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from48 hills
4 hours ago

Rachel Simon Marino's off-kilter Day Glo world aims to overwhelm - 48 hills

Rachel Simon Marino's paintings evoke feelings of overwhelm and anticipation, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in dynamic, story-like scenes.
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fromHyperallergic
2 days ago
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Beacons in a Grim World

Two artists, Kevin McNamee-Tweed and Tajh Rust, explore themes of discovery and individuality amidst challenging societal circumstances.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
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Dave Eggers to Open 100,000 Square Foot Art and Community Space at Pier 29 This Fall

Art + Water, a new community space by Dave Eggers, aims to support artists in San Francisco through a tuition-free apprenticeship model.
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
11 hours ago

HYDRA! An Illusion of Abundance - KALTBLUT Magazine

Art, fashion, and sustainability converge in the HYDRA project to inspire ethical consumption and collective responsibility for a sustainable future.
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Dave Eggers to Open 100,000 Square Foot Art and Community Space at Pier 29 This Fall

Art + Water, a new community space by Dave Eggers, aims to support artists in San Francisco through a tuition-free apprenticeship model.
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fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

That was a fun movie. But where are the bloopers nowadays?

Bloopers are declining in cinema due to dramatic post-credit scenes and the rise of streaming platforms.
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

'The Comeback' is back. That's something to Cherish

Valerie's journey reflects a shift in her desires; she no longer just wants to be seen but now expects to be heard, showcasing her growth.
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fromPAPER Magazine
1 day ago

The PAPER Guide to Downtown's Best Spring Art Shows

Downtown art scene offers a raw, honest depiction of today's art market, contrasting with the polished Chelsea galleries.
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fromObserver
1 day ago

Robert Wiesenberger On Thinking Relationally and Brooklyn's Art World Ambitions

Robert Wiesenberger joins the Brooklyn Museum as Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, aiming to enhance its collection and address contemporary issues.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Marie Antoinette-Era Fashion Plates

The Frick Museum reopened after renovation, showcasing exhibitions on Gainsborough and fashion plates from the time of Marie Antoinette.
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fromTime Out London
1 day ago

The ten London art exhibitions we're most excited about in spring 2026

Spring 2026 features exciting art exhibitions in London, including major shows at new venues and highlights from historical and contemporary artists.
fromKqed
1 day ago

Soon, You Can Visit Ruth Asawa's Art Whenever You Like | KQED

"The space launches with Ruth Asawa: Untitled, a show curated by Asawa's daughters Aiko Cuneo and Addie Lanier, that speaks to Asawa's tendency to leave much of her art untitled."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The violence of racist tyranny': African Guernica goes on display alongside Picasso masterpiece

African Guernica by Dumile Feni parallels Picasso's work, reflecting the impact of apartheid through its disturbing imagery and themes of violence and innocence.
fromJuxtapoz
2 days ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Sophia Huitema "Prussian Blue" @ Harper's Apartment

The visual and chemical properties of the pigment Prussian Blue function as a metaphorical anchor, tying together a cast of watchful female figures within Huitema's hazy, dreamlike worlds.
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fromBerlin Art Link
1 day ago

Interview with Lesia Vasylchenko | Berlin Art Link

Lesia Vasylchenko's work examines how technology reshapes perception, memory, and historical time through her exploration of 'chronopolitics.'
fromColossal
1 day ago

Painterly Figures Entwine in Soojin Choi's Ceramic Sculptures

"My process is a constant negotiation with gravity," says Soojin Choi. The artist creates intimate ceramic sculptures depicting a pair entwined in an unknottable embrace, their limbs a seemingly endless tangle.
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fromHyperallergic
23 hours ago

How Photography Helped Build the Atomic Bomb

The feminist collective Slow War Against the Nuclear State formed in 2022, driven by a desire to discuss the politics surrounding nuclear weapons and their implications on society.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Sotheby's Sets 12 Records for South Asian Artists in a Single Sale | Artnet News

