Vancouver Art Gallery gifted more than 800 photographs by Stephen Shore

The Vancouver Art Gallery has received a major gift of over 800 photographs by the acclaimed American photographer Stephen Shore. Donated by the Chan family, the collection primarily features Shore’s seminal series "Uncommon Places" (1973–81), which documented North American landscapes and interiors in vivid color. This acquisition establishes the gallery as one of the world's leading repositories of Shore’s work, with a dedicated exhibition of the series scheduled to open on March 27.

Venice Biennale details revealed, Beatriz González and Tracey Emin in London—podcast

The 2026 Venice Biennale has unveiled the artist list and framework for its international exhibition, "In Minor Keys." The project, which was the final vision of the late curator Koyo Kouoh, is being realized by a collaborative team following her death last year. The exhibition aims to explore themes of minor histories and global narratives through a diverse roster of international artists.

'If a work is meant to be mine, there’s always time': Mashonda Tifrere on the art she collects and why

Mashonda Tifrere, a former singer turned curator and art advisor, discusses her journey from the music industry to becoming a prominent figure in the visual arts. Through her organizations ArtLeadHER and Art Genesis, she has curated over 40 exhibitions focusing on women and underrepresented artists, including a recent Faith Ringgold show at the University of California, San Diego.

The Met to Present a Major Exhibition Dedicated to the Careers of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced a major exhibition titled "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous," scheduled to run from October 2026 to January 2027. This landmark show will trace the parallel careers of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, marking the first significant New York presentation for either artist in over two decades. The exhibition aims to examine their distinct yet interconnected practices as artistic peers and life partners, featuring galleries that both juxtapose their works and present them independently to highlight their individual evolutions in abstraction.

Palmer Museum exhibition to feature vital works of contemporary African art

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State is hosting the exhibition 'Insistent Presence: Contemporary African Art from the Chazen Collection,' featuring 40 works by 22 living artists from across Africa and its diaspora. The show, organized into three thematic sections exploring the presence and absence of the human body, opened on February 7 and includes sculpture, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and photography.

How the Cleveland Museum of Art is using AI to draw visitors into its collection

The Cleveland Museum of Art has opened a fashion exhibition titled "Renaissance to Runway" that uses AI-generated video to animate historical garments too delicate to wear. The 2-minute, 45-second video, "Renaissance Remixed" by Francesco Carrozzini and Henry Hargreaves, shows lifelike figures in archival clothing moving through dreamlike settings, solving the problem of displaying fragile pieces without risking damage. The exhibition pairs Renaissance and Baroque artworks with modern designs from Versace, Valentino, Armani, Ferragamo, and Gucci, and is the largest of its kind at the museum.

Maria Balshaw to step down as Tate director

Maria Balshaw, director of the Tate, will step down in spring 2026 after nearly a decade leading the institution. She joined in 2017, succeeding Nicholas Serota, and oversaw blockbuster exhibitions including Van Gogh and Britain, Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind, and Sargent and Fashion. Her final project will be a major survey of Tracey Emin. The Tate credited her with diversifying the collection, improving gender and geographic balance, and growing membership to 150,000, the largest arts membership globally.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces the Opening of the Condé M. Nast Galleries, Designed by Peterson Rich Office

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the opening of the Condé M. Nast Galleries, a 12,000-square-foot exhibition space designed by the New York-based architecture firm Peterson Rich Office (PRO). The galleries, located adjacent to the museum's Great Hall, will be inaugurated in May 2026 by The Costume Institute's spring exhibition titled "Costume Art," which explores the dressed body by juxtaposing garments from the Institute's holdings with treasures from the museum's broader collections. The project is part of a larger renovation that also includes a redesign of the Fifth Avenue and 83rd Street entrance to improve visitor flow.

THE SMOKING SECTION: GOTHAM CHELSEA UNVEILS FIRST ASHTRAY ART EXHIBITION FEATURING COMMISSIONED WORKS BY PREMIER ARTISTS

Gotham, the world's first cannabis concept store, has unveiled 'The Smoking Section,' its first commissioned art exhibition at Gotham Gallery in Chelsea, New York. Running from November 6, 2025, to January 5, 2026, the show features over 45 artists and designers—including Ridykeulous (Nicole Eisenman and A.L. Steiner), Daniel Gordon, Mika Tajima, Deborah Czeresko, and Peter Shire—who each created original ashtrays that range from functional to conceptual. Curated by Rachel Berks, Gotham's VP of Product Development & Partnerships, the exhibition explores the ashtray as both a ritual object and cultural symbol, linking cannabis culture to contemporary art.

