Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art

Made for Reflection: Yayoi Kusama’s Narcissus Garden

In 1966, Yayoi Kusama scattered 1,500 mirrored spheres at the Venice Biennale, selling them for two dollars each—blurring art, commerce, and...

Noa Weisberg 4 March 2026

Women Artists

Pumpkin Spiced Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama, the legendary Japanese artist born in 1929, began her career 69 years ago. Nevertheless, the world discovered her just a couple of...

Magda Michalska 4 March 2026

Women Artists

The Polka Dot Queen: Yayoi Kusama Through 10 Artworks

Yayoi Kusama, often referred to as the Queen of Polka Dots, is a pioneering feminist artist, sculptor, performer, and much more—all embodied in one...

Katerina Papouliou 4 March 2026

Women Artists

Yayoi Kusama and Her World of Polka Dots

Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist and writer, born in 1929. Well-known for her repeating dot patterns, her art encompasses an astonishing variety of...

Zuzanna Stańska 4 March 2026

Women Artists

An Art Dialog Between Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O’Keeffe

Article presenting the relationship Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O'Keeffe developed during their career.

Amélie Pascutto 4 March 2026

Contemporary Art

Immersive Art to Enjoy in London—Chiharu Shiota and Yin Xiuzhen

Nestled in a cluster of brutalist buildings, the Hayward Gallery is a large exhibition space, part of the multidisciplinary Southbank Centre in...

Edoardo Cesarino 2 March 2026

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QUIZ: How Much Do You Know about Contemporary Women Artists?

Nikolina Konjevod 28 February 2026

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The Present of Ceramics: 5 Highlights from Kikuchi Biennale XI

Clay, first soft beneath the hands or hardened in the kiln, in all its forms, retains the mark of every gesture that shaped it—be it modeling,...

Ania Kaczynska 26 February 2026

Portrait of Veronica Ryan with her exhibition, Along a Spectrum, 2021, Spike Island, Bristol, UK.  Contemporary Art

Veronica Ryan: Late Bloomer with a Blast

Veronica Ryan, the 2022 Turner Prize winner, is a striking example of resilience and coherence. Known for casting and reconstructing found and...

Carlotta Mazzoli 19 February 2026

Contemporary Art

Meet Lina Iris Viktor and Her Gilded African Queens

Lina Iris Viktor (b. 1987) is a Liberian-British multidisciplinary artist. She lives and works in Italy, maintaining a limited presence on social...

Errika Gerakiti 19 February 2026

Contemporary Art

Exploring Nuances: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s Captivating Narratives

In the realm of contemporary art, few voices resonate with the depth and intrigue found in the paintings of Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. With a masterful...

Carlotta Mazzoli 19 February 2026

Lubaina Himid, The Operating Table, 2019. Women Artists

Stories of Black Britishness by Lubaina Himid

Winner of prestigious awards, including the Turner Prize, Lubaina Himid has a long and prolific career as an artist, curator, and teacher. Her art...

Natalia Tiberio 19 February 2026