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From Dunes to DIY Rooms: A Flying Tour of New England’s Buoyant Art Scene Lio Malca Brings Spencer Lewis to Ibiza for La Nave Salinas’ Tenth Anniversary Rencontres d’Arles Puts America Under Special Scrutiny ‘She Didn’t Come from Modernism. She Came from Dreaming’: The Rise of Emily Kam Kngwarray

From Dunes to DIY Rooms: A Flying Tour of New England’s Buoyant Art Scene

Spotlight From Dunes to DIY Rooms: A Flying Tour of New England’s Buoyant Art Scene

Lio Malca Brings Spencer Lewis to Ibiza for La Nave Salinas’ Tenth Anniversary

Spotlight Lio Malca Brings Spencer Lewis to Ibiza for La Nave Salinas’ Tenth Anniversary American collector Lio Malca hoped to revive the artistic spirit of Ibiza with his foundation founded in 2015. Now, ten years on, he's celebrating the space with an exhibition by U.S. artist Spencer Lewis.

Rencontres d’Arles Puts America Under Special Scrutiny

Spotlight Rencontres d’Arles Puts America Under Special Scrutiny Long known as one of the world's preeminent photography events, this year's edition of Rencontres d'Arles put an interrogative spotlight on the U.S. through the work of image‑makers like Nan Goldin and Kwame Brathwaite.

‘She Didn’t Come from Modernism. She Came from Dreaming’: The Rise of Emily Kam Kngwarray

Spotlight ‘She Didn’t Come from Modernism. She Came from Dreaming’: The Rise of Emily Kam Kngwarray With her work under the global institutional and commercial spotlight with concurrent exhibitions at Tate Modern and Pace Gallery, Ocula spoke with Emily Kam Kngwarray's collaborators and artistic custodians about safeguarding her creative legacy.

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Performance Artist Amanda Heng Will Represent Singapore at 2026 Venice Biennale

1hr ago Performance Artist Amanda Heng Will Represent Singapore at 2026 Venice Biennale The veteran artist has been chosen to draw on her decades‑long interdisciplinary practice which explores bodies as sites of memory, care, and encounter through performance and installation.

Ibraazs New London Space to Shine a Light on the Global Majority

23hr ago Ibraaz’s New London Space to ‘Shine a Light’ on the Global Majority The new London cultural hub opening this October will offer an inclusive space for art and ideas to take shape at a time when 'many are seeking a safe space'.

Marina Abramovic and Peter Doig Take Praemium Imperiale Award for 2025

1d ago Marina Abramović and Peter Doig Take Praemium Imperiale Award for 2025 The Serbian performance artist and Scottish painter were among five recipients of the £77,000 award backed by Japan's royal family recognising artists with international impact.

Meyer Riegger and Jocelyn Wolff Open Joint Seoul Gallery Ahead of Frieze

2d ago Meyer Riegger and Jocelyn Wolff Open Joint Seoul Gallery Ahead of Frieze Meyer Riegger Wolff will launch this September in the affluent Hannam‑dong area with an exhibition inspired by the floor‑to‑ceiling hanging style of 18th‑century French salons that will '[move] beyond minimalist and white cube formats'.

The Turner Prize Heads North to Middlesbrough in 2026

2d ago The Turner Prize Heads North to Middlesbrough in 2026 The selection comes as the North Yorkshire port town implements its ambitious Towards 2030 strategy, backed by £80 million in investment for creative infrastructure.

The Art World This Week 11 July 2025

6d ago The Art World This Week, 11 July 2025 Emily Kam Kngwarray's survey opens at Tate Modern, artist Wael Shawky to direct the first Art Basel Qatar, Adam Lindemann to close Venus Over Manhattan, and more. Here's Ocula 's briefing on the art world news you might have missed this week.

Artist Wael Shawky Will Direct the First Art Basel Qatar

7d ago Artist Wael Shawky Will Direct the First Art Basel Qatar Art Basel has appointed celebrated Egyptian artist Wael Shawky to assist with the gallery selection and thematic focus of its first edition in Qatar.

Time to Wave the White Flag for Adam Lindemann as He Closes Venus Over Manhattan

7d ago ‘Time to Wave the White Flag’ for Adam Lindemann as He Closes Venus Over Manhattan The New York art dealer said he will return to collecting after nearly a decade and a half in the 'cutthroat' art trade.

NYCs Zero Art Fair Wants to Give a Loving Home to Art the Market Has Failed

8d ago NYC’s Zero Art Fair Wants to ‘Give a Loving Home to Art the Market Has Failed’ The artist‑led fair which operates on a barter basis has secured art world backing by the likes of Gagosian and FLAG Art Foundation in its second year, while continuing to deliver on a promise to make collecting more accessible.

