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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alejandro González Iñárritu: "We see how Babylon is crumbling. Capitalism without democracy, something terrifying"

Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu discusses his virtual reality installation "Carne y arena" at an event in Bilbao, emphasizing the harsh realities of immigration and the terrifying aspects of capitalism without democracy.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Geonnitus: Art and Environmentalism to Defend the Critical State of the Earth

Geonnitus is a multimedia installation addressing fracking's impact on the environment through a sensory and reflective artistic experience.

Mar 19 • 14:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang to showcase installation work at the Korean hall of the Venice Biennale

Author Han Kang, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024, will present her installation work at the Korean pavilion during the 61st International Venice Biennale from May to November.

Mar 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 'Guernica' in Virtual Reality: Paris Explores the History of Picasso's Famous Painting

The Picasso Museum in Paris presents a five-month virtual reality experience dedicated to Picasso's 'Guernica', tracing the journey of the painting from its commission to its installation in Madrid's Reina Sofía Museum.

Mar 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Greece's 'Escape Room': What the National Pavilion Reveals at the 61st Venice Biennale

The Greek representation at the 61st Venice Biennale, titled 'Escape Room', merges political and social narratives within an immersive art experience.

Mar 17 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Isaac Julien: art, restitution, and ‘queer’ desire in black communities

The Lázaro Galdiano Museum in Madrid is showcasing Isaac Julien's immersive video installation 'Once Again... (Statues Never Die)', highlighting his political advocacy through dialogue and poetry.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New Urban Aesthetic: Transforming a Billboard on Periférico into a Space with Art

In Mexico City, a traditional advertising space has been transformed into an artistic installation that reflects the evolving needs for urban living.

Mar 16 • 00:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In EMMA's new exhibition, colors change in rhythm with breath: the museum celebrates 20 years

A new exhibition at EMMA celebrates its 20th anniversary with an immersive art installation that changes colors based on the viewer’s breath.

Mar 13 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Installation by James Turrell transforms the sky into a game of colors in José Ignacio

A new installation by American artist James Turrell at the Ayana hotel in José Ignacio combines artificial lights with natural sunrise and sunset, creating an immersive experience for visitors.

Mar 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

An Embarrassing Sight for Trump in Washington

A provocative installation in Washington comments on the relationship between President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 12 • 00:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A New Attraction Appears in Washington – Trump and Epstein Star in a Famous Scene from Titanic

An installation referencing links between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has appeared in Washington, featuring a statue inspired by a scene from the film Titanic.

Mar 11 • 18:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Es Devlin, scenographer for Beyoncé and Adele, presents immersive works in São Paulo

Es Devlin, a renowned scenographer, is set to bring her immersive art installation "Labirinto de Espelhos" to São Paulo as part of the exhibition "Sou o Outro do Outro."

Mar 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A controversial statue depicts Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a famous Titanic scene

An artistic installation features Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a controversial representation of a scene from Titanic.

Mar 11 • 10:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Explore installation art! Creative daily activities for children

This project invites children and adults to engage in creative activities related to art, with daily ideas shared throughout March.

Mar 11 • 06:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: With the title 'King of the World', statue depicting Trump and Epstein embraced in the 'Titanic' pose installed in Washington

A new art installation named 'King of the World', featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic pose, has been unveiled in front of the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C.

Mar 10 • 22:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Gurgling Intestines and the Sounds of Fermentation. Two Artists Exhibit at Kunsthalle

Two artists are showcasing their work at Kunsthalle, focusing on themes of fermentation and bodily sounds.

Mar 8 • 11:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Photography no longer fulfills me, says Oskar Čepan Award winner Ľuboš Kotlár

Artist Ľuboš Kotlár discusses his shift from photography to site-specific installations in a recent interview.

Mar 6 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Green light for the controversial sculptures in the Port of Málaga, although only for six months and not for 25 years as planned

The Port Authority of Málaga has approved the installation of two controversial large sculptures for a six-month period instead of the initially planned 25 years.

