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November 3, 2025

Grumpy German Museum Guide Goes Viral for Being Hilariously Rude and Snobbish

When we think of museum guides, most of us probably picture a gentle person softly whispering about the wonders of the collection. But in Germany, one guide is taking a completely different approach—and is going viral for it. Düsseldorf’s Kunstpalast museum advertises “grumpy” and “unpleasant” tours with guide Joseph Langelinck, who, for €7 (about $8)

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October 24, 2025

Nearly 30 Years of Artist Lee Bul’s Extensive Oeuvre in One Expansive Exhibition

For artists who have been working for many years, survey exhibitions are a valuable opportunity for us to understand their work as a single oeuvre. What throughlines are there? Are there recurring motifs visible from project to project? Artist Lee Bul is an influential figure in Korean contemporary art, and a major survey exhibition of her work at the Leeum Museum of Art is a journey into her artistic mind.

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September 25, 2025

Surreal Shapes Suspended in Mid-Air Transform Former Factory in Budapest

Spanish artist SpY continues building an impressive portfolio of public installations with his latest piece in Budapest. Located in a former turbine factory in the Hungarian capital, SpY transforms the space by suspending black forms in rows. With Matriz, he invites people to wander through the grid and experience an installation that combines architecture and sculpture.

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September 13, 2025

Daniel Arsham and Kohler Bring “Divided Layers” to Palazzo Courtyard During Milan Design Week

In 2022, artist Daniel Arsham and the manufacturer Kohler teamed up to bring his artistic touch to Milan Design Week. His large-scale, immersive installation Divided Layers took over the Palazzo del Senato's courtyard, inviting guests to walk beneath its organic forms. These stacked panels, which form a tunnel, were inspired by the collaboration between Arsham and Kohler, known primarily for its plumbing fixtures and faucets.

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