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London
fromTime Out London
13 hours ago

London is getting a mind-boggling new illusion museum

The Museum of Illusions is opening a second UK location in London this May, featuring unique exhibits like a 'Ghost Room' and gravity-defying illusions.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
7 hours ago

Rare Wifredo Lam Portrait Lands in New York

Wifredo Lam's 1927 painting 'Portrait of a Boy' is the first work by a Cuban artist to enter the Hispanic Society Museum and Library's collection.
Paris food
fromBustle
6 hours ago

"Reverse French Tips" Make The Classic Mani Feel Fresh Again

Reverse French tips offer a chic update to classic nail designs, providing a fresh alternative that feels more intentional and stylish.
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Edge is getting a wild immersive makeover this summer

The entire indoor journey, from entry to elevator to the 100th floor, has been reimagined as a multi-sensory, immersive environment. The overhaul comes via a collaboration between experiential design firm Journey, multimedia studio Moment Factory and NYC-based design outfit SOFTlab.
NYC music
Berlin music
fromColossal
1 day ago

A Parade of Floating Artworks Honors Hieronymus Bosch in the Netherlands

The 2026 Bosch Parade celebrates imperfections through art, honoring Hieronymus Bosch's legacy with the theme 'Powered by Defects'.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

This 248-Square-Foot Attic Used to Be a Maid's Room-Now It's a Peaceful Paris Retreat

Before, it was very dark. We created a system to make use of the low-ceilinged space under the roof. It allowed us to incorporate plenty of storage, as well as the apartment's service elements.
Renovation
Upper West Side
fromParade
1 day ago

NYC's Highest Sky Deck Is Turning Into a 1,100-Foot 'Kaleidoscopic' Immersive Experience

Edge at Hudson Yards is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, set to feature immersive experiences in 2026.
Chicago
fromSURFACE
1 day ago

Edge at Hudson Yards Will Introduce Multi-Sensory Installations, and Other News. - SURFACE

Edge at Hudson Yards will transform into an immersive art destination with multi-sensory installations this summer.
Film
fromOpen Culture
3 days ago

Watch 434 Avant-Garde and Surreal Short Films Online: Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp, Luis Bunuel and Many More

Hollywood faces a crisis with declining interest in films, prompting a search for re-enchantment through experimental cinema.
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 days ago

Pictoplasma Berlin 2026

Pictoplasma is the world's leading conference on contemporary character-driven creativity, focusing on storytelling and how characters shape emotion, identity, and meaning.
Berlin
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

SF's newest museum is one tiny room. Guests make appointments months in advance.

The Commission Vault Museum in San Francisco showcases the history of the Recreation and Park Department in a small, unique space.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

SF's newest museum is one tiny room. Guests make appointments months in advance.

The Commission Vault Museum in San Francisco showcases the history of the Recreation and Park Department in a small, unique space.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Arts Gowanus unveils packed 2026 season, from Venice-themed gala to Pride art show * Brooklyn Paper

Arts Gowanus announces a busy 2026 lineup with various events, including the Patterns Gala and a major outdoor exhibition for Brooklyn Pride.
fromItsnicethat
6 days ago

Bravas Graphix are the rave connoisseurs behind some of Brussels' most explosive posters

"We're constantly striving to strike a balance between work that respects academic rules of composition, established visual codes and good readability, with something more spontaneous, adventurous, playful, even naive."
Typography
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

blooming graphics and floral installations take over shinsegae department store for spring

The campaign explores the relationship between graphic identity and natural motifs, with the S-check pattern reinterpreted through cherry blossom imagery, establishing a contrast between graphic order and natural variation.
Graphic design
#pigalle
Paris food
fromFrenchly
10 hours ago

A Guide to Pigalle: Paris at Its Most Unfiltered - Frenchly

Pigalle is a vibrant Parisian neighborhood balancing nightlife and calm, showcasing a blend of chaos and tranquility.
Paris food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago

Be Boho in SoPi at Grand Pigalle Experimental

Pigalle has transformed from a red-light district to a vibrant area with hip stores, bars, and the Grand Pigalle Experimental hotel.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
6 days ago

Why Haute Fragrance Matters More Than Ever, According to Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela's Scentsorium Collection represents a shift towards haute perfume, emphasizing artistry, exclusivity, and higher concentration formulas.
Arts
fromArtnet News
5 hours ago

