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yuko mohri sculptures sound venice biennale tanya bonakdar 1234774003

Japanese artist Yuko Mohri has gained international acclaim for her kinetic, sound-based installations that utilize decaying organic matter and found objects to create unpredictable ecosystems. Her recent presentation at the 2024 Venice Biennale's Japanese Pavilion featured sculptures powered by the electrical currents of decomposing fruit and water systems that embraced the pavilion's porous architecture, even during torrential rain.

los angeles institutions green protocol 1234776795

A coalition of Los Angeles’s leading art institutions, including the Getty, LACMA, MOCA, and the Hammer Museum, has officially pledged to adopt the Bizot Green Protocol. This collective commitment, which also includes the gallery Hauser & Wirth, establishes climate-minded guidelines for museum operations such as widening temperature and humidity parameters for galleries and reducing air travel for loans. The move was largely catalyzed by the devastating impact of recent wildfires on the region's cultural infrastructure.

Tight security at Malaysian National Art Gallery ahead of’ arrival of art works linked to 1MDB scandal

The National Art Gallery of Malaysia has implemented high-level security measures, including enhanced alarms and restricted access zones, to receive four artworks recovered from the 1MDB financial scandal. The collection includes pieces by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Maurice Utrillo, and Balthus, which were previously owned by former 1MDB lawyer Jasmine Loo. The repatriation was a coordinated effort between the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the FBI, and the U.S. Department of Justice.