How Much Art Is Too Much? A Guide to the New York Fairs.
Latin American Gallery. World class photography. Upgraded design. Art fairs are taking over New York this week. Here are seven (of many) worth a visit.
Michael Joo Steps Into the Art World’s Spotlight
Michael Joo has appeared in multiple shows, from New York and the San Francisco Bay Area to Mediterranean islands and Venice.
New Books Provide Divergent Views of the Art Market
Three new books—a wide-ranging work of nonfiction, a cheeky memoir, and a double biography—offer different perspectives on the business of buying and selling, and they’re published just in time for New York
Art Gallery Shows to See in May
This week in the New Review, Will Heinrich reports on the naive expressionism of Ceija Stojka, the gargantuan bodies of Mao Ishikawa, and the reinterpretation of a major exhibition by Peter Hujar.
Uncertainty, But Also Optimism, Mark New York Art Week
High-priced items and numerous important private collections will hit the market this May, posing a major test for the market during a period of disruption.
Art Abounds on Campuses Outside of New York City
The academic museums at Princeton University, Yale University, Cornell University, and Skidmore organize several excellent exhibitions that are worth trying outside of TEFAF New York.
Is It an Art Gallery? A Museum? A Theater? A Dream?
Ministry of Awe is a new immersive experience center in a former Philadelphia bank designed to help discover the wonder of everyday life.
France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
French President Emmanuel Macron has long made the return of African art to French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a significant moment in that effort.
These Toilets in Venice Have the Art World Aflush
Undoubtedly, the highlight of this year’s Venice Biennale is the Austrian pavilion, where visitors can make their own contribution to the works on display.
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Beauty Was Art, Too, at the 2026 Met Gala
Last night, some of the biggest names in fashion took to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate the 2026 Met Ball, themed around the art of costume. But
Rosé’s 2026 Met Gala Look Is a Lesson in Both Art History and Fashion History
The 2026 Met Gala is her third time attending, and Rosé is now ready for it all. The only thing that makes the deal even sweeter this year is that her friend
At 90, the Korean artist Lee Ufan Finds Energy in His Art
Korean artist Lee Ufan continues to work every day and has three upcoming exhibitions, including an important showing of his paintings at the Venice Biennale.
For the Painter Michael Armitage, Art Comes With a ‘Sense of Responsibility’
Kenyan British artist Michael Armitage displays his paintings and research in Venice, recalling his Kenyan roots and his recent move to Indonesia.
A Dutch Art Studio Lights Up Venice’s Grand Canal
Studio Drift’s Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta brought their kinetic light sculptures outdoors to the Venice Biennale.
Venice Showcases an Array of Global Art Stars During the Biennale
Marina Abramović, Lorna Simpson, Arthur Jaffa, Richard Prince and Peggy Guggenheim are all exhibiting at museums and foundations at this year’s international art fairs.
“Clothing Is Never Neutral”—Inside the 2026 Met Gala Press Preview for “Costume Art”
Venus Williams remembers her mother sewing her first tennis skirt when she was 14 years old. “I fell in love,” Williams said during a press conference this morning for the 2026 Met
Who Are the Custom Mannequins in “Costume Art” Based On? We’re So Glad You Asked
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s annual spring exhibition, the mannequins have long since become more than just mannequins. In 2025’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” artist Tanda Francis used André
“Clothing Is Never Neutral”—Inside the 2026 Met Gala Press Preview for “Costume Art”
Venus Williams remembers her mother sewing her first tennis skirt when she was 14 years old. “I fell in love,” Williams said during a press conference this morning for the 2026 Met
Ahead of the Met Gala, an Up-Close Look at “Costume Art”
Long before fashion was officially recognized as a curatorial department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1946, a challenging question surrounded the profound, everyday act of dressing: Is fashion art? Can
Discover The Met Store’s Special-Edition Products in Celebration of “Costume Art” for the 2026 Met Gala
Tonight, designers and celebrities will descend on the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate the 2026 Met Gala, dressed in their best interpretations of “fashion is art.” This year’s event is particularly
Who’s Selling Art at the May 2025 Auctions in New York?
It’s springtime in the art world, and that can only mean one thing. Not the Venice Biennale, although many dealers, collectors and artists will no doubt be attending the Venice Biennale this
Beyond Body-Con: In the the Met’s Spectacular New Exhibition, “Costume Art,” the Human Form Connects Fashion and Art
This time it’s personal. . . . As a dispassionate observer, it’s nearly impossible to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s blockbuster fashion exhibition “The Art of Costume.” Active looking is not
Connections Between Fashion and Art From a 1945 Issue of Vogue
“Museum-Inspired Evening Wear” originally published in the June 1945 issue, photographed by John Rawlings Fashion. For more exciting content Fashion’’s archives, sign up for our nostalgia newsletter here. EGYPTIAN IDEA: The recurring