Swiss Art Dealer Elena Buchmann of Buchmann Galerie Dies at 78

8d ago Swiss Art Dealer Elena Buchmann of Buchmann Galerie Dies at 78 The veteran gallerist who helped launch the careers of artists like Lawrence Carroll, Tony Cragg, and Wolfgang Laib is remembered for her 'unwavering curiosity and deep fascination for art'.

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Shows to See This Summer, According to Ocula

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The Turner Prize Heads North to Middlesbrough in 2026

News The Turner Prize Heads North to Middlesbrough in 2026 The selection comes as the North Yorkshire port town implements its ambitious Towards 2030 strategy, backed by £80 million in investment for creative infrastructure.

Andrew Thomas Huang Picks One Work

Opinion Andrew Thomas Huang Picks One Work Andrew Thomas Huang is an artist, writer, and director known for his music collaborations with Björk, FKA twigs, and Thom Yorke. We asked him a simple question: what's the one artwork that occupies your mind?

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Drawn to Life Becoming Less Bad with Karl Haendel

Spotlight Drawn to Life: Becoming ‘Less Bad’ with Karl Haendel Jonathan Griffin From his studio in Los Angeles, Karl Haendel spoke with Ocula about the evolution of his work as surveyed in his latest show at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum and how he views drawing as an index of personal growth.

Lio Malca Brings Spencer Lewis to Ibiza for La Nave Salinas Tenth Anniversary

Spotlight Lio Malca Brings Spencer Lewis to Ibiza for La Nave Salinas’ Tenth Anniversary Tom Seymour American collector Lio Malca hoped to revive the artistic spirit of Ibiza with his foundation founded in 2015. Now, ten years on, he's celebrating the space with an exhibition by U.S. artist Spencer Lewis.

Shows to See This Summer According to Ocula

Spotlight Shows to See This Summer, According to Ocula Ocula As the northern hemisphere continues on its way through a record‑breaking summer, this month brings us an intriguing cast of exhibitions across the continents. Here are 11 of the must‑sees among Ocula's member galleries, as picked out by our team.

From Dunes to DIY Rooms A Flying Tour of New Englands Buoyant Art Scene

Spotlight From Dunes to DIY Rooms: A Flying Tour of New England’s Buoyant Art Scene Jak Ritger Boston‑based artist Jak Ritger takes us on a tour of the vital and lesser‑known sights for art and architecture enthusiasts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island this summer.

Rencontres dArles Puts America Under Special Scrutiny

Spotlight Rencontres d’Arles Puts America Under Special Scrutiny Tom Seymour Long known as one of the world's preeminent photography events, this year's edition of Rencontres d'Arles put an interrogative spotlight on the U.S. through the work of image‑makers like Nan Goldin and Kwame Brathwaite.

She Didnt Come from Modernism. She Came from Dreaming The Rise of Emily Kam Kngwarray

Spotlight ‘She Didn’t Come from Modernism. She Came from Dreaming’: The Rise of Emily Kam Kngwarray Tom Seymour With her work under the global institutional and commercial spotlight with concurrent exhibitions at Tate Modern and Pace Gallery, Ocula spoke with Emily Kam Kngwarray's collaborators and artistic custodians about safeguarding her creative legacy.

Four Shows That Will Make You See the World Through a New Lens at LUMA Arles

Spotlight Four Shows That Will Make You See the World Through a New Lens at LUMA Arles Elaine YJ Zheng As the storied photography festival Rencontres D'Arles sweeps the historic city in Provence this summer, artists like Peter Fischli and Ho Tzu Nyen will similarly challenge you to look at the world through a different frame.

The Strings and Strife of Wael Shawkys Choreographed Histories

Spotlight The Strings and Strife of Wael Shawky’s Choreographed Histories Emily Steer With simultaneous exhibitions now open at Edinburgh's Talbot Rice Gallery and Luma Arles in southern France, Wael Shawky talks to Ocula about the life and process behind his stirring scenographies.

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A True Wizard of Oz Moment Andrew Thomas Huang Picks One Work

Opinion ‘A True Wizard of Oz Moment’: Andrew Thomas Huang Picks One Work Andrew Thomas Huang Andrew Thomas Huang is an artist, writer, and director known for his music collaborations with Björk, FKA twigs, and Thom Yorke. We asked him a simple question: what's the one artwork that occupies your mind?

