GLOBAL CULTURAL BULLETIN | HAPPENINGS | WORLD OF CABANA
A monthly guide to the events and exhibitions on Cabana's Radar: a global cultural bulletin and a must-read for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse of art and design. Start your 2025 in style with our highly curated edit of January's cultural offerings.
CURATED BY TEAM CABANA | HAPPENINGS | 1 JANUARY 2025
Henry Moore carving an elm wood "Reclining Figure", 1964 © Errol Jackson
There's no denying that January can feel like December's underwhelming encore, despite the promise of a New Year. To combat the post-Christmas blues, Team Cabana has curated a bumper list of events and exhibitions worldwide to remind you the art and design world has much to be excited about this month - from Maison&Objet in Paris and the Winter Show in New York, to the plethora of new and 'last chance to see' exhibitions. If you'd like to make your New Year a little more magnifique, read our round-up of January's opening and closing shows.
EXHIBITIONS
LONDON, UK
Versailles: Science and Splendour
Clock of the Creation of the World © Musée du Louvre, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais © Thierry Ollivier
Versailles: Science and Splendour dazzles with over 120 remarkable objects that reveal how the French monarchy married science and spectacle to assert power in the 16th and 18th-centuries. From Louis XIV’s hydraulic engineering "projects" in the gardens, to Marie Antoinette’s legendary Breguet watch, the exhibition unveils a world where opulence met innovation.
Highlights include Madame du Coudray’s pioneering obstetrics mannequin, the mesmerizing Pendule de la Création du Monde (depicted above), and even Louis XV’s pampered rhinoceros. With treasures on loan from the Palace of Versailles, this show offers a fascinating glimpse into a court where scientific curiosity flourished amid royal grandeur.
01 January through 21 April, 2025, The Science Museum, LONDON, UK
MILAN, ITALY
GEORGE HOYNINGEN-HUENE Glamour e Avanguardia
George Hoyningen-Huene Divers, Horst and Lee miller, Paris 1930 © George Hoyningen-Huene Estate Archives
Discover the groundbreaking artistry of George Hoyningen-Huene, an icon who redefined fashion photography with his elegant compositions and surrealist touch. George Hoyningen-Huene: Glamour e Avanguardia invites you to the aptly glamorous Palazzo Reale in Milan for an extraordinary journey with over 100 images that shaped haute couture in the 1920s and ’30s.
Curated by Susanna Brown, this first-ever Italian retrospective reveals Huene's timeless aesthetic. From the lavish stages of Paris to the allure of golden-age cinema, explore a legacy that transformed photography into true visual poetry – think Man Ray, Chanel, and Hollywood’s brightest stars.
21 January - 18 May, 2025, Palazzo Reale, MILAN, ITALY
NEW YORK, USA
CY TWOMBLY
Cy Twombly Untitled (Souvenir of D’Arros), 1990 Acrylic on handmade paper © Cy Twombly Foundation Photo: Peter Schälchli, Courtesy Gagosian
Visit Gagosian’s Madison Avenue gallery and you’ll be treated to a very special exhibition of works by Cy Twombly, including never-before-seen loans from the Twombly family. Featuring the artist's oeuvre over a 22-year period, the installation will showcase his evolving style, from austere ‘blackboard’ paintings of the late 1960s, to his atmospheric green paintings from the 1980s.
Produced at Twombly’s Bassano home in Teverina, Italy, these latter works show his exploration of color, the liquidity of paint and abstract elemental meetings. You’ll also see paintings referring Titian portraits, vibrant floral abstractions and a suite of works - inspired by Twombly’s travels through Russia, Afghanistan and Central Asia - now reunited for the first time in over 40 years.
23 January - 22 March 2025, Gagosian, NEW YORK, USA
DORSET, UK
Gladiators of Britain: A British Museum Partnership Exhibition
Copper alloy coin - Colosseum view © 2024 The Trustees of the British Museum
A touring exhibition in partnership with the British Museum, this fascinating show will reveal the most enduring aspects and antiquities of Roman gladiatorial culture, from important objects - including a 2000-year-old bronze helmet - to the stories of key players who performed to the baying crowds.
