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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.
Culturally Arts Collective has expanded its portfolio of digital exhibitions with the addition of Stalactite, a captivating series by Wallace Woo. Born in Hong Kong and currently based in Paris, Woo has developed a distinctive artistic language that merges geological inspiration, abstract expression, and philosophical reflection. Launched on June 5, the digital exhibition offers global audiences an opportunity to explore the artist’s unique vision through a collection of immersive abstract works.
New York City Estate Auction by Auctions at Showplace is set to take place live on May 28, 2026, bringing together 280 carefully selected lots across fine art, antique furniture, decorative objects, and collectibles. Collectors and art enthusiasts can already browse the catalog and place online bids ahead of the sale. This month’s auction features an impressive mix of modern art, Tiffany Studios masterpieces, and rare decorative works expected to attract strong interest from buyers.
We are pleased to share news about Vian Borchert’s ongoing solo exhibition “Mindscape,” currently on view at the Framer's Choice Gallery in the Washington, DC area through the end of May. The exhibition presents the artist’s newest works, inviting viewers into serene landscapes and seascapes rendered in Borchert’s distinctive visual language. Through atmospheric compositions and luminous horizons, “Mindscape” offers a quiet retreat from the intensity of everyday life.
A large-scale solo exhibition by Iryna Fedorenko, aka SEMIRA, titled Meine Welt (My World), opened at SchauRaum im Ackermannbogen in Munich on April 29. The exhibition carries deep symbolic meaning for the artist and reflects her creative evolution over the past decades. Its opening coincided with SEMIRA’s birthday, turning the event into a highly personal milestone.