Rebecca Horn, a bold and venturesome artist known for exploring states of transformation and using the body as a portal to other dimensions, passed away on Saturday at the age of 80. Her New York gallery, Sean Kelly, announced her death but
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is steadily transforming from a visionary concept into a striking architectural landmark in the UAE capital. As construction progresses, the museum’s unique design elements, long admired in digital renderings, are beginning to materialize on Saadiyat Island, signaling the
Mehmet Güleryüz, a prominent figure in Turkish painting, passed away at the age of 86 after receiving cancer treatment in Paris. Güleryüz was born in Istanbul in 1938 and studied at the Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts, where he began his
Istanbul Modern is hosting a museum talk night from Italy. Eva Fabbris’ “Madre: Stories in Napoli” presentation focuses on the research behind the museum’s exhibitions and programs. Focusing on the cultural role of Naples as a Mediterranean metropolis in the region, these
Scheduled to take place between 6–8 September 2024, under the title “Art As I See It”, the Arter Children’s Festival invites participants aged 4–11 to discover the possibilities and expressive potential of art. Children will get to know different materials and deepen
As the Turkish Cultural Road Festival continues its journey through 16 cities, its ninth destination brings a vibrant blend of art, history, and culture to the storied province of Çanakkale. From August 31 to September 8, this northwestern gem will transform into
In celebration of Women’s Month in South Africa, the group exhibition “Unbinding Histories” brings together the work of seven international women photographers in Cape Town’s “The Association of Virtual Arts (AVA)”, each offering a distinct lens on the complexities of the human
In 2026, London will unveil its first memorial dedicated to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade—a 23-foot-tall bronze cowrie shell designed by the artist Khaleb Brooks. Titled The Wake, the sculpture will stand on the historically charged banks of the River
This year the Commagene Biennial takes place between August 24th and November 8th. During the opening ceremony, the biennial director, Nihat Özdal, shared his thoughts on the event: ‘‘We worked in a city devastated by an earthquake. Artists collaborated with local masters
Though best known as a leading proponent of Abstract Expressionism, Willem de Kooning—whose geometric and biomorphic shapes of the 1930s and ’40s evolved into his iconic “Woman” series of the 1950s—also ventured into sculpture. These 3D experiments are the focus of a