Antonio Tarsis' exclusive drop ahead of Art Basel Miami

26/11/2023

We're excited to announce an exclusive drop featuring a work by Antonio Tarsis, showcased in a solo presentation at Carlos/Ishikawa during this coming edition of Art Basel Miami Beach. This unique drop will be available exclusively on Docent, and operates on a first-come basis...

Explore the UAE Art Scene: Abu Dhabi Art Fair and Our selection of exhibitions

21/11/2023

The highlight of Abu Dhabi Art’s annual program, the Abu Dhabi Art Fair, will return for another installment this week, featuring a range of must-see fairs and exhibitions. Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai boast vibrant art scenes, offering the best from their diverse, rich, and exciting cultural landscapes...

Bianca Bondi's First US Museum Solo Show: A Preservation Method

20/11/2023

Many may be surprised to learn that the chemical composition of salt water contains mutations or intrinsic and symbolic properties that allow chemical reactions to activate or elevate mundane objects. Using her knowledge of chemistry and occult sciences, Bianca Bondi questions representations and reconsiders rituals and beliefs...

Phantoms of the Wildflowers: Youthakone Soumpholphakdy's Ethereal Journey

13/11/2023

"Fantôme des fleurs de bois" (Phantoms of the Wildflowers) is the upcoming solo show by Youthakone Soumpholphakdy, opening this Thursday at SEPTIEME in Paris. In this enchanting exhibition that transcends the boundaries of tradition and contemporary aesthetics, Youthakone Soumpholphakdy invites us into a universe oscillating between waking dreams and daylight nightmares...

Navigating Shanghai Art Week: Our Selection of Exhibitions and Fairs

07/11/2023

After a three-year hiatus, Shanghai Art Week makes a highly anticipated return, featuring a range of must-see fairs, exhibitions, and Biennale events. This decade-long tradition is strategically spread throughout the city, offering the best from its diverse, rich, and exciting art scene...

Halloween Universe

31/10/2023

As we celebrate Halloween, we have assembled a collection of Docent artists, each exploring the many aspects of the festival. With its roots in the Celtic celebration of Samhain, Halloween has evolved over time and across continents, blending together various cultural traditions...

Josèfa Ntjam: First Fluxus x CPGA Prize Laureate

25/10/2023

“Too often have we been the subjects of experimentation, and so we have decided to create our own landscapes, to unsettle visions that were used to naming ‘otherness’ without ever letting it express itself. ” Josèfa Ntjam Josèfa Ntjam is the winner of the inaugural Comité Professionnel des Galeries d’Art and Fluxus Prize...

The Performa Biennial Returns for Its Tenth Edition

01/11/2023

Taking place from 1-19 November across various venues in New York City, the Performa Biennial will feature 40 artists and collectives from around the world. Performa is a trailblazer in the world of contemporary art and performing arts...

Last Chance to Support the Reopening of La Clef Cinema!

22/10/2023

Thanks to the support of over 80 international artists, la Clef Revival has organized an exceptional sale to make the legendary Parisian cinema, La Clef, reopen its doors. Supported by David Lynch and Martin Scorsese, La Clef Revival is a collective of art professionals fighting to buy La Clef, an iconic Latin Quarter cinema, closed since 2018...

Navigating Paris Fairs Week: Our Selection of Exhibitions

16/10/2023

We are excited to welcome Paris Fairs week, including Paris+ par Art Basel’s second edition at the Grand Palais Éphémère and its extension on the Champ de Mars, and Paris Internationale 9th Edition, will be taking over the Central téléphonique Le Coeur on rue Bergère, a stone’s throw from the Grands Boulevards. If you find yourself in Paris this week, don’t miss the opportunity to visit our pick exhibitions showcasing works of Docent artists...

Bouchra Khalili, Marcel Duchamp Prize 2023 Nominee for "The Tempest Society"

04/10/2023

Congratulations to Bouchra Khalili for being nominated for the Marcel Duchamp Prize ! The Marcel Duchamp Prize is the most prestigious art prize in France. It was created in 2000 by Gilles Fuchs, the founder and president of ADIAF...

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Mohamed Bourouissa: Documenting Marginal Realities

03/10/2023

Mohamed Bourouissa’s solo show, ‘Strange Attractor,’ opened last Friday 29 at LaM - Lille Métropole Musée d’art moderne, and is on view until 21st January 2024. The exhibition presents works bearing witness to his practice of photography, drawing, sculpture and video, along with live performances and installations...

Frieze London: Our Selection of Booths

10/10/2023

We have thoughtfully compiled a selection of Frieze London Booths for you to see. If you find yourself in Frieze London at the moment, make sure to visit these exhibitions in person...

Ghislaine Leung, Turner Prize 2023 nominee for Fountains

28/09/2023

The Turner Prize 2023 exhibition just opened at Towner Eastbourne, featuring a site-specific sculptural installation of new works by nominee Ghislaine Leung. Leung was nominated for her solo exhibition Fountains at Simian, Copenhagen which consisted of five score-based works including Fountains (2022), an artwork created from a score that simply states ‘a fountain installed in the exhibition space to cancel sound’...

Art and Fashion Fusion

27/09/2023

In this editorial, we are showcasing the connection between fashion and Art, by exploring the works of Issy Wood, Laurie Simmons, Rose Nestler, and Women’s History Museum. This symbiotic relationship is a dynamic dialogue, where artists often turn to Fashion to absorb a wealth of ideas around them...

Benoît Piéron x Chisenhale Gallery New Limited Edition

17/09/2023

Docent is excited to reveal this new limited edition by the artist Benoît Piéron, now available on Docent. This stunning work was created in conjunction with his debut exhibition in the UK, titled "Slumber Party," hosted at Chisenhale Gallery, London...

Marguerite Humeau, Orisons (2023)

18/09/2023

Orisons, a 160-acre earthwork in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, is a project paying tribute to the land’s rich history, diverse ecosystem, and limitless possibilities for the future. The installation consists of the local land, along with eighty-four sculptures that are interactive and kinetic, representing the history and interconnectedness of the surrounding area...