Farhad Moshiri In the Raha Gallery Collection

Iranian artist Farhad Moshiri passed away on July 17, 2024, at age 61. A pioneering figure in Middle Eastern contemporary art, Moshiri made history as the first artist from the region to sell a work at auction for over one million USD, achieving this milestone twice—first with "Love" at Bonhams Dubai in 2008 and later with "Secret Garden" at Christie's Dubai in 2013. The article highlights his work "Toothpicker" (2008), now part of the Raha Gallery Collection, which was exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery in London in 2010 and sold at Christie's Middle East in 2014. Moshiri's practice combined pop art, kitsch, and precious materials like crystals and glitter, earning him a solo exhibition at the Andy Warhol Museum in 2017.

Casa Batlló to open second-floor contemporary art gallery

Casa Batlló in Barcelona will open its second floor as a contemporary art gallery starting January 2026. The space, previously used as apartments, offices, and a maintenance workshop, has been redesigned by Barcelona-based studio Mesura with a curved metal ceiling echoing Gaudí’s forms, while preserving original woodwork and stained glass. The gallery extends the Casa Batlló Contemporary program, which commissions artists for two exhibitions per year, accessible with general admission or a standalone ticket.

Romanesco in a Max Mara Coat

Romanesco im Max-Mara-Mantel

Evelyn Taocheng Wang's first institutional solo exhibition in Italy, "Sweet Landscape," opens at the Museion in Bolzano. The Chinese-born, Rotterdam-based artist presents silk paintings, pastel canvases, and painted garments that probe the region's complex history beneath its idyllic Alpine scenery. Works such as "Frog Princess Checks Her Smartphone in front of Window of August Macke’s Hat Shop" (2026) and "Ancient Roman bust for Sale" (2026) blend local food motifs, cultural translation, and hybrid identity, questioning who gets to write history and how landscapes are perceived through secondhand experiences.

Wohin in Mitte?

The article previews the Berlin Gallery Weekend, focusing on the Mitte district as a hub for contemporary art. Highlights include Pae White's exhibition 'pushmi-pullyu' at Neugerriemschneider, featuring oversized insects, crabs, and kaleidoscopic wall sculptures, alongside other shows with photo art on copper, queer historical explorations, and mobile urban interventions along Linienstraße, Oranienburger Straße, and Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz.

Mei Lanfang Was Famous for His Masterful Performances as Female Leads. In the 1930s, He Introduced American Audiences to the World of Chinese Opera

Mei Lanfang Was Famous for His Masterful Performances as Female Leads. In the 1930s, He Introduced American Audiences to the World of Chinese Opera

Mei Lanfang, one of China's most celebrated Peking opera stars famed for his masterful performances of female *dan* roles, embarked on a groundbreaking seven-month tour of the United States in 1930. His performances, which introduced American audiences to the elaborate art of Chinese opera for the first time, were met with critical acclaim and packed houses, earning him honorary doctorates from American universities and adulation from both Chinese American communities and the wider public.

What to Look for at Frieze New York 2026

Frieze New York 2026 returns to The Shed in Hudson Yards from May 13–17, featuring over 65 international galleries in its 15th edition. The fair emphasizes Latin American art with new committee members Fátima González and Omayra Alvarado, and includes highlights such as Southern Guild's expansion into Tribeca and Yeni Mao's cyborg sculptures in the Focus section. Collectors and enthusiasts can explore a diverse range of contemporary and blue-chip works across multiple fairs during Art Week.

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.

Top 5 Art Exhibits in Orange County This Spring

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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.

It’s not all movies: LA’s art, museums and exhibitions are world class

Los Angeles is expanding its cultural offerings with several new and renovated art institutions. The Museum of AI Arts, called Dataland, is set to open this spring at the Grand L.A. complex, created by artist Refik Anadol. It claims to be the world's first museum dedicated to AI art, featuring immersive installations like an Infinity Room with AI-generated scents. Meanwhile, the Natural History Museum completed a $75 million renovation in 2024, adding a 60,000-square-foot wing and displaying a unique green-boned dinosaur named Gnatalie, along with Barbara Carrasco's previously censored mural. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is opening the David Geffen Galleries on May 4, a 110,000-square-foot space for its permanent collection.

