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ROGER HERMAN CALIFORNIA POPPIES coming soon... LOS ANGELES California Poppies is a solo exhibition devoted to multidisciplinary artist Roger Herman, widely regarded as the West Coast parallel to the 1980s Neo-Expressionist movement. Bringing together expressive paintings, sculptural ceramic vessels, and functional works, the exhibition highlights Herman’s vivid, gestural approach to colour, texture, and form, rooted in his observations of the natural world.  Art Basel, image Paris.
By Nermin A., Editor Paris, France — Italian brand Miu Miu is Art Basel Public Program Official Partner. Karim Crippa, Director, Art Basel Paris, said: "What distinguishes it (ed. Art Basel) is not only the quality of the presentations within the Grand Palais, but the extraordinary concentration of activity around it, alluding to events like Public Program sponsored by Miu Miu, and art of Prada Group, which is dedicated Re-nylon Educational Program, we can anticipate (or fear) to see more artworks made from plastic in Paris - like the installation of #AlexDaCorte’s performance Kermit The Frog, Place Vendôme, Paris, 2025, presented by Sadie Coles HQ, London. Art Basel also presents 200 exhibitors for its 2026 Parishow, the first under the direction of Karim Cripp. Other languages, | FR | 简
Art Basel today announced the exhibitor lineup and first program details for Art Basel Paris 2026, which will take place at the Grand Palais from October 23–25, 2026. The fair’s fifth edition is the first under the direction of Karim Crippa and brings together more than 200 exhibitors from over 40 countries and territories across the fair's three sectors: Galeries, Emergence, and Premise. Karim Crippa, Director, Art Basel Paris, said: "Art Basel Paris has grown, edition by edition, into a genuine part of the cultural fabric of this city — a fair whose closest interlocutors are the galleries, institutions, collectors, artists, and creative communities of Paris itself. What distinguishes it is not only the quality of the presentations within the Grand Palais, but the extraordinary concentration of activity around it: the institutional exhibitions, cross-disciplinary encounters, and conversations that make Paris fair week a moment of singular cultural and market consequence. The 2026 edition reflects both the vitality of the Paris scene and the commitment of the international gallery community to what is being built here. My focus is to continue strengthening a platform shaped by the city, for the city, and in generative dialogue with the international art and cultural community." The 2026 edition arrives amid renewed momentum for the French art market. According to the Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report 2026, sales in France reached USD 4.5 billion in 2025, a 9% year-on-year increase following two years of contraction and a return above 2019 levels. France accounts for 8% of the global art market, ranking as the fourth-largest market worldwide and the largest in the European Union, representing more than half of the EU art market by value. More than 60 of this year's exhibitors operate spaces in France, underscoring the sustained depth of local participation. They are joined by galleries from across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East — including the United States, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Lebanon, Indonesia, South Africa, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Tunisia — with nearly 30 galleries participating in Art Basel Paris for the first time. Entering its fifth year, Art Basel Paris has become a defining platform within this context — bringing the strength of the French gallery ecosystem into deeper dialogue with the international art world and reinforcing Paris as a major site of contemporary artistic, institutional, and market exchange.  Actress Tao Okamoto wore Chanel at the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival on 23.05.26. Courtesy CHANEL.  Cristian Mungiu accepts the Palme d’Or for Fjord, with the film’s lead actors Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan. Presented by CHANEL Ambassador and British actress Tilda Swinton. After all of those lengthy standing ovations, red-carpet extravaganzas and endless arguing over the merits of each and every release in competition, it’s finally time for the awards to be presented at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Going into the showcase’s closing ceremony, Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur, Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord and Paweł Pawlikowski’s Fatherland looked to be among the leading contenders for the coveted Palme d’Or. Meanwhile, for the acting prizes, the likes of Léa Seydoux (The Unknown and Gentle Monster), Virginie Efira (Parallel Tales and All of a Sudden), Sandra Hüller (Fatherland), Adam Driver (Paper Tiger), Rami Malek (The Man I Love) and Javier Bardem (The Beloved) seemed to be in with a shot. And there were a few other films – particularly Na Hong-jin’s Hope, and Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s The Black Ball – which made enough of a splash to perhaps warrant one of Cannes’ smaller prizes. But, given the innate unpredictability of the festival’s jury system, it remained all to play for. Below, see all the winners from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. In CompetitionPalme d’Or: Fjord, Cristian Mungiu Grand Prix: Minotaur, Andrey Zvyagintsev Jury Prize: The Dreamed Adventure, Valeska Grisebach Best Director: Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, The Black Ball; Pawel Pawlikowski, Fatherland Trending Video Watch the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet Replay Best Actress: Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto, All of a Sudden Best Actor: Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, Coward Best Screenplay: A Man of His Time, Emmanuel Marre Camera d’Or for Best First Feature: Ben’imana, Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo Short Film Palme d’Or: Para Los Contrincantes, Federico Luis Un Certain RegardUn Certain Regard Prize: Everytime, Sandra Wollner Jury Prize: Elephants in the Fog, Abinash Bikram Shah Special Jury Prize: Iron Boy, Louis Clichy Best Actor: Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset for Congo Boy, directed by Rafiki Fariala Best Actresses: Marina de Tavira, Daniela Marín Navarro and Mariangel Villegas for Forever Your Maternal Animal, directed by Valentina Maurel Tilda Swinton in Chanel at the closing ceremony 79th Cannes International Film Festival on 23.05.26.