Fair Necessities Five Phenomenal Works at Art Basel 2025

Opinion Fair Necessities: Five Phenomenal Works at Art Basel 2025 Rory Mitchell As the world's most influential art fair opens its doors in Switzerland, Ocula Advisory's Rory Mitchell selects five exceptional works to look out for.

Ten Market Considerations for Collectors at Art Basel This Week

Opinion Ten Market Considerations for Collectors at Art Basel This Week Tom Seymour Reflecting on Art Basel and UBS's 2025 art market report, Tom Seymour considers how uncertainty brings opportunity when equipped with the right knowledge.

The Rising Women Artists Re-Enchanting Our Relationship to the World

Opinion The Rising Women Artists Re-Enchanting Our Relationship to the World Tara Anne Dalbow Tara Anne Dalbow brings specificity to the term 'Surreal' to consider how the work of four women artists is grounding our fantasies of the physical world.

What to See This London Gallery Weekend According to Ocula Advisory

Opinion What to See This London Gallery Weekend, According to Ocula Advisory Rory Mitchell With London Gallery Weekend kicking off today, Ocula Advisory's Rory Mitchell recommends his top four exhibitions to go out of your way for.

Hans Ulrich Obrist on the Art Book That Changed His Life

Opinion Hans Ulrich Obrist on the Art Book That Changed His Life Hans Ulrich Obrist Art and books are prolific bedfellows; Ocula asked Hans Ulrich Obrist to tell us about the example that moved him the most.

Fair Necessities Six Standout Works in Frieze and TEFAF New York

Opinion Fair Necessities: Six Standout Works in Frieze and TEFAF New York Rory Mitchell As two of the world's biggest art fairs open their doors in New York this week, Ocula Advisor Rory Mitchell picks out the best and most intriguing works.

Must-See Auckland Shows Across the City of Sails This May

Opinion Must-See Auckland Shows Across the City of Sails This May Anna Dickie With Aotearoa Art Fair and May Art Fair happening simultaneously, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is humming with art this month. Here are the exhibitions not to miss.

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The Studio Is a Cauldron for My Reckoning

Conversation ‘The Studio Is a Cauldron for My Reckoning’ Ruby Justice Thelot American artist Chase Hall sits down with Ruby J. Thelot on the occasion of his first solo show in Vienna at Galerie Eva Presenhuber to consider the inner and outer worlds of his paintings.

Some Artists Are Just Born Whole Kenny Schachter Talks Paul Thek

Conversation ‘Some Artists Are Just Born Whole’: Kenny Schachter Talks Paul Thek Michael Polsinelli As Kenny Schachter opens an exhibition of Paul Thek's work at Thomas Dane Gallery, co‑curated with Jonathan Anderson, Michael Polsinelli meets with the irrepressible New Yorker who is something of a Theknocrat.

Studio Sessions Oliver Beer

Conversation Studio Sessions: Oliver Beer Frankie Dunn Oliver Beer has mapped the acoustics of many unique sites, from the Lascaux caves to Monet's Giverny pond, transforming the recordings into stirring paintings. Frankie Dunn met the artist at his London studio to consider how the convergence of art, music and sound shapes us all.

Cosmopolitan Orthodoxy Li Yong Xiang on His Larger-than-Life Tableaux

Conversation Cosmopolitan Orthodoxy: Li Yong Xiang on His Larger-than-Life Tableaux Zian Chen At Shanghai's Antenna Space, Li Yong Xiang unveils a chapel‑like installation that unravels the painterly realism he both reveres and resists.

Liesl Raffs Infrastructures for Intimacy

Conversation | Partnership Liesl Raff’s Infrastructures for Intimacy Misong Kim Liesl Raff describes latex as the kind of friend you would always wish for—'a good counterpart and a good companion at the same time.' Ocula talks with the artist about materiality, collective intimacy, and life as an artist in Vienna.

Pieter Vermeersch Im a hyperrealistic painter of abstraction

Conversation | Partnership Pieter Vermeersch: ‘I’m a hyperrealistic painter of abstraction’ Paul Laster Pieter Vermeersch talks to Paul Laster about depicting abstraction, photography as an ontology, and the mineralisation of time in painting.

Julie Mehretu Something New Something Else

Conversation Julie Mehretu: Something New, Something Else Jennifer Higgie Julie Mehretu talks to Jennifer Higgie about the radical uses of abstraction, the importance of music, and her interest in the art of the past.

Sandra Mujinga I felt a very urgent need to gather people

Conversation Sandra Mujinga: 'I felt a very urgent need to gather people' Tendai John Mutambu Sandra Mujinga discusses her recent work, which looks to preserve the unique vulnerability and sculptural profundity of the human voice.

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