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The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain will reopen its new space at 2 Place du Palais-Royal in Paris on October 25, 2025, during Paris Art Week. Designed by architect Jean Nouvel, the building—originally constructed for the 1855 Exposition Universelle and later a hotel, department store, and antiques center—has been transformed with a modular system of five movable platforms, a glass canopy, and transparent ground-floor windows to create an open, flexible exhibition environment. The inaugural show, titled “Exposition Générale,” features nearly 600 works by over 100 artists from the foundation’s history.

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French authorities arrested five additional suspects in connection with the historic theft of Napoleonic jewelry from the Louvre Museum, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced on Thursday. The coordinated raids took place in Paris and its northern suburbs, with one suspect identified through DNA evidence. The investigation has advanced by studying encrypted communications from seized phones. The heist occurred on October 19, when four masked thieves broke into the Apollo Gallery during opening hours, stealing nine artifacts worth approximately $102 million, though one crown was dropped during the escape. Two suspects were previously arrested on October 25, one at Charles de Gaulle Airport. The stolen jewels remain unrecovered, and authorities are searching the black market for them.

CARTIER FOUNDATION. A THIN LINE BETWEEN EXTRACTIVISM AND CULTURAL RECLAMATION

FUNDACIÓN CARTIER. UNA DELGADA LÍNEA ENTRE EXTRACTIVISMO Y REIVINDICACIÓN CULTURAL

The Cartier Foundation inaugurated its new Paris headquarters on October 25 with the exhibition "Exposition Générale." The curatorial approach and, most notably, the labyrinthine architectural design by Jean Nouvel have drawn criticism from the specialized press, described as disappointing and patchwork. The new space, a dense black cube in central Paris, represents a radical departure from the foundation's previous luminous, glass-walled hall, forcing a complete rethinking of how to present its 40-year collection.

Curator Conversation: Behind The Honest Eye

On October 25, 2025, co-curators Clarisse Fava-Piz, Claire Durand-Ruel Snollaerts, and Nerina Santorius will host a conversation at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibition "Pissarro’s Impressionism." The talk will explore Camille Pissarro’s life and legacy, from his Caribbean roots to his role in Impressionism, and detail how over 80 works were assembled for the first major U.S. retrospective of the artist in over 40 years. The event is sold out in person but will be livestreamed.

Serpentine announces 25th pavilion artists—and anniversary project honouring Zaha Hadid

The Serpentine Gallery in London has announced that Mexican architecture studio Lanza Atelier, founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, will design the 25th Serpentine Pavilion, titled "a serpentine," on view from June 6 to October 25. The pavilion draws inspiration from the English crinkle-crankle wall, featuring a translucent roof, brick columns, and a winding outdoor bench. To mark the anniversary, the Serpentine is collaborating with the Zaha Hadid Foundation on a dedicated architecture program at Serpentine South, exploring Hadid's legacy and contemporary architectural issues. The project is sponsored by Goldman Sachs, which has supported the pavilion for 12 years.

Art exhibit honors Maine’s Deaf community, victims of Lewiston shootings - Portland Press Herald

The University of New England Art Gallery in Portland is hosting an exhibition titled "Unspoken Resilience: Healing from the Lewiston Shooting Two Years In," curated by Michelle Ames and Meryl Troop. The show features work by deaf artists and craftspeople, alongside color photographs of Lewiston by Michael Kolster, created in response to the October 25, 2023 mass shooting at Schemengees Bar & Grille that killed 18 people, including four deaf individuals. Ames, co-director of deaf services at Disability Rights Maine, was frustrated by the lack of ASL interpreters in media coverage and helped organize the exhibition as a space for healing and recognition of the Deaf community.

Step into House of Horrors spooky art exhibition for Halloween

Artists Clubhouse is hosting a Halloween-themed art exhibition called House of Horrors at The Artery Studios in Worcester from October 25 to November 1. The free event features creepy, autumnal, and 'downright horrible' works by local artists, along with themed workshops, a Spooky Shop supporting independent makers, and a hidden-tag treasure hunt for sweet treats.