 Cannes, France - ‘The White Lotus’ Takes Over Cannes, and Even the Rich Can’t Get Rooms, says Bloomberg. The HBO hit is filming its season 4 in Cannes, the home of the world’s biggest film festival, underscoring television’s growing power over culture and tourism. Swiss sustainable gold and diamonds adorned prizes crafted by Chopard will be handed in Cannes on Saturday, May 23, 2026, by the Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes. Chopard, 79th Festival de Cannes, courtesy of.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes, chaired by South Korean director, screenwriter and producer Park Chan-wook, will announce the winners list from among the 22 films in Competition. The Closing Ceremony will be hosted by Eye Haïdara, who also presented the Opening Ceremony on May 12. The awards are the Palme d’or, the Grand Prix, the Jury Prize, the Best Director, the Best Screenplay, the Best Performance by an Actress, and the Best Performance by an Actor. They will be presented by Geena Davis, Xavier Dolan, Pierfrancesco Favino, Gael García Bernal, Nadine Labaki, and Zoe Saldaña. The Palme d’or of the 79th Festival de Cannes, which will crown the list of award winners, will be presented by Scottish actress Tilda Swinton. The 22 films in competition for the 2026 Palme d’or are: Amarga Navidad by Pedro Almodóvar, A Woman’s Life by Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet, La Bola Negra by Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi, Coward by Lukas Dhont, Parallel Tales by Asghar Farhadi, Paper Tiger by James Gray, Das Geträumte Abenteuer (The Dreamed Adventure) by Valeska Grisebach, All of a Sudden by Hamaguchi Ryusuke, The Unknown by Arthur Harari, Another Day by Jeanne Herry, Sheep In The Box by Koreeda Hirokazu, Hope by Na Hong-jin, Nagi Notes by Fukada Koji, Gentle Monster by Marie Kreutzer, A Man Of His Time by Emmanuel Marre, Fjord by Cristian Mungiu, The Birthday Party by Léa Mysius, Moulin by László Nemes, Fatherland by Paweł Pawlikowski, The Man I Love by Ira Sachs, El Ser Querido (The Beloved) by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Minotaur by Andreï Zviaguintsev. The ceremony will also be attended by Carla Simón, President of the Short Films Jury, accompanied by the members of her Jury, who will award the Short Film Palme d’or. Monia Chokri, President of the Caméra d’or Jury, will also be present, surrounded by the members of her jury, who, as every year, will award a first feature film presented in one of the Cannes selections. During the ceremony, an Honorary Palme d’or will be awarded to Barbra Streisand, who, as previously announced, will not be able to attend Cannes. At the request of Barbra Streisand, Isabelle Huppert will present this Honorary Palme d’Or and say a few words in tribute to her career. Swiss sustainable gold and diamonds adorned prizes crafted by Chopard will be handed in Cannes on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes, chaired by South Korean director, screenwriter and producer Park Laurenz Foundation, Schaulager presents guest performance of 'Das Weinen', at Theater Basel | Directed by Christoph Marthaler, based on texts by Dieter Roth, 17 to 21 June 2026   The sponsorship was followed the House’s presentation of its Cruise 2027 show in a series of the Frick’s first-floor galleries on Wednesday, May 20, a private event involving a few days of museum closure. Zendaya attewnded the show with numerous artists. All rights reserved LV.
