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60th Venice Biennale: Foreigners EverywhereArsenale and Giardini, Venice, Italy, April 20-November 24Adriano Pedrosa, São Paulo curator of the 2024 Venice Biennale, assures that its edition will be more current than ever, touching on economic and socio-political issues through the figure of foreigner (foreign or alien).This idea of ​​the marginal spectator is linked to queer artists, who have often been persecuted or outlawed, as well as foreign artists, self-taught and indigenous creatives, who “are often treated as foreigners in their own land”, says Pedrosa.He emphasizes that the Biennial will focus especially on artists who have moved between the Global South and…

In AD PRO’s monthly column Have a Moment, ADVERTISEMENT Senior design editor Hannah Martin reports as a weather vane for fashions big and small, documenting the patterns and home decor trends she sees in the pages of AD and beyond. Here, enjoy a look back at the most defining moments of 2023.From nostalgic styles making a comeback to innovative responses to the way we live today, there were plenty of highlights in the world of interior design this year. Reviewing them retrospectively, the selections summarize the memories of the past year: from the premieres at the design fair we are…

Paris+ from Art BaselParis, France, October 18-22This October, Art Basel’s newest fair, Paris+, will move along the Seine to the beautiful glass-domed Grand Palais, which will see its four-year renovation completed in the summer. The new venue will allow the fair to increase the size of its stands and increase the number of exhibitors by 25 percent, after holding its first two editions at a reduced size in the temporary Grand Palais Éphémère. Paris+ director Clément Delépine, who previously ran the emerging sector-focused Paris Internationale fair, said the new galleries will be its “center of gravity”.Since its surprise arrival, ousting…

Whether you’re getting design advice from a professional in person, on social media, or on TV, chances are you’re familiar with the advice to make your space an extension of your personal style. While it’s a useful starting point, that guideline leaves a lot of room for interpretation, especially when it comes to decorating with a theme that resonates with your interests. For example, you may love the beach and gravitate toward a nautical look, but that doesn’t mean your dining room has to look like a Long John Silver’s. Although it may be a tightrope walk, that is it’s…

January 6-9This artPunta del Este, UruguayJanuary 11-15Original Miami Beach Antiques ShowMiami Beach, USAJanuary 17-21London Art FairLondon, United KingdomJanuary 18-21Fog design + artSan Francisco, USAJanuary 19-21SG ArtsingaporeJanuary 19-28The Winter ShowNew York, USAJanuary 20-28Focus MARsingaporeJanuary 23-28Fair of antiques and decorative textiles (winter)London, United KingdomJanuary 25-28Art GenevaGeneva, SwitzerlandJanuary 28-February 4bravadoBrussels, BelgiumFebruary 1-4India Art FairNew Delhi, IndiaFebruary 1-4Art RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 1-4Photo of RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 2-4Art FairBologna, ItalyFebruary 7-11Brussels Accessible Art FairBrussels, BelgiumFebruary 7-11Maco areaMexico City, MexicoFebruary 8-11Fair materialMexico City, MexicoFebruary 8-111-54 MarrakeshMarrakesh, MoroccoFebruary 8-11Cross Palm SpringsPalm Springs, United StatesFebruary 14-18LA Art ShowLos Angeles, USAFebruary 14-18Art WynwoodMiami, USAFebruary 15-20Palm Beach ShowPalm Beach, United StatesFebruary 16-18Genoa…

From: Robert. Subject: Amsterdam Apartment – Your Craigslist Ad.From: Ada Subject: My New York apartment to your Amsterdam apartmentOn a trip down memory lane, it’s these email threads, and many more, that New York-based florist Rachel Cho finds as she remembers her home-swapping adventure nearly 15 years earlier.It was 2009 and Cho was 20 years old, wanting a change of pace after a busy few months at work. “For florists, January and August are down time, and I decided I needed to disconnect.” He recalled a particular film he had seen a few years back in which Cameron Diaz and…

In this monthly roundup, we highlight five stellar exhibitions taking place in small and growing galleries around the world.It is rare to discover a survey of contemporary painting as intriguing as Rolando Anselmi’s “About Painting” exhibition series. This year’s installment, “About Painting III,” features nine international artists, including Brazilian painter Ana Claudia Almeida and American artist Paul Rouphail, each presenting their distinctive approaches to the medium. Among the selection of exceptional paintings, the “Oceanfront Property” series by the American painter Olivia Hill stands out. His series portrays a mixture of natural and imagined landscapes, subtly illustrating the human impact on…

Long before there was a waterproofing layer on houses, the old Dutch master Rembrandt apparently used one in his painting. New chemical research on his 1642 masterpiece The night guardpublished in the journal Sciencehe discovered that he gave the entire painting a lead-impregnated base coat, probably to protect it from the damp exterior wall where it was first mounted.His painting of civilian soldiers marching to defend Amsterdam was originally over four meters by five meters and was commissioned to hang in the meeting room of the Kloveniersdoelen guild where these musketeers were based.As part of the extensive Operation Night Watch…

It’s never a bad idea to have a list of the best housewarming gifts. Moving to a new place is an occasion worth celebrating, whether it’s a new apartment, a first-time home buyer, or a college dorm, and a gift is always a welcome gesture for the excited but overwhelmed mover. When a loved one makes that big move, you definitely want to have some housewarming gift ideas on hand, outside of the classic gift card idea.We’ve rounded up the best housewarming gifts at a variety of price points. You’ll find indoor plants, heavy blankets, beautiful candles and more to…

Art marketArun KakarHalf a century after his death, Pablo Picasso retains a central role in the world of art today. This year, a series of museum exhibitions, gallery shows and documentary series have marked the 50th anniversary of his death with reassessments—and the occasional reassessment—of the artist’s legacy and influence. Considered by many to be the greatest artist of the 20th century, few names make such a mark in contemporary art. Although the anniversary of his death has prompted a thorough re-examination of the artist’s personal life (especially his relationships with women), this conversation has done nothing to dampen interest…