Highlights include the Colchester Vase, and the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain, both of which reveal the popularity of gladiators throughout Roman society.
January 25, 2025 - May 11, 2025, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, DORSET, UK
PARIS, FRANCE
Moore and Malaparte Rhythm and Form
Henry Moore carving in his studio, c.1950 © Felix H. Man
Opening at Gagosian's Rue de Castiglione gallery in Paris, this fascinating exhibition will juxtapose the great Henry Moore's freeform sculptures and drawings with furniture from the architectural masterpiece, Casa Malaparte on the island of Capri, designed by modernist architect Adalberto Libera.
This inspired dialogue celebrates the pair's shared obsession with organic forms and harmonious spaces and promises to be a real must-see.
22 January - 27 March, 2025, Gagosian, PARIS, FRANCE
MILAN, ITALY
Du Cœur à la Main : Dolce&Gabbana
View of the exhibition Dal Cuore alle Mani: Dolce&Gabbana at Palazzo Reale in Milano © Michael Adair.
This winter, the Grand Palais welcomes Du Cœur à La Main: Dolce&Gabbana (From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana), a stunning tribute to Italian craftsmanship and Alta Moda. A world where fashion meets culture, in an exhibition that enchanted Milan and is set to dazzle Paris, the showcase will feature over 200 extraordinary one-of-a-kind creations, revealing the journey of the fashion empire’s ouvre; from idea to realization.
Curated by Florence Müller and brought to life with scenography by Agence Galuchat, ten immersive rooms will exhibit the brand's playful elegance, sensuality, and homage to “la dolce vita,” alongside collaborations with visual artists that deepen the dialogue between fashion and art.
10 January - 30 March 2025, Grand Palais, PARIS, FRANCE
BATH, UK
Iconic: Portraiture from Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol (1928-1987), Self-Portrait, 1967, Tate © 2018 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / Artists Right Society, New York and DACS, London
Rarely-seen works by some of the most important artists of the 20th-century, including Francis Bacon, Gerhard Richter and Andy Warhol, will go on show at the Holburne Museum in Bath from 24 January. The exhibition seeks to explore the ways these masters have used, and been inspired by, photography, with a particular focus on the 1960s and photographic portraits of celebrities.
24 January - 5 May 2025, Holburne Museum, BATH, UK
WINCHESTER, UK
Hans Coper: Resurface
Hans Coper © Jane Coper
Three rare murals and more than 20 pots, all made by the celebrated ceramicist Hans Coper, will go on display this month, for the first and only time. The exhibition will show rarely-seen items from the studio potter’s oeuvre, including clay prints, the mould for an acoustic wall tile and a large, incised plaster panel, alongside candid photographs of Coper taken by his wife, Jane, in his studio.
After fleeing Nazi Germany as a young man and settling in the UK, Saxony-born Coper would go on to become one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, described not as a potter, “but an artist”, by his friend and mentor, the equally renowned ceramicist, Lucie Rie. Known for his complex, incised patterns, Coper bridged the gap between pottery and sculpture.
January 22, 2025 - March 24, 2025, The Gallery at The Arc, WINCHESTER, UK
FLORIDA, USA
'Left Hand, Right Hand’ at The Gallery at Windsor, Vero Beach
Glance, 2021 (detail) © Charlotte Verity oil on canvas.
Contemporary British painters Sir Christopher Le Brun (b. 1951) and Charlotte Verity (b. 1954) met at the Slade in 1974 and married in 1979. Curated by Robin Vousden, this expansive exhibition of both artists' works - which exhibit their deep understanding of color and sensitivity to the natural world - is a rare chance to see their paintings side by side during their first joint show in the USA.
January 27, 2025 - April 25, 2025, The Gallery at Windsor, FLORIDA, USA
Last chance to see...
ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND
Matisse: Invitation to the Voyage
Henri Matisse, Grand nu couché (Nu rose) [Large Reclining Nude (The Pink Nude)], 1935© Succession H. Matisse / 2024, ProLitteris, Zurich Photo: Mitro Hood
Matisse – Invitation to the Voyage takes its poetic inspiration from Baudelaire’s epic; an ode to richness, serenity, and pleasure – themes that lie at the heart of Matisse’s work. Featuring over 70 remarkable pieces from prestigious collections worldwide, this Zürich exhibition charts the evolution of Matisse’s groundbreaking vision. A testament to his lifelong pursuit of light and beauty, this extraordinary showcase will transport visitors through the vivid landscapes, cultures, and ideas that shaped one of modern art’s most celebrated creatives.
Through January 26, 2024, Fondation Beyeler, ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND
ATHENS, GREECE
The ancient civilizations of Basilicata. Treasures emerging to light
Exhibition view © Acropolis Museum.
Embark on a timeworn voyage to southern Italy’s enchanting Basilicata. Here, amidst treasures long hidden in the storied archives of Matera, Metaponto, and Siritide, unfolds The Ancient Civilizations of Basilicata: Treasures Emerging to Light. With over 300 artifacts spanning the 11th to 6th centuries B.C., this extraordinary showcase illuminates the vibrant interplay of local Italic cultures and the seafaring Greeks of Magna Graecia. Organized in partnership with Italian cultural institutions and steeped in a spirit of rediscovery, this exhibition invites you to explore a world of ancient trade, hospitality, and artistry, brought vividly to life in the heart of Athens.
Through January 26, 2025, Acropolis Museum, ATHENS, GREECE
CHICAGO, US
Paula Modersohn-Becker: I Am Me
Paula Modersohn-Becker (German, 1876-1907) Self-Portrait with Two Flowers in Her Raised Left Hand 1907 © The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago and Neue Galerie New York have curated the first museum retrospective of the trailblazing artist, Paula Modersohn-Becker, in the United States. With over 50 paintings, 15 striking large-scale drawings and five etchings, this landmark exhibition traces the brief yet profound life and career of an artist who redefined the feminine experience in art. Celebrated for her groundbreaking self-portraits – including the first nude self-portraits known to have been made by a woman – and her poignant depictions of childhood, motherhood, and age, Modersohn-Becker’s bold vision and expressive style place her among the pioneers of modern art. An ode to self-determination, the exhibition’s title echoes her declaration: “I Am Me—and hope to become that more and more.”
Through January 12, 2025, The Art Institute of Chicago, CHICAGO, US
LONDON, UK
Francis Bacon: Human Presence
Francis Bacon, 'Study for a Pope I', 1961 © National Portrait Gallery.
The National Portrait Gallery has brought together rarely-before seen works from the hauntingly human world of Francis Bacon. With over 50 masterpieces drawn from collections across the globe, the exhibition delves into Bacon's unflinching exploration of portraiture – charting a visceral journey through anguish, intimacy, and the profound complexity of the human condition. From the darkly enigmatic studies of the post-war years to vibrant, searing portraits of friends and lovers, Bacon’s work transcends likeness to reveal raw, emotional truths.
Through January 19, 2025, The National Portrait Gallery, LONDON, UK
EVENTS
NEW YORK, US
The Winter Show
Portrait du Dauphiné, Lyon, 1500, © Daniel Crouch Rare Books, 'The Art of the Deal', exhibiting at the Winter Show 2025.
A beacon of art and elegance returns to New York City as The Winter Show prepares for its 71st edition at the Park Avenue Armory. Celebrated as the pinnacle of art, design, and antiques fairs, the event gathers over 70 exhibitors from across the globe, showcasing museum-quality treasures that span centuries and styles.
Highlights include FOCUS: Americana, an exhibition celebrating early American design history, and a distinguished program of expert-led talks, alongside captivating exhibitors such as Daniel Crouch Rare Books, showcasing rare and historic playing cards (pictured above), including a deck from the 12th century.
