4 RUE DES CRAYÈRES: A NEW HOTSPOT FOR ART AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Committed to a 5-year artistic programme linked to the environment, Maison Ruinart on the 3rd October unveiled “4 RUE DES CRAYÈRES” in Reims, France – a cultural space featuring an accessible sculpture park. At its heart is the Nicolas Ruinart Pavilion, a new building dedicated to art and hospitality. The outdoor art trail is inspired by [...]

WITH PST ART IN CALIFORNIA, GETTY COMMITS TO ART AND CLIMATE ACTION

Getty's PST ART initiative is a major event in the American West Coast art world. Scheduled every five years, its aim is to support and promote the artistic landscape of Southern California. September marks the start of its third edition, under the theme PST ART: Art & Science Collide, which will run for 5 months. [...]

FROM AIRPLANE TO SAILBOAT: ARTIST XAVIER VEILHAN’S SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING EXPERIMENT

The French artist Xavier Veilhan joins the circle of globally-renowned artists, such as Antony Gormley, Olafur Eliasson and Tomas Saraceno, acting against global warming and actively looking for alternatives to airplane transportation, the biggest source of carbon emissions in the art sector. At a time when the climate crisis is worsening, the Parisian artist Xavier [...]

VENICE BIENNALE 2024: TOWARDS A SHARED HUMANITY

The 60th edition of the Venice Biennale, under the curatorial direction of Adriano Pedrosa and centred around the theme "Foreigners Everywhere", which opened April 20th, seeks to address the oversights and inequalities carried by a Western and colonialist art history, advocating for a greater diversity of perspectives and cultures. The innumerable national pavilions and satellite [...]

20 MUST-SEE INTERNATIONAL AUTUMN EXHIBITIONS

In this new artistic season, collaboration is the answer to today's challenges. Whether through collective practices between artists, engagements with local communities or co-creation with the non-human world, the emphasis is on the importance of working together and helping each other to respond to ecological and social challenges. The Art of Change 21 team has [...]

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15 MUST-SEE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER EXHIBITIONS

In the face of global warming continuing to worsen with recent unprecedented heatwaves in India, California or Saudi Arabia, the artistic sector is restoring a deep relationship between humanity and the environment with a global array of artistic proposals. Linking issues of climate, equity and biodiversity, these international exhibitions invite us to rethink our ecological [...]

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15 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS NOT TO BE MISSED

In a world increasingly aware of its environmental responsibilities, art has become a powerful means of conveying messages about biodiversity, global warming and environmental concerns of our time. Many exhibitions feature contemporary artists who are harnessing their creativity to inspire a deeper connection with nature. Our editorial team has selected 15 exhibitions that explore the intricate [...]

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16 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS NOT TO BE MISSED

Heading into 2024, we are witnessing an increased focus on environmental issues in contemporary art biennials and exhibitions. Interconnections with other lifeforms, impacts of climate change, eco-feminism as well as bio-sourced materials are all aspects addressed by artists. The Impact Art News editorial team has selected 16 exhibitions from around the world, reflecting the diversity of actors involved - [...]

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SAUDI ARABIA: A NEW OASIS FOR CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE MIDDLE EAST?

As the largest country in the Middle East with a population of 35 million, Saudi Arabia has accelerated its investment in contemporary art throughout Riyad's JAX district to the AlUla oasis. Currently underway, the Diriyah Biennale of Contemporary Art and the AlUla Arts Festival bear witness to this momentum. Although eco-design practices remain less developed [...]

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10 MUST SEE EXHIBITIONS IN FRANCE

10 solo exhibitions on environmental themes are highlighted, both in Parisian galleries and in regional art centers. While we await our next issue in November with a detailed article on exhibitions in France, here are 10 solo exhibitions to discover this fall. Anne-Charlotte Finel*, "Respiro", CAP Saint-Fons, from September 29th to November 10th 2023 [...]

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