A colorful modernist canvas by the late Indian painter Vivan Sundaram turned heads at Sotheby's New York on March 26 when it fetched $896,000 including fees-seven times its high estimate.
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fromArtnet News
21 hours ago

Hidden Underground Railroad Passage Discovered at New York Museum Faces Development Threat | Artnet News

The passageway is hidden in the last place most authorities would look for a person-within a set of drawers near the bedroom, on the second floor. There, a two by two-foot hatch opens onto a 15-foot shaft with a makeshift ladder extending towards the basement pantry.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Long-Lost Remains of D'Artagnan Believed Found in Dutch Church

Dutch authorities may have discovered the burial site of D'Artagnan in a Maastricht church after finding suspicious remains.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Still Life Painter Poppy Jones's Career Is on the Move | Artnet News

Poppy Jones creates surreal still lifes that capture the ambiguity of modern image-making, resonating with collectors and achieving significant auction success.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Inside the Met Museum's Historic Raphael Exhibition

Raphael's first comprehensive exhibition in the US showcases over 170 works, highlighting his impact on Renaissance art and humanism.
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fromHyperallergic
23 hours ago

Marica Vilcek, Graceful Champion of Immigrant Artists, Dies at 89

The Vilcek Foundation has awarded over $17 million to support immigrant contributions to the arts and sciences.
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fromArtnet News
22 hours ago

Miart 2026 Reimagines the Fair as a Layered Journey for Visitors

Miart 2026 will feature 160 galleries from 24 countries, focusing on contemporary art themes and innovative presentations.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Strangers forge a powerful bond after a car crash in 'Miroirs No. 3'

Miroirs No. 3 explores themes of loneliness and connection through the story of Laura and her bond with Betty after a tragic accident.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

'The Madison' adds to Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' legacy 'Marshals' not so much

Taylor Sheridan's new series The Madison focuses on family dynamics and legacy, featuring a strong female perspective, while connecting to the Yellowstone universe.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Taking a Seat at Robert Therrien's Table

Robert Therrien's 'Under the Table' is a 10-foot-tall sculpture that captivates visitors, inviting them to experience its scale and intricacies from below. The piece exemplifies Therrien's ability to transform everyday objects into monumental art.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

UK Museums Hold Over 260,000 Human Remains, Report Finds

UK museums hold over 263,000 human remains, with significant collections from former British colonies, raising ethical concerns.
fromColossal
1 day ago

David Morrison's Alluring Drawings Spring from the Blank Page

David Morrison continues his hyperrealistic explorations of flowers, seeds, and plants, capturing the intricacies and alluring textures found throughout nature in lush colored pencil.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

An Entire Paul Rudolph House Is Up for Sale at an L.A. Design Fair

The Walker Guest House, a 24-foot cube designed by Paul Rudolph in 1953, is now reassembled in West Hollywood and available for $2 million.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

A View From the Easel

Creating molds from high-heeled shoes in a shared workspace enhances precision and organization in the artistic process.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

This 'Star Wars' C-3PO Head Just Netted $1 Million at Auction | Artnet News

The original C-3PO head sold for $1 million at auction, highlighting its significance in Star Wars memorabilia.
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fromArtnet News
21 hours ago

Israeli Artist's Show in Mexico City Closes After Antisemitic Harassment | Artnet News

A Mexico City gallery closed an exhibition by Amir Fattal due to vandalism and antisemitic graffiti amid rising anti-Jewish discrimination.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 days ago

'A Division of Vision': H. Eliz Snowcarp's art for people who see things differently * Oregon ArtsWatch

H. Eliz Snowcarp's installation challenges exclusion in the art world by promoting tactile interaction and inclusivity for those with different abilities.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

A fever dream in Chelsea: The Outsider Art Fair | amNewYork

The Outsider Art Fair 2026 showcases art that exists outside traditional narratives, emphasizing raw expression and instinctive creation.
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fromArtforum
2 days ago

