dear designboom reader,

recent art exhibitions and performances delve into the history and influences of the industry’s master figures. in arles, vincent van gogh takes the center stage with two events: his famous ‘starry night’ painting returns to its birthplace for an exhibition at the fondation vincent van gogh arles, and DRIFT stages a drone performance above the LUMA arles museum, tracing the swirling movements of stars seen in the dutch painter’s artworks.

meanwhile, the story behind lina bo bardi's iconic glass easels, first introduced in 1968, is now on display at the 2024 venice art biennale, allowing visitors to learn the italian-brazilian modernist architect’s inspiration behind it. in other news, art basel 2024 kicks off on june 13th, welcoming 22 new galleries for the first time. don't miss out on what to check out at the fair and in the city with designboom's guide to the swiss art event.

thanks for reading!

matthew burgos | editor