Starting in Basel this October, a Yayoi Kusama retrospective will tour Europe for two years.
A major Yayoi Kusama retrospective opens October 12 at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel before traveling to Cologne’s Museum Ludwig in March 2026 and Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum that fall. The show spans more than 70 years of Kusama’s practice, bringing together her polka dot paintings, pumpkin sculptures, Infinity Mirror Rooms, and newly commissioned works. It includes a wide range of media, from installations and drawings to performance, fashion, and literature. At 96, Kusama remains one of the most influential living artists, with a career that continues to captivate global audiences.
Ever wanted to add a Matisse to your collection? For just $800, you now can.
Christie’s will auction about 60 Henri Matisse drawings online from September 24 to October 8, with proceeds supporting New York art nonprofits. Prices begin at $800 and top out at $80,000, with highlights including the line drawing Deux Têtes. The works come from the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, established by the artist’s son and daughter-in-law, who have distributed more than $50 million in grants over two decades. Beneficiaries of the sale include youth-focused arts programs such as UpBeat NYC, Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, and the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art and Storytelling.
Monaco’s newest Grand Prix celebrates the art of fine jewelry, not fast cars.
Monaco will host the first Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie on October 25, shifting the spotlight from racing to high jewelry. The event, cofounded by the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and Jean-Philippe Braud, will gather 11 major houses, including Boucheron, Bulgari, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., for a juried competition. Awards will recognize design, craftsmanship, and gemstones, with categories spanning grand prizes to emerging talent. Ahead of the gala, the creations will be displayed across Monaco, offering the public a rare chance to view and learn about pieces that embody centuries of artisanal skill.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts’ Liliane and David M. Stewart Pavilion Reopens.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has reopened its Liliane and David M. Stewart Pavilion with a complete reinstallation of its decorative arts and design collection. Spanning 600 years, the galleries now feature some 800 works by more than 400 designers and artisans, from silver and ceramics to furniture, textiles, and industrial objects. Highlights include Dale Chihuly’s glass sculpture The Sun, a rare Dymaxion bathroom by Buckminster Fuller, and new acquisitions by Indigenous and contemporary makers. The redesigned pavilion offers both historical context and thematic displays, emphasizing design’s role in daily life and cultural expression.
Jason Wu is opening New York Fashion Week with a Robert Rauschenberg Foundation collaboration.
Jason Wu will launch New York Fashion Week with Collage, a Spring 2026 collection created in partnership with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation to mark the artist’s centennial. The line incorporates textiles from Rauschenberg’s archive, drawing especially from his Hoarfrost series and Airport Suite. Wu’s designs echo Rauschenberg’s long-standing use of fabric in both art and performance, bridging the artist’s legacy with contemporary fashion. The collection debuts September 14 and will reach international retailers in early 2026.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Naples will soon open its Anish Kapoor-designed subway station.
Labubu creator Kasing Lung is partnering with luxury leather house Moynat.
You know their art—now see Andy Warhol and Rudolf Nureyev’s portraits by Jamie Wyeth.
Sound art is coming to the New York City subway system.
