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Girl’s Strength. A new boutique art fair for galleries led by women, Echo Sohowill debut in London from October 16 to 19 Fritz, London. Launched by gallery owners Indian Rose Jamesthe fair will be held at Artist’s house On Manette Street Soho Revue GalleryResidence Plan – and there are 12 exhibitors on the two floors of the Georgian townhouse. James, who founded Soho Revue in 2019, said she was inspired by the vibrant satellite fair scenes in cities like Miami. She told London that every year I go to Frieze and wonder why there are no more options in London. ” Art newspaper . While not a position as a competitor to Frieze, the Echo Soho aims to be an easier-to-access, complementary platform for mid-sized and emerging galleries. The price of the stand starts at just £850 ($1,150) and booth sizes range from 20 to 30 square feet, the fair tries to lower barriers to participation. “We will help with the installation, provide artwork processing programs, take booth photos – and it’s intended to be as easy as possible,” James said. The expo also highlighted her commitment to female representatives. “Our program and my network are largely women,” she explained. “And when writing the exhibitor list, we realized that there were actually few galleries with female leaders out there.” Confirmed participants included pipeline,,,,, Gillian Jason Gallery and awitawhich will curate the exhibition of “Resonance Space” in the former church of the venue. Echo Soho is supported by Soho Estate and partners, including Soho House and Cass Art.

That’s a snapshot. next year, London Photosthe UK’s leading photography fair will be moved to the Olympia National Hall in West London Art newspaper Report. The move will end a 10-year run at the historic Somerset House on the Thames bank and align with Olympia’s £1.3 billion ($1.7 billion) redevelopment led by Heatherwick Studio and Spparc. “Olympia’s new cross-cultural image means we will benefit from synergies with other arts, entertainment and creative businesses, creating opportunities for audiences and ideas to develop, while enhancing the expo’s appeal to visitors and simplifying our layout to ensure a unified experience for all participating directors,” said Dr. Sophie Parker explain. In 2026, galleries and visitors can look forward to improving sight and navigation, more space, and dedicated VIP and collector areas. First opened in 1896 by Henry Edward Co.Olympia reopened at the end of this year and has long been a venue for exhibitions and cultural events around the world. Photos of the establishment of stores in London show that its ambitions compete directly with Paris Photos, which have just returned to the renovated Grand Palace. Photos in London play a major role in the photography market, a niche in the art world. Now listed as the world’s top photography fair in the world, the fair represents a medium that has its own in the art market, although only 1% of sales at auctions worldwide Art Basel and UBS’s 2025 Art Market Report. The 11th edition of London’s photo will be held in Olympia from 14-17 May 2026 and will be previewed on May 13.

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Paris A new museum will be opened to commemorate Hector Guimardthe creator of its iconic Art Nouveau metro entrance. The museum’s founder hopes its launch will “correct historical errors” and provide long-term recognition for once forgotten artists. [Time Out]

this Art Museums are forbidden exist BarcelonaIt was the first museum in the world dedicated to censoring arts, which closed indefinitely less than two years after its launch. Depend on era It is “the most offensive museum in the world” in London and opened in October 2023 under the guidance of Catalan journalists and entrepreneurs. tatxo benet. The museum displays include Avi,,,,,David Wojnarowicz,,,,, and Abel Azcona. After the closure in late June, there was continued destruction of strike workers from picket agencies. [ The Art Newspaper]

Nicola Lees,director Aspen Art Gallery,Tell Apollo How her institution calls “the snake on the mountain” transforming artists into leaders. [Apollo]

Lumin Wakoaa rising painter whose art is part of seeking to better learn how to see the world around her, died at the age of 43. Her gallery announced her death, Harper’son Monday. [ARTnews]

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Mattis after Van Gogh. this Van Gogh Museum Recently obtained in Amsterdam Olive trees in Coliore (1905) Henri Matisse Emphasize profound influence vInspire Van Gogh There is 20th century art. Despite painting 15 years after Van Gogh’s death, Matisse’s vivid, expressive landscape reflects the influence of the Dutch masters – the intensity is personal, anti-natural and radical colors and techniques, but Jo Lawson-Tancred is in Artnet News. This work reflects how Van Gogh helped shape the early days of Mattis Barbarians Style, marked by a bold palette and loose and vibrant brushes. Matisse first discovered Van Gogh’s art in 1897 when he visited John Russell, a friend of Australian painter and Van Gogh. Mattis was deeply moved and was given to Van Gogh’s paintings. Haystack (1888), he proudly presented with works by Cézanne and Gauguin. Some say his style changed overnight. However, Matisse also draws inspiration from other sources, including the dot portrayal of Georges Seurat, and can be seen when using spacing, intentional strokes. Lisa Smit The painting curators at the Van Gogh Museum describe Matisse’s work as “an explosion of confetti” and are a key addition to the museum’s collection. The acquisition strengthens the museum’s narrative of Van Gogh’s legacy, which extends to artists such as Picasso, Hockney, Kilchner and Kandinski. “This fills a big gap,” she said, showing Van Gogh’s lasting role in shaping modern art.