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3 hours ago

Grimanesa Amoros and the architecture of illumination

Light is a powerful force in art, transcending culture and language, and is essential to understanding perception and truth.
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fromArtforum
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Melvin Edwards, Sculptor of Searing "Lynch Fragments," Dies at 88

Melvin Edwards, a sculptor known for exploring racial violence and Black experiences, passed away at 88, leaving a legacy of impactful art.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 hour ago

Encore! Sardi's restaurant to close temporarily for renovation after sale | amNewYork

Sardi's restaurant is set for renovations after being sold to the Shubert Organization, maintaining its iconic atmosphere for theatergoers.
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fromArtnet News
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Cecily Brown Turns Pastoral Visions Into Painterly Chaos in Her London Museum Debut

Cecily Brown's museum debut in London features new works that reinterpret her early memories of England through children's book illustration styles.
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fromColossal
30 minutes ago

Yamamoto Masao's Otherworldly Portraits Introduce Us to Expressive Owls

Yamamoto Masao's photographs evoke emotional connections between image and memory, focusing on owls and their diminishing habitats.
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fromHyperallergic
41 minutes ago

Summer Marathons in Painting and Drawing at the New York Studio School

The New York Studio School's Marathon program offers a transformative two-week intensive in drawing and painting, available online and in-person.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
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Unesco grants enhanced protection to 39 Lebanese heritage sites as war escalates

The designation prohibits the sites from being targeted or used for military purposes, with violations potentially constituting serious breaches of the 1954 Hague Convention and grounds for criminal responsibility.
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fromArtnet News
1 hour ago

Prints and Multiples Are Great Entry Points for New Collectors-For Now

Prints and multiples are experiencing a market transformation with rising entry-level prices and a shift towards historically significant works.
fromArtnet News
2 hours ago

One of John Lennon's Final Autographs Hits the Auction Block

The poster, marked with what is understood to be one of the musician's last autographs, is heading for auction in the U.K. at the end of the month where it has been given an estimate of £60,000 to £120,000.
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fromHyperallergic
3 hours ago

Opportunities in April 2026

Monthly opportunities for artists include residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from various organizations.
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
9 hours ago

Perceptrum and the Emergence of Augmented Painting: When the Canvas Begins to Listen - KALTBLUT Magazine

Perceptrum redefines painting by allowing touch, creating a sensory dialogue that transforms the relationship between observer and artwork.
fromJuxtapoz
2 days ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Last Days to See Kate Meissner's New Paintings @ Lyles & King's Project Space, NYC

"These works are an exploration of the human body's elasticity and capacity to metamorphose. Informed by my own experience of pregnancy and the birth of my first child last year, these paintings are a meditation on physiological transformation and the body's underlying animalistic and mammalian nature."
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fromHyperallergic
5 hours ago

The Art World Is a Joke

Kamrooz Aram is everywhere this year, from Mumbai Art Week to the Whitney Biennial, and critic Aruna D'Souza is grateful. She pens a beautiful meditation on his work, reading his abstract paintings as not simply a denunciation of Western modernism nor a reassertion of Islamic visual motifs, but something else entirely - something gestural, exuberant, riotous, and incomparably his own.
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fromColossal
4 hours ago

Symbiotic Communion Flourishes in Laura Berger's Expansive Paintings

Laura Berger continues her explorations of communion in a suite of staggering paintings that place her signature minimal figures in intimate fellowship with one another and the earth.
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fromMission Local
1 day ago

What's on now at San Francisco museums, April 2026

The city is launching a competition for the 2027 Art on Market Street Poster Series with a deadline of April 17.
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fromArtforum
1 day ago

Jacob Lawrence and the Unfinished History of American Inequality

Jacob Lawrence's art addresses migration, racial inequalities, and social issues, making it relevant to contemporary societal challenges faced in the US.
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fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

At Frieze Los Angeles, Textiles Are No Longer on the Fringe

Textiles have transitioned from craft to a prominent medium in contemporary art, gaining recognition and high prices at major art fairs.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
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'You have to step in and experience it' - artists on the rise of AI-generated art and the 'essential' gallery visit

Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova's exhibit combines paper quilling with mathematics, showcasing intricate art that engages viewers and emphasizes the value of handmade creations.
fromArtnet News
2 days ago
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How Artist Paris Giachoustidis Balances Fragility and Beauty

The exhibition at Filser and Gräf explores the theme of balance through the works of artists Paris Giachoustidis and Toshihiko Mitsuya.
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fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

In praise of upheaval: Women, art, and the refusal of stillness | amNewYork

Art emerges from upheaval, reflecting change as an inherent female quality and rejecting imposed stillness.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'You have to step in and experience it' - artists on the rise of AI-generated art and the 'essential' gallery visit

Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova's exhibit combines paper quilling with mathematics, showcasing intricate art that engages viewers and emphasizes the value of handmade creations.
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fromArtforum
1 day ago

Can the Biennial Serve a City, or Just "Big Art"?