‘Get in the Game’ at PAMM puts sports and art on a level playing field

The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) presents 'Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture,' an exhibition running through August 23 that bridges the worlds of sports and visual art. Featuring over 100 works by international artists alongside sports memorabilia—including vintage sneakers, racing equipment, and FIFA World Cup soccer balls from 1930 to 2023—the show is organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and adapted for Miami with local additions. Curated by PAMM director Franklin Sirmans and co-curator Fabiana A. Sotillo, the exhibition is divided into six thematic sections such as Fandom, Winning and Losing, and Mind and Body, aiming to make both sports and art accessible to all visitors.

Hospital Rooms Announces 10-Year Programme and National Artist Edition Launch

The arts and mental health charity Hospital Rooms has announced a comprehensive year-long program for 2026 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The initiative features a nationwide artist edition project titled "10 Posters for 10 Years," involving ten world-renowned artists including Antony Gormley. Key events include a launch at White Cube in July, followed by a major exhibition at Victoria Miro and a fundraising auction at Bonhams in September, all aimed at supporting the charity's Future Fund for mental health environments.

Sexual assault lawsuit against the estate of artist Norval Morrisseau is dismissed

A sexual assault lawsuit against the estate of the late First Nations artist Norval Morrisseau (1932-2007) has been dismissed. The plaintiff, Mark Anthony Jacobson, had sought C$5 million in damages, alleging Morrisseau assaulted him in 2006. The dismissal was signed by Jacobson and the estate's lawyer, Jason Gratl, and filed in the BC Supreme Court on 6 January. The estate argued Morrisseau was physically incapacitated by advanced Parkinson's disease at the time, and Gratl stated that after cross-examination, Jacobson's lawyer withdrew and Jacobson consented to the dismissal without payment.

Anna Ridler x Sofia Crespo win the Artist of the Year at ABS Digital Art Prize 2025.

Anna Ridler and Sofia Crespo have won the Artist of the Year award at the ABS Digital Art Prize 2025, recognizing their collaborative work combining analog photography and AI to explore nature and technology. The Emerging Artist of the Year category, introduced this year, was awarded to Cezar Mocan for his artwork "World Upstream," a real-time simulation that intersects contemporary art, game design, and media theory. The prize, established by Arab Bank Switzerland, received over 120 applications from 38 countries for the emerging category, and winners receive networking opportunities and a solo show or exhibition at a cultural institution within 12 months.

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.

The Artsy AI Survey 2026: What Galleries Really Think About AI in the Art World

Artsy has released its 2026 AI Survey, capturing the perspectives of over 1,000 galleries worldwide on the integration of artificial intelligence into the art ecosystem. The report details how galleries are currently using AI tools for operations, marketing, and sales, while also revealing their cautious optimism and significant concerns about its impact on artistic authorship and market dynamics.

art amanda precourt cookie factory denver

Amanda Precourt, a 52-year-old philanthropist and real estate developer, has transformed a former fortune cookie factory in Denver's Baker neighborhood into a combined private residence and public art space called Cookie Factory. Over the past nine years, she has amassed a contemporary art collection at a rapid pace, designing her 8,000-square-foot home around specific works—such as Anselm Kiefer's monumental painting *Engel der Geschichte* (2017) and Jeffrey Gibson's beaded punching bag *Know Your Magic, Baby* (2016). The lower 5,700 square feet of the building serves as a free, self-funded public gallery, where Precourt, her partner Andrew Jensdotter, and artistic director Jérôme Sans invite artists to create site-specific works inspired by Colorado. The space opened last May with an exhibition by Sam Falls, and a second show featuring Gary Simmons runs through May 9.

parties golden goose marco brambilla wolfsonian fiu

Golden Goose and the Wolfsonian–FIU Museum and Research Center co-hosted a toast for Marco Brambilla's exhibition "After Utopia" during Miami Art Week. The event offered a first look at Brambilla's dreamscapes, which feature A.I.-run surrealist landscapes with shimmering steel towers, on view through March 1. Guests included artists, photographers, gallerists, and patrons, with a follow-up Co-Creation moment at Golden Goose Miami Design District.

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.