What Is Surrealism? Alex Eagle Explains the Art Movement
eagle eye exists to explain the gap between how we dress and how we live; between the spaces you gravitate to and the coats you keep reaching for. Each month, London-based designer
The Art of Using Two Wallpapers in One Room
Say what you will about the Victorian Era, but no one can deny that they mastered the art of pattern play. For the elite, “having one wallpaper in a room isn’t enough,”
Inside the Otherworldly Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles
“In the beginning, people would ask, ‘Why is it dark?'” Lucas explains. “‘Animals eat us at night—why does this happen?’ So they said, ‘Let me tell you this story. “” The Lucas
SXSW London’s Art Program Spotlights Spain’s ‘Underrated’ Art Scene
London’s South by Southwest (SXSW) will host its second London festival next week, covering more than 20 venues around the Trueman Brewery in Shoreditch. Known for its fusion of technology, business and
Florentina Holzinger’s 9-Hour Spectacle Pushes the Limits of Body Art
Following a hit show at the Venice Biennale, the choreographer and provocateur has another show in Vienna. “Violence is something we take for granted,” she said.
Five Questions for Five Art Advisors on the May 2026 Marquee Sales
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday. Miraculously, we survived one of the busiest Mays in recent memory. There
The Beckhams Are Perfecting the Art of Summer Vacation Style
Time flies by, and the celebrity summer vacation has begun! First, Victoria and David Beckham arrived in Spain for a brief R&R, and now the couple are joined by daughter Harper, son
Hailey Bieber’s DIY Nail Art Is a Summer Mani Trend To Watch
Hailey Bieber is reminiscing about her recent trip to South Korea, a jaunt to shop, drink Crunchy Diet Cokes and hit up cafes and bars with friends. What did we find in
How Art Auctions Choreographed a $2.5 Billion Comeback
After four years of uneven sales, the auction house has put together a successful sales season by redefining the expectations of buyers and sellers.
He’s Trolling Your Trash, and Turning It Into Art
Thomas Dambo has gained a global following by transforming Danish scraps into giant hidden forest creatures. Now, the art world is finally letting him in.
Letting Her Art (and Birds) Do the Talking
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye likes to keep a low profile, but her interesting new canvases, drawings and writings are significant.
Kiran Nadar Museum of Art Brings South Asian Art Survey to Christie’s London
India’s Kiran Nadar Museum of Art will bring its collection to Christie’s in London this summer, but none of its artworks are expected to be sold. From July 16 to August 21,
Three’s a Trend: Gucci, Dior, and Louis Vuitton Lean Deeply Into Art for Their Resort Collections
With the radical democratization of the fashion world, mood boards are no longer something that’s kept under lock and key—and subtle references are no longer something only your most cultured friends can
Textile Art Is Having a Moment—Here’s How to Style it Like an Interior Designer
No matter where you are in the world, chances are you are familiar with some form of textile originating from your culture or community. Kente cloth from the Asante region of Ghana;
Art Basel Qatar Names Wassan Al-Khudhairi Artistic Director for 2027
Art Basel has appointed Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as artistic director of Art Basel Qatar 2027, the second chapter in what is quickly becoming one of the art market’s most talked-about experiments.
Mills Morán Leaves Morán Morán to Focus on Felix Art Fair
Morán Morán Co-founder Mills Morán will no longer be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Los Angeles gallery he co-founded with his brother Al Morán. Mills Morán said he will focus
Savannah College of Art and Design Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection
The present time is filled with uncertainty, but SCAD’s Class of 2026 is heading into the future with confidence. This is not to say that students are blindly optimistic. Many students are
Sotheby’s $389.3 M. Contemporary Art Sale Led by $85.8 M. Rothko
At its Madison Avenue headquarters, Sotheby’s kicked off its May auction season early, right in the middle of the opening of art fairs across Manhattan, with a solid if not exciting performance.
Art and Fashion Collide: What People Wore to the First Day of the Frieze Art Fair
Name: Ajani RussellProfession: Visual artist, art educator, university professorTell me what you are wearing today. So this jacket is a Mugler. This hoodie is from a KORN concert I attended in London.
In Venice, the Passion of Life and the Ghost of Art
The world’s oldest art exhibition in 2026 is a celebration of vitality – for better and for worse.
Best Booths at Frieze, the Workhorse of Contemporary Art
There are 65 galleries within the shed, containing drawings, paintings, drawings and an amazing treasure trove of small sculptures.
Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week?
Five luxury art pieces are key to spring sales, one of the most anticipated in years. Instead of focusing on women and young artists, major buyers are turning to tradition.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Just-Launched Brand Mémoire Is All About the Art of the Keepsake
There’s a way that sitting down and journaling seems to pause time, much like lighting a candle with a familiar scent can transport you to a specific place. For model and entrepreneur
The Swiss Collector Building a Massive Trove of Chinese Art
Over three decades, Swiss businessman and former diplomat Sigg accumulated thousands of contemporary Chinese works. Ai Weiwei calls him “my creator.”