Alex Eagle discusses the enduring appeal of Surrealism in contemporary interiors and fashion.
The Venice Art Biennale opened this month under the theme In Minor Keys. Curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, the exhibition has prompted reflections on Surrealism among designers and collectors.
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Designers Jacques Wei and Yirantian Guo unveiled their Fall 2026 collections during Shanghai Fashion Week, showcasing unconventional silhouettes and multifaceted womenswear. Wei drew inspiration from icons like Cher and emphasized weird proportions, while Guo categorized her looks for businesswomen, modern housewives, and freelancers. The shows took place at Xintiandi tents and the Labelhood hub.
Artists with Ethiopian ties are featured prominently at the Venice Biennale 2026. Tegene Kunbi represents Ethiopia in the national pavilion with his exhibition Shapes of Silence, while British-Ethiopian Theo Eshetu appears in the main international show. This marks Ethiopia's second national pavilion since its debut in 2024.
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Pinterest's 2026 trend forecast highlights a return to 1980s decadence, with a 225% surge in searches for luxury elements. Once-derided features like carpeted walls and avocado bathrooms are being reimagined in modern interiors. Designers note a shift from quiet luxury toward bold, extravagant expressions.
Tokyo Art Fair took place last weekend at Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho, gathering 141 galleries focused on trends like craft appreciation and uncanny valley visuals.
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As anticipation builds for the 2026 Met Gala, a Vogue feature highlights artists who have innovatively incorporated their bodies into their work. The article ties into the Costume Institute's 'Costume Art' exhibition, which explores fashion as an embodied art form alongside the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. It profiles performers and creators from the 1970s to today whose oeuvres provoke thought on embodiment.