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The objects are integrated into various galleries, including the Arts of the Islamic World section, to highlight shared aesthetic motifs and historical connections between different cultures.

Her great-uncle was Jackson Pollock. Now, her fledgling gallery, Argo Fine Arts, is the talk of Paris

Samantha McCoy, the grand-niece of Jackson Pollock, has launched Argo Fine Arts, a new gallery model operating between Paris and New York. Making its high-profile debut at the 28th edition of Art Paris in the Grand Palais, the gallery is garnering attention for its impressive inventory, which includes works by Jackson Pollock, Cy Twombly, and Charles Pollock. McCoy has opted for an "ephemeral" gallery model that prioritizes artists and clients over permanent real estate, reflecting a strategic response to the current economic pressures facing traditional brick-and-mortar galleries.

This Exhibition Proves That Blackness Is as Vast and Limitless as the Universe Itself

The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco has launched "Unbound: Art, Blackness, and the Universe," a major exhibition marking the institution's 20th anniversary. Spanning all three floors, the show features an international group of African diasporic artists whose work intersects with astrophysics, spirituality, and mythology. Organized into three thematic sections—Geo-Cartographic, Religio-Mythic, and Techno-Cyborgian—the exhibition showcases diverse media ranging from Mikael Owunna’s ultraviolet photography and Harmonia Rosales’s Yoruba-inspired paintings to David Alabo’s virtual reality installations.

At Perrotin Paris, Bernard Frize Pushes Against His Own Self-Imposed Constraints

Bernard Frize’s latest exhibition, "Les 26," at Perrotin Paris marks his 21st show with the gallery and a continued exploration of his rigorous, process-driven abstraction. The exhibition features his signature interlocking grids and geometric latticework, created using wet-on-wet brushstrokes locked in resin, alongside tempera paintings on glass that follow strict linear rules. By utilizing utilitarian titles and avoiding representational forms, Frize seeks to decenter his own subjectivity, allowing the physical act of painting and the resulting optical tension to lead the viewer’s experience.

Fairbanks Arts Association seeks original work for juried exhibition

The Fairbanks Arts Association has issued a call for entries for its upcoming juried exhibition, "Interdependence," scheduled to run from May 1 to May 30 at the Bear Gallery in Pioneer Park. Open to artists aged 18 and older living in Interior Alaska, the show will kick off with a First Friday opening reception and an awards ceremony on May 1.

New Pioneer Square art gallery focuses on immigrant art

Saina Heshmati and Amir Amini have opened ANTiPODE Art Gallery in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, a new space dedicated to showcasing the work of immigrant artists. Located in a basement shared with the Seattle Jazz Fellowship, the gallery functions as a multi-modal hub for cultural exchange, hosting art exhibitions alongside film screenings, tea ceremonies, and experimental music. The founders, both Tehran natives, aim to bridge the gap between Seattle and distant global cities through diverse programming that emphasizes the intersection of different artistic disciplines.

10th Weston Loan Programme sees national collections in 15 regional museums

The Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund has announced its tenth round of support, facilitating 15 exhibitions at regional museums across England, Scotland, and Wales through 2027. This initiative funds the logistical costs—including transport, insurance, and security—required to move masterpieces from major national institutions like the Tate, the National Gallery, and the V&A to smaller local galleries. Notable upcoming highlights include the return of Joseph Wright’s 'An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump' to Derby for the first time in eight decades and a landmark Leonard McComb exhibition in Birkenhead.

Suffolk exhibit celebrates Boston-based women artists

The Suffolk University Gallery recently concluded "The Long View," a three-part exhibition series dedicated to celebrating the enduring careers of Boston-based women artists. The final installation, which closed on April 3, featured abstract works by Sharon Kaitz, Alyson Schultz, Jo Ann Rothschild, and Maggi Brown. The showcase highlighted the evolution of their studio practices, ranging from Schultz’s urban-inspired "Fracture" series to Brown’s material-focused oil paintings that explore the intersection of beauty and disturbance.

