In 2026, Medina, New York will host its inaugural contemporary art triennial.
Weaving through more than a dozen indoor and outdoor venues in the Western New York village of Medina, situated along the Erie Canal, a new contemporary art triennial will run from June 6 to Sept. 7, 2026. The inaugural edition is set to feature more than 50 local, domestic, and international artists—and site-responsive commissions. In advance of the free event, a Medina Triennial Hub will open this Sept. with a slate of programming in collaboration with Western New York arts institutions. Underscoring the triennial, which has been initiated by the New York Power Authority and the New York State Canal Corporation, and will be led by co-artistic directors Kari Conte and Karin Laansoo, is a mission to highlight the importance of the Eerie Canal and its continued significance.
F1 fervor roars on as Sotheby’s prepares to host a major Formula 1 auction.
Sotheby’s RM will host The Champions – Schumacher and F1 Legends, a 280-lot online auction running July 24–30 featuring memorabilia from Formula 1 history. The sale spotlights Michael Schumacher, with racing suits, helmets, and commemorative watches tracing his two-decade career, alongside items linked to other F1 greats. The auction aligns with heightened public interest driven by the upcoming F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt.
A longstanding art complex is developing artist housing in Wynwood, Miami.
The Bakehouse Art Complex in Wynwood has unveiled a long-term plan to build 60 affordable apartments for artists on its historic campus. The proposal also includes expanded studios, workshops, and green space, aiming to give artists a permanent stake in a neighborhood they helped shape but have largely been priced out of. Backed by community support and years of planning, the initiative positions Bakehouse as a cultural anchor amid ongoing redevelopment.
Artist Khaled Sabsabi has been reinstated as Australia’s Venice Biennale representative.
Khaled Sabsabi has been reinstated as Australia’s representative for the 2026 Venice Biennale, following an external review that found Creative Australia mishandled the original decision to withdraw his appointment. The report cited governance failures and a lack of preparedness for potential controversy stemming from the political climate, not the artist’s work. Creative Australia has since apologized to Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino, affirming its commitment to artistic freedom.
Research from non-profit Kairos Fellowship accuses Google of underreporting its carbon emissions.
New research from the nonprofit Kairos Fellowship claims Google has significantly underreported its carbon emissions, estimating a 65% increase between 2019 and 2024—higher than the 51% Google disclosed. The report attributes the discrepancy to Google’s use of market-based metrics that obscure the environmental impact of its energy consumption, particularly from data centers. Kairos also warns that, without major changes, Google is unlikely to meet its 2030 net-zero goal.
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