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Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 days ago

Xinyu Hou: Holding Ground! Designing for the Lived Body - KALTBLUT Magazine

Xinyu Hou integrates lived experiences into fashion, redefining its relationship with psychology and physical wellbeing.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
4 days ago

2DAY, a Pop-up Shop with a Distinct Point of View

2DAY Store is a collaborative pop-up project that unites artists and designers to create a shared community experience in fashion and art.
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 days ago

Xinyu Hou: Holding Ground! Designing for the Lived Body - KALTBLUT Magazine

Xinyu Hou integrates lived experiences into fashion, redefining its relationship with psychology and physical wellbeing.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
4 days ago

2DAY, a Pop-up Shop with a Distinct Point of View

2DAY Store is a collaborative pop-up project that unites artists and designers to create a shared community experience in fashion and art.
Berlin music
fromArchDaily
16 hours ago

Milan Design Week 2026: Must-See Installations, Exhibitions, and Events

Milan Design Week 2026 emphasizes design as a dynamic, human-centered process focused on exploration and experimentation.
Design
fromArchDaily
15 hours ago

Architecture of Water: Disappearing Fixtures in Contemporary Wellness

Advanced bathroom design emphasizes minimalism by making fixtures less visible, allowing water and light to shape the experience.
Madrid food
fromArchDaily
15 hours ago

Contemporary Ecuadorian Architecture: Connecting Materials, Environment, and Culture

Ecuador's architecture blends tradition and innovation, reflecting diverse landscapes and cultural contexts while addressing social needs and environmental challenges.
fromLondon Unattached
9 hours ago

Copenhagen for Art Lovers

Copenhagen boasts a multitude of museums and galleries that will thrill art lovers visiting the city. From large state museums to smaller private collections, the city is packed with exciting art.
Berlin
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Getty Center to Close Temporarily for Its Largest Modernization Since 1997 Opening

The initiative focuses on enhancing visitor experience, improving accessibility, and advancing energy resilience, while supporting the long-term stewardship of the institution.
Renovation
fromAnOther
1 day ago

Cao Fei's New Show Looks at Labour in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

"Technology is both the remedy and the poison," artist Cao Fei quotes Bernard Stiegler, emphasizing the complex relationship between technological advancements and their impact on human practices.
Agriculture
fromBerlin Art Link
1 day ago

Tadashi Kawamata x Ruinart: Gallery Weekend | Berlin Art Link

Ruinart has invited internationally renowned artists to artistically interpret the Maison since 2008, with this year's collaboration featuring Tadashi Kawamata's unique vision.
Paris food
#art
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
UX design
fromWE AND THE COLOR
3 days ago

Can AI Search Read Your Design? The New Invisible SEO

AI search engines cannot interpret visual design, making brands with only aesthetic appeal effectively invisible online.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Steve DiBenedetto's Cosmic Sense of the Absurd

Steve DiBenedetto's paintings serve as a functional structure to help viewers navigate collective trauma.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
1 day ago

This collaged architect's identity from Alexis Mark drew from departure boards and timetables

Collage serves as a central identity for Cobe, blending playful design with systematic organization inspired by transit communication systems.
Madrid food
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

How Spanish Ceramics Bridge Culture, Memory and Identity at Milan Design Week 2026

Spanish architecture reflects a rich cultural identity shaped by diverse historical influences and regional materials, showcasing a unique architectural language across the country.
#art-fair
Berlin
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Unique "Startup Art Fair" Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 17-19)

Independent artists will showcase their work in a boutique hotel, creating a casual pop-up gallery experience from April 17-19, 2026.
fromArtnet News
5 days ago
Arts

Seoul Gets an Intriguing New Art Fair-Plus, a Rundown of the Latest in Asia's Art World | Artnet News

Berlin
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Unique "Startup Art Fair" Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 17-19)

Independent artists will showcase their work in a boutique hotel, creating a casual pop-up gallery experience from April 17-19, 2026.
fromArtnet News
5 days ago
Arts

Seoul Gets an Intriguing New Art Fair-Plus, a Rundown of the Latest in Asia's Art World | Artnet News

#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

"Material Is Where the Story Begins": Studio NEiDA on Building Through Craft and Context

Studio NEiDA integrates local materials and cultural conditions into architecture, emphasizing collaboration and vernacular practices to shape design and construction.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