Counterpublic plans sprawling, socially conscious show of public art for St. Louis in September

The St. Louis-based triennial Counterpublic has announced its artist lineup and thematic framework for its 2026 edition, set to open on September 12. Featuring more than 50 artists across five primary locations, the free public art festival will showcase newly commissioned works by major figures such as Glenn Ligon, Rebecca Belmore, and Rirkrit Tiravanija. The exhibition, titled "Coyote Time," explores themes of rapid societal change, community resilience, and the "near future," with specific installations addressing the aftermath of a 2025 tornado and the history of local landmarks like Sumner High School.

THE ART OF DR. SEUSS Exhibition to go on View at Gallery Veronique in Cincinnati

Gallery Veronique in Cincinnati has announced the opening of "The Art of Dr. Seuss," a permanent and exclusive exhibition featuring the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel. The collection includes concept art from classics like The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, as well as his private "Midnight Paintings" and "Unorthodox Taxidermy" sculptures. This marks the first time this body of work has found a permanent home in Ohio, offering fans and collectors a rare look at the author's surrealist and personal creative output.

Review: Thomias Radin, Echoes of KA at Esther Schipper, Berlin

Thomias Radin’s fourth solo exhibition at Esther Schipper in Berlin, titled "Echoes of Ka," presents a multidisciplinary environment blending painting, woodwork, and installation. The Guadeloupe-born artist draws heavily from Caribbean embodied knowledge, dance philosophy, and the ancient Egyptian concept of 'Ka'—a vital life force—to transform the gallery into a choreographed 'secret garden.' The works, characterized by vibrant colors and gestural oil paintings on raw linen, are informed by Radin’s collaboration with dance scholar Léna Blou and his own practice of improvisation.

Exhibition | B. Koh, 'J Sculpture Show' at Baik Art, Seoul, South Korea

Conceptual sculptor B. Koh is holding his first solo exhibition in South Korea at Baik Art, Seoul, titled 'J Sculpture Show.' The exhibition features a comprehensive survey of the Los Angeles-based artist's career, spanning from his early 1990s experiments to new site-specific works created during a recent residency in Seoul. Koh is known for his "gentle trickery," using everyday objects like clocks, plastic chairs, and water bottles to create subtle interventions that disrupt the viewer's perception of time, gravity, and the mundane.

'Reimagine The Familiar - A Pop-up Exhibition' at Alisan Fine Arts, Alisan Atelier, Hong Kong on 26 Mar–29 Aug 2026

Alisan Fine Arts is launching a pop-up exhibition titled 'Reimagine The Familiar' at its Alisan Atelier space in Hong Kong, featuring the work of six contemporary artists. The show focuses on the transformation of everyday materials—including books, traditional garments, currency, and street ephemera—into complex artistic vessels. Featured artists such as Xie Xiaoze, Man Fung-yi, and Wu Shaoxiang utilize diverse media like ceramics, metal lattice, and performance to explore themes of censorship, cultural memory, and economic ritual.

Aria Dean, Sandra Mujinga and Tschabalala Self

Galerie Eva Presenhuber is hosting a group exhibition featuring the works of Aria Dean, Sandra Mujinga, and Tschabalala Self. The show explores the construction and erasure of the human body through diverse mediums, including Aria Dean’s 3D-animated film of an empty slaughterhouse and Sandra Mujinga’s spectral, fabric-based sculptures. By focusing on the architectures of violence and the labor of repair, the artists move away from traditional representation toward conceptual and structural critiques of subjecthood.

A Midwest Frieze: Kate Sierzputowski Takes the Reigns as Director of Expo Chicago From Founder Tony Karman

Kate Sierzputowski has officially stepped into the role of Director at Expo Chicago, succeeding longtime founder Tony Karman following the fair's acquisition by Frieze. As the fair prepares for its April 2025 edition at Navy Pier, Sierzputowski is overseeing a significant transition that includes a streamlined roster of 130 galleries and a more integrated branding presence from the Frieze parent company.

