Hackers are very active in the quickly digitizing global business, and auction houses also become victims of their malicious activities. Christie’s auction house has recently disclosed the details of a cyberattack it suffered earlier in May. The international hacker group RansomHub assumed responsibility for the attack that led to the blockage of the auction’s official website and put the sensitive data of Christie’s clients under threat.

The ubiquitous availability of cameras, phones, and social media allows us to forever preserve our likeness via photographs, videos, sound recordings, and text. It is impossible to deny that the technological changes of the past several decades have changed the way we view ourselves. “Interiority,” a new figurative art exhibition at Culturally Arts Collective, explores the pending issue of self-perception and self-presentation in the modern world.

The Louvre Museum is pondering the possibility of moving Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to a closed-off chamber where visitors will not be able to access it. According to the Museum’s director Laurence des Cars, many people coming in to see the piece by the legendary master in person express their dissatisfaction with their experience. Des Cars said that putting away the work of art for good will finally put an end to the discourse.

Mark Tennant’s work has taken every corner of the world by storm, from reputable art galleries, museums, and fairs to social media. The talented contemporary artist masterfully balances mass appeal and sophistication by drawing inspiration from pop culture and vintage photographs and putting them through the lens of his unique sensibility. On April 11, 2024, Mark Tennant opened his new solo show, “Memento Mori,” at Georges Bergès Gallery.

Art is a form of expression that transcends boundaries, and the story of SOLONOI is a testament to this. The SOLONOI project was created by two established artists based in Montreal, Canada. While they share similar values and are drawn to similar aesthetics, their unique styles bear the traces of their distinct stories and backgrounds. The duo’s latest live art performance at Artexpo New York 2024 serves as proof of their artistic integrity and dedication to the shared vision.

Ukrainian artists took upon themselves the honorable task of spreading the word about the sacrifice and bravery of Ukrainians, both those who stayed at home and those who sought refuge. The “Net Making” exhibition at the Ukrainian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024 explores the diverse stories of people who experienced devastating loss yet still persevere.

The new exhibition at Culturally Arts Collective, “Metamorphosis,” is a must-visit digital art show by the graphic artist and designer Woman the Creator, which will transport you to a different reality and make you see the interconnectedness of the world. The exhibition is on view at Culturally Arts Collective’s Milostka Center for Exhibitions through July 31, 2024.

“The Magical Garden” exhibition at the New York-based gallery Lichtundfire explores the idea of a garden as a manifestation of a harmonious relationship between nature and humanity. As part of the show, the established contemporary abstract artist Vian Borchert presents four new pieces dedicated to the magnifying beauty of blooming cherry trees. The show is on view at Lichtundfire through April 27, 2024.