issue 036: from endurance & transcendence to mysteries & peculiarities

17 peculiar, detailed, and transcendent art reads—plus a look ahead at 2026 shows not to miss and artists to watch.

Hi artsies,

The art world is waking up: shows are opening, lots of new works have entered the public domain, and I’m easing back into things with my second Saturday tld-art issue. As promised after my 2025 reflection, this week leans into in-depth, slightly peculiar, genuinely interesting reads that keep the focus where it belongs: on the art and the artists. Plus, now that we’ve done our looking back, we’re turning our gaze forward to 2026, with artists to keep on your radar and exhibitions worth penciling into your calendar.

Enjoy!

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Endurance & Transcendence

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Surprising & Hidden Details

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Interiors & Exteriors

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Mysteries & Peculiarities

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Looking Ahead to 2026

• Artsy: These 8 Artists Are Poised to Break Out in 2026

• Ocula: New Rules: The Artists to Watch for 2026

• Artnet: 5 Essential Old Masters Shows for 2026

• Another: Exhibitions to Look Forward to in 2026

• Artnet: 19 Can’t-Miss Museum Shows Across the U.S. in 2026

• Dazed: 10 major photography shows you can’t miss in 2026

• Whitewall: The Most Anticipated 2026 Exhibitions: Pace, Pinault, Tate Modern, and More

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‘til next week,

tld-art