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12 hours ago

Re-Air: The Young Painter Curators Are Rushing to Work With | Artnet News

Taina H. Cruz, a young artist, gains attention for her evocative paintings of Black female figures, blending folklore, horror, and personal imagery.
#art
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Has the world grown weary of art biennials? In search of an antidote, a Portuguese festival turns to anarchism

Coimbra's Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova is haunted and faces redevelopment into a hotel, threatening its role as an art festival hub.
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fromConsequence
17 hours ago

Thomas Bangalter Announces New Album Mirage - Ballet for 16 Dancers

Thomas Bangalter will release a new album, Mirage - Ballet for 16 Dancers, on June 5th, featuring electronic minimalism inspired by Iannis Xenakis.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

massimo dutti frames its studio universe in paris through space, material, and atmosphere

The pop-up is structured as a composed interior with garments, furniture, artworks, and editorial elements, allowing each to contribute to a unified reading of the brand.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Peter Hujar's Photos Are All the Rage. He'd Be Shocked.

Peter Hujar's work, characterized by its handmade quality and erotic portraiture, is gaining renewed attention decades after his death.
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fromVulture
3 days ago

Jerry Saltz's '90s Art World

The end of the 1980s marked a shift in the art world, leading to new opportunities amidst a market recession.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

glazed facade cuts through monolithic brick community center within paris park

The architectural approach emphasizes simplicity, durability, and contextual integration, with brick as the primary material for its structural capacity and long-term performance.
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fromVulture
3 days ago

Jerry Saltz's '90s Slideshow

"I knew nothing about photography. I ended up making 40,000 goddamn slides."
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
20 hours ago

Ryo Kato: Neuer Glaube - A Revelatory Solo Exhibition at Galerie Sara Lily Perez - KALTBLUT Magazine

Ryo Kato's exhibition Neuer Glaube explores resilience and beauty amid chaos, addressing contemporary global issues through vibrant, layered paintings.
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fromAnOther
3 days ago

Rediscovering Lolita Danse, a Radical Parisian Dance Collective

Lolita Danse was a Paris-based performance collective that celebrated freedom and creativity, impacting dance and culture from 1981 onwards.
fromArtnet News
18 hours ago

Harmony Korine Makes Sense of His Restless, Shape-Shifting Art

I think it was from a quote or something where I said I wasn't necessarily concerned with the films making perfect sense. My works are a reflection of that chaos and unpredictability.
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fromBerlin Art Link
1 week ago

Review of Peter Hujar and Liz Deschenes | Berlin Art Link

Peter Hujar's photography captures the intensity of impermanence and liveliness in 1970s and 80s New York, complemented by Liz Deschenes' contemporary works.
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fromAnOther
6 days ago

"We're Calling It a Future-Spective": Inez & Vinoodh on Their New Show

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin are influential photographers known for their digital manipulation and exploration of photographic truth and beauty.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

An evening suspended in sound in New York City celebrating Theatre des Champs-Elysees | amNewYork

The voice transcends language, conveying deep emotions through sound, as experienced in a gathering of cultural figures in New York City.
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Centre Pompidou Expands to Seoul with the New Hanwha Center Designed by Wilmotte & Associes

The Hanwha Seoul Pompidou Center is conceived as both an exhibition venue and a meeting point where education and art converge, offering adaptable spaces to host a broad range of activities.
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fromBerlin Art Link
3 days ago

What To See During Gallery Weekend Berlin | Berlin Art Link

Gallery Weekend Berlin 2026 features 50 galleries showcasing over 80 exhibitions from May 1-3, with additional events across the city.
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fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

Who Was Claude Lalanne? Getting to Know the Legendary French Sculptor

Claude Lalanne created highly sought-after, nature-inspired art and design, exemplified by her gilt-bronze mirrors valued at $10-$15 million.
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fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

Who Was Claude Lalanne? Getting to Know the Legendary French Sculptor

Claude Lalanne created highly sought-after, nature-inspired art and design, exemplified by her gilt-bronze mirrors valued at $10-$15 million.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Martin Parr: Global Warning review the great photographer in all his gluttonous, giddy glory

Martin Parr's exhibition 'Global Warning' showcases his unique perspective on everyday absurdities and reflects a sense of impending doom.
fromArtnet News
18 hours ago

Philadelphia's New Art Fair Is Betting Big on Community

"I love the way that it allows me to connect as a gallerist with collectors and other artists," Galardi said of Future Fair over a video call.
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fromFrenchly
6 days ago

What PAD Paris Reveals About Parisian Design Culture - Frenchly

PAD Paris elevates design to collectible art, showcasing its cultural significance and attracting global collectors and galleries.
#contemporary-art
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fromTime Out New York
7 hours ago

Lower Manhattan gets a new arts center focused on Central and Eastern Europe

A new cultural hub in Lower Manhattan showcases contemporary artists from Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on identity under pressure.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Petal passion, super-surreal Polaroids and Billy Childish's California the week in art

Kettle's Yard showcases artists' floral passion, while other exhibitions feature diverse contemporary art themes and historical reflections on trauma and beauty.
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fromArtnet News
18 hours ago

Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 'Running Fence' Revisited in a New Show

Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Running Fence project exemplified the integration of public art with community engagement and environmental considerations.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

He bought two raffle tickets and won a Picasso worth more than $1 million

Ari Hodara, who works in sales for a software company, said the painting - 'Head of a Woman,' created in 1941 - is unlike anything he has ever owned. 'It's a dream for me,' Hodara said. 'I mean, in my life, I never thought that I would have a Picasso.'
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fromArtforum
1 day ago

Making Rent: New York's New Apartment Galleries and Artist-Run Spaces

A new artist-run exhibition in Crown Heights showcases diverse artworks in a playful, chaotic environment, emphasizing collaboration and community engagement.
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Revisiting the Advent of the Abstract

Abstract art's rise is redefined as a practice of self-taught artists rather than solely a product of the avant-garde or historical tradition.
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fromColossal
2 weeks ago

A Strong Gust of Wind Disrupts the Mundane in 'Jour de Vent'

Wind influences the destinies of characters in the animated short film 'Jour de Vent', showcasing themes of change and connection.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

14 Must-See Museum Shows in New York This Spring | Artnet News

Isamu Noguchi's exhibition at the Long Island City museum reveals his vision for urban spaces, including a proposed playground in Central Park that was ultimately rejected by Robert Moses.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 day ago

painting unfolds across earth, canvas, and space in katharina grosse's 'anachronistic' exhibition

Grosse's technique of applying acrylic pigments with an industrial spray gun extends the reach of the body, registering the act of painting as movement that unfolds across space.
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fromArtforum
2 weeks 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.
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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Never-Before-Seen Calder Sculpture Emerges on the Auction Block in Paris | Artnet News

Alexander Calder's Stabile-mobile will be auctioned for €80,000 to €120,000, blending his iconic mobile and stabile styles.
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fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

What We Loved (And Didn't) in "Greater New York"

MoMA PS1 showcases over 150 works by more than 50 artists, reflecting New York's diverse and complex art world.
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fromMission Local
2 days ago

Review - Smuin Ballet's Future Forward

The show 'Future Forward' features a mix of classic and contemporary ballets, highlighting themes of lineage and connection.
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fromArchDaily
4 weeks 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.
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fromArchDaily
4 weeks 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Empreintes review Jess and Morgs go off-piste at Paris Opera and Marcos Morau sets the chandelier swinging

Arena explores competition and conformity in digital culture through innovative choreography and live camerawork at the Palais Garnier, examining how social media surveillance affects individual identity.
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fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Leonardo Madriz's Monuments to the Precarity of Now

Leonardo Madriz's sculptures symbolize the fragile balance of American life through anthropomorphized forms made from everyday objects and intricate knots.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

The year of Andre Malraux: France salutes its pioneering intellectual with exhibitions and more

At the official launch last November, the current culture minister Rachida Dati described the imperative behind the programme as not just celebrating an uncommon visionary but the "burning relevance" of his legacy: "a commitment to continuing to nurture this demanding idea of what culture is".
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fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Jule Korneffel Finds Meaning at the End of Light

Korneffel develops a palette for each painting based on research and intuition, paying particular attention to the paint's viscosity and its capacity for making distinct kinds of marks.
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fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - David Salle "My Frankenstein" @ Spruth Magers, Los Angeles

David Salle integrates AI-generated imagery with traditional painting techniques, using machine learning models trained on his own work as new visual "givens" to respond to creatively.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Unpacking the Venice Biennale controversies and highlights

"In Minor Keys focuses on marginal or overlooked voices. Kouoh defined a restorative form of resistance, which calls for attentive listening amid the present chaos."
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fromArtnet News
5 days ago

What Not to Miss at the San Francisco Art Fair

"I love the range in this booth, from large-scale ceramic totems to more intimate neon paintings. I'm always impressed by the artists Freeburg represents and the clarity of her program's mission."
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Artists on Their Favorite Artworks at the Met, the Louvre, the Prado and Other Museums

American art reflects diverse cultural values and personal connections through various mediums and styles.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Matisse's last years cut out - but not pasted - at Paris expo

"At that time, he was therefore an elderly man, partially disabled and struggling to stand upright. Yet despite those woes, Matisse was about to embark on 'the most prolific moment of his career.'"
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
6 days ago

Tom Prochaska: Through the Open Door * Oregon ArtsWatch

Tom Prochaska distinguished himself in many mediums: He was a masterful printmaker, an intuitive painter, a builder of papier-mâché figures, a creator of fused glass panels, and graphite-on-paper drawings.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

7 Key Works of Avant-Garde Theater

Avant-garde theater originated in 19th-century France, emphasizing social reform and innovative artistic expression to critique mainstream culture.
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

The Painting Movements Everyone Should Know

The fusion of poetry and painting in Chinese literati art influenced global artistic movements, emphasizing the equivalence of text and image.
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fromArtnet News
6 days ago

Art Dealers Try Their Hand as Artists in This Unusual Exhibition | Artnet News

White Columns' new fundraising technique involves art dealers creating works for sale, challenging traditional norms of artist donations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

How Do Museums Care for Unconventional Acquisitions?

