LUXURY MONTE-CARLO 2026 | THE UNIQUE SHOW
The Unique Show returns to Monaco with a cinematic celebration of high jewellery, couture, craftsmanship and contemporary luxury.
10 High Jewelry Brands to Discover at Luxury Monte-Carlo by the Unique Show
Luxury Monte-Carlo by The Unique Show has gradually become one of the most distinctive events in the world of high jewelry, bringing together renowned maisons, emerging designers, collectors, and industry figures in the refined setting of Monaco. Conceived as a more intimate and curated alternative to large-scale fairs, the event places emphasis not only on craftsmanship and rarity, but also on dialogue, artistic vision, and the emotional language of jewelry itself.
Chris Levine and the Search for Inner Light
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
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
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
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
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
Artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui debut site-specific installations, creating a concerto of light, sound and movement.
Wallace Chan: Inside a Thinking Material
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
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.