CB's Apartment / Julia Peres.Co Arquitetura

CB Apartment transforms construction pathologies into opportunities for conscious design, exploring the interplay of materials, light, and spatial perception.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

BAN MAA / Geemo Design

The design of the space emphasizes warmth and familiarity through Lingnan cultural elements and natural surroundings.
Design
fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

"Material Is Where the Story Begins": Studio NEiDA on Building Through Craft and Context

Studio NEiDA integrates local materials and cultural conditions into architecture, emphasizing collaboration and vernacular practices to shape design and construction.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

CB's Apartment / Julia Peres.Co Arquitetura

CB Apartment transforms construction pathologies into opportunities for conscious design, exploring the interplay of materials, light, and spatial perception.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

BAN MAA / Geemo Design

The design of the space emphasizes warmth and familiarity through Lingnan cultural elements and natural surroundings.
Graphic design
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Is AI the greatest art heist in history?

Generative AI is criticized for harming creativity, exploiting artists, and causing societal issues while tech leaders promote it as a revolutionary tool.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
#marcel-duchamp
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
22 hours ago

Berlin Britzenale 2026 Festival Preview | Berlin Art Link

Berlin Britzenale 2026 focuses on the future of allotment gardens in urban spaces, celebrating community, sustainability, and ecological diversity.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Pascoal Vita Building / Bernardes Arquitetura

The Pascoal Vita Building features striking geometry and surrounding gardens that enhance its connection to the landscape in Sao Paulo.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Your article about AI doesn't need AI art

The New Yorker uses AI-generated art, raising questions about artistic integrity and the role of human creativity in the process.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

carsten holler on the 'most powerful architect' and collective experience at MIT museum

The dream is the confusion machine I didn't have to build, a space where perception slips beyond authorship. Within Communal Dreams, influence operates as a subtle signal rather than a directive force.
Berlin
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

The "Next Asian Art Hub" May Be the Wrong Question

In both places, there was a sense of energy building that was not yet fully visible. The experiences made me realize that, while sales totals and fair brands can serve as benchmarks of centrality, slower, structural transformations are taking place throughout Asia that merit closer attention.
Arts
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Nonhyun 169 / See Architects

The design challenge was to create a prominent commercial presence within strict zoning regulations in Seoul's Gangnam district.
fromRemodelista
3 days ago

Current Obsessions: Bright Palette - Remodelista

Pamela Anderson's new wicker furniture collection, 'The Sentimentalist,' for Olive Ateliers is a reflection of her love for gardening and outdoor living, showcasing her design sensibilities.
Renovation
Graphic design
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Aleksandr Loginov Is Redefining Design in the Age of AI

Recent design tools enable precise control, shifting designers' roles towards systems architecture and usability in creative production.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 hour ago

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship

223 individuals, including artists and researchers, received the annual Guggenheim Fellowship, supporting diverse disciplines and creative endeavors.
fromCurbed
5 days ago

'They Put the B-team on the New Museum'

Many critics praised the new building as 'a shot of rejuvenating playfulness' and 'brilliantly subtle,' while others noted it appeared rushed with visible flaws like packing tape on the staircase.
Renovation
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

A Data Analysis of the 2026 Venice Biennale Signals a Shift to the Present | Artnet News

The 2026 Venice Biennale shifts focus back to contemporary artists, emphasizing mid-career figures and a rebalanced global representation.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 hours ago

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

shipping containers frame maison margiela's shanghai exhibition by OMA / AMO in china

OMA and Maison Margiela collaborate on a multi-city exhibition, translating avant-garde designs into urban spatial experiences across Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

What Is a "Post-Duchamp" Art World?

