Paris Archives

Christian De Portzamparc’s latest spaces are conceptual, not physical

The dark canvases in the show Illuminations have such an extraordinary clarity, it’s as if a camera had been taken into someone’s dreams.

Rising in the East? Chinese Abstraction

The western profile and marketability of contemporary Asian art has risen sharply in recent years, principally through the Japanese Gutai (‘concrete’) and Mona-ha (‘school of things’) and the Korean Dansaekhwa (‘monochrome painting’) schools, with their distinctive titles

Golden Fiac

If the various editions of Frieze and Art Basel are the market leaders in fairs, then FIAC in Paris (16-20 Oct) is not far behind.

Marroni-Ouanely playful performances teach us to fail, at PUBLIC Gallery

The Italian-French duo Marroni-Ouanely’s debut UK solo exhibition at PUBLIC Gallery is full of unorthodox imperfections. Sit back, smile, and enjoy.

The Arcade Project opens its doors with Goia Mujalli’s exhibition Biribà

Anna Skladmann’s new art space to display its first project in collaboration with the Brazilian artist Goia Mujalli. Biribà will be at The Arcade Project, in the Whitelys Centre, until the 5th September.

Winners of the #MyFLV architecture photography contest announced.

To celebrate the fourth year since its public opening and to recognise the millions of visitors who have been inspired by its striking beauty, Fondation Louis Vuitton organised a contest on the theme of its architecture prompting visitors to share their best photos of Frank Gehry’s iconic building

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A Study in Scarlet: Conceived as a nebula of works revolving around Cosey Fanni Tutti’s artistic legacy.

A Study in Scarlet was conceived as a nebula of works revolving around Cosey Fanni Tutti’s artistic legacy, looking at its influences (Beat Generation, Fluxus), companions (COUM Transmissions, Monte Cazazza) and contemporaries.

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Saint Laurent Polaroid SX-70 Instant Camera

We Love Saint Laurent’s collab with Polaroid for their iconic SX-70 instant camera.

New Jeff Koons sculpture is tribute to victims of Paris attacks

Bouquet of Tulips, currently being built, is to be installed on the plaza outside the Museum of Modern Art next year

The magnificent Musée Rodin reopens in Paris – with a chocolate surprise

It was a ruin when he lived there, then nearly ruined by millions of trampling tourists after his death. Now the Musée Rodin has been playfully vamped up – and it’s even got a giant chocolate tribute to France’s most famous sculptor

Paul’s ART STUFF on a train # 114: ’A Hundred Women Wanted’

Most days art Critic Paul Carey-Kent spends hours on the train, traveling between his home in Southampton and his day job in London. Could he, we asked, jot down whatever came into his head?

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Anish Kapoor’s Versailles ‘vagina’ causes controversy in France

Artist behind Paris’s biggest cultural event of the year has described Dirty Corner as ‘the vagina of the queen’ taking power

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REVIEW: Paris Photo 2014

To Paris for the vernissage of the 18th edition of Paris Photo, a rich tapestry of photography from all corners… Read More

NYC FILM: Top 5 Films to See Out Now!

FAD’S cinematic expert, Dorothy Pranolo brings, YOU, the top 5 films to catch this Summer. From Boyhood to Land Ho! Make sure to catch her reviews and some pretty stunning trailors!

FAD: Israel Art Tour Day 3

Thanks to the non profit organization Kinetis-VC brings the East to all of the London and New York FAD readers. From top knotch video art, galleries, creative people and projects, Israel continues to rock the contemporary art scene in their own unique way…

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Tabish’s Top 5 Exhibitions to see in London this week

Tabish Khan brings you five art exhibitions in London that you should visit during the week. Each one comes with a concise review to help you decide whether it’s for you.

ART STUFF ON A TRAIN 6: PLANE SPECIAL! – HOW UNIQUE IS THAT?

Most days art Critic Paul Carey-Kent spends hours on the train, travelling between his home in Southampton and his day job in Surrey – but this week he flew to Paris en route to Basel. Could he, we asked, jot down whatever came into his head?