Step into House of Horrors spooky art exhibition for Halloween

Artists Clubhouse is hosting a Halloween-themed art exhibition called House of Horrors at The Artery Studios in Worcester, running from October 25 to November 1. The free exhibition features creepy, autumnal, and 'downright horrible' works by local artists, along with themed workshops, a Spooky Shop supporting independent makers, and a hidden-tag treasure hunt offering free sweets.

Welsh exhibition with rare pieces at "The Most Rock n Roll Gallery in Wales"

A new exhibition titled 'Print' opens at Awen gallery in Llanfyllin, Wales, running from October 23 to November 30, 2025. The show debuts Seren Morgan Jones, known for detailed portraits of Welsh women exploring social and political themes, alongside emerging artist Angharad Smith, who presents stained glass works including 'Nid Yw Cymru Ar Werth'. The exhibition also features three rare pieces by the renowned artist duo Gilbert & George, held in private collections since the 1970s. A private viewing is scheduled for October 25.

Rob Zombie's first art exhibition is in Connecticut

Rob Zombie, the musician known for his horror-themed lyrics and shock rock performances, is holding his first-ever art exhibition in Connecticut. Titled "What Lurks on Channel X," the show is on view at the Morrison Gallery in Kent from October 25 to November 16, 2025. The exhibition features over ten large-scale paintings that blend pop culture iconography, juxtaposing sinister figures like Bela Lugosi and Charles Manson with innocent characters from Archie comics and classic comedians such as Laurel and Hardy.

ROB ZOMBIE Art Exhibition 'What Lurks On Channel X?' To Open In Kent, Connecticut

Morrison Gallery in Kent, Connecticut, will host the first-ever gallery exhibition of musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie's paintings, titled 'What Lurks On Channel X?'. The show runs from October 25 to November 16, 2025, featuring over ten large-scale works that blend pop culture icons—from Bela Lugosi and Charles Manson to Archie Comics characters and classic comedians like Laurel and Hardy. Zombie cites his childhood habit of watching eight hours of television daily as the inspiration for the vibrant, chaotic mash-ups.

Materia Studio opens in Tulsa with immersive glowing flower exhibit

Artist Tyler Thrasher is opening Materia, a new studio and shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 25. The launch event at 2421 East Admiral Blvd will feature a blackout environment with UV floodlights and over 4,000 glowing flowers, along with local vendors, food, and a chance for attendees to create their own glowing flower. The space includes Thrasher's lab for crystallizing insects and will host workshops and interactive experiences. Thrasher, who draws inspiration from his landscaping upbringing, uses phosphorescent mineral powders to create preserved, glowing plants sourced sustainably from florists and invasive species removal.

Materia Studio opens in Tulsa with immersive glowing flower exhibit

Artist Tyler Thrasher is opening Materia, a new studio and shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 25. The launch event features a blackout environment with UV floodlights and over 4,000 glowing flowers, along with local food, vendors, and the debut of Thrasher's new artwork. The space includes his lab for crystallizing insects and will host workshops, glowing meditations, and other interactive experiences that blend art and science.

Materia Studio opens in Tulsa with immersive glowing flower exhibit

Artist Tyler Thrasher is opening Materia, a new studio and shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 25. The space will feature an immersive blackout environment with UV floodlights and over 4,000 glowing flowers, along with a lab where Thrasher crystallizes insects. The opening event includes local food, vendors, and a chance for attendees to create their own glowing flower. Thrasher will also debut a new body of work, and the studio plans to host workshops, glowing meditations, and other interactive experiences.

ROB ZOMBIE Art Exhibition 'What Lurks On Channel X?' To Open In Kent, Connecticut

Morrison Gallery in Kent, Connecticut, will host 'What Lurks On Channel X?', the first-ever gallery exhibition of musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie's paintings, from October 25 to November 16, 2025. The show features over ten large-scale works on canvas that blend pop culture icons—from Bela Lugosi and Charles Manson to Archie Comics characters and classic comedians—reflecting Zombie's childhood immersion in television.