Two legacy galleries open in a Berlin gas station

International gallery Pace has partnered with Galerie Judin to open a new arts hub in a converted 1950s gas station in Berlin's Schöneberg neighborhood. The venue, called Die Tankstelle, features exhibition spaces for both galleries, a café, and a Die ZEIT-branded bookshop. The inaugural exhibition, 'Reverse Alchemy,' runs from May 2 to June 14, 2025, and brings together works on paper by Jean Dubuffet, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Robert Nava. The gas station, originally built in 1954 and abandoned in 1986, was purchased by Juerg Judin in 2007 and renovated by Thomas Brakel and bfs design, with landscape architect Guido Hager adding a garden. It previously housed Das Kleine Grosz Museum from 2022 to 2024.

As Kazakhstan cautiously strengthens ties with western Europe, new art venues herald a change of direction

Two wealthy Kazakh entrepreneurs, Kairat Boranbayev and Nurlan Smagulov, are opening private art institutions in Almaty this year: the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture and the Almaty Museum of Arts. The Tselinny Center, designed by British architect Asif Khan, will open in September in a repurposed Soviet-era cinema, while the Almaty Museum of Arts, a 10,000 sq. m building by Chapman Taylor, aims to open the same month. These developments come as Kazakhstan cautiously strengthens ties with western Europe to reduce dependence on Russia, following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and positions itself as an energy supplier to Europe and a logistical hub for China's Belt and Road Initiative.

British artist Thomas J Price brings a contemplative colossus to Times Square

British artist Thomas J Price has installed a 12-foot-tall bronze sculpture titled *Grounded in the Stars* (2023) in New York’s Times Square, on view until 17 June. The work depicts a fictionalized woman in a contemplative contrapposto pose, finished in matte black, and is placed at street level rather than on a pedestal. Concurrently, Price’s *Man Series* (2005–present) will be shown on the square’s 95 giant screens every night in May as part of Times Square Arts’ *Midnight Moments* series. The sculpture was previously featured in Price’s 2023 solo exhibition at Hauser & Wirth’s Downtown Los Angeles location, and his New York gallery show *Resilience of Scale* runs until 14 June.

6 Under-the-Radar Art Shows to See in New York Right Now—and 3 to Look Forward To

The article highlights six under-the-radar art shows currently on view in New York, including Lotus L. Kang's solo presentation "Already" at 52 Walker, featuring light-sensitive film installations and greenhouses; Silät, a collective of Indigenous Wichí weavers from Argentina, showing at James Cohan; and a major solo exhibition of pioneering Korean artist Kim Yun Shin at Lehmann Maupin. It also previews three upcoming shows to look forward to, as the city prepares for a burst of art fairs next month.

When—and why—did Van Gogh paint a pair of crabs?

An article explores the story behind Vincent van Gogh's still life "Two Crabs," revealing that the two crabs are likely the same individual—a female Cancer pagurus missing its first pair of walking legs. Paul Clark, a crustacean specialist at London's Natural History Museum, confirmed the sex based on the broad abdomen visible in the painting. The work is on long-term loan to London's National Gallery, where it was recently redisplayed as part of the gallery's major rehang ahead of the Sainsbury Wing reopening on May 10. The article also traces the painting's provenance: it was the first Van Gogh bought by a British collector, William Cherry Robinson, in 1893 for 200 guilders, later sold at auction in 1906 for half that amount, and eventually resold at Sotheby's in 2004 for £5.2 million to an anonymous collector who lent it to the National Gallery.

Antonia Ruder On the Role of Gallery Weekend Berlin in a Changing Art Market

Gallery Weekend Berlin returns for its 21st edition from May 2-4, 2025, featuring fifty-two galleries showcasing established and emerging artists. Antonia Ruder, who joined the event in 2023 and is now preparing her second full edition as director, discusses the festival's origins as a private initiative by five art dealers in 2005, its growth to become a global art calendar highlight, and its role as a premier platform for contemporary art in Germany in the absence of an international art fair in Berlin.

