Getty Institute Rethinks Conservation Guidelines for Museums
7.11.25
A new initiative by the Getty Conservation Institute aims to help museums rethink stringent conservation guidelines, moving towards a more tailored and sustainable approach. The organization's efforts are part of a broader push for sustainability in the art world, with institutions like Art Jameel taking climate-conscious decisions into account. For example, the Nevada Museum of Art has unveiled an ambitious climate action plan, which includes reducing its building emissions in half by 2025, as part of a $60m expansion.
The High Museum of Art is hosting the first exhibition of Korean artist Kim Chong Hak's work in the US, titled "Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan." The show highlights Kim's unique blend of traditional and modern styles as he paints the majestic mountains of his native Gangwon Province, where the tallest peak, Seoraksan, holds a special place in his heart.
A remarkable photographic exhibition, "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency," by Nan Goldin, has opened at the John Curtin Gallery in Perth. The exhibition features a selection of images from Goldin's slideshow that caused a sensation in New York's underground clubs and bars in the mid-1980s. The show is a personal diary of Goldin's life, capturing her family and the post-punk, queer subculture of the Lower East Side neighborhood. The exhibition marks a departure from traditional photography styles, showcasing intimate and candid images that were groundbreaking for their time.
The Justice Sector Coordinating Council organized an art competition and auction to highlight the artistic talents of prisoners (PDLs) in the Philippines. The event, which included judges Salvador Ching, Dr. Jualim Vela, and Dr. Liping Zheng, aims to showcase the rehabilitative power of art and provide a platform for PDLs to demonstrate their creativity. The competition is led by Joey de Leon, president of BAGA (Bureau of Adult Education and Guidance Assistance), who believes that incarceration should be a stepping stone towards rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
At Paris Fashion Week, floral patterns dominated the runways, particularly roses, seen in designs from Giambattista Valli, Elie Saab, and Armani Prive. Syrian designer Rami Al Ali made history by becoming the first couturier from his country to be featured in the official Paris calendar, while Viktor & Rolf delivered a playful spectacle. Robert Wun showcased striking looks inspired by cinema and theatre, solidifying his reputation with his latest collection.
Srijan Art Venue Showcases Emerging Artists' Talent
7.11.25
The Srijan art venue has hosted various exhibitions and events, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, and drawing competitions. It aims to nurture generations of artists by providing a spacious and inviting environment for both artists and visitors.
Turner Masterpiece Sells for £1.9 Million Surprise
7.11.25
A lucky antiques collector who purchased an unsigned oil painting for £400 is celebrating after it sold for £1.9m, revealing it to be a lost work by JMW Turner. The 23ins by 2ft 5ins painting, titled 'The Rising Squall, Hot Wells, from St Vincent's Rock, Bristol', was attributed to an artist follower of Julius Caesar Ibbetson and had been hidden for 150 years. After professional cleaning, the signature of Turner was exposed, confirming it as a work produced by the master in 1792 at just 17 years old. The painting sold at Sotheby's auction house with four serious bidders driving up the price to £1.5m, nearly eight times the estimated value.
The exhibitions "I Am Hymns of the New Temples" by Wael Shawky, "Climates of Landscape" by Bas Smets, and "People Planet Profit" by Peter Fischli are currently on display at Luma Arles in France until November 2nd and January 11th, 2026 respectively.
Maine-based artist Andrew DeGraff has returned to Butte with a new series of artworks, "Butte Noir", inspired by the city's grit and grandeur. His mixed media process combines ink, gouache, and pencil to create 25 black and white landscape paintings that reflect his ramblings around the Mining City. The artist, who also works as a commercial illustrator for publications like the New York Times and Sports Illustrated, believes art can build bridges and notes its importance in bringing people together.