What's Old Is New Again: Surrealists and Robots at the Newer New Museum

The New Museum's grand reopening featured a thematic exhibition exploring utopian and dystopian societies, showcasing historical works alongside contemporary art.
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fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

A treasure trove for K-pop fans - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's Yenching Library is curating a K-pop merchandise collection inspired by the 'Korean Stars' course to explore K-pop fandom history.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

How Basil Barrington Watson moves classical sculpture forward | amNewYork

Bronze, when shaped by the right hand, holds time in suspension—an argument against decay, against disappearance, against the quiet erasure of the human story.
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fromDocumentjournal
2 days ago

How a resort art fair is reshaping a small island nation's art world-and taking it global

FUZE Art Fair at Baha Mar is elevating Bahamian art to global recognition, notably with representation at the Venice Biennale.
fromArtforum
1 day ago

Frank Gehry: Between Form and Ambition

I never thought of it as making sculpture. It's just the way I think.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

A Dublin art director says state support is needed to tackle elitism within the art world

Our Government should support the Irish visual arts ecosystem a lot more, spreading the message that art is open and accessible to everyone.
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fromMission Local
2 days ago

After MCCLA's closure, S.F. cultural centers say City Hall is finally listening

Cautious optimism emerges for SOMArts despite recent funding cuts and instability in city arts funding.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

This L.A. play wants you to feel the story viscerally - by keeping you blindfolded

Stripping audiences of their sight, the production toys with the fear of anticipation, using light touch and scent to deliver its narrative.
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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

At Art Basel Hong Kong, the Emphasis Is on Slower, Smarter Buying | Artnet News

Marc Payot, president of Hauser and Wirth, emphasized the importance of long-term engagement, stating, 'What matters is long-term engagement-building relationships, not just transactions.' He noted that serious collectors were actively engaging at the fair.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Bill Maher is getting the Mark Twain Prize after all

For nearly three decades, the Mark Twain Prize has celebrated some of the greatest minds in comedy. For even longer, Bill has been influencing American discourse one politically incorrect joke at a time.
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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Who Created the Book of Kells? A Master Craftsman Takes on the Mystery

New evidence suggests the Book of Kells may originate from Portmahomack, challenging the long-held theory of its creation at Iona.
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Pat Steir, Painter of Cascading Infinities, Dies at 87

Pat Steir's iconic Waterfall series, initiated in 1988, exemplifies her innovative approach to abstract painting, merging artistic surrender with a deep reverence for gesture.
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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

U.K. Mulls Museum Fees for Overseas Visitors | Artnet News

The U.K. government is considering charging international visitors entrance fees at national museums, potentially ending a 25-year free entry policy.
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fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Remembering Asher Remy-Toledo, Media Art Luminary

Asher Remy-Toledo was a significant cultural producer in New York, fostering community and experimentation in media art until his passing at age 62.
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Tracey Emin's Therapy Art

For much of his career, Ed Woodham has worked in performance art, public art, installation, and social practice - those forms created to engage communities outside the white cube.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 days ago

Comment | Museums must be the leaders in a moral revolution

Bregman claims, 'Today the whole of Europe risks turning into one big Venice, a beautiful open-air museum. A great destination for Chinese and American tourists. A place to admire what was once the centre of the world.' This statement encapsulates the concern that Europe is losing its cultural significance.
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fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

NYU Steinhardt Presents 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibitions

The interdisciplinary MFA program brings together an exceptional group of emerging artists committed to developing their work within a community of faculty, visiting artists, and art professionals.
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fromColossal
1 day ago

Ambiguity Reigns in Olaf Hajek's Mysterious Illustrations

Olaf Hajek's work emphasizes connections over differences, blending nature and culture to create dreamlike, ambiguous compositions.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

New School Faculty React to Plans to Lay Off 15% of Workforce

The New School plans to lay off 15% of faculty and staff due to a projected $48 million deficit.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Guillermo Del Toro Scored a Different Prize at the Oscars: A Rare Frankenstein Painting

