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44 minutes ago

This Palestinian Canadian artist's mirrored mannequin heads reflect the stars at the Met Gala | CBC Radio

Samar Hejazi's art will be featured at the 2026 Met Gala, marking a significant milestone in her career as a Palestinian Canadian artist.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 hour ago

In new play, Norval Morrisseau forgery scandal prompts questions about authenticity and Indigenous identity

[Morrisseau] had favourite images and colours he liked to use. See that colour there? I believe that could be described as red cadmium light, used only later in his life in the 1980s. Back in the 70's, he was more of a red oxide kind of guy. And this painting is dated 1976. Suspicious.
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fromThe Village Voice
3 days ago
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From Emerging Voices to the Oscars: How The Art of Elysium Is Launching Breakthrough Talent-and The People's Artist - The Village Voice

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fromColossal
3 days ago

Kim Dacres Revitalizes Sleek Tires, Chains, and Gears in Defiant Sculptures

Kim Dacres transforms worn rubber into expressive sculptures, celebrating Black hairstyles and addressing political themes through her art.
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fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

15 Art Shows to See in NYC This May

Art serves as a response to suppression, offering insights into grief, culture, and identity through diverse mediums and historical contexts.
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from48 hills
2 days ago

Blending archeology and translation, Paola de la Calle's art digs deep - 48 hills

Paola de la Calle is a multidisciplinary artist exploring family and identity through various media, focusing on memory and historical narratives.
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fromThe Village Voice
3 days ago

From Emerging Voices to the Oscars: How The Art of Elysium Is Launching Breakthrough Talent-and The People's Artist - The Village Voice

The Art of Elysium fosters artistic expression for underrepresented creators, emphasizing emotional authenticity over traditional industry validation.
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fromHyperallergic
2 hours ago

Is This What "Made in America" Looks Like?

Christopher Payne's photographs celebrate American manufacturing by showcasing the craftsmanship of factory workers and the processes behind various products.
fromHyperallergic
2 hours ago

The Enigma of Alison Knowles

Even a book by a leading expert on the avant-garde artist can't tell us much about her personal life. This highlights the challenges historians face in connecting an artist's work to their life experiences.
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fromArtnet News
3 hours ago

This Rare 'Star Wars' Figurine Once Sold for $1.3 Million-Now, Another Is Up for Grabs

The Boba Fett figure came with kinetic rocket-firing capabilities. A hundred prototypes rolled off the line, 70 with L-shaped firing slots and 30 with J-slots. But upon testing, the toys were deemed unsafe for children and never mass-produced.
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fromColossal
3 hours ago

We Spent a Week Quarantined on an Uninhabited Island with 80 Artists

A charismatic performer, Captain Horacio Hollynwood, introduces visitors to the Lazaretto of Mahón, a historic site on an uninhabited island.
fromArtnet News
4 hours ago

Timeless Meets Timely at TEFAF New York 2026

"The heart of TEFAF New York lies with its exhibitors. In 2026, we're proud to present a compelling lineup of dealers, both longstanding participants and an exciting group of newcomers, who represent the best across disciplines."
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 hours ago
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Met Gala guests from Beyonce to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

The Met Gala's dress code this year emphasizes the relationship between fashion and art, encouraging guests to express this connection creatively.
fromFast Company
9 hours ago
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The stage is set for the 2026 Met Gala. Here's how to watch

The Met Gala's dress code this year is 'Fashion is art,' prompting guests to creatively express their relationship with fashion as an art form.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 hours ago

Met Gala guests from Beyonce to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

The Met Gala's dress code this year emphasizes the relationship between fashion and art, encouraging guests to express this connection creatively.
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fromFast Company
9 hours ago

The stage is set for the 2026 Met Gala. Here's how to watch

The Met Gala's dress code this year is 'Fashion is art,' prompting guests to creatively express their relationship with fashion as an art form.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Mummy, is this a video game? The dangers of showing kids art on a screen

Immersive art experiences can engage both children and adults, blending traditional art with modern technology to create meaningful interactions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Next stop infinity! My transcendental experience on Japan's art island' guided by its master Lee Ufan

Naoshima transformed from a polluted industrial site to Japan's art island, featuring galleries and installations by renowned artists, creating a transcendent experience.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
2 days ago

