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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
14 hours ago

Carla Stellweg, influential critic, gallerist and scholar of Latin American art, has died, aged 83

Stellweg was a pivotal figure in the Latin American art world, working mainly between Mexico City and New York. The founder and editor-in-chief of the bilingual art magazine Artes Visuales, she went on to become an early promoter of Latin American artists including Liliana Porter, Ana Mendieta and Luis Camnitzer through her New York galleries Stellweg-Seguy Gallery and Carla Stellweg Latin American & Contemporary Art.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
15 hours ago

Peter Doig and Marina Abramovic celebrated at star-studded Praemium Imperiale ceremony

Artists are the diarists and journalists of the days in which we live. Politics and religion will always separate us but art has the possibility of bringing us together. Today his words resonate even more deeply. We live in an age of noise and division. And we recognise art is not just for beauty or entertainment but it serves a central role in our society and in the common human experience. It is a powerful vehicle for diverse ideas and expressions that inspire us, challenge us and heal us.
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fromMedium
1 week ago

The importance of taste, and other lies we tell ourselves

Good design depends on experience, judgment, and context-aware appropriateness rather than vague 'taste'.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

'Everybody Paints': Artist asks passersby to help paint scenes of Philadelphia

Maura Matthews leads 'Everybody Paints,' inviting passersby to co-create paintings of Philadelphia landmarks and operates Pigs Alley Gallery as a community art studio.
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fromItsnicethat
4 weeks ago

A new book on art features David Shrigley's on-the-nose illustrations and Kate Bryan's tongue-in-cheek words

An accessible, down-to-earth approach demystifies art, emphasizing joy, inclusivity, and practical pathways from working-class roots to creative careers.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Artist trades his paintbrush for a football

I decided one day that I would drop paint brushes and use found materials to actually paint with, by doing that, I found a way to differentiate myself and bring a more meaningful impact to my art.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Remembering Robert Redford, the Hollywood star with the sensibility of a struggling painter

Best known to global audiences for roles in films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men, Redford's performances and persona embodied America's self-image in the superpower decades after the Second World War. As a leading man he was principled and rugged, often compromised, always restless for change, and sometimes necessarily violent. But before Hollywood brought him fame, Redford's first ambition was to be a painter.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Norman Toynton obituary

Norman Toynton transformed Masonite pegboard with lush paint and pattern and built an international career as a painter and professor after RCA rebellion.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

25 Artists in Gaza Stage Exhibition of New Works Expressing Grief Amid Genocide

Asayas thought deeply about a solution to this problem and, with sufficient support from the Palestinian Ministry of Culture, brought his idea to life by launching a workshop he named Aphenix. The initiative offered artists in Gaza a much-needed space to breathe, away from the burdens of war, and provided them with artistic tools to create new works.
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fromFuncheap
2 months ago

SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

The Cartoon Art Museum offers a wide range of cartoon art and experiences for visitors of all ages.
Pay What You Wish Days provide affordable access to engage with cartoon art and storytelling.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Art Teaches Us

The engagement with art is markedly influenced by our emotional responses, as it propels us to reflect, connect, and gain novel insights into our lives.
Artificial intelligence
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Miniature Masterpieces: Students at The Goddard School recreate the masters

Hilari O'Neill, Executive Director of the Goddard School says, "I really give so much credit to our teachers and faculty. They chose their individual classrooms and artists based on what they thought was most attainable for their kids to fully immerse themselves in."
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fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

I tried a 2011 Photoshop painting tutorial - and it still changed how I paint today

'It's a really exciting time for digital art, as for the first time, we can step outside and paint the sunlit world digitally.'
Digital life
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

Grace Art Camps: A legacy of creating multicultural awareness through art * Oregon ArtsWatch

According to executive director Amy Gray, Grace Art Camp, at its core, is not just about making art - it's about using art as a language for learning.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Shop Talk: New stained glass studio in West Berkeley; Marmalade Salon leaves the Elmwood

Feral Studio, a new stained glass workshop, opens in Berkeley, enhancing local art offerings and providing dedicated spaces for teaching and practice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Lessons for Young Artists by David Gentleman review secrets from the studio

David Gentleman, renowned for his expansive career in art, offers an insightful perspective on creativity and artistry through his latest book, Lessons for Young Artists.
Austin
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fromItsnicethat
4 months ago

The Dreamers: IED students open up a visual conversation about the hopes and realities of youth

The event aimed to portray the complexities of contemporary youth through art and honest exploration.
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fromsfist.com
4 months ago

SF Art Institute Will Reopen With the New Name California Academy of Studio Arts (CASA)

Laurene Powell Jobs-led group revitalizes SF Art Institute, reopening it as the California Academy of Studio Arts (CASA) with an innovative curriculum.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Bikes, the Bean and Black Panthers in Chicago: Wembley to Soweto initiative 2025

The Wembley to Soweto Foundation empowers young photographers from struggling communities to capture and connect their experiences through sports, fostering creativity and community engagement.
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fromFuncheap
4 months ago

SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

The Cartoon Art Museum offers diverse cartoon art experiences for all ages, including exhibitions, workshops, and classes.
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fromianVisits
4 months ago

Pigeon mural fills a Waterloo railway arch

A mural of anthropomorphic pigeons has been painted in a Waterloo railway arch.
The London School of Muralism is using the space for annual student art projects.
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fromTheartnewspaper
5 months ago

Faculty at New York's School of Visual Arts form union

SVA faculty successfully formed a union with 77% approval to address concerns like pay equity and working conditions.
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fromUntapped New York
5 months ago

150th Anniversary Tour of The Art Students League

The Art Students League offers exclusive insider tours of its historic building where renowned artists trained and developed their talents.
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fromTheartnewspaper
5 months ago

Could artwork donations provide stability for cash-strapped UK art schools? London's Goldsmiths College thinks so

Goldsmiths College launched a model for donors to support art education through monetary and art gifts, aiming for financial stability.
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fromTheartnewspaper
5 months ago

'Exhausted' life models at Florence art academy threaten nude protest

Life models in Florence are seeking better working conditions through legal action and public protest.
San Francisco
fromKqed
6 months ago

Why the Bay Area's Artistic Future Is in Peril | KQED

Mills College Art Museum's final senior art show symbolizes the decline of arts programs following the merger with Northeastern University.
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fromCreative Bloq
6 months ago

"Painting is really just drawing with colour" - artist Greg Manchess just simplified everything for me, and I'm grateful I read this interview

Martial arts influenced the artist's approach to painting, helping simplify complex artistic concepts.
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fromArchDaily
6 months ago

Construction and Renovation of Shanghai University Yanchang Campus / ECADI

The Shanghai University Yanchang Road Campus integrates modern architecture with historical structures, creating a cohesive art education complex.
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