Mar 6 • 13:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Art and innovation through the five senses

Lexus presents an immersive installation at ARCOmadrid, showcasing the intersection of creativity and design through the five senses.

Mar 6 • 10:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

After more than 30 years, artist Andris Breže's installation 'Envelope' returns to the exhibition hall

Andris Breže's installation 'Envelope' is back on display after over 30 years at the Soros Contemporary Art Centre until April 5.

Mar 4 • 10:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Notice geometry or ecological catastrophe? Artist Andris Brežes’ installation "Envelope" is back in the exhibition

Andris Brežes' installation "Envelope" is on display in a contemporary art space until April 5, highlighting the evolution of art and its documentation over three decades.

Mar 4 • 10:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Tadashi Kawamata, Japanese artist: "When you occupy public space, there is always backlash; in Toronto, they even called me a visual terrorist for my crazy structures"

Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata discusses the backlash artists face when occupying public space and highlights his innovative installations using natural materials.

Mar 3 • 10:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Liberating exhibition on crime and punishment at Kalmar Art Museum

The exhibition "The Last Sentence" at Kalmar Art Museum features works from various artists alongside a collective installation created by six inmates from the city's prison.

Mar 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Instrument of Punishment to Work of Art: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Brings Thermal Cameras to the Last Historical Fronton in Madrid

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer transforms the historical Beti Jai fronton in Madrid into an art installation using thermal cameras to capture audience body heat.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Kim Hankyul at Munch: Shows What He Is Good For

Kim Hankyul's installation at the Munch Museum showcases his artistic strengths through a unique amalgamation of materials and sound.

Mar 2 • 20:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Significant Nature Tableaus at Värmland Museum

Sara Nilsson's installation "Step into Nature" at Värmland Museum invites visitors to contemplate nature alongside serene girl figures amidst flora and fauna.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Invitation for visitors of the Vilnius Book Fair to experience a small giants' world

The Vilnius Book Fair features a colorful installation with oversized human body and facial details, offering visitors a unique experience of feeling small in a much larger world.

Feb 27 • 07:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Review: 'Värn' by Johan Skoog

The article reviews a new artistic installation and film project, 'Värn', by John Skoog that reflects on themes of resistance and community during turbulent times, set against the backdrop of historical conflicts in Sweden.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Proposal to replace Southbank's Red Stair installation with stairs

The City of Melbourne is set to vote on a proposal to replace the deteriorating Red Stair installation in Southbank with a set of traditional stairs.

Feb 26 • 07:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Art Installation Can Be Admired in One of Finland's Largest Wind Farms in Kalajoki

A new art installation has been unveiled in the Kalajoki Mutkalampi wind farm, showcasing local artistic talent and emphasizing the wind farm's energy production.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Contemporary art remains as is." A conversation with digital age artist Gints Gabrāns and analog age artist Andris Breže

The article features a conversation between artists Gints Gabrāns and Andris Breže, discussing the evolution of installation and object art within the context of contemporary and analog art.

Feb 26 • 02:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Is the glove placed on the box art? A conversation with artists Breže and Gabrāns

The article features a dialogue between artists Andris Breže and Gabrāns, exploring their differing approaches to art in the context of installation and digital expression.

Feb 26 • 02:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

German artist who was to represent Germany at the Venice Biennale dies at 41

Henrike Naumann, a German installation artist scheduled to represent Germany at the upcoming Venice Biennale, has passed away at the age of 41 due to cancer.

Feb 20 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The bloodiest artistic battle has erupted in Valencia

An interactive art installation in Valencia has sparked chaos and destruction after visitors interacted with it, resulting in a dramatic virtual battle within the artwork.

Feb 19 • 17:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Art: Open Your Mouth, Keep Your Trap Shut

The article critiques Pierre Huyghe's installation 'Liminal' showcased in Berlin, questioning its merit as mere kitsch while delving into deeper themes.