Regional juried exhibitions have evolved, with new triennials emerging to address local artmaking and economic growth, but face challenges in meeting diverse expectations.
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fromArtforum
1 day ago

The Biennial as Art Form in an Age of Global Fatigue

Art forms evolve with institutional structures, but can face decline as those structures change or disappear.
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fromArtforum
1 day ago

Biennials and the Environmental Cost of Global Art

Biennials embody complex circulations of art, audiences, and resources, raising ecological concerns about mobility and engagement in cultural contexts.
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

Cannabis Graphic Design Art Show Opening 'Get to the Bag'

Featuring over 1,800 pieces of cannabis packaging spanning three decades and three continents, 'Get to the Bag' is the world's first mylar art show, now in its third year.
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fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 day ago

"Idling" by Artist Greta Kresse

"These paintings merge the landscape and the intimacy of windows through the framing of the car, bridging the two realms I've typically explored separately. The car becomes a meditation on transition, on existing simultaneously here and elsewhere."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Calling all sinners: for his latest work, artist Maurizio Cattelan wants people to confess

Maurizio Cattelan invites global callers to confess sins via a hotline, culminating in a livestreamed event where he offers symbolic absolution.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Calling all sinners: for his latest work, artist Maurizio Cattelan wants people to confess

Maurizio Cattelan invites global callers to confess sins via a hotline, culminating in a livestreamed event where he offers symbolic absolution.
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fromTime Out New York
18 hours ago

Neon pink birds take flight over Prospect Park in this fabulous new installation

A new kinetic sculpture by Risha Gorig features neon birds in Prospect Park, symbolizing migration and the search for stability.
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fromArchDaily
1 day ago

From Deconstructivism to Barrier-Breaking Achievements: Zaha Hadid's Legacy 10 Years After Her Passing

Zaha Hadid emerged as a leading architect with a distinctive, fluid architectural language, showcased in the 1988 MoMA exhibition.
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fromArtforum
1 day ago

How Vision Becomes Ideology: On Wadysaw Strzeminski's Theory of Seeing

Władysław Strzemiński's 'Teoria widzenia' examines the interplay of vision, art, and socio-political conditions from prehistory to modernity.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Easter egg exhibit showcases Ukrainian program, culture at Cornell | Cornell Chronicle

"Bringing this exhibition to Cornell is important because it allows students to encounter Ukrainian culture not only through current events, but through a symbolic language that has been preserved for centuries."
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

'The sharp perception only a woman can bring to observing other women': Dorothy Bohm's photographs go on show at Lee Miller's former home

Dorothy Bohm's exhibition 'About Women' showcases seven decades of her female-focused photography, highlighting her legacy as an influential woman photographer.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Two Monet Paintings, Unseen for a Century, Resurface at Auction

Claude Monet's painting Les Îles de Port-Villez, created in 1883, showcases his innovative plein air technique and mastery of landscape aesthetics.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Homesick in a foreign country, a teenager meets a lifelong friend

"I could understand the language somewhat, but I was terrible about speaking it. My accent was terrible. People could not understand me," Deiaco-Smith said.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

From scrappy startup to tech giant, Apple celebrates its 50th year

Steve Jobs' pursuit of perfection for the iPod is surrounded by myths, illustrating Apple's cultural impact over 50 years.
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fromArtnet News
18 hours ago

On the Belgian Coast, Galerie Sept Opens a New Chapter

Florian Araïb expanded Galerie Sept to Knokke to strengthen community ties and cater to a loyal collector base along the Belgian coast.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Survey Finds 51% of Men Think Mona Lisa "Should Smile More"

A visitor survey reveals that many men believe the Mona Lisa should smile more, attributing negative experiences to her expression.
fromHyperallergic
20 hours ago

A Palestinian-American Photographer's Intimate Gaze

"In 'break bad (freddy flexing)' (2021), a slim man's attempt to exert physical strength instead displays his fragility. A gentleness in his eyes suggests truer strength beneath the performance."
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative

Qualifications for art-related positions often include unconventional traits and low compensation.
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fromHyperallergic
17 hours ago

Could Colorado Create the Country's First Artist Corporation?

