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2 hours 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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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours 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.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 hours 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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fromwww.npr.org
1 hour ago

This 'Devil Wears Prada' wants to save journalism

The narrative shifts from the horrors of working for a magazine to the challenges of not working for one, focusing on journalism's survival.
fromArtnet News
8 hours 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
2 hours 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Nancy Holt review cosmic thrills as the universe's hidden power is unleashed

Thinking big allows artists to connect humanity with the global and cosmic context, as exemplified by Nancy Holt's land art installations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Concrete sun tunnels and shimmering pools of water: the monumental land art of Nancy Holt

Land art in the 1960s and 70s featured monumental scale and dramatic natural locations, exemplified by Nancy Holt's works like Sun Tunnels.
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fromArtforum
11 hours 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
11 hours 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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fromThe Village Voice
14 hours 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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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

2026 Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out Live Painting Event

Professional artists will paint live at Cottage Creek Vineyards, accompanied by music, in a free public event.
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fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

An Exclusive Look at Kelly Wearstler's Upcoming H&M Home Collaboration

Robell Awake's art blends historical references and modern techniques, creating functional sculptures that tell stories about culture and craftsmanship.
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fromThe Village Voice
14 hours 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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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Jarvis Cocker and Kim Sion to curate art exhibition at Hepworth Wakefield

A new exhibition, Hodge Podge, aims to inspire creativity and challenge conventional art ideas, opening in May 2027 at Hepworth Wakefield.
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fromAnOther
2 days ago

Pol Taburet: Faery Tales

Pol Taburet's art blends mystical elements and personal history, creating a unique experience that transcends traditional mediums.
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fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 days ago

"Echoes of Elsewhere" by Artist Sylvia Trotter Ewens

Sylvia Trotter Ewens' art explores memory, identity, and cultural duality through fragmented environments reflecting her experiences in Honduras and Québec.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

2026 Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out Live Painting Event

Professional artists will paint live at Cottage Creek Vineyards, accompanied by music, in a free public event.
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fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

An Exclusive Look at Kelly Wearstler's Upcoming H&M Home Collaboration

Robell Awake's art blends historical references and modern techniques, creating functional sculptures that tell stories about culture and craftsmanship.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours 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.
fromArtforum
11 hours 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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fromArtnet News
1 day 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
22 hours 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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fromwww.npr.org
6 hours 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.
fromArtnet News
19 hours 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
1 day 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
19 hours 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
18 hours 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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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Bloodlines of modernism: Picasso, Lam, and the art of return at Galerie Gmurzynska | amNewYork

The dialogue between Pablo Picasso and Wifredo Lam belongs precisely to that category, and at Galerie Gmurzynska in the Fuller Building, that exchange is given the intimate, scholarly, and utterly seductive treatment it deserves.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Art that takes a stand: Jo Noble and Ruth Ross * Oregon ArtsWatch

Jo Noble focuses on individuals who stand for the Constitution, creating unique cards to thank judges for their rulings that uphold the rule of law. Her process involves extensive online research to identify impactful judicial decisions and the officials involved.
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fromArtforum
1 day ago

Remembering Ulysses Jenkins (1946-2026), Contemporary Griot

Ulysses Jenkins, known as UJ, was a modest yet imaginative artist deeply connected to LA's cultural landscape.
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Father-daughter duo duped New York City art world with at least 200 fake Banksy, Warhols, Wyeths, prosecutors say | Fortune

The counterfeits, which were forged in Poland by an unnamed co-conspirator, were often reproductions of lesser-known works by prominent and prolific artists, like Banksy and Andy Warhol.
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fromSFGATE
21 hours ago

A San Francisco artist's painting sold for $60,000. It was fake.

"For years, these defendants painted themselves as purveyors of fine art while selling lies on canvas to unsuspecting collectors. Today's convictions strip away the varnish and reveal the fraud underneath."
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

The art of politics: how global conflicts are playing out in this year's Venice Biennale

"I do not see art as a tool for confrontation or exclusion. I believe art is a medium of hope and openness. It is a place where humanity can meet itself, even in its complexity and contradictions."
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fromColossal
20 hours ago

In Monica Rohan's Paintings, Tablecloths and Chairs Uncannily Perch in Remote Landscapes

I've found this quite freeing, allowing me to explore new ideas about the relationship between people and the landscape. I love their elegant yet rickety construction, and I grew up with them around my kitchen table, so they're a strong reminder of home for me.
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fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

'Baby Reindeer' creator Richard Gadd on his new show 'Half Man' and toxic masculinity

Half Man explores the complexity of male relationships and repression, rather than solely focusing on toxic masculinity.
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fromColossal
21 hours ago

Dozens of Suspended 'Halos' Glimmer in a Florentine Factory

SpY's installation 'Halos' transforms a former railway factory into an immersive experience of movement and reflection.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey

Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey at Morven Museum & Garden examines the lives of these lesser-known signers and confronts a confounding actuality: while risking their lives for liberty, freedom, and equality, they denied these rights to the people they enslaved.
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fromHyperallergic
20 hours ago

Required Reading

El Anatsui's installation at the Vienna State Opera reflects audience interaction and the life of artist Peter Hujar is explored through film and literature.
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fromHyperallergic
17 hours ago

Historic Monument Honors New York's First Arabic-Speaking Community

A public artwork honoring Little Syria's literary legacy was unveiled in New York City, celebrating its historical significance and cultural contributions.
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fromHyperallergic
16 hours ago

Tania Bruguera on Why Today's Art Must Be Political

Tania Bruguera's performance 'Tatlin's Whisper #6' emphasizes free speech amid rising authoritarianism in Cuba and the U.S.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How South Asian representation in gaming is growing