Knowles's performances, such as Make a Salad and Identical Lunch, showcased her unique approach to art through food, engaging audiences in the experience of preparation and consumption.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 days ago

what the readymade still asks: marcel duchamp returns to new york at MoMA and gagosian

Marcel Duchamp's readymades challenge traditional notions of art, emphasizing the role of displacement and designation in transforming ordinary objects into conceptual events.
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

LACMA Got a Makeover

The courtyard of MoMA PS1 in Queens was buzzing during Wednesday night's opening of Greater New York, now in its sixth edition. Our team shares first impressions from the expansive show, which included more than 50 New York City artists at the beginning of their careers.
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fromArtnet News
6 days ago

In London, the Work of Fahrelnissa Zeid Returns to the Spotlight

My connection with Fahrelnissa Zeid is incredibly personal. I was a painting student of hers in my mid-teens when I lived in Jordan, and she was a powerful presence in my life at that time.
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fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Art Problems: Do I Need to Go to Art Fairs?

Art fairs are optional; attendance depends on individual goals and networking strategies.
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fromHyperallergic
1 week 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.
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fromElite Traveler
1 week 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.
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fromHyperallergic
1 week 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.
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

An ugly year for the Louvre: where does the world's biggest museum go from here?

Laurence des Cars resigned as Louvre president after a year marked by staff strikes, infrastructure crises, a major heist, and ongoing operational challenges despite a €1 billion renovation plan.
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fromHyperallergic
3 weeks 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Zoning in on Menilmontant, Paris: bohemian, arty and off the tourist trail'

Menilmontant is an authentic, working-class Parisian neighbourhood with integrated North African culture, affordable multi-ethnic dining, and genuine local community despite recent international recognition.
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fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Art Movements: Look Who's Headed to Perrotin Gallery

Alma Allen joins Perrotin gallery after Venice Biennale representation under Trump administration, while Keisha Scarville wins Brooklyn Museum's 2026 UOVO Prize with $25,000 grant and commissions.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Embracing Friction in the Art World

On Franklin Street in Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood, one non-commercial gallery fosters 'a small, stubbornly human space for friction.' Friction—the ubiquitous buzzword that captures the simultaneous delight and discomfort of doing things the slow way—is at the heart of artists Pap Souleye Fall and Char Jeré's current show at Subtitled NYC. It also reflects the overall spirit of this little exhibition space and of a burgeoning movement to reject our culture of optimization in favor of a bumpier, more intimate, less alienating experience.
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fromArtforum
2 months ago

Paris Extra Muros: Visiting the French capital region's centres d'art

Far-right political gains in France coincide with public art centers collaborating to support experimental, emerging artists and preserve cultural programming amid cuts and hostile rhetoric.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

art paris 2026 returns to grand palais exploring language and reparation in modern art

Art Paris 2026 returns to the Grand Palais from April 9-12, featuring 165 galleries exploring language, reparation, and contemporary art across two curated thematic programs.
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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.
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fromArtnet News
2 months 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.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months 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.
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fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Florentina Holzinger Joins Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac

Florentina Holzinger's boundary-pushing performance practice joins Thaddaeus Ropac ahead of her Austrian Pavilion project "Seaworld Venice" at the Venice Biennale.
fromThe Good Life France
2 months ago

Street Art rules in France - The Good Life France

If you've walked around any of France's cosmopolitan cities in recent years, you're sure to have come across some stunning murals. Painted onto the side of buildings, in hidden corners, and just about anywhere an artist can paint, street art is booming. We're not talking old-school graffiti here, hastily sprayed names on walls, and anti-social stuff like that. Today's street art is commissioned by city or town councils and created by prominent street artists from around the globe says Suzanne Pearson.
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fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Gallery Shows Featuring Estates Are Everywhere. Here Are 5 to Catch

Exhibitions of deceased artists and estates are rising, signaling momentum for historical reappraisals and potentially making January a season for such shows.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Mitchell Johnson's Personal Color at Galerie Mercier in Paris

Influenced by the works of Hopper and Hans Hofmann, Mitchell Johnson: Personal Color (Selected Small Paintings 1988-2026) is shaped by decades of visits to Paris and Cape Cod, two places that have anchored and evolved Johnson's painting over the course of his career. Hofmann, through his teaching, transported the aesthetics and concerns of the School of Paris across the Atlantic, eventually creating a group atelier curriculum that would expand the breadth of American Modernism through his theory of push and pull.
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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.
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Francis Irv, Curveball-Throwing Manhattan Gallery, to Shutter | Artnet News

First in a Chinatown mall beneath the Manhattan Bridge and then in a nondescript third-floor room nearby, Francis Irv exhibited a heady, multigenerational mix of artists from the United States and Europe, variously established, obscure, and on the rise. Megan Marrin showed alluring paintings of 1960s celebrities (replicas of photo souvenirs shaped like clothes hangars) last fall. Win McCarthy placed bricks, plastic takeout containers, and bedding on the floor in a charged, melancholic 2024 exhibition.
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