Piacenza, Klimt's Portrait of a Lady is back at the Ricci Oddi Gallery of Modern Art

Gustav Klimt’s "Portrait of a Lady" has returned to the Ricci Oddi Gallery of Modern Art in Piacenza following a successful loan exhibition at the My Art Museum in Seoul. The masterpiece resumes its permanent display just as the gallery prepares to unveil a comprehensive renovation of its 22 exhibition rooms. Designed by Lissoni & Partners, the redevelopment project has modernized over 1,000 square meters of the institution's floor space.

From fields to fire: Lee Bae brings 30 years of charcoal art to Museum SAN

South Korean artist Lee Bae has opened a major solo exhibition titled "En attendant" at Museum SAN in Wonju, marking the first time the institution has dedicated its entire grounds to a single Korean artist. The retrospective spans thirty years of Lee’s career, showcasing his deep engagement with charcoal as a medium that bridges his heritage as a farmer’s son with the traditions of East Asian ink painting. The exhibition features monumental sculptures, installations, and video works that transform the museum’s indoor and outdoor spaces into a meditative journey.

Art exhibits to see this April

The Philippine art scene is experiencing a surge of activity both domestically and internationally this April. Highlights include major presentations at Art Basel Hong Kong by The Drawing Room and 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, featuring artists like Mark Justiniani, Cian Dayrit, and Josephine Turalba. Locally, significant exhibitions are opening across Metro Manila, ranging from Geloy Concepcion’s social media-driven photography project at the Ateneo Art Gallery to a rebellious group show curated by Pow Martinez at Modeka Art.

Artist relationship between Helen Frankenthaler and Anthony Caro examined

Yares Art in New York is hosting "SIMILITUDES: Color, Form, Friendship," a landmark exhibition exploring the creative dialogue between American painter Helen Frankenthaler and British sculptor Anthony Caro. Spanning nearly five decades of friendship that began in 1959, the show juxtaposes Frankenthaler’s soak-stained canvases with Caro’s steel armatures. The presentation includes archival letters and photographs that highlight their mutual influence, including a 1972 proposal from Frankenthaler to collaborate on a sculpture.

Delhi gets its first ‘gallery district’ in Defence Colony

The Defence Colony neighborhood in Delhi has officially emerged as the city's first dedicated 'gallery district' following a collaborative effort by local art dealers. The initiative, spearheaded by Arjun Butani of Pristine Contemporary and Arjun Sawhney, saw eleven galleries coordinate their schedules to host 'Def Col Art Night' on March 17, 2026. The event featured major openings, including an S.H. Raza retrospective at Akar Prakar and a solo sculpture exhibition by Mayur Gupta at Latitude 28, drawing crowds through a synchronized gallery hop model.

Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945

The article examines the complex and often fraught relationship between modern art and political power in Germany from 1910 to 1945. It details how avant-garde movements like Expressionism, Dada, and the Bauhaus initially flourished, only to be systematically suppressed and labeled "degenerate" by the Nazi regime after 1933.

The MAGA Theory of Art

The article examines the aesthetic dimensions of the MAGA movement, comparing and contrasting it with historical fascist regimes, particularly Nazi Germany. It argues that while both movements share a theatrical, media-savvy approach to politics and a resentment of cultural elites, MAGA lacks the disciplined, sophisticated aesthetic program and the cadre of high-profile artists and designers that characterized Nazi cultural production.

‘Reality Decay’ Is at the Root of All the Bad News

The article connects a 2009 artwork by Paul Chan, 'Sade for Sade’s Sake,' to the recent release of the Jeffrey Epstein emails. The artwork, a shadow puppet projection based on the Marquis de Sade's violent text, was referenced in a 2010 email from an art adviser to Epstein, suggesting artists who could realize his desires for his private island. This link places a contemporary artwork directly into the evidence of a high-profile criminal conspiracy.

Mysterious Lake District barn joins national treasures on heritage list

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has granted Grade II* listed status to "Henry’s Castle," a mysterious limestone structure in the Lake District previously used as a livestock shelter. Following a four-year restoration project involving archaeologists and conservation engineers, experts identified high-status architectural features including a 14th-century oak roof truss, a corbelled chimneystack, and a garderobe. These elements suggest the building was originally a significant residence, such as a hunting lodge or a lookout dwelling, rather than a simple barn.