TOP CHARITY Art Exhibition

The Museum of King Jan III in Wilanów, Warsaw, is hosting the TOP CHARITY Art exhibition from April 24 to June 24, 2025, featuring works from the OmenaArt Foundation’s African art collection. Acclaimed Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama served as guest of honour at the opening, and his jute sack piece NANDANBIA (2019) is on display. The exhibition includes a sculpture park curated by Isabel de Vasconcellos and Natalia Bradbury in partnership with Opera Gallery, showcasing artists such as Niki de Saint Phalle, Manolo Valdes, and Amedeo Modigliani. Works from the exhibition will be auctioned in the TOP CHARITY Auction on June 7, alongside a silent auction for emerging artists.

Kingston’s Art Renaissance Continues: 68 Prince Street Gallery Opens with Francine Tint’s “Symbolic of the Whole”

A new contemporary art gallery, 68 Prince Street Gallery, has opened in Midtown Kingston, New York, in a former dry cleaners space transformed over six years by artists Paula and David Kucera. The inaugural exhibition, “Symbolic of the Whole,” features paintings and sculptures by New York artist Francine Tint, a former costume designer for David Bowie and Ridley Scott who turned to abstraction in the 1970s. Curated by Alan Goolman, the show highlights Tint’s rarely seen bronze sculptures alongside her canvases, while a front room dedicated to artist books and prints is overseen by book artist Maureen Cummins.

Regional strength helps insulate Art Dubai from tariff-related turbulence

Art Dubai, running until 20 April, opened as the first major art fair since US President Trump announced global tariffs that nearly triggered a financial crisis. Sales were solid, with most works priced in the low six figures or thousands, insulating the fair from market anxieties. A divide emerged between regional SWANA galleries—which presented the strongest booths—and international galleries from the US, Europe, and Latin America, which seemed uncertain about what to bring. Notable sales included works by Rana Begum, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, Ali Cherri, and Shaikha Al Mazrou, while galleries like Sfeir-Semler, Vigo Gallery, and Experimenter reported strong results.

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Arielle and the Politics of Beautiful Things

Arielle und die Politik der schönen Dinge

Josefine Reisch presents new works at Noah Klink gallery during Berlin Gallery Weekend. Her paintings combine mermaids, shipping containers, and Euroboxes to explore themes of standardization, global capitalism, and the politics of beauty. The exhibition, titled "Poxy Proxy," is a duo show with Miriam Umiń. Reisch's studio visit reveals her interest in how objects like Eurokisten (standardized plastic crates) and shipping containers symbolize economic progress and power structures, while mermaid imagery from Disney's "Arielle" questions the equation of beautiful things with moral goodness.

Marina Xenofontos Recreates an Empty Nightclub

Marina Xenofontos recreates an empty nightclub in her latest exhibition, transforming the gallery space into a hauntingly still environment that evokes the aftermath of a night out. The installation features meticulously crafted details such as discarded drinks, abandoned furniture, and dim lighting, capturing the melancholic atmosphere of a venue devoid of its usual crowd. The show is part of the broader Art Brussels programming, with the critic's guide highlighting it among seven must-see exhibitions during the fair.

A Brief History of Protest at the Venice Biennale

The article provides a historical overview of protest actions that have taken place at the Venice Biennale, tracing key moments of political and social dissent within the prestigious international art exhibition. It highlights instances where artists, activists, and participating nations have used the Biennale as a platform to challenge authority, address censorship, and critique global issues, from the 1968 student protests to more recent controversies involving national pavilions and institutional policies.

The Changing Face of the Latin American Art Market

The article provides a critic's guide to seven must-see exhibitions during the Art Brussels event. It highlights specific shows, including Richard Tuttle's assemblages at Galerie Greta Meert and an expansive presentation of Lutz Bacher's work at WIELS.

What Not to Miss in Venice’s Arsenale and Giardini

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Inside Mirna Bamieh’s Edible Meditations on Borders and Belonging

The article profiles artist Mirna Bamieh and her unique artistic practice that uses food as a medium to explore themes of borders, displacement, and belonging. Bamieh creates edible installations and participatory performances that engage audiences in sensory experiences tied to Palestinian identity and the politics of land.