Across Japan's Setouchi Islands, Art Brings the Region's Story to Life

Naoshima is a key art hub in Japan's Setouchi region, featuring a network of museums and sculptures that attract 500,000 visitors annually.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
7 hours ago

Ai Weiwei: The Venice Biennale should not make value judgments about political positions. Otherwise, it's censorship'

Ai Weiwei firmly opposes censorship, advocating for freedom of expression across all political systems, including Western democracies.
fromThe New Yorker
12 hours ago

On the High Line, Buddha Is the New Giant Pigeon

We had an event for National Pigeon Appreciation Day, occasioned by a giant, hyperrealistic statue of the bird, called 'Dinosaur.' More than five thousand attended the appreciation, donning pigeon drag, pummelling a pigeon piñata, and showing off their pigeon pets, diapers, 'flight suits,' and all.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Anish Kapoor says US's politics of hate' should exclude it from Venice Biennale

Anish Kapoor advocates for the exclusion of the US from the Venice Biennale due to its politics of hate and warmongering.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Anish Kapoor says US's politics of hate' should exclude it from Venice Biennale

Anish Kapoor advocates for the exclusion of the US from the Venice Biennale due to its politics of hate and warmongering.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
13 hours ago

elisava's master in applied AI challenges designers to dissect and provoke the algorithm

The Master in Applied AI for Arts and Design (MAIAD) frames the algorithm as a raw material for artistic innovation and critical reflection, training a new kind of creative.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Of course I accepted!': Angel Otero on working with Bad Bunny and bringing Puerto Rican flair to Somerset

Otero describes the feeling of being part of Bad Bunny's La Casita as a sort of validation, seeing people enjoy the culture from his upbringing. The replica transported him into the subject he has been working on for so long.
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fromThe New Yorker
12 hours ago

The Artist Who Made America Look Like a Promised Land

Frederic Edwin Church embodied America's search for identity through art, reflecting both its mythology and the complexities of its historical context.
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fromColossal
8 hours ago

Vibrant Victorian-Era Transparencies Illuminate a Host of Microscopic Creatures

Innovations in optical technologies during the Victorian era significantly advanced scientific inquiry and microscopy, exemplified by Charles Thomas Hudson's contributions.
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fromColossal
5 hours ago

Gijs Van Vaerenbergh Gracefully Reimagines a 16th-Century Belgian Abbey Church in Steel

Herkenrode Abbey, a significant historical site, transformed from a nobleman's resting place to a Cistercian convent, faced many challenges before its restoration.
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fromArtnet News
13 hours ago

Tracking the Biggest Market Players at the Venice Biennale | Artnet News

The 61st Biennale in Venice is influenced by market forces, with auction houses playing a significant role during the opening week.
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fromHyperallergic
5 hours ago

First US Survey of Mexican Artist Teresa Margolles Coming This Fall

MoMA PS1 will showcase Teresa Margolles' works addressing grief and violence, focusing on the US-Mexico border.
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fromArtnet News
3 days ago
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The Marcel Duchamps That Got Away: On Collecting His Work and the Sprawling MoMA Show | Artnet News

fromArtnet News
3 days ago
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The Marcel Duchamps That Got Away: On Collecting His Work and the Sprawling MoMA Show | Artnet News

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fromArtnet News
5 hours ago

A.I. Identifies Holbein Drawing as Possible Portrait of Anne Boleyn

A.I. has identified potential misattributions in Holbein's portraits, suggesting a drawing of Anne Boleyn may actually depict her mother, Elizabeth Howard.
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fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks

Trump is undertaking numerous construction and renovation projects in Washington, D.C., focusing on his personal brand and the nation's historical legacy.
fromHyperallergic
5 hours ago

Met Gala Boycott Message Projected on Bezos's Manhattan Penthouse

These are the people who should be honored at big events, not people who avoid their taxes and help Donald Trump, said an organizer for Everyone Hates Elon.
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fromInsideHook
1 day ago

A Very Personal Keith Haring Show Opens in New York

The Breuer Building now hosts an exhibit of Keith Haring's works from Kermit Oswald's collection, leading to an auction in October.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'Legendary' artist behind Bay Area freeway icons dies at 67

