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Art Paris 2024 puts the up-and-coming French scene in the spotlight

For its 26th edition, Art Paris is leaning into its Frenchness and putting a spotlight on the diversity of the French art scene. The contemporary and modern art fair continues to give a platform to rising talents.

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Damien Hirst exhibition takes over a château in Provence

This exhibition is a first for the wine estate that has been transformed into an open-air museum.

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The must-see European art exhibitions to check out this spring

Europe is a treasure trove of top-notch art exhibitions, and this spring is no different! Check out our favourite picks that you won't want to miss.

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The first Malta Biennale blends ancient history and contemporary art

The inaugural Malta Biennale gathers artists from around the world to examine contemporary issues, offering a new way of seeing the island’s stunning cultural heritage.

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London's Original Print Fair returns to Somerset House

Contemporary printmakers accompany historical greats at London's longest running art fair.

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Collectors find new ways to buy art

WhatsApp shopping has hit the art world.

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Ukrainian artist revives Soledar's forgotten memories through stitches

Determined to preserve the Ukrainian town's memories amidst the ruins, Alia O intricately embroiders her photographs, capturing the essence of a once-thriving community.

25 February 2024

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Burtynsky exhibition explores humanity’s impact on natural world

Striking photos, murals and video footage from Canadian photographic artist Edward Burtynsky urge a rethink of our legacy on Earth, and the pursuit of a more sustainable future.

20 February 2024

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Eser Gündüz sheds light on nature's grey realities at HOFA Gallery

Gündüz's new exhibition at London's HOFA Gallery challenges conventional perceptions of nature by portraying its modern reality, influenced by urbanisation and environmental degradation.

18 February 2024

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Meet Philip Colbert: The British pop artist who became a lobster

Colbert's latest exhibition, 'HOUSE OF THE LOBSTER' at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, merges his unique body of work with ancient antiquities from the museum's collection. Euronews Culture caught up with the artist...

7 February 2024

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Venice Biennale 2024 lineup celebrates Queer and Indigenous art

This year's Venice Biennale is divided into two sections: Nucleo Contemporaneo, spotlighting contemporary foreign and indigenous artists, and Nucleo Storico, exploring global modernism.

2 February 2024

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Pastime Paradise: New exhibition celebrates the UK's love of hobbies

All hobbies and pastimes are welcome for this bold new UK exhibition by Artangel and Hetain Patel

29 January 2024

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Minimalist artist Carl Andre, accused of killing his wife, dies at 88

Andre, who was accused of killing his wife Ana Mendieta in 1985, was an early pioneer of the Minimalist art movement, reducing sculpture to its most simple form.

25 January 2024

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Everything you need to know about London Art Fair 2024

After a "tough year" for the art market, hopes are high for 2024, as London Art Fair returns to the Business Design Centre in north London.

18 January 2024

Qatar 365

Visual arts on display in Qatar: pleasing the eye, soothing the mind

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 brings you a selection of the best visual arts experiences in Doha, from the 5th edition of the Qatar International Art Festival to the World Wide Walls initiative, which aims at widening the colours palettes of the urban areas.

10 January 2024

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Poland replaces Venice Biennale entry made under nationalist PiS party

Poland’s Culture Ministry is replacing the country’s submission to the contemporary art event, which was criticised for echoing the PiS' nationalist agenda.

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Jesse Darling wins Turner Prize 2023 with 'delirious' everyday objects

One of Britain's most prestigious contemporary arts awards has been won by the Berlin based artist Jesse Darling for an 'outstanding exhibition' of commonplace objects.

6 December 2023

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Turner Prize 2023: Who's competing for Britain's top arts award?

The winner of this year's Turner Prize will be revealed at an award ceremony in Eastbourne's Winter Garden on Tuesday 5 December.

5 December 2023

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Christo and Jeanne-Claude celebrated at Saatchi Gallery retrospective

London’s Saatchi Gallery is hosting two new winter exhibitions. 'Boundless' is a retrospective dedicated to the late artistic duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude, while 'If Not Now, When?' explores the theme of time and the urgency around climate change.

16 November 2023

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'A completely different kind of exhibition': Leiko Ikemura's animals

In a new exhibition at Berlin’s Feuerle Collection, Leiko Ikemura’s sculptures and paintings are juxtaposed with her beloved stuffed animal collection.

21 September 2023