‘Emergent Figures’ Carves Space for Thai Artists in a Global Canon

Frieze published a critic's guide titled 'Emergent Figures' Carves Space for Thai Artists in a Global Canon, which highlights a group exhibition featuring Thai artists at a venue in Brussels during Art Brussels. The show aims to present Thai contemporary art within a broader international context, moving beyond regional stereotypes. The article is part of a larger guide that also includes recommendations for other must-see shows during the fair, such as Richard Tuttle at Galerie Greta Meert and Lutz Bacher at WIELS.

Hyperallergic’s Guide to the 2026 Venice Biennale

Hyperallergic has published its guide to the 2026 Venice Biennale, detailing what to see and do at this year's edition. The guide covers the three main categories of the Biennale—the Giardini with 29 permanent national pavilions, the Arsenale with temporary rented spaces, and collateral events across the city. Key developments include the return of Russia to its permanent Giardini pavilion and Israel's participation with a new contractual stipulation preventing its artist from closing the pavilion, after Ruth Patir's protest in 2024. South Africa withdrew following the cancellation of Gabrielle Goliath's video installation 'Elegy,' which mourns victims of Israel's genocide in Gaza and will now be shown at a historic church. The United States will be represented by Alma Allen after Barbara Chase-Riboud stepped down, and Qatar is set to become the first country in decades to build a new pavilion in the Giardini.

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: May 2026

London’s art scene prepares for a major influx of high-profile exhibitions in May 2026, headlined by a comprehensive survey of Francisco de Zurbarán at the National Gallery and the grand opening of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in Clerkenwell. Other significant highlights include a sprawling outdoor installation of Henry Moore’s monumental bronzes at Kew Gardens, the debut of the 'Rising Voices' contemporary art exhibition at the newly opened V&A East, and a rare European retrospective of James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain featuring the iconic 'Whistler's Mother'.

Why Beatriz González’s Haunting Paintings Are More Relevant Than Ever

Why Beatriz González’s Haunting Paintings Are More Relevant Than Ever

A major retrospective of Colombian artist Beatriz González, "Beatriz González: A Retrospective," is touring internationally, with recent stops at the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia in Bogotá. The exhibition, the largest of her 60-year career, showcases over 150 works, including her iconic paintings that appropriate and rework images from art history and mass media to critique political violence, social inequality, and cultural memory in Colombia.

The Art Gallery Doing Urban Regeneration South of Milan (After Doing It in New York)

La galleria d’arte che fa rigenerazione urbana a sud di Milano (dopo averla fatta a New York)

Scaramouche Gallery has opened a new space in Milan's Scalo Romana district, marking its third location after establishing itself in New York's Chelsea and Lower East Side neighborhoods. The gallery, founded by gallerist Daniele Ugolini, is part of a wave of cultural institutions, including Fondazione Prada and Fondazione ICA, driving the urban regeneration of this former agro-industrial zone near the 2026 Winter Olympic Village.

The great Cézanne exhibition and collector Deodato Salafia on Artbox on Sky Arte

La grande mostra su Cézanne e il collezionista Deodato Salafia ad Artbox su Sky Arte

The latest episode of Artbox on Sky Arte features a deep dive into the major Paul Cézanne retrospective at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel, curated by Ulf Küster. The program explores the French painter's late-career obsession with the act of seeing and his use of color patches to redefine nature on canvas. Additionally, the episode highlights the exhibition "Virtue and Grace: Female Figures in Baroque Painting" at La Galleria Bper in Modena, featuring insights from curators Sabrina Bianchi and Lucia Peruzzi.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie New York Announce Plans for a Landmark Merger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie New York have announced a landmark merger agreement, set to take effect in 2028. The merger will unite the Neue Galerie's collection of 20th-century Austrian and German art—including Gustav Klimt's *Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I*—with The Met, while preserving the Neue Galerie's distinct museum experience. Ronald S. Lauder and his daughter Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer plan to donate 13 additional paintings from their personal collection, and several Met trustees have pledged significant endowment gifts to support the integration and long-term operations.

