This week’s podcast dives into major stories from the art world, starting with the Japanese collective teamLab, which is opening a new immersive art space in Abu Dhabi. Known for their dazzling digital installations, teamLab’s latest project promises to be a major cultural landmark in the UAE.

Also featured is a conversation with US-born, Berlin-based artist Christine Sun Kim and her collaborator Thomas Mader. The two discuss their London exhibition, 1880 THAT, which explores the lasting impact of a historic conference in Milan that, in 1880, effectively banned sign language from Deaf education. Their show examines the broader themes of language, communication, and stigma across Deaf and hearing cultures today.

Finally, the podcast delves into the intriguing story of what could be Johannes Vermeer’s final painting, newly dated with the help of pollution analysis. The discovery could offer a fresh perspective on the Dutch master’s late career.