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What Ming Smith’s photograph of Grace Jones tells us about nightlife
‘It’s an emphatic and strong image of unabashed confidence and beauty’ says Shanay Jhaveri, Head of Visual Arts at the Barbican Centre and author of Night Fever: Film and Photography After Dark
2024-07-17T00:00:00+00:00
Five emerging photographers to watch at Les Rencontres d’Arles
From South Africa to Mexico, these artists offer a fresh perspective on the world by deconstructing its codes
2024-06-28T00:00:00+00:00
Portraits in Life and Death: Stephen Koch remembers Peter Hujar
Ahead of a major exhibition during the Venice Biennale, the photographer’s long-time confidant shares a poignant account of their friendship, Hujar’s relentless drive, and the tragedy of Aids
2024-04-15T00:00:00+00:00
On flowers, sex, and death
Araki’s heady images coupled with Teshigahara’s radical ikebana are a must-see at Art Basel Hong Kong
2024-03-14T00:00:00+00:00
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Oscar Murillo’s epic Monet-inspired work to transform Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall
Inspired by the Impressionist’s celebrated Water Lilies, ‘The flooded garden’ will be cocreated by hundreds of visitor-participants over the course of six weeks
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Let's get physical! How contemporary artists have embraced athleticism
The upcoming Paris Olympic Games have triggered a renewed interest in practices that explore the highs and lows of sports
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What Ming Smith’s photograph of Grace Jones tells us about nightlife
‘It’s an emphatic and strong image of unabashed confidence and beauty’ says Shanay Jhaveri, Head of Visual Arts at the Barbican Centre and author of Night Fever: Film and Photography After Dark
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Editors’ picks: Eight shows to see this summer
A mysterious birdhouse, a painting in a Roman church, and a seaside group show celebrating escapism are among the team’s highlights
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Art Basel Miami Beach director Bridget Finn unveils highlights of the 2024 show
The fair will bring together 283 galleries, including 32 first-time participants
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Art Market Insights
Don't Miss: The Road to Art Basel
Handle with care: how Art Basel gets built
‘The Road to Art Basel’, Part 8: In our series exploring the behind-the-scenes world of the four fairs, we shed light on the strength, speed, and delicacy required to build an art fair
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Art Basel’s selection committee, explained
‘The Road to Art Basel’, Part 7: In our series spotlighting the behind-the-scenes world of the four fairs, we explore the inner workings of this important consultative body
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A look behind the booth wall: How Art Basel’s team engineers a fair
‘The Road to Art Basel’, Part 4: In our series spotlighting the behind-the-scenes world of the four shows, five staff members reveal what it takes to get everything right
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From the studio to the fair floor: What artists do to show at Art Basel
‘The Road to Art Basel’, Part 3: In our series spotlighting the behind-the-scenes world of the four fairs, two artists tell us about their upcoming participation in Art Basel Hong Kong
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What does it take for a gallery to show at an Art Basel fair?
‘The Road to Art Basel,’ Part 1: In this new series going behind the scenes of the four fairs, New York gallerists Meredith Rosen and Nicola Vassell provide exclusive insight into their process, from preparing their application to closing deals
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Art Collecting
Why I Collect: Cheng Cheng
For the Beijing media veteran, art collecting is a family affair
2024-07-22T00:00:00+00:00
Five iconic photographs from Elton John’s collection
From Robert Mapplethorpe to Herb Ritts, discover masterpieces evoking the love story between the British pop star and his husband David Furnish
2024-06-25T00:00:00+00:00
How agnès b. stitches together fashion, art, and social change
The French designer, renowned over the world for her timeless style, discusses her unwavering commitment to philanthropy
2024-06-21T00:00:00+00:00
Why I collect: Amélie Huynh
The Paris-based jewelry designer on her entrepreneurial endeavors and approach to collecting
2024-06-16T00:00:00+00:00
My Zurich: Dieter Meier
The Swiss conceptual artist, musician, and frontman of Yello shares the best things about his hometown
2024-06-05T00:00:00+00:00
Discover the Swiss Arcadia of Hermann Hesse, Isadora Duncan, and other artists
Sun-drenched Ticino continues to foster a vibrant community of creatives and thinkers
2024-06-04T00:00:00+00:00
Our Berlin: GmbH creative directors Benjamin Alexander Huseby and Serhat Isik
Ahead of Gallery Weekend, the designers share their off-the-beaten-track tips for food, shopping, and sightseeing
2024-04-25T00:00:00+00:00
How Georgian artists have put Tbilisi in the global spotlight
Home to a rich history, the country's capital is increasingly garnering international attention
2024-04-10T00:00:00+00:00