KAWS | ALONG THE WAY (2013) | Art & Prints

This article is a detailed listing for KAWS's sculpture *ALONG THE WAY* (2013), a wood piece measuring 96 7/8 × 75 × 51 1/4 inches, held in the collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. It includes the work's exhibition history, the artist's biography (born Brian Donnelly, 1974), his key solo exhibitions at institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and his high auction record of HK$116 million at Sotheby's in 2019. The listing also features a series of related KAWS works available at auction houses including Christie's, Phillips, and Heritage Auctions.

Meet the 2026 Turner Prize shortlisted artists

The 2026 Turner Prize shortlist has been announced, featuring four artists: Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku. They will exhibit at Teesside University’s Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) in September 2026, with the winner revealed on December 10. The jury, chaired by Tate Britain director Alex Farquharson, includes Sarah Allen, Joe Hill, Sook-Kyung Lee, and Alona Pardo. The shortlisted artists work across installation, performance, and sculpture, with themes ranging from human emotion and industrial heritage to ecological concerns and political history.

5 noteworthy art gallery exhibitions to check out during Expo Chicago

Expo Chicago returns to Navy Pier from April 9-12, featuring over 130 international galleries and anchoring a city-wide week of major art programming. Local institutions and commercial galleries are strategically timing their most significant exhibitions to coincide with the fair, including a major presentation of Chicago Imagist Roger Brown at Gray gallery and architectural collages by Marshall Brown at Western Exhibitions.

The extraordinary boom in modern Indian art

Despite a general art market downturn, modern Indian art auctions have seen extraordinary demand. Over the past two weeks, sales at Christie’s in New York, Saffron Art in New Delhi, Pundole’s in Mumbai, and Sotheby’s in London all sold out. Sotheby’s London sale raised £19 million, more than five times its estimate, led by record-breaking works from Francis Newton Souza, including *Houses in Hampstead* (1962) sold for £5.6 million and *Emperor* (1957) sold for £5.2 million. The article traces Souza’s rebellious career, from his expulsion from school in Mumbai for pornographic graffiti, to his founding role in the Progressive Artists’ Group, his struggles in England and the US, and his eventual death in 2002 with little recognition.

9 Must-See Summer Shows in Upstate New York

Galerie magazine has compiled a curated list of nine must-see summer art exhibitions in upstate New York, highlighting the region's growing cultural significance. Featured shows include a Leonora Carrington survey at the Katonah Museum of Art, a historical exhibition on the Baghdad Modern Art Group at CCS Bard Galleries, and a collaborative installation by Antonio Marras and Maria Lai at Magazzino Italian Art. Other venues include The School in Kinderhook, The Campus near Hudson, Sky High Farms in Germantown, and the Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center.

Weekly News Roundup: May 5, 2026

The article reports three major developments in the global art world. Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Company has awarded a $490 million contract for a new flagship space of the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) in Diriyah, designed by Godwin Austen Johnson. The Sharjah Art Foundation has announced details for Sharjah Biennial 17 (SB17), titled "What remains, sits restive," curated by Angela Harutyunyan and Paula Nascimento, featuring 109 artists and set to open in 2027. Additionally, DATALAND, a new AI art museum founded by Refik Anadol and Efsun Erkılıç, will open on June 20 in Los Angeles, showcasing digital and immersive artworks.

A mapping of all the intersections between the 2026 Venice Biennale and the fashion world

Una mappatura di tutti gli intrecci tra la Biennale di Venezia 2026 e il mondo della moda

The article maps the growing intersection between fashion brands and the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026, detailing specific collaborations. Zegna is the main sponsor of the Italian Pavilion, supporting Chiara Camoni's project "Con te con tutto" curated by Cecilia Canziani, using materials from Zegna's Oasi Zegna and Lanificio. Bottega Veneta renews its partnership with Pinault Collection to support Lorna Simpson's exhibition "Third Person" at Punta della Dogana, curated by Emma Lavigne, and also presents a public intervention at Campo Manin. Swatch celebrates 15 years of the Swatch Art Peace Hotel with the exhibition "Flora Fantastica" at the Giardini Reali, featuring artist Elisa Insu. The newly opened Fondazione Dries Van Noten at Palazzo Pisani Moretta debuts with "The Only True Protest Is Beauty," curated by Dries Van Noten and Geert Bruloot.