— The Frick Collection announced one week ago a major three-year sponsorship by Louis Vuitton. Beginning this month, the House will be a principal cultural sponsor at the Frick, providing vital funding for several important initiatives: three major special exhibitions; one year of Louis Vuitton First Fridays, extending the museum’s ongoing series of monthly free evenings; and the creation of a two-year staff position, the Louis Vuitton Curatorial Research Associate. The sponsorship will follow the House’s presentation of its Cruise 2027 show in a series of the Frick’s first-floor galleries on Wednesday, May 20, a private event involving a few days of museum closure. Commented Axel Rüger, the Frick’s Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director, “We are thrilled to engage with Louis Vuitton in such a meaningful and sustaining way. The House’s commitment to cultural experiences of the highest quality aligns well with our own, and this sponsorship over the next three years will provide critical funding for three integral areas of the museum’s mission: exhibitions, public programming, and art historical research. We are grateful for this unique support from one of the world’s leading fashion houses, which will enable many of the Frick’s important future offerings in this new chapter following our renovation.” On the Occasion of the 61st Venice Biennale, India Pavilion  Artist Skarma Sonam Tashi © India Pavilion. By Isabel Jiménez (Elisée de Valtor) and Nermin Ahmet. In the quietude of the Arsenale’s mezzanine, amidst the grand narratives of the 61st Venice Biennale, lies a settlement that feels both ancient and ephemeral. It is the work of Skarma Sonam Tashi, an artist who has recently made history as the first from the Ladakh region to receive India's National Award. His participation in the India Pavilion, curated by Dr. Amin Jaffer under the evocative title Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home, marks a pivotal moment for Himalayan contemporary art. Through a delicate alchemy of recycled cardboard, paper-mâché, and natural binders, Tashi translates the architectural resilience of his homeland into a universal language of fragility and belonging. You were honored with the National Award at the 64th National Exhibition of Art in New Delhi—a historic first for an artist from Ladakh. What does this recognition signify for your practice and your region? Skarma Sonam Tashi - This recognition carries immense weight, both personally and for the collective identity of Ladakh. To be the first artist from the region to receive such an honor was a moment of profound pride. Beyond personal validation, it granted my practice a necessary visibility and opened doors that previously felt distant. More importantly, it demonstrated that the specific stories and artistic voices of Ladakh possess a resonance that can transcend regional boundaries to engage with national and international dialogues. It has instilled in me a renewed sense of sincerity and a responsibility to carry these narratives forward. Did this accolade serve as the catalyst for your invitation to exhibit here in Venice? In many respects, yes. The Lalit Kala Akademi was already attuned to my practice, but the National Award certainly amplified that attention. My work was brought to the notice of Dr. Amin Jaffer, the curator of the India Pavilion. Our subsequent discussions regarding the Biennale theme, In Minor Keys, and the Pavilion’s focus on Geographies of Distance, revealed a deep alignment between my material explorations and his curatorial vision. Those conversations were the bridge to my participation in Venice.  Skarma Sonam Tashi © Philippe Calia, courtesy of India Pavilion.  Skarma Sonam Tashi © Andrea Avezzù.  Skarma Sonam Tashi and Elisée de Valtor at the India Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2026. Background: Echoes of Home, exploring the architectural soul of Ladakh. What was your immediate reaction to the nomination for La Biennale? It was a moment of complete, breathtaking surprise. The timeline was remarkably swift; shortly after our initial contact, Amin (ed. Dr. Jaffer) visited my studio at the Lalit Kala Akademi in Delhi. To see a lifelong dream—participating in an international exhibition of this caliber—manifest so suddenly felt almost surreal. I had always hoped my art would allow me to travel the world, but I never imagined my first international stage would be the Venice Biennale. It was an overwhelming and exhilarating realization. How has your Ladakhi heritage informed your approach to the fine arts? Ladakh is not merely my birthplace; it is the fundamental architect of my artistic journey. The mountains, the climate, and the vernacular architecture dictate how I perceive material, form, and the concept of sustainability. Ladakhi homes are built in a silent, harmonious dialogue with nature. This intrinsic relationship between ecology and the built environment inspires me to value simplicity, resilience, and a quiet coexistence with our surroundings.  Skarma Sonam Tashi with his art installation at the Indian Pavilion, Echoes of Home. Photo Joe Habben. Details of Skarma Sonam Tashi’s Echoes of Home. A masterclass in decontextualizing architectural forms to create a new, tactile presence of the past. Your work is notably tactile. What research precedes your creative process? Material research is the heartbeat of my practice. I am fascinated by the transformation of discarded or fragile materials into forms of substance. For the work presented in Venice, I explored the architectural logic of Ladakhi dwellings, experimenting with cardboard, clay, and natural binders like tamarind and lime. My research is a hybrid of the conceptual and the physical—a process of observation, memory, and the meditative rhythm of repeated making. What do you hope the international audience perceives in your installation? I prefer the work to remain an open vessel. Visitors arrive with their own unique tapestries of memory and experience, and I wish for the installation to invite a quiet reflection rather than a dictated response. While the pieces speak of home, fragility, and the nuances of belonging, I hope they find a connection that is personal and unforced. The work should speak for itself in the silence of the pavilion. Sustainability