Venba, developed by Toronto-based Visai Games, tells the story of a couple who moves from India to Canada. The gameplay involves recreating recipes from a smudged recipe book, reflecting the immigrant experience.
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fromHyperallergic
21 hours ago

Art Movements: Curators Named for El Museo's Latine Art Survey

El Museo del Barrio has announced the curatorial team for the 2027 edition of La Trienal, which will feature works by artists of Latin American and Caribbean descent living in the United States, Puerto Rico, and around the world.
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fromPortland Monthly
1 day ago

5 Artists to See at Converge 45

Converge 45 aims to create lasting conversations through interactive art rather than traditional blockbuster exhibits.
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from48 hills
2 days ago

Drama Masks: 'Hamnet' is gorgeous, but how was Shakespeare's sausage made? - 48 hills

Theatre companies should address contemporary issues rather than producing irrelevant shows.
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fromArtforum
1 day ago

Hard Feelings: The Whitney Biennial's Aesthetics of Vulnerability

The Whitney Biennial reflects themes of anxiety, dependence, and vulnerability through art that critiques rather than soothes collective worries.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam gallery for new exhibit

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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fromKotaku
1 day ago

Robot Dog With Elon Musk Head Scarier Than A Horror Game

The installation critiques the influence of billionaires on public perception through unsettling robot dogs that produce AI-distorted art.
fromVulture
1 day ago

Where Has Alden Ehrenreich Been Hiding?

"It was a very smart trick," he tells me, because he'd start by naming the works he, as a sullen preteen, found stupid or boring, and then, by process of elimination, arrive at the pieces he liked. "Then she'd go, 'Why do you like it?'" Ehrenreich says. Suddenly, he had to learn to express why he was into art.
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fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF Int'l Arts Fest Presents 'Impasse' by Mufutau Yusuf

Impasse is a powerful, driving, high-speed performance with a set and props that reference African immigration, confronting the biased narratives etched onto Black bodies throughout history.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

NADA New York 2026 Welcomes 121 International Galleries

NADA New York's 12th edition features over 121 galleries from 15 countries, showcasing contemporary art from May 13-17, 2026.
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fromColossal
2 days ago

Spell Your Name with NASA's Earthly Alphabet of Aerial Images

Landsat has documented Earth's surface since 1972, providing a continuous record of landscapes and a new interactive name generator for Earth Day 2026.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

George Herms, Titan of West Coast Assemblage, Dies at 90

George Herms transformed found materials into poetic art, representing impermanence with humor and pathos.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Inside Showplace's Important Fine Art and Design Auction

New York's Important Fine Art and Design Auction on May 14, 2026, features a diverse range of artworks from renowned and emerging artists.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Trump Adds His Face to the US Passport

The new US passport will feature President Trump's portrait for the first time in history.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

Director of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum to depart in October

"There are always a combination of professional and personal factors when it comes to a decision like this. One marker in this process of starting to think about next chapters was the completion of the campus expansion project."
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fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Reclaiming the Self-Taught Artist's Creative Identity

The exhibition 'Self-Made' at the American Folk Art Museum showcases over 90 works redefining self-taught artists' contributions to modern art.
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Star-Studded Doc on Auction Icon Simon de Pury Heads to Cannes | Artnet News

A good auctioneer will be able to extract at least one extra bid beyond the mental ceiling that each bidder had fixed for themselves, de Pury once wrote.
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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Remembering Raghu Rai, Jack Thornell, and Jarvis Rockwell

Raghu Rai, India's celebrated photojournalist, captured iconic figures and won numerous awards, including the Padma Shri for his impactful photography.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Welcome to 'Anxietyland' theme park, where the rides are no fun

Gemma Correll's graphic memoir, Anxietyland, illustrates her lifelong struggle with anxiety through vivid metaphors and personal experiences.
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fromColossal
1 day ago

Linocuts by Eduardo Robledo Celebrate Mexican Heritage and Community

Eduardo Robledo's linocuts celebrate community, tradition, and social activism through vibrant motifs and spiritual themes from his Xochimilco upbringing.
fromColossal
1 day ago

May 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

The Scenerium 2026 Art Award invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place through landscapes, seascapes, and imagined worlds, offering global promotion and various features.
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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Why London's Whitechapel Gallery Hired an Economist | Artnet News

"Museums, art galleries, theaters, and performing arts spaces across the U.K. are facing the biggest financial and existential threat to their survival in generations, and yet their role not just as important public and civic spaces, but as places where people can collectively imagine and create new sustainable futures feels more important than ever."
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 days ago

Ittai Gradel, gems expert who uncovered British Museum thefts, dies aged 61

Gradel first wrote to the museum in 2021, explaining he had found proof that precious objects under its care were being sold on eBay. His correspondence named the British Museum's senior curator Peter Higgs, as the person he believed was behind the sales.
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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Duo Who Sold Fake Warhol, Banksy Plead Guilty in $2M Fraud | Artnet News

A father and daughter pleaded guilty to a $2 million counterfeit art scheme involving famous artists' imitations.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Sotheby's Auction Raises Funds for Yale MFA Scholarships

By increasing our endowed scholarship resources, we are not only supporting artists today but investing in a community that will continue to grow.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

Amplifying Indigenous Voices with Phil Cash Cash and the Portland Art Museum * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Portland Art Museum is undergoing a significant reinvention, focusing on innovation and expanding its Native American art collection.
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from48 hills
3 days ago

The world is large! 8 must-sees at SF International Arts Fest - 48 hills

The San Francisco International Arts Festival promotes cultural exchange despite challenges from U.S. immigration policies and travel restrictions.
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