In praise of the useless path: how labyrinths turn disorientation into play
Parc de la Distance, Precht, proposal, 2020 | visualization © Precht
Art
Cocoa Plantations Set the Scene for Divine Events in Marc Padeu’s ‘Memento Vivere’
Humans' futile control of time forms the basis of a new suite of works in Padeu's solo show at Larkin Durey.
Trompe-L’œil Paintings by Jason Limon Reveal a Hidden Skeletal World
Jason Limon imagines a playful world in which vintage illustrations are the colorful veneer concealing a universe populated by skeletons.
Jia curated 2026 displays craft, design, and culture on bali’s beachfront
jia curated 2026 takes over bali’s beachfront, exploring design, craft, and material innovation under the theme 'nature weave'.
Experience Ana Mendieta’s Visceral, ‘Neolithic’ Work in a Major Survey
A large-scale, immersive exhibition of her work opens today at Tate Modern.
Korea’s Coastal Folklore Surfaces in Jeongmin Lee’s Ink Illustrations
On traditional Korean mulberry paper, Jeongmin Lee draws delicate lines in ink and pigments known as bunchae.
Ana Elisa Egreja Takes a Magical Realist Approach to Migration in Her Rich Still Lifes
"Improbable but not impossible" is how Brazilian artist Ana Elisa Egreja describes the unexpected companions in her vibrant still lifes.
Andrew Salgado’s Gestural Still Lifes Pulse with Energy
A largely figurative painter with a penchant for literary citation, Andrew Salgado turns his attention to the still life.
The Longtail of Incarceration Unfolds in Gil Batle’s Surreal Narratives
The flora and fauna of a tiny Filipino island commingle with harrowing memories of California prisons in the surreal works of Gil Batle.
Oorvi sharma believes craftsmanship is key to building resilient futures
exhibition image from Parisian presentation of the LVMH Métiers d’Art 9th Résidence Artistique 2025 | image courtesy Little Shao
International Aerial Photographer of the Year Contest Highlights the World from Above
101 finalists were selected for the 2026 International Aerial Photographer of the Year, marking the second year of the competition.
‘design is no longer hostage to the tool’: STILFOLD creates industrial origami from flat metal
STILFOLD uses proprietary software and robotics to crease flat sheet metal into fluid, ultra-lightweight 3D structures.
Enigmatic Iconography and Incomplete Narratives Merge in Phlegm’s Murals and Engravings
In his characteristically illustrative, enigmatic style, Phlegm’s monochrome compositions evoke wonder, mischief, and riddles.
Saba’s Oasi Outdoor Seating Finds Its Natural Habitat
Robin Rizzini’s modular collection comes to live in an Italian botanical garden
Collin van der Sluijs’ ‘Wanderland’ Imagines a Vast Ecosystem Encompass the Momentous and...
Joy Machine and Vertical Gallery are excited to share their first collaborative exhibition, 'Wanderland' by Collin van der Sluijs
Staud Home’s Debut Collection Feels Distinctly Lived-In
The fashion brand launches its first home collection
Women Sport Puffer Coats in Bold Baroque Portraits by Nieves González
For Nieves González, the Spanish Baroque art historical legacy informs a painting practice that merges past and present.
Mark Rothko’s Color Fields Mirror the Elements in a ‘Weather-to-Painting Experiment’
Rothko's paintings form the basis of a project called 'Current Rothko' by New York-based designer and creative director Joonas Virtanen.
Theo Bosboom Takes a Bug’s-Eye View in His Perspective-Shifting ‘Flowerscapes’
Bosboom explores local forests, dunes, public parks, roadside verges, and virtually any place that flowers grow.
Katherine Wolkoff Meditates on Absence in Her Tender Photos of Deer Beds
Katherine Wolkoff wanders along deer paths on Block Island, which sits a few miles off the coast of Rhode Island.
Guimi You’s Atmospheric Oil Paintings Delve into Memory, Introspection, and Rediscovery
Seoul-based artist Guimi You's lush landscapes and still life paintings have an aura of wistfulness and quietude.
Robotic carving transforms reclaimed stone waste into porous modular system
the installation and modular components are designed by architect Vlad Tenu
Elaborate Kené Patterns by Sara Flores Continue an Ancient Indigenous Tradition
Flores is the first Indigenous artist to represent Peru at the Venice Biennale, complemented by a solo exhibition at White Cube in New York.
Stefon Diggs Shares Imaginative Exhibition at Tuleste Factory
The playful and personal exhibit transforms Tuleste Factory
At 3daysofdesign, ege Carpets Mounted an Immersive Display Tying Shape to Sense
To launch its new modular Superflex carpet tile solution, the Danish producer tapped Rikke Skytte to create a titillating installation.
Animals and Ornament Emerge from Felted Wool in Holly Guertin’s Textiles
Holly Guertin summons moments of peace and reflection through felting, crochet, and embroidery.
James Turrell’s 100th ‘Skyscape’ Opens in Aarhus
'Skyscape' is a site-specific architectural installation with a simple construction: a domed structure with an oculus pointed toward the sky.
A kinetic installation shaped by shaved bonito flakes forms a continuous display system
ultra-thin katsuobushi is released into open air, then collected onto a circular platform.
A Visual Cacophony of People, Places, and Things Fill Chris Millar’s Mixed-Media Paintings
The Québec-based artist's meticulous mixed-media works conjure enigmatic contraptions and look-and-find books.
Exotic and painterly vistas unfold across inkiostro bianco’s fine art wallpapers
embodying artistic visual narratives, inkiostro bianco expands its decorative language through wallcoverings by gio bressana and karen knorr.
23,000-Square-Foot Clasping Arms Celebrate Community Resilience in Minneapolis
Hundreds of Minneapolis residents turned up to Boom Island Park in a demonstration of solidarity, resilience, and togetherness.
Elliot McGucken Suspends Einstein’s ‘Light Cones’ Over Desert Expanses
The sublime enigmas of nature form the basis of the physicist-photographer's explorations of landscape and light.
In Guadalajara, a Ceramic Tile Mural Mimics a Sun-Drenched Ecosystem
Thousands of handmade ceramic tiles form the collaborative "Shape of Movement" by Alex Proba and Cerámica Suro.
Diana Beltrán Herrera’s Embroidered Paper Sculptures Mimic Plants and Wildlife
Artist Diana Beltrán Herrera continues to construct elaborate sculptures of flora and fauna in bright shades of paper materials.
Lilla tabasso sculpts the melancholy of botanical decay in hyperrealistic murano glass
combining scientific observation with extraordinary technical skill, the milan-based artist transforms fleeting natural phenomena into enduring reflections on time and change.
Surreal Figures Step from Leonora Carrington’s Paintings into ‘Shape of Dreams’
'Shape of Dreams' at L'SPACE Gallery highlights Carrington's imaginative approach to sculpture and wearable art.
Beyond Leather Transforms Scrap Material Into Lighting
Elmo Leather, in collaboration with TetuánCrea and Soulem, present Beyond Leather – a lighting collection born of material usually discarded.
Sour Soda Studio Depicts a Saccharine World Where Humans Have Lost Control
The illustrator takes a playful and slightly unsettling view of some of the most pressing issues of the Anthropocene.
Children’s Imaginations Run Wild in Taekhan Yun’s Collaborative Design Workshops
A series of hands-on workshops facilitated by designer Taekhan Yun invited children to conceive of whimsical chairs and birdhouses.
IF Design trend report 2026 decodes macro shifts into strategic thinking for creators
explore how the if design trend report 2026 bridges technological shifts with human needs to outline a fresh strategic scope for creators.