Islamic visual traditions have long made space for realities beyond direct perception, and these artists work in calligraphy, installation, and speculative image-making to carry them forward.

The future of Islamic art, boycott calls at the Venice Biennale, a guide to New York's spring art fairs, and a different kind of Frida Kahlo exhibition.

Futurism once meant delivering measurable progress. Today, it often means controlling the narrative. Bold promises, sleek visuals, and constant announcements create the illusion of advancement.