Notre-Dame’s Grand Reopening: Five Years of Restoration and Renewal
In an extraordinary feat of perseverance and craftsmanship, Notre-Dame’s grand reopening marks the completion of a historic five-year restoration after the 2019 fire, fulfilling President Macron’s promise. Though exterior work continues at the iconic Gothic masterpiece, the interiors are more stunning than ever. The world looked on in disbelief as a catastrophic fire ravaged Notre-Dame […]
Diriyah Art Futures: A New Media Hub at the Forefront of AI
Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), a new media and digital arts hub in Riyadh near the UNESCO site of At-Turaif, opens with an inaugural exhibition, Art Must Be Artificial: Perspectives of AI in the Visual Arts. The exhibition features over 30 regional and international artists, tracing the evolution of computer art from the 1960s to the […]
Abu Dhabi Art 2024: Exploring Diasporas and Dialogues
The 16th edition of Abu Dhabi Art is the largest yet, featuring over 100 galleries while bridging the Global South with the global art scene. The fair amplifies the voices of underrepresented artists and introduces new sections highlighting modern regional art, historical artifacts, and art from Central Asia and the Caucasus. Abu Dhabi Art 2024 […]
Dakar Biennale 2024: The Wake of Identity and Transformation
The 15th Dakar Biennale, titled The Wake, showcases the work of 58 artists from Africa and its diaspora. With an immersive scenography, the exhibition spans diverse mediums—illustration, virtual reality, sculpture, sound art, and photography—emphasizing identity and transformation. Founded in 1989 by the Senegalese government, Dak’Art has become a key exhibition for African artists. This year’s […]
Toronto Biennial of Art 2024: Fragility, Resilience, Transformation
The Toronto Biennial of Art, titled Precarious Joys, features 55 artists at 12 locations throughout the city. The exhibition highlights the fragility of contemporary life while celebrating art as an agent of change, exploring the risks of visibility related to citizenship, Indigenous erasure, climate disaster, and gentrification. The Toronto Biennial is still in its early […]
Art Basel Paris 2024: The Resurgence of the Art Capital
The third edition of Art Basel Paris, held in the newly renovated and magnificent Grand Palais, features 195 leading galleries from 42 countries. The fair aims to enhance its French representation while embracing its international character, highlighting works from diverse artists. The mood at this year’s most-hyped event is upbeat. Led by director Clément Delépine, […]
Bukhara’s Biennial Debut: Contemporary Art & Plov
Uzbekistan’s first major international biennial, Recipes for Broken Hearts, will take place in Bukhara next year. Organized by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) and curated by Diana Campbell, it will be the largest art event in the country’s history, showcasing local and international artists. The biennial will feature a diverse range of […]
