Material Encounters:
The Sculpture of Miao Tan
Miao Tan takes the ancient practice of natural lacquer in a new direction, challenging the perceptions of it as a smooth, finished product.
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Miao Tan takes the ancient practice of natural lacquer in a new direction, challenging the perceptions of it as a smooth, finished product.
Xinyue Tao’s practice is shaped by intuition, rooted in photography whilst extending effortlessly into performance, installation and experimental forms.
The ICA reimagines Boston’s Seaport skyline with a new, landmark facade commission by artist Derrick Adams, as well as outdoor, interactive sculptures.
Hidden Narratives Residency embeds contemporary artistic practice within one of the most significant geographical image collections in the entire world.
This summer, The Photographers’ Gallery in London celebrates the wide-reaching approaches of 27 female artists, active from the 1950s to today.
Yhe International Center of Photography, New York, explores how photography became central to the making of the fashion house of Yves Saint Laurent.
The artist’s first solo museum exhibition in the USA is a meditation on identity, migration and belonging – a place where mythology and fantasy converge.
In a new show at Smart Museum of Art, teamLab builds upon this longstanding practice to expand what is possible with 21st century technology.
The 2025 Aesthetica Art Prize shortlist comprises 20 international artists who propose creative responses to the most pressing issues facing humanity today.
Rania Matar presents a love letter to the women of Lebanon, through a collection of portraits made in collaboration with individuals from the region.
We Felt A Star Dying, opening at the Grand Palais, is a monumental, mixed-media work that comes from two years of research into quantum physics.
Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier employ 30,000 bricks in their undulating design, as the annual commission marks a quarter of a century.
June is Pride Month, and we’re spotlighting the top art exhibitions and events that recognise LGBTQIA+ history, call for equality and celebrate queer love.
The 12th edition of Future Now returns, bringing together award-winning artists for talks that engage with many themes from our rapidly changing world.
Howard Greenberg Gallery spotlights two artists work emerged from the social periphery and came to leave an indelible mark on cultural imaginations.
Tate Modern celebrates an artist who dedicated his career to engaging the public, employing optical effects and encouraging physical interaction.
Documentary photographer Sophie Green’s Tangerine Dreams is a vivid portrait of the communities and subcultures that shape Britain.
The photography festival returns, bringing nearly 100 exhibitions to Madrid and cities across Spain, including Barcelona, Santander, Seville and Zaragoza.
London Gallery Weekend provides an opportunity to discover the capital city’s world-class gallery scene, celebrating the city’s diverse creative communities.
