Art

Gaza Biennale protest takes place outside London’s ICA

Activists gathered outside London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) to show support for the Gaza Biennale and protest the ICA’s alleged sponsorship ties.

15 January 2025

Art

Shortlist for 2025 Prix Marcel Duchamp unveiled

The shortlist for the prestigious Prix Marcel Duchamp, France’s top contemporary art award, has been revealed. Four artists are vying for the €90,000 prize, to be announced later this year.

14 January 2025

Art

From Tracey Emin to Ancient Egypt: The art openings to catch in 2025

With groundbreaking biennials, major exhibitions and highly anticipated museum debuts, 2025 promises an exciting year of art openings across Europe and beyond.

10 January 2025

Art

Read the new print magazine dedicated to AI-generated art

The German-founded biannual publication showcases groundbreaking AI art and explores the fusion of human and machine creativity.

28 December 2024

Culture news

Berlin moves ahead with €130 million culture budget cuts amid protests

Berlin's government has approved a €130 million cut to its cultural budget for 2025, defying weeks of protests and warnings from the arts sector about potential closures and the city’s cultural standing.

24 December 2024

Art

Claire Tabouret chosen to design Notre-Dame's stained-glass windows

Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to install new stained glass windows by artist Claire Tabouret as part of its €846 million renovation, sparking debate over the removal of historical pieces.

20 December 2024

Art

Naomi Beckwith named artistic director of Documenta 16

The chief curator of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, Naomi Beckwith, will lead Documenta 16 in Kassel in 2027, becoming the first Black woman to helm the event.

19 December 2024

Art

Banksy and Damien Hirst works recovered in Poland

Polish authorities say they have successfully recovered a collection of stolen artworks by Banksy, Damien Hirst, and other high-profile artists, valued at more than €175,000.

17 December 2024

Culture news

Saudi Arabia to contribute €50m to Pompidou renovations in Paris

As part of a bilateral deal between France and Saudi Arabia, the two countries will contribute to each other's major culture projects over the next decade.

12 December 2024

Qatar 365

Qatar 365 team looks back at some of our favourite moments in 2024

In partnership with Media City

From visiting Qatar’s vibrant arts and culture scene to exploring contemporary twists on traditional places of worship and discovering why sports like MMA and Padel are rapidly gaining popularity, the Qatar 365 team reminisced over some of our highlights of 2024.

11 December 2024

Art

La Fête des Lumières transforms Lyon for its 25th year anniversary

La Fête des Lumières in Lyon celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, attracting millions of visitors with stunning light shows that merge tradition, innovation and environmental themes.

6 December 2024

Art

Here's what you can't miss at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024

From Pablo Picasso's masterpieces to a striking xenomorph Alien sculpture, Art Basel Miami Beach has something for everyone. Here's your guide.

5 December 2024

Art

Shelter: Helsinki Biennial 2025 asks humans to take a step back

The Helsinki Biennial 2025 will be titled ‘Shelter: Below and beyond, becoming and belonging’, organisers have announced. Eschewing people-centric perspectives, the Biennial’s third edition will feature non-human protagonists.

5 December 2024

Art

Koyo Kouoh appointed curator of 2026 Venice Biennale

The renowned Swiss-Cameroonian curator will make history as the first African woman to helm the prestigious art event.

3 December 2024

Food and Drink

Landmarks reimagined in gingerbread by London's Museum of Architecture

London's Gingerbread City, a festive exhibition by the Museum of Architecture, has transformed iconic landmarks into edible, sustainable art.

2 December 2024

Art

Meet the Japanese artist turning leaves into intricate works of art

Japanese artist Lito creates intricate leaf art inspired by ukiyo-e, with his focus and creativity fuelled by his late ADHD diagnosis.

2 December 2024

Art

Olafur Eliasson builds a lava-tiled dome on a remote Korean island

Comprising 1,200 lava tiles, Eliasson’s ‘Breathing Earth Sphere’ is inspired by the volcanic landscape of Docho Island.

2 December 2024

Art

Victoria and Albert Museum reveals winner of Jameel Prize

Indian artist Khandakar Ohida has been named the winner of the seventh edition of the Jameel Prize, awarded every three years to an artist inspired by Islamic tradition.

29 November 2024

Art

Major new arts museum to open in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2025

Slated to open in summer 2025, Almaty Museum of Arts is the first private museum of regional modern and contemporary art in Central Asia.

28 November 2024

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Discover how artists have used technology to dream up the future

Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet opens on 28 November, showcasing how artists from the 1950s to the 1990s used emerging technologies to craft visionary works.

27 November 2024