Fontes painted over 400 murals in the Bay Area, including 'Giraphics,' a family of seven giraffes he completed in 1983 after being inspired by the 'jungle-like land tucked under the concrete maze' of I-580.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Fiona Pardington's portraits of the lost birds of Aotearoa New Zealand in pictures

Pardington's portrait series of endangered birds aims to inspire better protection and appreciation of these cultural treasures.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

MTG Maker Says 'We're All Human' After Fans Discover Plagiarism

Wizards of the Coast has released a statement confirming that the recently revealed The One Ring artwork was 'unfortunately' plagiarized by renowned artist Dan Frazier.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Isabel Klee's new memoir explores the realities of dog rescue

Isabel Klee gained popularity on TikTok by sharing her dog fostering experiences, leading to her memoir about her journey with dogs.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Mel Kendrick Dissolves the Boundaries Between Drawing and Sculpture

Mel Kendrick's work integrates Minimalism and architecture, showcasing a unique dialogue with materials, particularly wood, in his latest exhibition at David Nolan Gallery.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

A $15M De Kooning Leads Levy Gorvy Dayan's New Auction-Style Sales Experiment | Artnet News

New live-bidding platform LGD Hammer launches, merging private sales with auctions, featuring a Willem de Kooning painting estimated at $10 million to $15 million.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Ben Keller is redefining public art in New York City

Ben Keller is a New York and Connecticut-based artist known for his impactful murals across the city, reflecting his artistic journey and passion for art.
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Step Back Into the Eighties With Long-Overlooked Artist Louisa Chase

Chase developed her own visual language in the 1970s informed by the generations of artists before her but creating something wholly new.
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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Metal Detectorists Unearth Norway's Largest-Known Viking Coin Hoard

A record-breaking hoard of 3,250 Viking Age silver coins was discovered in Norway, surpassing previous finds significantly.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

On "SANGU," Arturo Sandoval reaches back and pays it forward

Arturo Sandoval's new album 'SANGU' reflects his musical evolution and family collaboration, showcasing a blend of classic and modern styles.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trends still go from the runway to retail. A lot has changed in how they get there

Spring fashion trends are influenced by high fashion, with a faster trend cycle driven by consumer demand and the internet.
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fromMission Local
3 days ago

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

Many local museums face operational challenges, impacting children's programming and events, while exhibitions like 'Matisse's Femme au chapeau' and 'Video Craft' are ongoing.
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fromArtforum
3 days ago

Vital Acts: On the Public Work of Criticism

Criticism has the potential to reveal deeper truths about art and its relationship to the world.
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fromArtforum
3 days ago

Downtown New York's Favorite Hustler-Dealer

Jenny Borland is a unique art dealer who prioritizes representing her friends' work over traditional art selling.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A mind-bending Spaniard, an imagistic Puerto Rico and a lush Latvian the week in art

Zurburan's exhibition showcases extraordinary works, establishing him alongside Goya and Picasso as a significant Spanish artist.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Genuine Fake Premium Economy review brilliantly obnoxious millennial rage at a rigged financial world

Artists express millennial despair and resentment towards a world favoring the wealthy after the 2008 financial crash.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

Jeremy Frey's Elaborate, Hand-Woven Baskets Keep Tradition Alive

Frey, a seventh-generation basket maker, joins a long line of Wabanaki people to practice the age-old craft. But Frey, a 2025 MacArthur Fellow, doesn't let himself get stuck within that tradition. "I'm weaving to innovate," he explains of his work, which, through nuanced use of technique, material, and color, pushes the craft form squarely into the realm of fine art.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

A New Bjork Exhibit Is a Great Excuse to Plan an Art-Filled Trip to Iceland

The National Gallery of Iceland will become a portal into Björk's avant-garde world with 'Echolalia,' an immersive exhibition for the 2026 Reykjavík Arts Festival from May 30 to June 14. It will showcase installations like Metamorphlings, celebrating collaborator James Merry's intricate embroidered headpieces, and the performance piece Sorrowful Soil, with Iceland's wild landscapes as its backdrop.
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fromArtforum
3 days ago

