Highlights of the 2026 Venice Biennale: A Look at Controversial Art
The 2026 Venice Biennale showcases provocative art, including daring performances and unconventional themes that have sparked public reactions.
Editorial Staff May 9
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A Week in Art: Defending Europe, Remembering Cambodia, and Celebrating Beauty
This week in art highlights the efforts of 1930s artists against fascism, reflections on Cambodia's past, and showcases stunning floral paintings alongside a striking nude.
Editorial Staff May 8
Palestinian Ambassador Calls for Action Over British Museum's Removal of 'Palestine'
The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has lodged a formal protest with the Foreign Office regarding the British Museum's decision to exclude 'Palestine' from its listings.
Editorial Staff May 6
Exploring Alienation in Lubaina Himid’s British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Lubaina Himid's exhibition at the Venice Biennale presents a striking portrayal of alienation, set against a serene backdrop of nature sounds. The artwork prompts reflection on the complexities of belonging.
Editorial Staff May 5
Exploring Art Outdoors: A Family-Friendly Sculpture Park Experience
Outdoor sculpture parks offer a welcoming environment for children to engage with art, free from the constraints of traditional galleries, even in the face of potential rain.
Editorial Staff Apr 27
Tate Faces New Leadership Challenges as Director Maria Balshaw Steps Down
With Maria Balshaw's departure after nine years, the Tate's new director is tasked with navigating complex financial and cultural landscapes.
Editorial Staff Apr 25
Warsaw’s Neon Museum sparks revival of interest in cold war signs and aesthetic
Executive context: After fall of communism, signs were left to rust until museum founders began to collect and restore them As they struggled through the decades of cold war gloom and repression, Warsaw’s neon signs became symbols of light
Editorial Staff Apr 6
‘It was a way of processing violences I’ve survived’: how iconoclastic musician Arca beat burnout with frenzied painting
Executive context: After a meteoric decade in music, supporting the likes of Madonna and Beyoncé, the 36-year-old Venezuelan crashed out. Now the nightmarish paintings that got her back on track are on display Before Arca had released eigh
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Egidio Eleuteri, the Guardian of Beauty Who Gave Voice to Time
Egidio Eleuteri was more than a scholar and critic: he was a guardian of beauty whose life was devoted to illuminating art with rare depth, rigor, and humanity. His legacy endures not only in his books and exhibitions, but in the moral and intellectual example he leaves behind.
editorial-staff Apr 2