This month, a debate erupted across the UK art world. On one side: Prem Akkaraju, CEO of Stability AI, who told the Financial Times that AI can empower artists by automating tedious tasks and freeing them to focus on creativity. On the other: hundreds of musicians and visual artists including Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Dua Lipa who […]
From urban galleries to desert festivals, witness dreamlike realms in immersive installations. Journey through art that demands active participation. This summer, a transformative trend is reshaping the boundaries of visual art: immersive, large-scale, and mixed-media installations that collapse the distance between artwork and audience. These creations don’t just ask to be seen - they ask […]
What happens when your art develops a voice of its own - literally? In her recent Miami show , Panamanian photographer Dahlia Dreszer debuted more than just a new collection. She debuted an AI-generated version of herself: a virtual “twin” trained on her writing and style to interact with gallery visitors. Alongside this digital double, […]
The art world is witnessing a quiet revolution. While traditional galleries struggle with rising rents, dwindling foot traffic, and economic uncertainty, a growing community of professional artists found something remarkable: complete control over their digital presence, their sales, and their artistic destiny. More and more established artists - those with gallery representation, museum acquisitions, and […]
Imagine having the freedom to experiment with cutting-edge AI tools, all while being supported by a residency program dedicated to helping you explore your creative limits. That’s exactly what artists around the world are experiencing through a new wave of AI art residencies. From the Mila Institute in Montreal to initiatives across Europe and Asia, […]
We are arriving at a new era where AI is not just a novelty in art but a genuine partner in the creative process, offering a unique perspective and contributing to art in unexpected ways. For a long time, AI in art felt like a stunt. One more tech party trick: algorithms trained to mimic […]
In the world of contemporary art, the tools artists use are constantly evolving, but the intention behind the art often remains timeless: to tell stories, question power and preserve culture. One of the most powerful examples of this is the work of Kazakh artist Almagul Menlibayeva, whose recent installation uses artificial intelligence to breathe life into […]
The art world of 2025 is witnessing a profound transformation, where traditional boundaries dissolve and new forms of creative expression emerge. From algorithmic critique to sensory-based abstraction, this year's most compelling trends reveal artists grappling with technology, identity, and human connection in unprecedented ways. Here are the five most significant trends shaping contemporary art, embodied […]
Last week, The Guardian revisited “The Thin Black Line,” Lubaina Himid’s landmark 1985 ICA exhibition that showcased Black and Asian women artists confined to a narrow corridor - symbolic of their marginalised status in the art world. Four decades later, the revived show, “Connecting Thin Black Lines 1985‑2025”, celebrates that legacy while spotlighting the persistent […]
Forget gatekeepers. The best way to launch your art career is to stage your own show - in a chip shop, a living room, or a borrowed stairwell. Here's how artists really got started, and how you can too Every artist has a first show. But ask around, and you’ll find that few began in […]