Decadent Americana: At Home in Las Vegas

Luxuriate on the heart-shaped satin bed of the red-pink room. Luxuriate with the huge scaly rubber tail slapped across the seashell-shaped bed-newly repaired, it broke on its way from New York to Las Vegas -of the mermaid room.
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fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Trump Border Wall Crews Damage 1,000-Year-Old Native Etching in Arizona

The Las Playas Intaglio, a design etched into the ground in Southwest Arizona's Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, suffered damage from heavy construction machinery.
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fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Klimt, Modigliani, and Freud Lead $200M Lewis Collection at Sotheby's London | Artnet News

Sotheby's will auction over 50 masterpieces from Joe Lewis's collection, expected to exceed $200 million, including a Klimt portrait valued at up to $40 million.
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fromArtnet News
4 days ago

U.S. Returns Hundreds of Looted Antiquities to Italy | Artnet News

Italy recovers 337 looted antiquities, artworks, and archival materials with U.S. collaboration, highlighting cultural heritage protection efforts.
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fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Opportunities in May 2026

Monthly listings provide opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers, including residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing

Looksmaxxing is a dangerous trend among adolescent boys, pushing them towards extreme measures for physical appearance improvement.
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fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Diedrick Brackens's Tapestries Beckon the Light of Freedom

Diedrick Brackens' exhibition showcases weaving as a medium for personal memory, myth, and cultural inheritance through immersive tapestries.
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

How Kasper Eistrup Navigates Connection Under Pressure

Kasper Eistrup's new body of work, 'Bridges Over Magma,' focuses on the delicate yet resilient nature of human connection, inspired by his time in Hamburg.
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fromArtnet News
3 days ago

How Latin American Artists Have Harnessed The Allure of Alchemy

"The blending of pre-Columbian cultural and religious traditions with four centuries of Spanish colonial influence formed the basis of what we come to understand as alchemy in this region, one rooted in deep spirituality of transformation that has endured over time."
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fromArtnet News
4 days ago

The Artists Who Ruled the Biennial Circuit Over the Last Four Years | Artnet News

The tallying of artists across major exhibitions reveals a few names that consistently appear, showcasing their sustained relevance and appeal in the international art scene.
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fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Jarvis Cocker Is Bringing His Eclectic Eye to the Hepworth Wakefield

The Hepworth Wakefield will host an exhibition in 2027 curated by Jarvis Cocker and Kim Sion, focusing on diverse and challenging artworks.
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fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Oleg Prokofiev's Long-Hidden Trove of Paintings Finally Sees the Light

Love motivated Oleg Prokofiev to hide his abstract art for over a decade to gain permission to marry.
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

The Defining Themes of Today's Biennial Art | Artnet News

The most-visible type is an artist who digs into the history of colonialism, surfaces some charged document or symbol, and highlights it by doing something poetic with it.
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fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Georg Baselitz, Neo-Expressionist Pioneer Who Upended German Art, Has Died

Baselitz discovered his love of art as a boy because plein air painters sought Deutschbaselitz's natural beauty en masse. He was expelled for 'sociopolitical immaturity'.
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fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Isabel Nolan's Work Challenges Everything We Think We Know About Creativity | Artnet News

Aphantasia challenges traditional notions of creativity, as artists like Isabel Nolan create without visualizing their thoughts.
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

SMFA at Tufts Presents Passages, the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition

The exhibition's title speaks to the journey each student has undergone, in art and in life, forming a conceptual throughline for the works on view.
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fromArtnet News
4 days ago

King Charles Visits Christie's in New York, After White House Dinner | Artnet News

King Charles III visited Christie's for a gala supporting his charity aimed at helping disadvantaged youth gain job skills.
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fromArtnet News
4 days ago

How Jose Davila Shapes Space Through 'The Simple Act of Positioning'

Relational placement is a crucial aspect of sculpture, emphasized in José Dávila's exhibition 'The Simple Act of Positioning.'
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fromArtnet News
4 days ago

What Biennials Reveal About the Art World | Artnet News

Biennials serve as a platform for global art conversations, showcasing evolving trends and artists across borders.
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fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Lucas Museum's Inaugural Shows to Feature More Than 1,200 Objects

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open on September 22, 2026, showcasing humanity's image-based storytelling through diverse exhibitions.
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