Duchamp's work reflects a continuous dialogue between past and future, showcasing his genius in anticipating museum logic.
Design
fromDesign Milk
6 days ago

An Argument for Interior Design with Neuroaesthetics in Mind

Interior design should prioritize functional aesthetics to enhance mental health, creativity, and interpersonal connections through a new field called Neuroarchitecture.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Go Time! Gagosian Christens New Madison Avenue Space With Duchamp Readymades | Artnet News

Larry Gagosian will open a new gallery space at 980 Madison Avenue featuring Marcel Duchamp's readymades on April 25.
#art-exhibitions
Arts
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

The Art Exhibitions and Museum Openings Worth Traveling For in 2026

2026 features significant art exhibitions that warrant travel, showcasing unique experiences and rare artworks across Europe.
fromTime Out London
6 days ago
Arts

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.
Arts
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

The Art Exhibitions and Museum Openings Worth Traveling For in 2026

2026 features significant art exhibitions that warrant travel, showcasing unique experiences and rare artworks across Europe.
Arts
fromTime Out London
6 days 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.
Arts
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Painting With Blood: Who Does It and Who Collects It

Blood is used as a medium in contemporary art, challenging traditional boundaries of artistic practice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

This scene is alive': Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub

The after-hours special showcase was first tested in January 2024 on the sidelines of the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament hosted and won by Cote d'Ivoire.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

What We Know-and Don't Know-About Private Art Auctions | Artnet News

Private auctions are characterized by their curated nature, taking place outside the traditional public auction format, which allows for a more controlled and quieter sales environment.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

What Germany's Art Market Reveals About the Limits of Localism | Artnet News

The German economy's post-pandemic rebound has lagged behind other E.U. countries, and that stagnation has also been reflected in its art market.
Arts
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

The Clever Way to Turn Your Home into a Curated Art Gallery

LG Gallery+ is a new visual curation service for LG TVs - and a brilliant way to make your home more unique and personalized. It lets you express your ever-changing creativity with a massive library of classic art, digital and 3D artwork, scenery, games, and more. With more than 4,500 options to choose from, you can turn your LG TV into a world-class art gallery, a peaceful forest, or an homage to your favorite video game - all in the same day.
Gadgets
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

The Paradoxical Delights of South America's Biggest Art Fair

SP-Arte 22nd edition showcases a blend of global and regional art, emphasizing Brazil's role in transcontinental artistic connections.
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Shoptalk: New Guggenheim Director Melissa Chiu on How She Got the Job | Artnet News

"We are uniquely global and local, historic and contemporary, collection driven and exhibition driven," Westermann said. "I really needed someone who understands that complexity."
Arts
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Art Movements: Meet The Met's New Photography Curator

Oluremi C. Onabanjo is appointed curator of photographs at The Met, enhancing representation of African and Black diasporic histories.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Required Reading

Compton's art center aims to support formerly incarcerated artists and promote rehabilitation through creative expression.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Guggenheim Museum Gets a New Director

Materials for the Arts provides essential free art supplies, advocating for similar initiatives in other cities to support local artists and reduce waste.
Arts
fromArtnet News
5 days ago

Unique Photographs Are Reshaping the Photo Market

The Spring Photographs auction features historic and contemporary works, highlighting the growing demand and market value of photography.
Arts
fromWallpaper*
5 days ago

One of our favourite London design galleries just opened a New York pop-up

Gallery Fumi has launched its longest US exhibition in New York, focusing on handcrafted pieces and deepening its presence in the American market.
Arts
fromianVisits
5 days ago

From thoroughfare to treasure trove: V&A quietly unveils revamped Gilbert Galleries

The V&A Museum has transformed the Gilbert Collection gallery into a larger, engaging space that highlights its unique and eclectic objects.
Arts
fromArchitectural Digest
6 days 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.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Required Reading

Calida Rawles' art explores the duality of water as both healing and destructive within the Black diaspora's history.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The New Museum Returns, but Humans Are Left Behind

The exhibition explores humanity's struggle against technology through diverse multimedia installations and thought-provoking artworks.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

The Art Consultancy Firm Saying No to the Attention Economy

Approximately Blue prioritizes anonymity and substance over visibility and social media presence in the contemporary art market.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 weeks ago

The New New Museum

The New Museum reopens this week with an inaugural exhibition exploring humanity during technological change, alongside exhibitions on saris, Gainsborough, Carol Bove, and experimental art in Brooklyn.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Can Performance Art Win Over a New Generation of Collectors? | Artnet News

Performance art is already sellable; recent shifts are increasing how its market value is established through editions, documentation, and institutional purchases.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Art Movements: New Leaders Everywhere

Jean Cooney will become executive director of Creative Time; major museum leadership changes include Sally Tallant leaving Queens Museum, Yasha Grobman in Jerusalem, and Amy Sherald signing with CAA.
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