A bipartisan bill in Colorado aims to create an Artists Corporation to protect intellectual property rights and improve healthcare access for cultural workers.
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fromArtnet News
20 hours ago

Veteran Advisor Patti Wong on How the Auction Market Is Recalibrating | Artnet News

The auction industry is experiencing increased discipline, scrutiny, and diversification in offerings, reflecting changes in buyer behavior and market dynamics.
fromArtnet News
20 hours ago

At Art Basel Hong Kong, Wet Paint Hits Galleries, Malls, a Semi-Secret Space, and More | Artnet News

Hong Kong's particular and seductive Metabolist city planning is an ode to consumption as a great totalizer of culture, and to contemporary art as merely a niche commodity form among many others.
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fromArtnet News
21 hours ago

Historic Watch Recovered From Titanic's Wealthiest Passenger Heads to Auction

A Patek Philippe pocket watch belonging to John Jacob Astor IV will be auctioned with an estimated value of $300,000 to $500,000.
fromArtnet News
23 hours ago

Trump Ballroom Construction Plans Halted by Federal Judge | Artnet News

Judge Richard J. Leon stated, 'This case, in essence, is about whether the President has the authority to build a ballroom on White House grounds with private funds without seeking authorization from Congress.'
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fromHyperallergic
19 hours ago

Remembering Glen Baxter, Pat Steir, Melvin Edwards

This week honors an absurdist cartoonist, a feminist artist, and a sculptor addressing violence in the US.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Shakers Were Ahead of Their Time-Six Objects Illuminate Their Genius

The Shakers embraced the concept of radical simplicity in everyday life, as well as mandatory celibacy, pacifism, and gender equality, which continue to resonate today.
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fromHyperallergic
18 hours ago

Kamrooz Aram Breaks Down the Grid

Kamrooz Aram's art challenges the binary of Western modernism and non-Western decoration by loosening the grid's constraints.
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fromHyperallergic
18 hours ago

The Best April Fools' Jokes in the Art World This Year

April Fools' Day inspires creative and humorous pranks across arts and humanities, showcasing institutions' ability to engage in lighthearted satire.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago
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The New Museum Returns, but Humans Are Left Behind

The exhibition explores humanity's struggle against technology through diverse multimedia installations and thought-provoking artworks.
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago
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"Shimmering Real" Presents Two Swedish Designers in their Prime

Camilla Iliefski and Eva Zethraeus showcase their craft-focused works in the exhibition 'Shimmering Real,' highlighting their connection to nature and detail.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

The New Museum Returns, but Humans Are Left Behind

The exhibition explores humanity's struggle against technology through diverse multimedia installations and thought-provoking artworks.
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fromDesign Milk
2 days ago

"Shimmering Real" Presents Two Swedish Designers in their Prime

Camilla Iliefski and Eva Zethraeus showcase their craft-focused works in the exhibition 'Shimmering Real,' highlighting their connection to nature and detail.
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fromGothamist
2 days ago

A one-man psychedelic art empire thrives in Brooklyn

Alex Aliume's Brooklyn studio attracts thousands of visitors with his unique glow-in-the-dark art and immersive experiences.
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

New Dogpatch Gallery to Open This Spring Honoring Ruth Asawa's Work and Legacy

A new gallery dedicated to Ruth Asawa's work opens this spring, celebrating her 100th birthday and her contributions to art and education.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 days ago

Noemi Iten: The Strategist Shaping Prada, Miu Miu, and Fashion's Most Ambitious Exhibitions - KALTBLUT Magazine

Noemi developed her approach through ongoing dialogue with the artist and her team, as the work itself continued to shift throughout production.
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fromJuxtapoz
3 days ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Nat Meade's "Franklin" @ HESSE FLATOW, NYC

Nat Meade's exhibition 'Franklin' explores life's struggles and triumphs through figurative works reflecting personal experiences and themes of vulnerability and renewal.
fromAnOther
2 days ago

The Beauty and Violence of Steve McQueen's Flower Photographs

Bounty, the artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen's latest monograph, excavates the word's dual meanings. Published by Mack Books and designed by Irma Boom, the book features vibrant photographs of Grenada's flora taken by McQueen in the summer of 2024.
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fromSURFACE
2 days ago

Gracie Wallpaper Brings Elsa Maxwell to Life in Hand-Painted Murals for a Tribeca Members' Club - SURFACE

Hand-painted wallpaper murals in Maxwell Social celebrate Elsa Maxwell's high-society entertaining style, blending artistic techniques with historical narratives.
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fromVogue
2 days ago

