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Gener8ion's future is dark, funny and strangely beautifulFor their new exhibition at 180 Studios in London, Romain Gavras and Surkin expand on the recent success of their viral video for 'Storm' by painting a darkly romantic portrait of tomorrow
By Craig McLean Published
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London art exhibitions to see in JuneRead our pick of the best London art exhibitions to see this month, from Pan-Africanism at the Barbican to Barbara Hepworth's colourful sculptures
By Tianna Williams Last updated
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Eight special items from the Diane Keaton auction seriesFrom a signature hat to a note from Al Pacino… the Diane Keaton Collection auction series takes place in New York and LA in June 2026 – a glimpse into the life of the much-loved actor
By Annie Downes Published
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Inside Yinka Ilori’s ‘Joy Through Resistance’, a powerful meditation on faith, family and diasporic resilienceAt Cristea Roberts Gallery in London, the British-Nigerian artist explores faith, migration, sound, and memory in his most personal exhibition to date
By Jamilah Rose-Roberts Published
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As War Horse returns to the National Theatre, we go behind the designWar Horse is back in London, at its first home. What does it take to bring the emotional book to life on stage?
By Hannah Silver Published
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Anne Imhof’s performances can be raw, haunting, vulnerable: see her London show‘Citizen’, an exhibition at Sprüth Magers London, explores the controversial artist’s love of storytelling and performance; we previewed preparations at her New York studio
By Hannah Silver Published
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Out of office: What the Wallpaper* editors are looking forward to in JuneOur editors highlight what’s new, noteworthy and not-to-be-missed in design, culture and beyond this month
By Hannah Silver Published
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London is open for art lovers! Ten shows to see at Gallery Weekend 2026More than 120 galleries are taking part in London Gallery Weekend (5-7 June 2026). Here are the shows not to miss
By Emi Eleode Published
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At Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Angel Otero infuses paintings with a dreamy magical realismIn his first UK exhibition, ‘Agua Salada', the Puerto Rican artist celebrates the significance of place
By Nargess Banks Published
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Behind the scenes of Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘The Cure’ music video: ‘I cannot stress enough that the entire hospital is made out of arts and crafts’The latest release from the pop superstar's upcoming album features a video which celebrates all things handmade. Hannah Silver meets the creators.
By Hannah Silver Published
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Los Angeles art exhibitions: the best shows to see in June 2026Read our pick of the best Los Angeles art exhibitions to see this month, from diving into the history of the World Cup at Torrance Historical Society & Museum to Yoko Ono celebrated at The Broad
By Carole Dixon Last updated
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‘Backrooms’ and the sinister architecture of liminal spaces: the new movie redefining horrorWhat if the villain in a horror movie wasn’t a monster, but a place? Inspired by an internet urban legend and created by a 20-year-old from his bedroom, ‘Backrooms’ turns the fear of empty, ‘in-between’ spaces into one of the year’s most disturbing films
By Anna Solomon Published
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Andrew Heard's provocative post-pop art is ripe for rediscoveryA new exhibition shines a spotlight on a queer British artist who refined his own iconoclastic style in the 1980s and early 1990s
By Nick Levine Published
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Jack White on his first art exhibition: 'You have to get your ego out of the way'The White Stripes and Raconteurs frontman reinvents the detritus of life for his first art exhibition, 'These Thoughts May Disappear', at Damien Hirst's Newport Street Gallery in London
By Hannah Silver Published
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Stanley Donwood on his show with Thom Yorke in Venice: ‘These drawings… they’re not planned’Donwood takes us inside his latest collaboration with the Radiohead frontman as their exhibition, ‘No Go Elevator (not without no keycard)’, is on show in Venice
By Craig McLean Published
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Sophie Calle has spent a 40-year career peering into absences. In Copenhagen, the results are emotionalTurning voids into vantage points, ‘Something Missing?’ at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Copenhagen, unites the artist’s works dating from 1979 to 2023
By Stephanie Gavan Published
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Step into photographer Annie Collinge's sweet and sinister domestic worldIn her new book, 'Ask Alexa when we are all gonna die tomorrow :-)', Annie Collinge turns her offbeat gaze to parenthood
By Amah-Rose Abrams Published
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Meet Patrick Rosal, the resident poet at Guggenheim New York who wants to bring the community togetherNewly announced poet-in-residence Patrick Rosal considers the power of water in his new role
By Hannah Silver Published
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In London, Hauser & Wirth offers a rare glimpse into Francis Picabia’s experimental worldNew exhibition ‘Francis Picabia. Expanding Horizons’ unites five decades of the artist’s work
By Nargess Banks Published
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Meet Marina Abramović’s favourite new band: emerging indie group Mary In The JunkyardSouth London trio Mary In The Junkyard are building one of indie’s strangest and most imaginative new worlds – winning fans in both the music scene and the art world
By Lisa Wright Published
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Enjoy a summer of Moomin at the New York Botanical GardenTove Jansson’s whimsical Moominvalley world is celebrated with a vibrant, interactive installation
By Tianna Williams Published
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Inside Bulgari's considered and long-term partnership with the Venice BiennaleThe Venice Biennale has appointed an exclusive partner for the first time in Bulgari, and it's a relationship that will continue until 2030. From Lotus L Kang’s atmospheric pavilion takeover to Monia Ben Hamouda’s neon interventions, Bulgari’s Biennale debut spans Venice’s past and present
By Stephanie Gavan Published
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In New York, Alex Israel begs the question, Where is My Mind?At Pace Prints, Alex Israel's intimate works reveal the inner workings of his brain
By Carole Dixon Published
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Fashion favourite Poppy Jones’ artworks are an eclectic mix of textiles, photography and watercoloursThe artist nods to her father – former Vanity Fair photographer Dafydd Jones – in muted and beautiful works
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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Kyoto's prestigious photography festival sets the tone for the year aheadIn Kyoto, international photography festival Kyotographie unites artists considering the fringes of society
By Amah-Rose Abrams Published
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At 1-54 New York 2026, Afro-Brazilian art takes centre stage for the first timeThe fair’s focus on spotlighting contemporary art from the African diaspora is expanding
By Gameli Hamelo Published
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In Venice, it's the tourists who have caught Hernan Bas' eyeIn Venice for the Biennale? Don't miss at Hernan Bas' exhibition, The Visitors, at Ca’ Pesaro
By Stephanie Gavan Published

