Lisbon frequently gets rated as one of the top European destinations for contemporary art, deservedly so. Portugal’s capital is home to the country’s big-name galleries and plays host to plenty of interesting events. Porto’s art scene, in comparison, often gets overlooked, with most travelers spending their time exploring the UNESCO heritage sites, azulejo tiles and … Read more
When collectors don’t go to the art fair, fairs like Contemporary Art Now go to the collectors. Photo: Sayana Cairo Tell someone you’re traveling to Ibiza for the art, and they might not believe you. Countering these doubts is Contemporary Art Now, or CAN, a small art gallery that invites art lovers to dip their … Read more
Fondation Carmignac is situated on the island of Porquerolles in the south of France. Photo: Moirenc Camille The South of France has been a destination for artists since the golden age of the early avant-garde, but the region has seen, since the pandemic, a proliferation of new foundations and art initiatives that have turned it … Read more
Allegra Skye Leguizamo, John Leguizamo, Sanford Biggers, and Arana Hankin Biggers. Bree Johnson/BFA.com The Parrish Art Museum’s Midsummer Gala: In the Clouds couldn’t be more on topic. After a Saturday of dramatic thunderstorms and flood watches, 700 guests — many dressed in high-end fashion — arrived at the museum, and what could have been chaos … Read more
The August art fair calendar is surprisingly busy this year. Courtesy of Arteba Foundation Are you prepared to be both shocked and horrified at the same time? Summer is almost halfway over. In the art world, August often feels like a long, hot, and a bit dreary trek toward Frieze Seoul and the Armory Fair—not … Read more
William Merritt Chase and his Summer Art School. Public domain In a way, it all started with the railway. Put another way, there were too many forces to count that made the east end of Long Island — known as the Hamptons, or “Outer East” to locals — an internationally recognized arts scene, but women … Read more
Working on a Hamptons pop-up exhibition organized by the now-defunct Castle Fitzjohns Gallery. Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for Hamptons Magazine While its disruption was a mere inconvenience compared to the global life-and-death consequences of COVID-19, New York’s arts scene remained out of sight for months during the severe pandemic shutdowns of 2020 and 2021. … Read more
toMountainsdesigned by Marie Lambin Gagnon, and presented as part of the Art Nest. Photo: Jeremy Mimnagh Now in its 65th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) offers a different model that combines public gallery access with non-profit initiatives designed to support artists beyond a single weekend of sales. This year, under the thematic umbrella … Read more
Christie’s held its annual Art + Tech Summit on July 17, 2026. CHRISTIE’S LTD 2026 The annual Christie’s Art+Tech Summit has always taken on the year’s hottest topic. In 2026, the event could hardly avoid the elephant in the room that is artificial intelligence. A.I. was not only the opening theme but the focus of … Read more
ArtMeta at Art Basel in Zero 10. Stefan Altenburger Photography Those who ventured beyond the main halls of Art Basel to explore Zero10, the mega’s digital art initiative presented this year for the first time at its Swiss flagship edition, likely paused to take in one particularly museum-like display featuring works ranging from vintage-look prints … Read more