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Mermaid Imagery in Egyptian Amulets: Protection & Meaning

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 0

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?

Chris Levine and the Search for Inner Light

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 0

In this conversation, we speak with Chris Levine about the ideas behind “Higher Power”, its technical and conceptual foundations, and the broader questions his practice raises about perception, collectivity, and light in contemporary culture.

Gallery Weekend Beijing 2026 Announces Its 10th Edition

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 0

Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ) will mark its 10th anniversary with the opening of its 2026 edition on Friday 22 May, running through Sunday 31 May. VIP Days will take place from 22 to 24 May, followed by Public Days from 26 to 31 May.

The First Solo Sculptural Exhibition “We Thought We Were Alone” by Koen Vanmechelen at Palazzo Rota Ivancich, Venice

May 7, 2026May 11, 2026 0

Belgian artist Koen Vanmechelen presents his first solo sculptural exhibition in Venice, “We Thought We Were Alone”, at Palazzo Rota Ivancich, which is now officially open to the public as of 6 May 2026, coinciding with the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.

National Pavilion Of Saudi Arabia Opens with “May Your Tears Never Dry, You Who Weep Over Stones” by Dana Awartani

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 0

The National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, commissioned by the Visual Arts Commission of the Ministry of Culture, will open on 9 May with Dana Awartani’s “May your tears never dry, you who weep over stones”, curated by Antonia Carver, with assistant curator Hafsa Alkhudairi.

A Solo Exhibition “Unfolding” by Moza Al Falasi at Tashkeel, Dubai

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 0

Tashkeel presents “Unfolding”, a solo exhibition by Emirati artist Moza Al Falasi, slated to open on 15 May 2026.

From Hong Kong to Venice: “Fermata” at La Biennale di Venezia 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 0

Artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui debut site-specific installations, creating a concerto of light, sound and movement.

Wallace Chan: Inside a Thinking Material

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 0

The work of Wallace Chan resists easy categorization. It moves between sculpture and jewelry, physics and metaphysics, material precision and philosophical speculation. Over the past decades, he has not only redefined what contemporary jewelry can be, but has also constructed an entirely personal language – one in which gemstones become vessels of time, and matter itself seems to hesitate between presence and disappearance.

Inside the UAE National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale: Interview with Bana Kattan

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 0

In this conversation for Arte&Lusso, Bana Kattan reflects on her curatorial approach to the UAE National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, where the exhibition “Washwasha” unfolds as a meditation on sound, memory, and subtle forms of transmission.

The Unique Group Announces Luxury Monte-Carlo 2026

May 2, 2026May 2, 2026 0

The Unique Group announces the return of Luxury Monte-Carlo 2026, taking place from June 11 to 13 at Le Méridien Hotel Beach Sea Plaza in the Principality of Monaco. The event reaffirms its place as a refined meeting point for haute joaillerie, where creation, dialogue, and discretion find their natural setting.

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