In Tribeca, a Pillar of Cape Town's Artistic Community Finds New Ground

Southern Guild opens a new gallery in Tribeca, New York, after learning from its previous Los Angeles location, emphasizing fresh energy and confidence.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 days ago

Christie's to hold first South Asian Modern art sale in London in seven years

The record price in the category, $13.8m- paid last year at Christies' in New York for a painting by the Mumbai-based Modernist M.F. Husain-is more than three times what it was 20 years ago.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US-based dissident artist put on trial in China over satirical Mao sculptures, says rights group

Gao Zhen faces trial for defaming national heroes, with potential three-year prison sentence amid concerns over artistic freedom in China.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Rare Rauschenberg Experimental Dance Revived at Brooklyn Roller Rink

The Trisha Brown Dance Company is reviving Robert Rauschenberg's 1963 dance 'Pelican' for the first time in 60 years at a Brooklyn event.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Kim Kardashian's Maximalist 'All's Fair' Wardrobe Is Up for Grabs

Kim Kardashian auctioned 24 outfits from All's Fair, raising $247,200 for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Frida, Diego, and Raphael

The largest-ever Raphael exhibition in the U.S. opened at The Met, showcasing 170 works over eight years.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

'The Keeper' is a grand finale to Tana French's Cal Hooper crime series

The Keeper concludes the Cal Hooper series, emphasizing environmental themes and the darkness lurking beneath the surface of rural life in Ireland.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

The Sistine Chapel Is Coming to a Mall in Suburban New Jersey

"We are thrilled to bring this immersive experience to New Jersey. Whether you're an art-lover, history enthusiast, or someone encountering this masterpiece for the first time, this exhibition allows you to experience Michelangelo's genius in an intimate and unforgettable way."
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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

What Did Pompeii Smell Like? A New Study Analyzes Its Ancient Incense

Researchers analyzed ritual residues from Pompeii for the first time, revealing insights into ancient practices through preserved vessels and ash.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It

Tonika Lewis Johnson's Folded Map Project connects residents known as 'map twins' who live on the same street name but miles apart, revealing structural inequality and personal commonality.
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fromColossal
1 day ago

Anoushka Mirchandani Conjures Ancient Mythological Nature Spirits in Vibrant Oil Paintings

These water-women are beings of transformation, embodying sensuality, cosmic energy, and the transmission of matrilineal knowledge.
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fromColossal
2 days ago

Barry Webb Documents a Marvelous, Macro Array of Colorful Slime Molds

Barry Webb captures the beauty of slime molds through macro photography, revealing their unique forms and colors that are often invisible to the naked eye.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Lillian Bassman Pushed Fashion Photography to the Edge of Abstraction

Bassman's photographs, in fact, looked more like illustrations. She achieved this effect through darkroom experimentation and manipulation: donning a cardboard mask with a pinhole aperture, she selectively exposed portions of the paper to light, tracing the contours of the garments until they seemed to dissolve into atmosphere.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Venice Biennale Artists Push to Ban U.S., Israel, and Russia From Exhibition | Artnet News

Artists and curators protest the inclusion of Israel, Russia, and the U.S. in the Venice Biennale, calling for their exclusion due to war crimes.
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fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Brooklyn Museum's Africa Collection to Get a Brand New Space

The Brooklyn Museum is developing a $13 million permanent exhibition space for its Arts of Africa collection to connect North African art with the continent's legacy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

African people are surreal': songwriter and blues poet Aja Monet on Black resistance and love as spiritual warfare

Aja Monet blends surrealism and blues in her art, addressing themes of love, resistance, and societal absurdities influenced by historical fascism.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Painting considered workshop copy is in fact by Rembrandt, expert says

A UK portrait long deemed a copy is now believed to be an original Rembrandt, reuniting it with its counterpart at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
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Painting considered workshop copy is in fact by Rembrandt, expert says

A UK portrait long deemed a copy is now believed to be an original Rembrandt, reuniting it with its counterpart at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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fromColossal
3 days ago

Xiaoze Xie Preserves a Growing Collection of Banned Books in Porcelain

Censorship and book bans are increasing globally, raising concerns about access to information and free expression.
fromColossal
3 days ago

Art Retreats in the South of France Offer Mirth, Myth, and Mystery

The immersive five-day retreats invite participants of all backgrounds—not just professional artists—to step into a world where art, nature, and personal reflection intersect.
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fromJuxtapoz
6 days ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Molly Bounds "The Light That Loses, The Night That Wins" @ Mrs Gallery, Maspeth, NY

Molly Bounds' exhibition explores the themes of light, solitude, and psychological tension through transformative moments in her paintings.
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