Brazil and the United Kingdom have dynamic and thriving contemporary art scenes. But what happens when these two cultures intersect? To explore this question, we present a selection of three female artists based in London, offering insight into this creative fusion.
Last month, Christie’s announced its inaugural auction of work created by AI. Called Augmented Intelligence, the auction consists of thirty-four works – including painting, digital prints, and sculpture – all demonstrating the way in which artists today incorporate and collaborate with artificial intelligence.
It is clear to see that São Paulo’s art scene in 2025 will be as vibrant and thriving as ever, offering opportunities to see, buy and live art.
São Paulo, which recently celebrated its 471st anniversary, is Brazil’s most important city for art. It is comparable to cities like London, New York, and Paris in terms of the vibrancy of its art life – its museums, studios, galleries, and institutions.
Frank Bowling is one of the most significant artists of the late-20th and early-21st centuries. His work is associated with bright fields of colours – yellows, pinks, reds, blues – melting into each other and inundating the pictorial space with warmth and energy.
Just like last year, painting is in abundance at Frieze London, while sculptural and three-dimensional works seem to have taken a step back, retreating closer to the comfort of the walls.
Away from the Frieze pavilions in The Regent’s Park, here are some highlights of current exhibitions at London art galleries, featuring artists from different geographies engaged in diverse art practices.
Frieze London is one of the best places to discover and view newly created work while learning about both emerging and established names in the international contemporary art scene.
We have curated a selection of six must-see exhibitions across London museums and institutions that you won’t want to miss.
Attending Frieze for the first time can be a daunting experience. As one of the largest and most renowned art events globally, a little preparation can help make the visit far more enjoyable and worthwhile.
The beautiful greenery of Regent’s Park in London is once again the setting for Frieze Sculpture, an outdoor exhibition dedicated to outdoor sculptures and installations.
October, when Frieze takes over Regent’s Park, is the perfect month to explore London’s wider art scene. Here is a selection of galleries located walking distance from Regent’s Park.
For those involved in London’s contemporary art scene, October is typically a busy time. We are a month away from the opening of the UK’s largest art fair, Frieze London.
While Frieze London focuses on contemporary works, Frieze Masters offers a wider perspective, from antiquity to the twentieth century, with 130 galleries from 26 countries taking part this year.
Portugal has recently witnessed the establishment, refurbishment, and expansion of its most significant art museums.
In this list, we have collated a selection of recommended museums, galleries, and heritage sites outside London for you to make the most of these warm and sunny days.
As the vibrant summer season draws to a close, London’s art scene remains as dynamic as ever. With a plethora of exhibitions set to end in the coming months, now is the perfect time to catch these must-see shows before they close their doors.
Beyond the Biennale, which features more than 300 artists in its international exhibition alone, there are several exhibitions and curatorial projects happening across the city that are worth visiting.
Lina Bo Bardi’s renowned glass easels, a distinctive feature of the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), are gaining international recognition at the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale.
The first major exhibition of Yinka Shonibare in over twenty years, Yinka Shonibare CBE: Suspended States, on view at the Serpentine South Gallery until early September, features recent sculptures and installations.
On our second day at the Venice Biennale, we embarked on a journey through the national pavilions nestled within the Giardini.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Frieze London returns to Regent’s Park, showcasing art from 160 galleries spanning 46 countries.
Based on the inspirational phrase of the artist Lygia Clark (1920-1988), I developed my role as an art educator, awakening the public’s memory and nurturing it.
With a vibrant selection of 121 participants, this walloping show unites mostly diasporas and native people – 80% of them self-declare as being black or indigenous.
This essay considers the intersections between the Brazilian past – starting from its colonisation by the Portuguese in 1500 – and the art of Adriana Varejao, illustrating the parallels between the Brazilian cultural, social and political context and her oeuvre.