Feb 18 • 14:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Mónica Mays, the artist who creates universes with street objects, junkyards, and flea markets

Mónica Mays, a Madrid-born artist, utilizes repurposed items from urban environments to create immersive installations; she will showcase her work in Art Basel and New York, and presents a new installation reflecting on the historical significance of Matadero Madrid.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Art and biodiversity in the Cosquín Rock 2026 tower-forest

The 'Vuelta al Monte' installation at Cosquín Rock 2026 blends art, architecture, and technology to promote awareness of native Córdoba species.

Feb 13 • 20:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

P.T. Anderson and Greenwood want the music removed from Melania

Filmmakers P.T. Anderson and Jonny Greenwood express a desire for the music in the installation titled 'Melania' to be removed.

Feb 10 • 14:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

PHOTO A yellow canvas with a message from the past covers one of the symbols of Zagreb

A yellow canvas with a message from 1938 now covers the Meštrović Pavilion in Zagreb after the removal of an earlier art installation.

Feb 5 • 13:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The Sea of Skokino is a border, a grave, and a measure of European humanism

An exhibition titled 'Measure of the Sea: Octagon NMMU' by sculptor Stjepan Skoko has opened at the Zagreb space of the National Museum of Modern Art, showcasing a monumental installation originally designed for Bosnia and Herzegovina's presentation at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024.

Feb 5 • 09:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

A Yellow Curtain Appears on Meštrović Pavilion! We Know What It's About

A surprising change at Meštrović Pavilion in Zagreb sees a yellow curtain replace a dominant red installation, revealing a project by architect Saša Rendić.

Feb 4 • 14:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The "Aeolian" sculpture by Takis has been installed in Bucharest, see video of the work in the center of Athens

The installation of Takis's sculpture "Aeolian" in Bucharest was showcased, including a video of the artwork in the heart of Athens.

Feb 3 • 15:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

"The Classroom" at the Moderna Museum Corrects History Writing

Polish artist Karol Radziszewski's installation "The Classroom" at the Moderna Museum serves as an activist archive that highlights pockets of resistance in dark times, reflecting on historical narratives.

Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Thyssen invites you to step into a painting by Robert Rauschenberg

The Thyssen Museum in Madrid celebrates the centenary of artist Robert Rauschenberg's birth with an installation that reconstructs his creative process.

Feb 2 • 15:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

Comparing Plum Blossoms to Shining Stars: Spatial Art Event at Kitano Tenmangu, a Famous Plum Blossom Site

An installation art event named 'KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL 2026' will start at Kitano Tenmangu, a renowned plum blossom site in Kyoto, featuring 1,200 crystals hung from plum trees to create a stunning light display inspired by classical poetry.

Feb 2 • 12:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Brera, the three trees in extinction transformed into digital art

A digital art installation inspired by nature at the Botanical Garden of Brera features the 'Vanishing Trees' project by artist Debora Hirsch, showcasing endangered tree species until April 15.

Jan 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The debate that stirs Malaga: Roman gods of 'Marvel inspiration' at the gateway to the city?

The article discusses the controversial installation of Roman gods Neptunus and Venus, inspired by Marvel, at the entrance to Malaga's port, a site frequented by locals and cruise passengers.

Jan 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

New cultural icon or kitsch: Málaga's doubts with the giant statues of Neptune and Venus

Málaga faces mixed opinions regarding the installation of large sculptures of Neptune and Venus at the port, amidst criticism from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Telmo.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

TikTok has sparked a craze: People wait for hours in line to take photos with this sculpture

In Prague, an old artistic installation named 'Idiom' has suddenly gained massive popularity as a TikTok sensation, causing long lines of tourists eager to take photos with it.

Jan 10 • 10:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Preview of the Culture Year: Who Will Make Headlines in 2026

Artist Luisa Baldhuber is creating immersive installations that challenge common perceptions, exemplified by her recent work 'Afterglow' at Haus der Kunst.

Jan 4 • 09:09 UTC

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