is a recurring theme in contemporary art. How central is it to your philosophy? For me, sustainability is not a trend; it is a core philosophy shaped by necessity. Growing up in Ladakh, where resources are finite, one learns to value everything. Using recycled cardboard and organic pigments is a reflection of that environmental stewardship. It is a philosophy of respect—both for the materials I use and the nature that provides them. How do you view the role of contemporary art in the cultural preservation of Ladakh? Ladakh possesses a staggering heritage, from Buddhist murals to traditional crafts. While this must be preserved with great care, contemporary art is the vital pulse that creates new dialogues. It allows us to expand our ideas and inspires younger generations to engage with their roots through a creative, forward-thinking lens. During your time in Venice, which artworks or experiences have left the greatest impression on you? This is my third visit to Venice, having been here for the installation phases, and it remains enchanting. During a brief excursion to Florence with my assistants, seeing Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery was a transcendent experience—it truly gave me goosebumps. Similarly, visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa was unforgettable. These encounters with the weight of history provide a beautiful counterpoint to the fragile, contemporary materials I work with today. Follow Skarma Sonam Tashi’s latest work at @skarma_sonam_tashi About the Artists:
Dr. Amin Jaffer is Director of The Al Thani Collection, an encyclopaedic holding of more than 5,000 works of art spanning millennia. Dr. Jaffer, whose academic and curatorial work focuses on the meeting of European and Asian cultures, was an Artistic Director for the second Islamic Arts Biennale (January-May 2025) and Senior Curator at the Victoria & Albert Museum (1995-2007). Jaffer has curated exhibitions at institutions ranging from the Museum of Fine Arts, San Francisco to the Doge’s Palace, the Forbidden City and the State Hermitage Museum. Working to the vision of Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, he oversaw the creation of The Al Thani Collection museum space at the Hôtel de la Marine, Paris, which opened to critical acclaim in November 2021. Since its inception, the space has presented exhibitions in partnership with prestigious institutions such as the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon; the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca D’Oro, Venice; and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. About NMACC The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) is a first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary cultural space in the sphere of arts. Situated in Mumbai, the centre was envisioned by Mrs. Nita M. Ambani, and aims to preserve and promote India’s rich art, culture, and heritage through varied art forms. Opened in 2023, NMACC is home to three performing arts spaces: the majestic 2,000-seater Grand Theatre, the technologically advanced 198-seater Studio Theatre, and the dynamic 125-seater Cube. It also features the Art House, a four-storey dedicated visual arts space that houses shifting exhibits and installations from the finest artists across India and the world. Spread across the Cultural Centre’s concourses is a captivating mix of public art by renowned Indian and global artists, including the famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room, an immersive installation, and ‘Kamal Kunj’ – one of the largest Pichwai paintings in India.  British actress and model Kristen STEWART wore CHANEL at the "Full Phil" Photocall and red carpet premier in Cannes, Fance. All images all rights reserved Chanel.
One of films having premier in Cannes out of competition this year is Full Phil, a 2026 French absurdist comedy drama film written, edited and directed by Quentin Dupieux. It stars Woody Harrelson, Kristen Stewart, Emma Mackey, Charlotte Le Bon, Tim Heidecker, and Eric Wareheim. The film had its world premiere at the Midnight Screenings section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. In Philip Doom, a wealthy American business magnate, tries to reconnect with his daughter Madeleine during an opulent trip to Paris. But French cuisine, a 1950s horror film, and an invasive hotel employee soon threaten to disrupt the smooth running of their stay. Directed by : Quentin DUPIEUX Year of production: 2026 Length: 78 minutes Casting
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The 79th Festival de Cannes will celebrate Barbra Streisand After Peter Jackson and John Travolta, the third Honorary Palme d’Or of the 79th Festival de Cannes will celebrate the extraordinary career of American icon Barbra Streisand — actress, director, producer, screenwriter, singer and songwriter — during the Closing Ceremony on Saturday, May 23. Unfortunately, the Festival has just been informed that Ms. Barbra Streisand will be unable to attend the ceremony at the Grand Théâtre Lumière in Cannes. “On the advice of my doctors, as I continue recovering from a knee injury, I am sadly unable to attend the Festival de Cannes this year, says Barbra Streisand. But I am deeply honored to receive the Honorary Palme d’or and had so been looking forward to celebrating the remarkable films of the 79th edition. I was also very much looking forward to spending time with colleagues whom I so admire – and, of course, returning to France, a place I have always loved. While I regret that I can’t be there in person, I want to extend my warmest congratulations to all of the filmmakers from around the world whose extraordinary talent and creative vision are being celebrated this year. My heartfelt thanks to the Festival, and to everyone who continues to support and champion the art of cinema.” Nevertheless, The Festival de Cannes is excited to proceed with the planned tribute to celebrate Barbra Streisand on 23 May. Iris Knobloch, Thierry Frémaux and the entire Festival team send Barbra Streisand their warmest wishes for a prompt recovery. The awards ceremony, hosted by actress Eye Haïdara, will be broadcast live on France Télévisions from the Palais des Festivals on Saturday, May 23, at 8:15 p.m. |
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