Radiohead Hits the Road With a Haunting Immersive Installation

Radiohead's immersive installation, Motion Picture House, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Kid A and Amnesiac, featuring a film and art exhibition.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

L'appartement Hu / OUJ

The apartment navigates two opposing conditions: the tranquil greenery of the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab to the south, and the bustle of a major commercial boulevard to the north.
Renovation
Arts
fromTime Out London
16 hours ago

Last chance! Three excellent London exhibitions close this weekend

Several major art exhibitions in London are closing on April 12, including those featuring Turner and Constable.
Paris food
fromArtforum
1 day ago

Pane by Pane: Spring shows from Marseille to Montpellier

Cultural programming in France is adapting to political changes, emphasizing international collaboration amid budget cuts and rising nationalist sentiments.
Berlin music
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Angine de Poitrine: Vol. II

Angine de Poitrine is a viral Canadian mystery band known for their unique math-rock sound and theatrical performances.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 days ago

ROOM FOR DREAMS: immersive installations, cinema and talks at milan design week 2026

ROOM FOR DREAMS becomes a living manifesto for utopian optimism, creative courage, and the power of imagination through a multilayered approach where large scale installations, cinematic storytelling, live conversations, and ritual-driven encounters converge.
Berlin
NYC music
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Opinion | What's that mysterious sound in Times Square? Look down.

Max Neuhaus created 'Times Square,' a sound sculpture that blends urban noise with art, designed to be experienced without any visible markers.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Unbearable Lightness of Being Installation / Saiqa Iqbal Meghna and Suvro Sovon Chowdhury

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a lightweight architectural installation that creates adaptable gathering spaces in Dhaka's urban environment.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Unbearable Lightness of Being Installation / Saiqa Iqbal Meghna and Suvro Sovon Chowdhury

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a lightweight architectural installation that creates adaptable gathering spaces in Dhaka's urban environment.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
7 hours ago

Remembering Nathan Farb, Thomas Zipp, and Christine Ruiz-Picasso

Three influential figures in the art world have recently passed away, including a renowned photographer, a notable forger, and the founder of Museo Picasso Málaga.
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

This Psychedelic London Suite Makes Every Other Hotel Feel Boring

Sofitel London St James's new Suite 70 is a whole-hearted homage to 1970s design, style, and exuberance, featuring an abundance of orange decor throughout the space.
Paris food
#interior-design
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
4 days ago

How DJ Louise Chen Renovated Her 753-Square-Foot Paris Apartment (Hint: It Was All Smooth Sailing)

Louise Chen renovated her Paris apartment to be more family-friendly, inspired by nautical design elements to enhance functionality and light.
Paris food
fromWWD
1 month ago

Parisian Designer Pauline Leprince to Make NYC Debut

French designer Pauline Leprince combines futuristic aesthetics with historical codes, creating radical minimalist pieces that explore tension between individual and society through sharp geometry and materials like burnt metal and glass.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
4 days ago

How DJ Louise Chen Renovated Her 753-Square-Foot Paris Apartment (Hint: It Was All Smooth Sailing)

Louise Chen renovated her Paris apartment to be more family-friendly, inspired by nautical design elements to enhance functionality and light.
Paris food
fromWWD
1 month ago

Parisian Designer Pauline Leprince to Make NYC Debut

French designer Pauline Leprince combines futuristic aesthetics with historical codes, creating radical minimalist pieces that explore tension between individual and society through sharp geometry and materials like burnt metal and glass.
Paris food
fromFrenchly
2 days ago

The 14 Best Bars in Paris 2026 - Frenchly

Paris offers a variety of bars catering to different experiences, from intimate wine caves to vibrant rooftop views.
Photography
fromAnOther
2 weeks ago

Collier Schorr's New Exhibition Is a Celebration of Queer Artists

Collier Schorr's work explores the relationship between self and subject through various mediums, emphasizing personal connections and the nature of problems.
Arts
fromArchitectural Digest
10 hours ago

This Design Residency Is Turning India's Artisan Workshops Into a Pipeline to Milan Design Week

Shakti Design Residency connects global designers with Indian artisans to create new works showcased at Milan Design Week.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

geometric ping pong tables stand as interactive public sculptures inside park in france

The teal green table has a triangular plan and a folded surface, with one half flat and the other rising at an angle from the center net.
Paris food
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

It's like witnessing a Renoir or Matisse painting coming to life': readers' favourite trips in France

