in the hamptons this summer catch a new art show every week

Cultured magazine's article rounds up seven new art exhibitions opening in the Hamptons this summer, each running for a limited time. Highlights include "Unbreakable" at Onna House featuring mother-daughter artist duos, Shirin Neshat's first New York-area museum show in two decades at the Parrish Art Museum, Almond Zigmund's immersive "Wading Room" at Guild Hall, a Rosalyn Drexler retrospective at the Pollock-Krasner House, and "The Ark" at The Church curated by Eric Fischl with animal sculptures by over 40 international artists. Other shows include "Veronica Veronica" at Hesse Flatow's former potato barn and a ceramic-focused exhibition at Onna House.

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America’s new ambassador to Britain, Warren Stephens, has transformed Winfield House, the official residence in Regent’s Park, into a private museum by installing works from his family’s art collection. The display includes several Cézannes, a Renoir, a Degas, and a centerpiece Monet painting, *Effet de soleil couchant sur la Seine à Port-Villez* (1883), hung above the drawing-room mantelpiece. Unlike most ambassadors who rely on loans from the State Department’s “Art in Embassies” program, Stephens draws directly on his own holdings, which were assembled in partnership with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

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The Arkansas Museum of Art in Little Rock is presenting "Architects of Being," an exhibition pairing the work of Esphyr Slobodkina and Louise Nevelson through January 11, 2026. Slobodkina, a Russian-born Jewish immigrant and founding member of the American Abstract Artists, was a painter, sculptor, writer, and fashion designer who also authored the classic children's book *Caps for Sale*. Nevelson, also an Eastern European Jewish immigrant, is renowned for her monochromatic wood assemblages. The show juxtaposes their geometric abstractions, collages, sculptures, and personal fashion, curated as a hypothetical dialogue between two kindred spirits who never met. The exhibition will travel to the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia, and the New Britain Museum of American Art.

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Major art collectors Warren Stephens, Ken Griffin, Paul Singer, and Charles and Helen Schwab were among the top individual donors to President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration fundraising committee, according to data from the Federal Election Commission and Open Secrets. Stephens, a major donor to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art, gave $4 million, the largest individual contribution, while Griffin, Singer, and the Schwabs each donated $1 million or more. The article also details additional political donations from these collectors, including Griffin's $100 million in conservative election spending, and notes that many large corporations like Amazon and BlackRock also contributed.

Don Brown & Max Cole’s art in ‘Postcards From Home’ exhibit

The Michelson Museum of Art in Marshall, Texas, recently debuted 'Postcards from Home,' a collaborative exhibition featuring the works of regional artists Don Brown and Max Cole. The opening reception drew a significant local crowd, including three generations of Cole’s descendants, to celebrate the legacy of two figures who captured the landscapes and history of East Texas. The show, which runs through July 4, was organized in partnership with the Harrison County Historical Museum and the Meadows Museum of Art.

Izmir opens new art center backed by Centre Pompidou

The Lucien Arkas Art Center has officially opened in Izmir, Turkey, marking the seventh venue in the Arkas Sanat network. Launched by collector Lucien Arkas in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, the multidisciplinary space debuted with a preview exhibition titled "Sonia & Robert Delaunay: The Invention of Modern Color." The center is designed to host a diverse range of programming, including exhibitions, educational initiatives, and various forms of artistic production.

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts exhibition highlights the art of conservation

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) in Little Rock is opening an exhibition titled "The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works From the Bank of America Collection" on June 13, running through August 31. The show features paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures from the mid-19th century to the present, highlighting artists who advocated for conservation and sustainable habitats. A free family event, "Family Fest: Into the Wild," will be held on June 14 with activities led by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, including artmaking, live animals, and outdoor demonstrations.

The Groups and Other Artistic Revolts: Networks and Collectivities in Mexico, 1976-1985

LOS GRUPOS Y OTRAS REVUELTAS ARTÍSTICAS. REDES Y COLECTIVIDADES EN MÉXICO, 1976-1985

The Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC) in Mexico City has launched a major exhibition titled "Los grupos y otras revueltas artísticas," which re-examines the surge of artist collectives in Mexico between 1976 and 1985. Drawing from the Arkheia Documentation Center, the show moves beyond a simple chronological survey to reconstruct emblematic works and document the radical shifts in artistic language that occurred during this era. It highlights key historical moments, such as the 1977 Paris Biennial and the formation of the Mexican Front of Cultural Workers' Groups, while exploring how these collectives navigated urban spaces and institutional boundaries.

