Editorial
Stories, interviews and long reads from the studio.
Régis Deparis: darte signed a retrospective between France and Puglia
Almost thirty works, forty years of artistic research, and a story developed between France, Rome, Egypt, and Salento. Produced by Darte and curated by Tancrède Hertzog-Guarini with Galerie T&L in Paris, the Régis Deparis retrospective returned an original figure of European painting to public attention.
Lecce, a continuous season at the heart of the Mediterranean
Lecce Art Week becomes the central chapter of a broader exhibition system designed by Darte to accompany the city throughout the seasons. Among its most significant projects is Paolo Vitale’s solo exhibition in the crypt of San Francesco della Scarpa.
Contemporary Florence: where the Renaissance meets the present
Florence is celebrated worldwide as the cradle of the Renaissance, yet in recent decades it has also developed a vibrant contemporary identity through museums, galleries, architecture and public art. An itinerary revealing a city that embraces its past while constantly looking ahead.
When listening becomes art: the Holy See Pavilion in Venice
Sound, silence, spirituality, and contemporary culture meet in the Holy See Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Twenty-four artists transform two sites across the city into a sonic prayer and a living archive.
The future of art will be more human
As artificial intelligence absorbs a growing share of operational tasks, art and philosophy may return to the centre of collective life. The cultural future belongs to inclusive spaces that welcome artists, generate knowledge, and create meaningful real-world experiences.
Art no longer exists on its own
Contemporary art moves through fashion, music, design, club culture, technology, and social media. Boundaries between disciplines are dissolving as artworks become images, experiences, objects, and languages circulating both inside and outside museums.
From the street to the museum: why hip hop is contemporary art
Music, graffiti, photography, fashion, and performance: hip hop is not simply a musical genre, but one of the most influential visual languages of our time. Its presence in museums reveals a profound change in how contemporary art is understood.
Contemporary London: the galleries shaping the future of art
London is one of the world's leading capitals of contemporary art. Beyond its famous museums, the city thrives thanks to a network of galleries discovering new artists, hosting experimental exhibitions and shaping entire creative neighbourhoods.
Barcelona through its museums: where art tells the story of the city Slug
Barcelona is far more than Gaudí and nightlife. From Picasso's masterpieces to the experimental spaces of MACBA, via Miró and MNAC, the city offers an artistic journey that reveals its history, identity, and constant transformation.
Milan for art lovers: a city to experience, not simply visit
Milan does not confine art to a single district. It spreads it across historic palaces, industrial spaces, foundations, galleries, and design neighbourhoods. A guide to experiencing the city through exhibitions, collections, architecture, and encounters.
Venice Biennale 2026: art changes frequency
With In Minor Keys, the 2026 Venice Biennale moves away from spectacle to rediscover listening, connection, and sensitivity. Koyo Kouoh’s final curatorial vision unfolds across the Giardini and Arsenale as politics continues to enter the pavilions.
Lecce: when Baroque becomes landscape
In Lecce, Baroque is not confined to churches and palaces: it moves through the light, the streets, and the rhythm of the city. A journey through local stone, theatrical architecture, Roman remains, and new possibilities for contemporary art.