Vichy is a charming French spa town known for its spring waters, cultural scene, and beautiful architecture.
Arts
fromAnOther
1 day ago

Brilliant Things to Do This April

April features significant cultural exhibitions including Francesca Woodman, Senga Nengudi, and Isaac Julien.
Paris food
fromMy Modern Met
6 days ago

Monet's Dreamlike Venice-Inspired Paintings Are Now on Display in San Francisco

Claude Monet's Venetian paintings, inspired by his brief visit, are showcased in a major exhibition featuring over 20 works at the de Young museum.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Kamrooz Aram Is Everywhere

The Duchamp exhibition at MoMA is encyclopedic, thought-provoking, and sometimes surprising. It spans the entire sixth floor and invites viewers to engage deeply with his work.
Arts
#sculpture
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

The Museum Breathing Life Into New York's Downtown Performance Scene

The Leslie-Lohman Museum connects art with the needs of the queer community amidst political challenges.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

5 Best Surreal Bookstores That Make You Forget You're Inside a Building - Yanko Design

Exceptional bookstores transcend retail by using architectural design inspired by nature and astronomy to transform reading spaces into immersive environments where books become spatial protagonists rather than products.
#art-paris
Paris food
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Art Paris 2026 Returns to the Grand Palais, Framing Language and Reparation Within an Architectural Landmark

Art Paris 2026 will feature 165 galleries and two themes: language and reparation, at the renovated Grand Palais from April 9-12.
Paris food
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Art Paris 2026 Returns to the Grand Palais, Framing Language and Reparation Within an Architectural Landmark

Art Paris 2026 will feature 165 galleries and two themes: language and reparation, at the renovated Grand Palais from April 9-12.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds

The Jewish Museum presents the first US exhibition focusing on Paul Klee's late work, highlighting his response to 1930s fascism.
fromColossal
2 days ago

7 Artists We're Excited to See at EXPO CHICAGO 2026

Aliza Nisenbaum's vibrant portraiture portrays her subjects in bold chromatics, echoing her larger project, a celebratory mural for the Obama Presidential Center.
Arts
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Unveil the Pulse of Memory: Filipp Jenikae's Visual Symphony at Galerie Sara Lily Perez - %

Filipp Jenikäe's exhibition explores how urban spectacle, collective memory, and personal experience merge through dynamic paintings of cities, crowds, and athletic figures.
Arts
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Blood, mud and a cobweb create ache of heartbreak at Asian Art Museum

Chiharu Shiota's exhibition explores themes of personal loss and connection through intricate art pieces made from blood, mud, and yarn.
Paris food
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

dreamlike aquarium chamber of 'kissing fish' at thaddaeus ropac paris invites visitors inside it

Ariana Papademetropoulos' Glass Slipper exhibition merges painting, sculpture, and installation around an inhabitable aquarium with kissing fish, ambient sound, and perceptual disorientation.
Paris food
fromGalerie Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Artful Life: 7 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week

Dior Maison launches Champs de Tulipes tableware collection inspired by 1953 haute couture, featuring hand-painted tulips on Limoges porcelain with gold accents in four spring colors.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Salvador Dali's Frustrating Vision of the Divine

Dalí's 'Nuclear Mysticism' prioritizes metaphysical themes over rich experiences, exemplified by his painting 'Christ of Saint John of the Cross'.
fromArtnet News
5 days ago

How Elsa Schiaparelli Turned Surrealism Into High Fashion | Artnet News

Schiaparelli's timeless designs spun glamor out of the avant-garde, showcasing a unique blend of high fashion and artistic expression that continues to inspire.
Arts
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Culture of care: surreal celebrations of Iranian tenderness in pictures

Sheida Soleimani's work reframes caring for bodies as a political act in her exhibition, Forest of Stars.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
6 days ago

Review of Group Show Anahita Sadighi Gallery | Berlin Art Link

The exhibition 'Let Us Believe in the Dawn of Spring' celebrates renewal through diverse artistic expressions coinciding with the Persian New Year.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

15 Shows to See in New York City This April

New York's art scene thrives on experimental exhibitions in smaller venues, showcasing diverse and innovative works that challenge conventional narratives.
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

The Art World Is a Joke

Kamrooz Aram is everywhere this year, from Mumbai Art Week to the Whitney Biennial, and critic Aruna D'Souza is grateful. She pens a beautiful meditation on his work, reading his abstract paintings as not simply a denunciation of Western modernism nor a reassertion of Islamic visual motifs, but something else entirely - something gestural, exuberant, riotous, and incomparably his own.
Arts
Arts
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
6 days ago

