Lindisfarne artist lands Melbourne solo exhibition after social media boom

Tasmanian artist Adele Auchterlonie is set to debut her first solo exhibition, "Summer’s Rhythm," at the fortyfivedownstairs gallery in Melbourne. The self-taught painter, based in Lindisfarne, experienced a rapid surge in professional interest after her Instagram following grew from 400 to over 7,000 in just five months. The upcoming showcase features works inspired by the Australian outdoors and nostalgic summer memories, created primarily during her maternity leave.

‘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).

Column | Indian art in a global context

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.

London Art Shows Chase Wealthy Indian Collectors

London is experiencing a surge in South Asian art exhibitions and events, driven by a booming market for Indian modern art. The trend is fueled by young, high-earning collectors entering the market amid India's growing financial confidence, with shows targeting wealthy Indian collectors.

Can These Six Artists Predict the Fate of the Art Market?

The New York Times profiles six contemporary artists whose market performance is being closely watched as a bellwether for the broader art market. The article examines how their auction results, gallery representation, and collector demand reflect shifting trends in the art economy, particularly in a period of uncertainty following a post-pandemic boom.

Beginnings: Mapping the Origins of Saudi Modern Art in Riyadh

Mapping Saudi Modern Art’s Origins: “Bedayat” in Riyadh

The exhibition 'Bedayat: Beginnings of the Saudi Art Movement' at Riyadh's National Museum showcased over 250 artworks from the 1960s to 1980s, a period of rapid modernization. It featured archival materials like exhibition catalogs and scholarship letters, alongside paintings grouped into themes such as 'Faces and Features' and 'Social Life,' though the curation largely avoided direct commentary on the era's intense socio-political debates.

African Artists shine at Boomer Gallery’s “Vogued First Edition” in London

Boomer Gallery in London's Tower Bridge district hosted the opening of "Vogued | First Edition" on August 8, 2025, a group exhibition celebrating contemporary artists who push creative boundaries. Among the featured talents were African artists Kikelomo Solomon-Ayeni, Olamide Bakare, Bukola Abiodun, Mercy Odukogbe, and Olalekan Adetunji, whose works explored themes of tradition, innovation, heritage, and urban life through oil paintings, portraits, and mixed media. Guest of Honour Tabish Khan, an art critic and curator, delivered an opening talk on the relevance of contemporary art in a rapidly changing world.

Laramie Boomerang Events - Art Opening Reception for INSIDE OUT ART EXHIBIT

The Laramie Boomerang has announced an upcoming opening reception for the "INSIDE OUT" art exhibition. This community event serves as a public debut for the collection, inviting local residents to engage directly with the featured works and the artists behind them.

Fancy a One-Kilometer Walk on Water in Shandong?

Japanese architect Junya Ishigami has designed the Zaishui Art Museum in Rizhao, Shandong, China, a striking ivory-white structure built on an artificial lake. The museum features a one-kilometer-long immersive walkway that allows water to flow into the interior, blurring the boundary between architecture and nature. Currently, the museum hosts an exhibition on the history and production of chocolate, blending industrial displays with contemporary art.

shipping containers frame maison margiela's shanghai exhibition by OMA / AMO in china

OMA and its research arm AMO have unveiled a new exhibition design for Maison Margiela in Shanghai, utilizing industrial shipping containers as the primary architectural framework. The installation creates a modular, raw environment that reflects the fashion house’s deconstructivist aesthetic while navigating the expansive industrial space of the Chinese venue. By repurposing these steel structures, the design team has constructed a series of interconnected rooms that guide visitors through the brand's latest collections and archival pieces.

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this april

Designboom has published its monthly 'Radar' feature, highlighting a curated selection of notable art and design exhibitions opening globally in April. The list serves as an international guide for enthusiasts and professionals, spanning various museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.

Inside Contemporary Art’s $60M Week

The contemporary art market just concluded a high-stakes week of auctions in New York, totaling approximately $60 million in sales across various houses. While the figures indicate a stabilized market compared to the post-pandemic boom, the results were characterized by cautious bidding and a reliance on guaranteed lots to ensure success.