Zeitz MOCAA’s Koyo Kouoh has been appointed as curator of the 61st Venice Biennale.

Koyo Kouoh, director of Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, has been named curator of the 61st Venice Biennale, making her the first African woman to lead the prestigious showcase. Known for groundbreaking exhibitions like “When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting,” she has championed contemporary African art globally—a perspective she will bring to her new role. 

1,200 lava tiles comprise Olafur Eliasson’s new Breathing Earth Sphere in South Korea.

Olafur Eliasson’s Breathing Earth Sphere on Docho Island, South Korea, transforms volcanic landscapes into an immersive blend of art and nature. Designed with 1,200 custom lava tiles, the subterranean installation reflects the island’s geological heritage through shifting colors and textures that mirror natural transitions. This work, part of the Shinan Art Island Project, connects local culture and ecology while pushing boundaries in material innovation and sensory design.

A historic, landmarked theater in Portugal dating to 1854 hits the market for $420,000.

The 19th-century Theatre 1854 in Portalegre, Portugal, offers a glimpse into the country’s architectural heritage with frescoed ceilings crafted by Benvindo Ceia, and carpentry by José Maria dos Santos. Inspired by Lisbon’s D. Maria II National Theater, the landmark blends historic charm with significant cultural provenance and has been listed for $420,000 as it awaits significant restoration from its next owner. 

Jaguar unveiled its Type00 renderings of its electric concept car at Miami Art Week.

Jaguar’s Type 00 concept car has been unveiled in Miami and positioned as the foundation for the brand’s future electric models.The vehicle’s angular exterior, panoramic roof, and hidden lighting complement an interior featuring brass, travertine stone, and woven textiles, offering a customizable sensory experience through interactive design elements. 

Sarah Andelman has curated “Attention, Fragile!,” a Sotheby’s Salon showcase in Paris.

Sotheby’s Paris recently opened “Attention, Fragile!,” an exhibition and holiday sale blending skate culture and high design, and which will run through December 20. Curated by Sarah Andelman, the showcase features eclectic pieces, including art, watches, handbags, and ceramics, within the Faubourg Saint-Honoré flagship reimagined by Architecturestudio. 

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One Amazon influencer is suing another for copying her beige aesthetic.