Artist Greg Deda's painting 'Neon Dreams' sold for £50,000 at Tate Ward's Urban & Contemporary Art auction, setting a new auction record for the artist. The sale was the top lot of the event, which saw strong overall performance with 85% of lots sold.
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University has opened a new exhibition titled "Embracing the Dark." The show explores themes of darkness, the nocturnal, and the unseen through a diverse range of contemporary artworks, inviting visitors to reconsider their perceptions of light and shadow.
The NewBridge Project in Newcastle’s Shieldfield neighborhood has established itself as a vital community hub and artist collective, housing 130 visual and cross-disciplinary artists across 90 studios. Beyond providing affordable workspace, the organization operates an independent bookshop, a youth program, and a memory cafe, positioning itself as a "third space" that bridges the gap between professional art production and local social engagement.
A new report from Art Basel and UBS reveals that the global art market grew by 7% in 2024, reaching an estimated $67.8 billion. This recovery was primarily driven by a surge in high-value sales at auction, particularly in the $10 million-plus segment, which saw a 42% increase in value. The United States retained its position as the world's largest art market, while the UK overtook China to reclaim second place.
The Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a reception for a dynamic retrospective exhibition. The show features a timeline of the WCU Fine Art Museum’s growth, showcasing a diverse range of works including paintings, glass, and ceramics dating from 1969 to the present. Founding director Martin DeWitt and current executive director Denise Drury Homewood highlighted the institution's evolution from a small gallery space to a nationally accredited museum housing over 2,000 objects.
Kansas City artist Michelle Pond is debuting a new solo exhibition titled "The Journey Back," which chronicles her grueling two-year recovery from a severe case of COVID-19. The collection features a series of paintings that transition from dark, chaotic imagery representing her time on a ventilator to bright, hopeful compositions symbolizing her physical and emotional rehabilitation.
Art SG 2026, a major art fair in Singapore, has been announced, bringing together leading international galleries, artists, and collectors in the region. The event showcases contemporary art from Asia and beyond, featuring a curated selection of galleries and special exhibitions.
Singapore Art Week 2026 is positioned as a pivotal moment for Southeast Asian contemporary art, with the article arguing that the region is actively rewriting the language of contemporary art. The event showcases a range of exhibitions, performances, and dialogues that highlight the unique perspectives and artistic innovations emerging from Southeast Asia, challenging dominant Western narratives in the art world.
Cedarville University's 220 Gallery is hosting “Painters and Paintings,” an exhibit featuring physical and digital paintings by the university's art students, open through January 14, 2026. Conceived by associate professor Aaron Gosser, the show pairs each artwork with a photo of the student artist and a personal reflection on painting in an era flooded with AI-generated images, aiming to foreground the human hand and story behind each piece.
Time Out Dubai highlights Alserkal Avenue in Dubai as a vibrant cultural district featuring quirky cafés, art galleries, and other unmissable attractions. The article serves as a guide to the area, emphasizing its role as a hub for contemporary art and creative experiences in the city.
Sotheby’s held a high-profile evening auction featuring major works of modern art, drawing significant attention from collectors and the art world. The event was characterized by record-breaking bids and a theatrical atmosphere, with several iconic pieces selling for tens of millions of dollars, underscoring the enduring appeal of blue-chip modern masters.
The Salina Art Center has issued a call for entries for the 2026 Mountain Plains Contemporary Art Biennial, a juried exhibition open to visual artists from ten U.S. states: Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. Submissions must be made via CaFÉ by January 20, 2026, with a $35 entry fee for up to three artworks completed in 2024 or 2025. The exhibition encourages themes of identity, place, belonging, and transformation ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. Awards totaling up to $5,000 will be given, including a $2,250 first prize, and the juror is Hesse McGraw.
BGC Glass Studio is presenting “GLASSWORKS: A Contemporary Glass Art Exhibition,” featuring works by nine emerging glass artists. The show highlights diverse techniques including glassblowing, fusing, and mixed materials, alongside a special collection tracing the evolution of Thai glass art.
China Institute Gallery in New York has transformed a logistical setback into an opportunity, mounting an urgent contemporary art exhibition that showcases works by Chinese and Chinese American artists. The show, organized on short notice after a previously planned exhibition fell through, features a range of pieces addressing themes of identity, diaspora, and cultural heritage, reflecting the gallery's pivot toward more current and pressing artistic conversations.
The New York Times article highlights how museums across the United States are taking a leading role in commemorating the nation's birthday, with special exhibitions, public programs, and curated displays that explore American history, identity, and cultural heritage. These institutions are using their collections and expertise to offer nuanced perspectives on the country's founding, often incorporating diverse voices and critical reflections alongside traditional patriotic narratives.
Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025 has opened, featuring over 30 exhibitions across six sections. Among the highlights is the City Pavilion section, which includes the Pavilion of Vila Franca de Xira from Portugal, titled “The Reinvention of the Real - Portuguese Contemporary Art in the Museum of Neo-Realism Collection.” Curated by David Santos and José Maçãs de Carvalho, the exhibition showcases Portuguese contemporary artworks in media such as painting, installation, photography, and video, created between 1999 and 2024. It is held at the Tap Seac Gallery and runs until November 16, 2025, with free admission.
A premier art gallery and consulting firm is opening in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, with a stated mission to keep art at the forefront of the city. The full details of the gallery's identity, leadership, and programming are behind a paywall, but the announcement signals a new cultural venture in the area.
