“Luminous” is a new solo exhibition by Vian Borchert, presented by the London-based Opulent Art Gallery and available on Artsy. Featuring a selection of paintings by the internationally acclaimed abstract expressionist artist, it explores light as a quiet force of hope, renewal, and contemplation. Running from August 13 through August 28, 2026, “LUMINOUS” offers collectors an opportunity to discover Borchert’s distinctive approach to visual poetry.
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The recent introduction of new U.S. import tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from more than 60 trading partners has raised concerns across many industries, including the art market. Collectors, galleries, and cultural institutions have been closely monitoring whether these changes could increase the cost of importing valuable artworks.
The programming of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, also known as MoMA, is densely packed with exhibitions, performances, and cultural events, as always. If you are planning a visit to this world-famous art institution, several upcoming projects in August and September 2026 are worth adding to your itinerary.
Watergate Gallery, an art gallery located in the iconic Watergate building complex in Washington, DC, opened a new exhibition, titled The American Mosaic, on June 27, 2026, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This group exhibition brings together artists with a strong connection to the gallery, whose unique visual approaches reflect the idea of unity in diversity — a defining characteristic of the American identity since the country’s foundation.
Every summer, Americans come together to celebrate Independence Day, one of the most meaningful holidays in the nation’s history. Commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, this day marks the birth of the United States as a sovereign nation founded on the principles of liberty, equality, and self-government. While the road to independence was marked by sacrifice and conflict, the result was a country built on the enduring ideals of freedom and opportunity.
Cape Town’s cultural calendar continues to offer inspiring events throughout the year, and one of this season’s highlights is the new exhibition by the South African multidisciplinary artist Cheryl Traub-Adler. Opened at Nel Gallery on June 27, 2026, Funny Weather runs through July 31 and presents a captivating collection of paintings and drawings that blur the boundaries between abstraction and figuration.
Ukrainian artist Iryna Fedorenko, widely known by her creative pseudonym SEMIRA, recently had a memorable meeting with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Munich. The encounter took place during an event dedicated to Ukraine and became a symbolic expression of solidarity with the Ukrainian people during a challenging period in the country’s history.
The recent exhibition at One Monte-Carlo by Isaac de Honoret, held on June 9–10, 2026, marked an important milestone in the artist’s growing international visibility. Known for his anonymity and refusal to attend his own exhibitions, de Honoret allows viewers to engage with his work without personal narratives or explanations. This approach once again sparked curiosity, discussion, and reflection among attendees in Monaco.