Dib Bangkok, Thailand’s first contemporary art museum, will open this December.
Dib Bangkok, Thailand’s first museum dedicated to global contemporary art, will open in December 2025 in a repurposed 1980s warehouse. Built around the late Petch Osathanugrah’s extensive collection, the 71,000-square-foot space will feature 11 galleries, an outdoor sculpture garden, and a conical, mosaic-tiled gallery. Designed by Kulapat Yantrasast, the museum aims to bridge Thailand’s art scene with the contemporary art world, showcasing over 1,000 works by artists such as Montien Boonma, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Damien Hirst.
One of this year’s Alcova venues will only be accessible by paying a $27 fee.
For the first time, Milan Design Week’s Alcova exhibition will charge a $27 entry fee for access to Villa Borsani, limiting attendance due to the venue’s capacity. While other Alcova sites remain free, the ticket grants priority access across locations, introducing an exclusive tier to an event historically open to all. This shift raises questions about the evolution of Fuorisalone, hinting at a growing divide between public and restricted design experiences within the city’s annual celebration.
A gang has been found responsible for stealing Maurizio Cattelan’s gold toilet from Blenheim Palace.
A gang stole a $6.2 million gold toilet from Blenheim Palace in a meticulously planned heist, but only two of the five culprits were ever caught. Ringleader James Sheen, a career criminal with a history of fraud and violent offenses, was linked to the crime through DNA and gold fragments, yet none of the stolen gold was recovered. The case highlights flaws in the U.K.’s asset recovery system, as Sheen, despite profiting millions from crime, was only ordered to repay $1.30, exposing broader issues in criminal wealth confiscation.
The Frick approaches its reopening next month, after a $220 million overhaul and “sensitive” expansion.
The Frick Collection’s $220 million renovation modernizes the historic Fifth Avenue mansion while preserving its character. Architect Annabelle Selldorf’s redesign introduces a striking marble staircase, new exhibition galleries, and an underground auditorium, enhancing circulation and visitor experience. Despite the loss of the beloved music room, the expansion respects the museum’s legacy, retaining the Garden Court and revealing previously unseen rooms, doubling the number of artworks on display.
Deliberate acquisitions, major museum attention, and interested younger collectors characterized TEFAF.
TEFAF Maastricht maintained steady sales, with notable mid-tier transactions surpassing $1 million and institutional acquisitions increasing. The fair’s slow-paced deals reflect its audience of museum trustees, with U.S. institutions like The Met and the Art Institute of Chicago playing a key role. While Old Masters dominated sales, contemporary works, including Danielle Mckinney’s paintings, generated strong demand, and rising interest in artists like Léon Spilliaert signaled shifting market dynamics.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Megan Rapinoe has launched her first ceramics capsule collection.
A Madrid cape boutique has outfitted the likes of Fellini, Hemingway, and Nic Cage.
We can thank Todd Merrill Studio for the dystopian vibe of James Eagen’s Severance pad.
Gracie Abrams has bought a co-op in a former “hotel for wealthy artists.”