FYI Calendar: Arkansas Living Treasure Longhua Xu’s exhibit at Fort Smith RAM continues through June 21

The article is a calendar of arts and community events in the Fort Smith, Arkansas area, compiled by features writer Dustin Staggs. It lists dance and theater performances, plant swaps, life drawing classes, historical society events, and multiple art exhibitions. Among the visual art highlights are "Soul Taking Shape," an exhibition by Arkansas Living Treasure Longhua Xu at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM) running through June 21, along with other shows at RAM and Arts On Main featuring works by local artists and student artists.

Seeing God in nature: US National Gallery exhibition celebrates art from the dawn of European natural history

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, is presenting "Little Beasts: Art, Wonder and the Natural World," an exhibition of 16th- and 17th-century European paintings and prints by artists including Jan van Kessel, Joris Hoefnagel, and Teodoro Filippo di Liagno. The works, drawn from the dawn of European natural history, depict insects, animals, and natural specimens with extraordinary detail, reflecting the era's expanding trade routes and fascination with the natural world.

New Delhi's Gallery Exhibit 320 Marks 15 Years With A Group Show Of 30 Top South Asian Contemporary Artists Called 'Shared Worlds'

Exhibit 320, a New Delhi-based gallery founded in 2010, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a group show titled 'Shared Worlds' at Bikaner House from August 4–13, 2025. Curated by Deeksha Nath and guided by founder Rasika Kajaria, the exhibition features 30 South Asian contemporary artists including Anju Dodiya, Nandan Ghiya, Sumakshi Singh, Alex Davis, and others. The show spans diverse media—painting, sculpture, textile, and installation—and resists a single narrative, instead highlighting resonance between works that address identity, migration, climate change, and urban memory.

Woodlawn Student Selected for Prestigious Art Exhibition

Pyper Jacobson, a student at Woodlawn Elementary, has been selected to feature her artwork in the 65th Young Arkansas Artists Competition and Exhibition. Her piece, titled "Black Bear in Winter," emerged from a school-wide thematic study of bears and was the only submission from her school chosen for the prestigious statewide showcase at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Façade collapse and vandalism at the Saint-Roch church in Paris

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A significant portion of the cornice on the right side of the façade of the historic Saint-Roch church in Paris collapsed on March 9, 2026. Fortunately, no one was injured. The incident follows a pattern of similar structural failures at Parisian churches like Saint-Paul, Saint-Merry, and Saint-Augustin. Almost simultaneously, the church was targeted by vandals who severely damaged a gilded wooden altar in the shape of the Ark of the Covenant, a work from 1840 designed by architect Charles Lelong, just before its planned restoration was set to begin.

Arts Council Korea calls for applications for Seoul art residency

The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) is accepting applications for its ARKO Art Studio residency program in Seoul, which will host 10 visual artists—six international and four local—for two rounds in 2025. Selected artists receive private studio space in Pyeongchang-dong, cultural tours, mentorship, networking events, and studio visits with curators, culminating in a two-month group exhibition at the ARKO Art Center. The application deadline is February 18, with successful applicants announced on March 11.

DeLuce Gallery to exhibit work by Arkansas-based artist and illustrator

Northwest Missouri State University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts will host an exhibition of work by Arkansas-based illustrator and artist Sean Fitzgibbon at the Olive DeLuce Art Gallery, opening November 3, 2025. Fitzgibbon will deliver a lecture, visit art classes, and conduct studio critiques. The exhibition features original pages from his graphic nonfiction book “What Follows is True: The Crescent Hotel,” which investigates the Crescent Hotel’s history as a Depression-era cancer hospital in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Fitzgibbon is a 2022 recipient of the Arkansas Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship Award.

ENTERTAINMENT: Three exhibitions open at A-State art museum

Three new exhibitions have opened at the Arkansas State University Museum of Fine Arts (A-State art museum). The shows feature a range of contemporary works, including pieces by regional and national artists, highlighting diverse media and themes. Specific details on the exhibitions and participating artists are covered in the article.