exhibition-reviews

Exhibition Reviews

Exhibition Reviews
Yu Nishimura, Gaze, 2023 — oil on canvas portrait with blurred face, blue eyeshadow, red lips, and moth motif
19.10.2026

Art Basel Paris 2026: Beyond the Fair Guide

by Francesca Interlenghi

Discover must-see contemporary art events in Paris during Art Basel Paris 2026, from Jenny Holzer at the Musée d’Orsay and Tracey Emin at the Trocadéro to Ibrahim Mahama and new art spaces.

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Monumental white sculptural face with closed eyes outside the Almaty Museum of Arts at dusk
14.09.2026

Almaty Museum of Arts: First Year Reflections

by Ruslan Khabiev

Artistic Director Meruyert Kaliyeva discusses Almaty Museum of Arts' first year, curation philosophy, and landmark sculpture exhibition Musinder

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Massimo Osanna stands arms crossed among classical marble busts in a black-and-white portrait

21.08.2026

Archaeology as a Living Force: Massimo Osanna

by Ruslan Khabiev

Luca Procopio Substructure thesis book with chameleon case, IED Milan at Dover Street Market Paris 2026
15.07.2026

Substructure: Inside the Creative Architecture of Fashion

by Francesca Interlenghi

Dover Street Market Paris is hosting the first exhibition organized by the IED - Istituto Europeo di Design

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Aerial view of Venice Arsenale historic shipyard with red-tiled roofs and canal waterways
05.05.2026

A Sneak Peek at the Must-See Pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale

by Francesca Interlenghi

Discover the standout national pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale – from Lubaina Himid's British show to Qatar's debut and the UAE's sound-driven exhibition.

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Gabrielle Goliath's Elegy performance with three performers in black at Venice Arsenale 2024
15.04.2026

Can Art Be "Highly Divisive"? – Interview with Gabrielle Goliath

by Francesca Interlenghi

Interview with Gabrielle Goliath on the cancelled South African Pavilion at the Venice Biennale and the presentation of Elegy

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Stone arched portico at Ca'Riviera overlooking lush green garden with mature trees

14.04.2026

Ca' Riviera: New Cultural Project During Venice Biennale 2026

by WeDirectory

Person performing a tea ceremony inside the back of a van, surrounded by soft draped fabric, carefully pouring tea into small cups arranged on a tray in a calm, intimate setting.

13.04.2026

The Makers Behind the Directory: Ten Artists You Should Know

by WeDirectory

Black and white portrait of Robert Mapplethorpe with tousled hair and a cigarette held between his lips, wearing a leather jacket and looking directly at the camera. Self Portrait, 1980  Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation
09.03.2026

Robert Mapplethorpe Exhibition in Milan: The Forms of Desire

by Francesca Interlenghi

Robert Mapplethorpe’s exhibition at Palazzo Reale Milan: how the artist transformed the body into an icon of desire, classical beauty, and contemporary photography.

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A bonsai-like tree sculpture with a twisting trunk and branches partially coated in vivid purple material, contrasting with natural green foliage, set against a plain light background. Work by Agnieszka Kurant

08.03.2026

Agnieszka Kurant: Forms the World Produces on Its Own

by Claudio De Rosa

Alejandro Cesarco, All the Doors of My Mother’s Home, 2022, inkjet print showing six white interior doors slightly ajar, installed in sequence.

20.02.2026

Joan Jonas and Alejandro Cesarco at the Galleria Raffaella Cortese, Milan

by Francesca Interlenghi

Interior view of the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA, Los Angeles.
04.01.2026

Cultural Projects and Exhibitions to Watch in 2026

by Mari Rowan

A curated guide to major cultural projects and exhibitions in 2026, from museum openings to landmark shows across art, fashion and design.

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Emma Stones character with a shaved head sits in profile on a wooden chair, softly lit in a warm, cluttered interior, wearing a patterned dress.

06.12.2025

Bugonia (2025): Corporations, Conspiracy and Chaos

by Rania Reihanah

Two people sit on benches in a dark gallery watching a projected scene from Nan Goldins film Memory Lost at Pirelli HangarBicocca in Milan.
01.12.2025

Nan Goldin's "This Will Not End Well" in Milan

by Francesca Interlenghi

Discover Nan Goldin's touring exhibition "This Will Not End Well" at Pirelli HangarBicocca in Milan, tracing her intimate images, films and activism from the 1970s to today.

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Visitor walking past a large blue inflatable tunnel installation at the Balloon Museum.

23.11.2025

Balloon Museum Chicago 2025: EmotionAir Inflatable Art Exhibition of Play, Healing & Wonder

by Xiao Faria daCunha

Aerial view of the Arsenale exhibition halls in Venice, surrounded by water and historic buildings, one of the main venues of the Venice Biennale.

23.11.2025

Venice Biennale 2026 Guide: In Minor Keys at the World's Biggest Art Event

by Linda Rubino