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein earned nine nominations ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, but he did not win the Best Picture award despite the film's success in other categories.
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fromColossal
2 days ago

A Short Film Joins In the Timeless Swiss Masked Tradition of Silvesterchlausen

The ritual has been performed for at least 500 years, but nobody knows how or why it began. The ornately dressed mummers, in groups of six, polyphonically yodel and ring bells.
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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Iconic 'Star Trek' Costumes and Props Beam Into London's Science Museum | Artnet News

The Science Museum's 'Star Trek Warp Trail' exhibit connects science fiction with real-world innovations, showcasing iconic costumes and technology from the franchise.
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fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Required Reading

Art conservation and fiction writing share a common goal of revealing and preserving layers of history and storytelling.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Whitney Biennial Trends, a New Baroque Art Star, and Banksy Unmasked | Artnet News

The 2026 Whitney Biennial opened at the beginning of the month, providing a snapshot of current trends and curatorial interests in the art world.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 days ago

'The human-machine creative entanglement': artist Sougwen Chung on her technology-based practice

"I've been thinking lately about how art reveals the writing on the wall. When I began developing the concept of human-machine collaboration it was 2015, years before the current wave of generative AI entered public consciousness."
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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Dark Mode: Inside the Art Market's Private Auction Playbook | Artnet News

Private auctions are gaining popularity, blending public auction benefits with exclusivity, as seen in the recent sale of a Warhol portrait.
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fromJuxtapoz
1 week ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Nuart Aberdeen 2026: Poetry In The Streets

Nuart Aberdeen is the first street art festival focused on poetry and text-based works, promoting accessibility in the art community.
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fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

A community-sized Seder plate - Harvard Gazette

Harvard Hillel's sculpture 'The People's Plate' celebrates Jewish identity through unique iconography and personal stories during Passover.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

This artist's work has been shown at MoMA. Now it's training AI

Michael Hafftka embraces AI by uploading his artwork to Hugging Face, viewing it as a collaborative opportunity rather than a threat.
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fromSURFACE
3 days ago

"The Antwerp Six" at 40, and Other News - SURFACE

The Antwerp Six exhibition celebrates influential Belgian designers, while the Brooklyn Museum plans a $13 million renovation for its African art galleries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Michaelina Wautier review an astounding lost artist steps out of her male contemporaries' shadows

Art history is currently in the process of revising the accepted white male canon by uncovering overlooked female artists. The recent explosion in interest of Artemisia Gentileschi highlights this shift, as major exhibitions aim to separate her extraordinary work from the violent sexual assault that overshadows her biography.
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fromJuxtapoz
4 days ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Jonas Wood Holds Court @ Gagosian, Beverly Hills

Jonas Wood's exhibition features new tennis court paintings, showcasing abstracted perspectives of matches from ATP, WTA, and Olympic tournaments.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 days ago

From technology to Gen Z collectors, Adrian Cheng shares the key trends in Hong Kong's art scene

March and April represent the pinnacle of our cultural calendar. The government's Hong Kong Mega 8 initiative brings together world-class events—from Art Basel and Art Central to ComplexCon and the Hong Kong Sevens. This powerful synergy across art, sports and pop culture transforms the entire city into an extended exhibition space.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Schiaparelli review it's cocktail o'clock with fashion's surreal goddess who out-lobstered Dali and turned a polar bear pink

Naked mermaids and prancing horses, silk carrots and unshelled peanuts, gilded elephant trunks, drums and masks are just a few of the buttons. The V&A's lavish spring show is a weird and wonderful tumble down the rabbit hole that is Schiaparelli, fashion's house of surrealism.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

South African work banned from Venice Biennale to be shown outside main event

Gabrielle Goliath's performance art, Elegy, will be displayed at the Venice Biennale despite initial cancellation due to its tribute to a Palestinian poet.
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