24 January - 2 February 2025, Park Avenue Armory, NEW YORK, US
PARIS, FRANCE
Maison&Objet
Sean Davidson, Minjae Kim Marta Frieze © Sean Davidson
Maison&Objet’s January 2024 edition, with its theme Sur/Reality, ushers in a new era of surrealism, where fantasy, whimsy, and unpredictability collide to form exciting and curious landscapes of creativity. In collaboration with Peclers Paris, this vibrant exploration takes inspiration from the great Surrealists, like Magritte and Dalí, yet firmly grounds itself in the present, blending the absurd and digital with innovative, often humorous, designs. The fair will present objects and installations, each one an invitation to escape into dreamlike worlds. From sculptural furniture to poetic ceramics, this year's event promises to delight and surprise.
16-20 January 2025, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, PARIS, FRANCE
NASHVILLE, US
Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville
Attendees shop among 150+ antique, art and horticulture dealers on the Show Floor during the 2024 Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville. Image by Warner Tidwell
The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is an annual benefit that brings together a stunning array of antiques, landscaped gardens, and horticultural treasures from exhibitors across the US. One highlight is its distinguished lecture series, this year featuring celebrated designers Veere Grenney, India Hicks and David Flint Wood, two of Britain’s leading florists - Shane Connolly and Willow Crossley - and actress Brooke Shields. On the theme of 'Cultivating Home', conversations on decorating with flora are sure to leave audiences inspired to create deeply personal spaces.
31 January - 2 February 2025, Music Centre Nashville, NASHVILLE, USA
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Ceramic Brussels
Ceramic Brussels 2025 © Galerie Fontana Boris van Berkum Kabra, Kabra Blauw Lidded Vase Parsley 2022
Ceramic brussels returns for its second chapter at the striking Tour&Taxis. Since it's successfull inaugural edition, the world’s leading contemporary ceramics fair has grown even more exciting this year, showcasing over 200 artists across more than 65 Belgian and international galleries. A highlight will be American sculptor Elizabeth Jaeger, 2025's guest of honour, whose poignant sculptures blend ceramics with bronze to explore the depths of memory and emotion.
With an expanded program that includes a special focus on Norwegian ceramics and an open embrace of modern galleries, this edition promises to offer visitors a delightful blend of tradition, innovation, and international flair.
22-26 January 2025, Shed 1&2bis, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
NEWBURY, UK
Guy Tobin: 'For the Love of Objects!
Guy Tobin, June 24 © India Hobson
A curated edit of Guy Tobin treasures is set to captivate collectors in a special Dreweatts auction, Guy Tobin: For the Love of Objects. Tobin’s collection offers an eclectic array of furniture, art, and objects that span centuries. From a Gothic Revival armchair to a Victorian satin maple sofa, the collection is a testament to Tobin’s unerring eye for pieces that add atmosphere and charm to any home.
7 January 2025, Donnington Priory, NEWBURY, UK
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
FOG Design+Art
Bookcase by Geraldo de Barros © Side Gallery, exhibiting at FOG Design+Art 2025
FOG Design+Art is set to impress once again with its highly anticipated 2025 edition, bringing together an extraordinary blend of galleries, artists, and designers to San Francisco's Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. With 59 exhibitors, including 15 first-time participants, this year’s gathering will showcase dynamic works from across the globe, from Paris to Hong Kong, and New York to LA.
Special highlights include the return of FOG FOCUS, dedicated to emerging and underrepresented talent, and FOG Talks, a series of insightful conversations on art, design, and technology. With the support of Bay Area leaders and a preview gala benefiting SFMOMA’s programs, this year’s FOG promises to be an exceptional celebration of creativity, community, and connection.
23-26 January 2025, Fort Mason Center for the Arts and Culture, SAN FRANCISCO, USA
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Art Genève
Ars Belga, Chico Da Silva, Untitled 1969 © Art Genève
Art Genève 2025 promises to be an unmissable event, weaving together international galleries, institutions, and collectors in a celebration of creativity and cultural dialogue. Returning to Palexpo for its 2025 edition, this prestigious fair will offer a dynamic platform for modern and contemporary art, design, and photography, while highlighting emerging and established talent within the industry.
With a revamped visual identity and an expanded outreach program, highlights will include Sur Mesure, the platform for large-format works curated by Nicolas Trembley, and the Solo Shows section, featuring 30 solo exhibitions.
30 January - 2 February 2025, Palexpo, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
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