The African Art in Venice Forum is continuing its mission of addressing the continent’s artistic needs, even as it mourns the loss of Koyo Kouoh, a key supporter. The forum, which draws inspiration from a former champion, aims to amplify African voices in the global art scene, particularly during the Venice Biennale.
Oltre le armi. La forza sociale come vera difesa nel Golfo Persico
Journalist and observer perspectives highlight that Iran’s geopolitical resilience against international military pressure stems from its vibrant middle class and deep-rooted historical identity rather than just its arsenal. Observations from travels across Iranian cities like Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan reveal a society deeply engaged with its own culture, frequenting museums, cafes, and archaeological sites despite political isolation and a lack of foreign tourism.
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Artist collective member Meg Ninja reflects on recent travels and performances in the fourth and final installment of their column "Drawing and Sleeping." The piece recounts a performance event at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, where Meg Ninja organized a participatory piece based on Guy Debord's *The Society of the Spectacle*, and a research trip to South Korea via Tsushima and Busan for the upcoming international art festival "Aichi 2025." The narrative weaves together experiences of sleep, movement, and the boundary between daily life and artistic practice.
Japanese contemporary artist yunnGold has released a new unique painting titled "The Opening" (2024) for sale through Kyoto Art Gallery. The work, characterized by its use of acrylic, fluorescent paint, and glitter, depicts a serene mountain landscape under a night sky with a shooting star. The piece is part of the artist's broader practice of creating luminous, hope-centered works that often incorporate elements of feng shui and personal resilience.
The article examines the evolution of the Indian Modern and Contemporary Art market over the past three decades, noting a shift in financial power from New York and London to Mumbai and New Delhi. It highlights the pivotal 1997 auction 'The Intuitive-Logic II' organized by HEART (Tuli Foundation for Holistic Education and Art) as a catalyst, and traces the market's trajectory through a boom period (2000-2007), a stagnation and decline (2010-2018), and a current sustained rise.
The West Island Art Studio Circuit (WIASC) is presenting a free café-exhibition titled "Circuits" at Studio 77 in Pointe-Claire Village, Quebec, from September 1 through 30, 2025. The show features works by 11 local artists who participated in the WIASC's inaugural Open Studio Day on August 16, 2025, including pieces such as "Colors of the Autumn" by Preetha Mitran, "Pain Waves" by Sandra Woods, and "Flight Paths" by Donna McGee. A special public vernissage will be held on September 21.
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston has returned two looted artefacts—a bronze relief plaque and a terracotta and iron head—to the Oba of Benin during a ceremony at Nigeria House in New York City. The works, stolen by British forces during the 1897 punitive expedition against the Kingdom of Benin, were traced to the collection of Augustus Pitt-Rivers and later acquired by investment titan Robert Owen Lehman, who donated them to the MFA in 2013 and 2018. The pieces will be handed over to Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments and ultimately to His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba Ewuare II.
The ArtCentre of Plano has opened "Art With Impact," a juried exhibition featuring 70 Texas artists selected from over 200 submissions. The show fills the Saigling House in Downtown Plano with works spanning watercolor, metal sculpture, photography, mixed media, and cyanotype. Highlights include Best in Show awarded to Plano artist Jennifer Gillen for her watercolor "A Burst of Tulip," chosen by juror Kristin Rivas of Samuel Lynne Galleries. Executive Director Suzy Jones notes the exhibition reflects growing momentum in Plano's arts community.
The North Texas art scene is hosting a variety of local events and exhibition openings from late February through early March. These include community-focused gallery shows and regional artist spotlights across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
North Korea has organized a series of events, including a large book and art exhibition at the Korean Art Museum in Pyongyang, to generate public enthusiasm ahead of a key Workers' Party congress scheduled for late February. The exhibition featured approximately 10,000 books on party ideology alongside paintings, sculptures, and artifacts depicting the daily lives of North Korean citizens.
D'art Gallery in Denver will host "She Makes an Impression: Colorado Women Take a Look at Themselves," an invitational exhibition of self-portraits by over sixty Colorado women-identifying artists, from December 18, 2025, to January 11, 2026. Organized by the Colorado Women's Art Museum (CWAM), the show features works in diverse media including painting, printmaking, ceramics, fiber, mosaic, and photography, ranging from realistic depictions to abstract and non-representational pieces that explore personal experiences and emotions.
The global art market saw total sales of $57.5 billion in 2024, a 12% decline year-on-year, marking the second consecutive annual drop. Transaction volumes rose 3% to about 40.5 million, driven by works under $50,000 which made up 85% of dealer sales. Sotheby's and Christie's together accounted for roughly half of global fine-art auction turnover, though both saw significant auction revenue declines. The United States led with 43% of global sales, while China's market share fell to 15%, its lowest since 2009. Online art sales grew to 18% of total value, and new buyer momentum was strong, with 44% of dealer buyers being new and 91% of high-net-worth collectors optimistic.
The Wallingford arts group is organizing a spring show aimed at launching a series of cultural events in the community. The exhibition will feature local artists and is intended to generate momentum for future programming, including workshops, performances, and public art initiatives.