Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her colourful polka dot artworks, has passed away in Tokyo from multiple organ failure at the age of 97. More about Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
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Groninger Museum "deserves to be more famous" says artistic director Roos Gortzak
With a renewed focus on contemporary art, Groninger Museum artistic director Roos Gortzak is seeking closer connection between the extraordinary postmodern building, she says in this interview. More about Groninger Museum "deserves to be more famous" says artistic director Roos Gortzak
IKEA launches collectible design objects "at a price that people can afford"
Furniture company IKEA has launched the limited-edition Konstrunda collection, an assortment of furniture and homeware objects that reimagine collectible design from the likes of Andu Masebo at an affordable price point. More about IKEA launches collectible design objects "at a price that people can afford"
Gregory Orekhov places black fabric in "endless white surface" of Utah salt flats
Artist Gregory Orekhov has created the Shadow of Light artwork by installing a black-fabric square at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, to show the immensity of the geology. More about Gregory Orekhov places black fabric in "endless white surface" of Utah salt flats
Formafantasma announced as ecology advisor to Serpentine Galleries
Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin of design studio Formafantasma have been named the first-ever lead research and development fellows of ecology for London's Serpentine Galleries. More about Formafantasma announced as ecology advisor to Serpentine Galleries
Superflex and KWY.studio create architecture for fish to enjoy after sea levels rise
Danish artist collective Superflex has collaborated with KWY.studio architects to create Super Kello – a harbourside stone sculpture in Oulu, Finland, to be enjoyed by fish after sea levels rise. More about Superflex and KWY.studio create architecture for fish to enjoy after sea levels rise
Christina Augustesen creates "daylight sculptures" to evoke colours of sunset
Visual artist Christina Augustesen used acrylic lamellas to create a series of colourful sculptures, with hues that change depending on how the light hits them, for the 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen. More about Christina Augustesen creates "daylight sculptures" to evoke colours of sunset
TO and Palma design museum as "climatic infrastructure for Panama City"
Mexico City-based studios TO and Palma have designed an extension for Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá in Panama, informed by the country's status as a place of exchange. More about TO and Palma design museum as "climatic infrastructure for Panama City"
Seven highlights from Osaka Art and Design 2026
The annual Osaka Art and Design event returns for its fourth edition with creative displays at venues around Osaka. Here, we round up seven designs and installations not to miss. More about Seven highlights from Osaka Art and Design 2026
The Art House in New Delhi is defined by "intense level of customisation"
Fluid forms and curved geometries define this art-filled residence in New Delhi, designed by architecture practice Spaces Architects Ka. More about The Art House in New Delhi is defined by "intense level of customisation"
Art installations bring colour to Peter Zumthor's austere LACMA addition
Art has been added to The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA in Los Angeles, USA, with colourful works enlivening the massive concrete structure designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. More about Art installations bring colour to Peter Zumthor's austere LACMA addition
Frankey draws on local legends and childhood memories for Lucky Dragon installation
Street artist Frankey has created Lucky Dragon, a playful interactive sculpture at the Rosewood hotel in Hong Kong with a light-up heart that aims to "bring joy". More about Frankey draws on local legends and childhood memories for Lucky Dragon installation
Kelly Akashi creates glass chimney as memorial to Los Angeles wildfire losses
California-based artist Kelly Akashi has created a glass chimney to recount her personal experience of loss after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles for the 2026 Whitney Biennial exhibition. More about Kelly Akashi creates glass chimney as memorial to Los Angeles wildfire losses
Verge Select connects three weathering-steel volumes for Ontario painting studio
Canadian design studio Verge Select has designed a studio for painter Janna Watson in Ontario, composed of three square volumes fused together to form a secluded forest retreat. More about Verge Select connects three weathering-steel volumes for Ontario painting studio
"Spaceship vibes" of Eduardo Longo's Casa Bola form setting for São Paulo exhibition
Brazilian design exhibition Aberto is hosting its fifth edition in Casa Bola, architect Eduardo Longo's globular self-built 1970s São Paulo home. More about "Spaceship vibes" of Eduardo Longo's Casa Bola form setting for São Paulo exhibition
Arms and legs protrude from catacomb-like bar interior in Rome
Artists Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page have collaborated to design the cavernous Bar Far installation in Rome's Trastevere neighbourhood. More about Arms and legs protrude from catacomb-like bar interior in Rome
Ten design-oriented installations from Miami art week 2025
From Es Devlin's lauded Library of Us to an installation at one of Miami's most haunted locales, here are ten projects that stood out amongst the crowded creative field of Miami art week, selected by Dezeen US editor Ben Dreith. More about Ten design-oriented installations from Miami art week 2025
Adjaye Associates-designed Princeton University Art Museum opens
The concrete-clad Princeton University Art Museum has opened in New Jersey, USA, the first major project designed by British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye to open since he was accused of sexual misconduct. More about Adjaye Associates-designed Princeton University Art Museum opens
Tadao Ando unveils twisting design for Dubai Museum of Art
Japanese architect Tadao Ando has unveiled the design for an art museum in Dubai, which will be housed in a rounded, twisting building overlooking the emirate's natural saltwater creek. More about Tadao Ando unveils twisting design for Dubai Museum of Art
Colin Knight exhibition explores "troubling connections" between mid-century design and world war two
Designer Colin Knight has presented an exhibition of conceptual furniture called Hero's Wreck at Superhouse Gallery in New York with materials and symbols relating to world war two, including a piece based on the Eames glider chair prototype. More about Colin Knight exhibition explores "troubling connections" between mid-century design and world war two