Galerist: “Labour of Love” Brings Self-Portraiture Into Focus
“Galerist” marks a milestone of 25 years with “Labour of Love”, bringing together almost 50 artists whose practices have helped shape the gallery’s identity since its founding in 2001.
Art Basel Paris 2026: a New Chapter with Paris as the Main Protagonist
For its fifth edition, Art Basel Paris, led by new Director Karim Crippa, places Paris at the heart of the fair as an essential part of its artistic and cultural identity. Bringing together 211 leading international galleries, including 64 exhibitors operating spaces in France, the 2026 edition reflects the depth of Paris’ gallery ecosystem while extending the fair’s presence into the city’s museums, institutions, public spaces, and creative communities.
The State Academic Dance Theater of the Republic of Kazakhstan Opens Its Diamond 60th Season
27 сентября в 18.00 Государственный академический театр танца Республики Казахстан откроет свой юбилейный, 60-й театральный сезон. Символично, что в год шестидесятилетия театр вступает в новую главу своей истории – ему присвоено имя основателя, выдающегося казахстанского хореографа, народного артиста Казахской ССР Болата Аюханова.
“The Sky Held It, The Earth Remembered” Exhibition at Ishara Art Foundation
Ishara Art Foundation presents ‘The sky held it, the earth remembered’ in collaboration with the Han Nefkens Foundation, an exhibition that showcases major works by Shahana Rajani, the recipient of the inaugural South Asian Video Art Production Grant, Rohini Devasher, and Sarker Protick.
Looking for Another Way of Seeing: Notes from Shanghai
I remember standing inside one of Wallace Chan’s monumental installations and feeling slightly frustrated by it. The work was designed as a vessel, something between sculpture, architecture and an imagined cosmic interior. You could enter it, move around it, look through layers of metal and reflected light. Nearby, another even larger structure seemed to promise the same physical immersion, yet remained inaccessible.
From Venice to Shanghai: A New Chapter for ‘Vessels of Other Worlds’ by Wallace Chan
During the opening of Vessels of Other Worlds at the Long Museum West Bund in Shanghai, our correspondent Ekaterina Vinogradova had the opportunity to speak with acclaimed artist Wallace Chan.
“The Living Portrait” by StageBlock
At the seventh edition of Luxury Monte-Carlo, StageBlock will present a special artistic showcase that celebrates the enduring connection between high jewelry and visual art. StageBlock’s participation reinforces the event’s commitment to highlighting the shared language of innovation, emotion, and artistry that unites the worlds of fine jewelry and contemporary art.
Expression, Backstage Secrets and a New Interpretation of Ballet!
Государственный академический театр танца РК представит две современные постановки.
Art Basel Unveils Exhibitors for Its 2026 Paris Show
Art Basel announced the exhibitor lineup and first program details for Art Basel Paris 2026, which will take place at the Grand Palais from October 23–25, 2026. The fair’s fifth edition is the first under the direction of Karim Crippa and brings together more than 200 exhibitors from over 40 countries and territories across the fair’s three sectors: Galeries, Emergence, and Premise.
Mermaid Imagery in Egyptian Amulets: Protection & Meaning
The terrifying truth behind mermaid imagery! At the end of the 19th century, silver amulets with images of mermaids were widely available in Egypt’s jewellery souks. In Egyptian folklore, water spirits and protective amulets went hand in hand: images of mermaids were believed to guard against illness, child mortality, and misfortune. Their blend of folklore, protection, and jewellery makes mermaid imagery on amulets especially fascinating. Why were these so popular, and what world hides behind the use of these things?