Perceptrum and the Emergence of Augmented Painting: When the Canvas Begins to Listen - KALTBLUT Magazine

Perceptrum redefines painting by allowing touch, creating a sensory dialogue that transforms the relationship between observer and artwork.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Grimanesa Amoros and the architecture of illumination

Light is a powerful force in art, transcending culture and language, and is essential to understanding perception and truth.
#art
fromArtnet News
1 week ago
Arts

How Artist Paris Giachoustidis Balances Fragility and Beauty

The exhibition at Filser and Gräf explores the theme of balance through the works of artists Paris Giachoustidis and Toshihiko Mitsuya.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Arts

'You have to step in and experience it' - artists on the rise of AI-generated art and the 'essential' gallery visit

Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova's exhibit combines paper quilling with mathematics, showcasing intricate art that engages viewers and emphasizes the value of handmade creations.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'You have to step in and experience it' - artists on the rise of AI-generated art and the 'essential' gallery visit

Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova's exhibit combines paper quilling with mathematics, showcasing intricate art that engages viewers and emphasizes the value of handmade creations.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Art Movements: Frieze Partners With ... the Whitney?

Frieze partners with NYC institutions for performances and exhibitions, while Patsy Phillips retires after a significant career in Native American arts.
Arts
fromColossal
6 days ago

A Line of Mural Wallpapers from Astek Celebrates 'Eterna Nouveau'

Astek's Eterna Nouveau wallpaper collection brings Art Nouveau floral designs indoors for those without garden space.
Arts
fromGothamist
1 week ago

A one-man psychedelic art empire thrives in Brooklyn

Alex Aliume's Brooklyn studio attracts thousands of visitors with his unique glow-in-the-dark art and immersive experiences.
Arts
fromArtforum
1 week ago

What's Old Is New Again: Surrealists and Robots at the Newer New Museum

The New Museum's grand reopening featured a thematic exhibition exploring utopian and dystopian societies, showcasing historical works alongside contemporary art.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

A fever dream in Chelsea: The Outsider Art Fair | amNewYork

The Outsider Art Fair 2026 showcases art that exists outside traditional narratives, emphasizing raw expression and instinctive creation.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

The Modern Salon redefines art and brings quiet design authority to the Winter Show | amNewYork

In the midst of the fabulous The Winter Show last weekwhere connoisseurship, collecting, and cultivated taste converge under one vaulted roofthere was a moment of pause, exhale, and recalibration at the heart of the fair: the VIP Collectors Lounge. This year, not as sponsorship, but as philosophy made spatial. It was titled The Modern Salon. Conceived and designed by frenchCALIFORNIA, The Modern Salon rejected the trade-fair instinct toward visual noise and brand fragmentation.
Design
Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago

paola pivi imagines a living cosmos grown from lemon trees at perrotin paris exhibition

Paola Pivi's Live Again exhibition uses living lemon tree branches and playful language to create regenerative art that embeds ecological cycles and political critique into sculptural forms.
#art-fair
Arts
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

At Superfair, art is more than what's on the walls - 48 hills

The Superfair creates a community-focused art experience by integrating visual art with music, film, food, and performance rather than functioning as a conventional art market.
Arts
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

At Superfair, art is more than what's on the walls - 48 hills

The Superfair creates a community-focused art experience by integrating visual art with music, film, food, and performance rather than functioning as a conventional art market.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

The Futurist Vision of Pierre Huyghe Circles Back to Old Tropes

Pierre Huyghe's Liminals presents a faceless, vulnerable white woman within AI-driven bio-tech environments, producing pronounced cognitive dissonance despite ambitious institutional framing.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

King Paris shows the sovereignty of light through his contemporary masks on display in Manhattan | amNewYork

Embellished masks and reflective surfaces in West African traditions use radiance and material brilliance to convey authority, spiritual meaning, and social order through performance.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Why Bailly Gallery Is Betting Big on Paris

Bailly Gallery expanded in Paris from a private showroom to a public gallery to meet growing international demand and create an accessible destination for collectors.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Louise Bourgeois's Art Can Still Enthrall

Louise Bourgeois's late abstractions reveal surprising emotional intensity through kinetic installations, intimate objects, and obsessive repetition.
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