Rich Johnston's photo gallery from Preview Night captures the showfloor's visual chaos, starting with a Doctor Doom exhibit, a quick survey of what caught eyes on opening night.
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Comic-Con dominates art news today
San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing, and the art world's attention is split between the convention floor and a major museum appointment. Laika's immersive 'Wildwood' activation offers a calm counterpoint to the showfloor frenzy, while Dia's Jessica Morgan gets tapped to lead Tate.
Comic-Con arrivals
Preview Night photos and Laika's forest installation set the tone for the convention's art and pop culture presence.
Laika's outdoor 'Wildwood' activation at the Hard Rock Hotel turns the hotel exterior into an enchanted forest, offering an immersive breather from the convention hall's density.
Museum moves
A significant leadership change at Tate signals a new direction for the institution.

Dia's Jessica Morgan will become director of Tate in January 2027, a major appointment that bridges the New York and London contemporary art scenes.
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