More than 100 local painters, including artists with disabilities, are displaying their works at the Merdeka Art Exhibition 2025, held at Prince Court Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Organized by Art Market Malaysia with the hospital's support, the exhibition features over 100 artworks themed 'Freedom to Heal: Merdeka Through Wellness,' alongside cultural performances, poetry recitals, and an art competition. Deputy National Unity Minister K. Saraswathy opened the event, which runs until September 12. Thirty percent of proceeds from artwork sales will go to the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Centre.
The LAX Art Program, operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has issued a call for muralists to create large-scale artworks for display in the terminals of Los Angeles International Airport. Up to ten finalists will be selected and awarded commissions ranging from $14,000 to $38,000, with murals to be installed for a minimum of two years. The initiative, part of the broader Meet Me at the Mural project, is open to professional artists, artist teams, and curators residing in Southern California, with proposals due by July 30, 2025.
The Brill Family Foundation has reopened its call for art submissions for the upcoming exhibition "Symbiosis or Schism: The AI Human Odyssey," extending the original June 13 deadline to August 12. The exhibition invites artists from Santa Barbara and Ventura County to submit AI-themed artwork, with selected pieces displayed from October 2-12 at the Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop. Selected artists may also be considered for grants of up to $5,000, with organizers seeking works that visually address the theme and highlight the creative process involving AI.
Sharjah Art Foundation has launched two new programmes: a Studio Programme offering long-term and free workspace for artists, recent graduates, and PhD candidates, and a Residency Programme providing flights, accommodation, and a monthly stipend for visual artists, performers, writers, and other creatives. The programmes will be hosted across multiple venues in Sharjah, including the Collections Building, Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Bait Al Serkal, Al Hamriyah Studios, and Kalba Ice Factory, each with distinct histories and architectural features.
A San Francisco art exhibition has unveiled hidden histories through a stunning display of works that challenge conventional narratives. The show brings together diverse artists whose pieces explore overlooked stories, using mixed media and installation to reveal layers of cultural and personal memory. The exhibition is presented at a prominent local venue, drawing attention for its provocative and deeply researched content.
Acne Studios, the Swedish fashion brand, has opened a new gallery in Paris. The space is intended to host exhibitions and cultural programming, marking the brand's expansion into the art world beyond its retail and fashion operations.
A new art space called Improv Art Gallery has opened in Cubao, Quezon City. The gallery aims to provide a platform for emerging and experimental artists, focusing on improvisational and contemporary visual art practices. It is positioned as a fresh addition to the local art scene in the Cubao area, which has been gaining traction as a creative hub in Metro Manila.
The Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina, will host "Forest Forms," a traveling outdoor art exhibition by world-renowned artist Huelani Mei, from September 13, 2025, through January 11, 2026. The exhibition features eighteen large-scale powder-coated steel sculptures, including a fox family, flower stacks, and a snake archway, placed along a half-mile trail from the Steele Creek swinging bridge to Lake Haigler. Presented by Visit York County and included in the Charlotte International Arts Festival schedule, the show is free with Greenway membership or daily admission.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of Macau has issued an open call for exhibition proposals for the Collateral Exhibitions of 'Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025'. Eligible applicants include Macau residents aged 18 or above, higher education institutions, commercial enterprises, and community associations registered in Macau. Proposals must be submitted by May 23, with exhibitions running between July 19 and October 12 for at least two weeks. Chief Curator Feng Boyi will evaluate proposals based on curatorial concept, quality, thematic relevance, and feasibility. The biennale is themed 'Hey, what brings you here?' and includes six sections, with a separate open call for the Local Curatorial Project closing on the same day.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of the Macao SAR Government has issued an open call for exhibition proposals for the Collateral Exhibitions of "Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025." Local contemporary art professionals and organizations are invited to submit proposals for exhibitions that will run between July 19 and October 12, 2025, with venues chosen by the selected teams. The deadline for submissions is May 23, 2025, and proposals will be evaluated by Chief Curator Feng Boyi based on curatorial concept, quality, theme relevance, and feasibility.
A new three-story glass gallery called Kodl Contemporary is set to open in Prague by the end of 2025. Located on Dvořákovo nábřeží near the Fairmont Golden Prague Hotel, the space was conceived by Jakub Kodl, the youngest member of the prominent Czech art collector family behind Galerie Kodl auction house. The glass cube design is intended to maximize natural light for displayed works, and the gallery aims to showcase contemporary Czech art to an international audience.
Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney is drawing attention to a surprising trend: residents are leaving the city in search of more vibrant arts and entertainment options. This May, Cheney is asking voters to support Propositions A and B, which would fund a world-class Center for the Arts designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners. A study commissioned by Visit Frisco and conducted by Buxton used GPS data to confirm that residents frequently travel to nearby entertainment venues like Toyota Music Factory and Lava Cantina, indicating strong demand for local arts and mixed-use development.
Nereida Apaza Mamani presents a solo exhibition at ICPNA Cultural in Miraflores, Lima, featuring 150 works across watercolor, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, embroidery, and installation. The show traces stories of migration and displacement through cartographies, maps, and family trees, drawing on embroidery techniques inherited from her mother and grandmother. Curated by Miguel López, the exhibition explores belonging in a country marked by discrimination and centralism, incorporating the artist's notebooks begun in 2009 and works that address political violence and memory.