Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Opening Dec 2026
Two decades after it was first announced, Guggenheim Au Dhabi will open this December, bringing enormous cultural ambition and a complicated history to Saadiyat Island.
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Cara was built to protect artists from AI
After Cara was scraped three times in ten days, the artist-led platform has become an uncomfortable test of what "opting-out" of AI training actually means online.
18 Benin Bronzes returned
Eighteen Benin artefacts have returned to Nigeria after years of provenance research traced their likely looting during the British attack on Benin City in 1897.
Indigenous Project Focused on Upcycling and Renewal
A Canadian community art project demonstrates how creative reuse can be deeply intertwined with Indigenous knowledge and themes of renewal. This inspiring initiative provides a practical model for educators looking to integrate sustainability, cultural st
Duchamp's Readymades Return
MoMA's first major retrospective since 1973 challenges what we call art; in itself a dry, wispy notion often accompanied by an obligatory manifesto that may justify what can sometimes resemble ' a pile of crap on the floor' ... or a urinal.
When universities treat art like ATMs
Valparaiso University’s plan to sell masterpieces for dorms reveals a crisis in values. For students and communities relying on these galleries as cultural and teaching resources, the move is more than a transaction; it’s a betrayal of trust and a narrowing of educational vision.
Blow & Epoch: A Dialogue in Art at the Lyon Housemuseum
Step into the Lyon Housemuseum for a unique exhibition featuring Christopher Langton's bold sculptures and Ry David Bradley's hybrid paintings. Explore how these Australian artists challenge perceptions of reality and art, all within a visionary home turned public gallery.
Still Life Reimagined at the STILL Award 2025
The art world is abuzz with the STILL: National Still Life Award 2025. This prestigious prize, hosted by Yarrila Arts and Museum, showcases how artists are radically reinventing still life.
The Unfurling Triumph of Bronwyn Oliver's 'Tide'
Bronwyn Oliver's magnificent 'Tide' just set a new record for Australian sculpture, selling for $1.25M This powerful work, once gracing Sydney's Quay restaurant, affirms Oliver's enduring legacy as a visionary artist.
Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention
We visited North Carolina's Museum of Art in April 2025, where we interviewed Jared Ledesma, Curator of 20th-Century Art and Contemporary Art, about his exhibition "Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention."
Allan Mitelman's resonance of surface
Allan Mitelman’s abstract art explores texture, colour, and surface through paintings, drawings, and printmaking. His nuanced, non-figurative works encourage contemplation without narrative constraint.
Artistic Freedom Triumphs
Monash University reinstates Khaled Sabsabi’s exhibition, Stolon Press: Flat Earth, celebrating artistic freedom. Featuring calligraphy with Lebanese coffee, the show reflects Sabsabi’s experiences during Lebanon's civil war, amidst broader political dialogues.
Australia’s Political Parties & the Arts. Is it genuine commitment or electioneering?
As Australia’s 2025 election nears, Labor’s arts commitment appears sincere but limited, the Coalition’s engagement minimal, and the Greens propose deep reforms.
Why artist pay in Australia is at breaking point
Artist pay in Australia has reached crisis levels, causing financial stress, inequality, and hardship, highlighting an urgent need for policy reforms and fair pay standards.
ICA LA expands contemporary art in Los Angeles
ICA LA's planned expansion includes a new outdoor space for installations, advancing its mission to support bold contemporary in Los Angeles.
Dib Bangkok and the future of contemporary art in Thailand
Set to open in December, Dib Bang will showcase Yayoi Kusama and Rirkrit Tiravanija, marking a major moment for contemporary art in Thailand.