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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

The Bennett Prize Opens Fifth Call for Entries

Women figurative realist painters can apply for The Bennett Prize, offering a $75,000 grand prize and a traveling solo exhibition.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
19 hours ago

Introducing ArtsLink, a hub for posting and finding essential information * Oregon ArtsWatch

ArtsLink is envisioned as an essential community resource that aims to increase visibility, spur audience engagement, and strengthen the local arts and culture ecosystem.
Portland
#cartooning
Mission District
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
#lacma
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Like a concrete aircraft carrier: was LA's giant new $724m gallery really worth all the carbon emissions?

The new David Geffen Galleries at Lacma is a $724 million architectural marvel designed by Peter Zumthor, symbolizing a transformative vision for the museum.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Designed to disorient': LA art museum unveils enormous concrete gallery, 20 years in the making

The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA represent a $724 million revitalization effort, showcasing a controversial design by architect Peter Zumthor.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
9 hours ago

Nao Lee's posters are digital terrains that hide small and unruly treasures for you to find

Nao Lee's design philosophy embraces juxtaposition, using everyday vernacular influences to create layered, interpretive compositions that inspire debate and curiosity.
#photography
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 day ago

2025 Photo Awards Winner: Chanyoung Chung

Chanyoung Chung, a former nurse, won the Colour category in the Booooooom Photo Awards for his still-life photography and reflections on society.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 week ago

2025 Photo Awards Winner: Victor Cambet

Victor Cambet won the Street category in the fourth annual Photo Awards for his unique photography capturing beauty in everyday life.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 weeks ago

2025 Photo Awards Winner: Sima Choubdarzadeh

Sima Choubdarzadeh won the Portrait category in the fourth annual Photo Awards for her work on migration, identity, and resistance.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 day ago

2025 Photo Awards Winner: Chanyoung Chung

Chanyoung Chung, a former nurse, won the Colour category in the Booooooom Photo Awards for his still-life photography and reflections on society.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 week ago

2025 Photo Awards Winner: Victor Cambet

Victor Cambet won the Street category in the fourth annual Photo Awards for his unique photography capturing beauty in everyday life.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 weeks ago

2025 Photo Awards Winner: Sima Choubdarzadeh

Sima Choubdarzadeh won the Portrait category in the fourth annual Photo Awards for her work on migration, identity, and resistance.
Education
fromBusline News
1 day ago

Laketran Unveils Winning Bus Wrap Art Contest Design - Busline News

Ava Passalacqua won the 2026 Design a Bus Wrap contest with her design themed 'We the People' for Laketran's America 250 celebration.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Stand for Circo de Ideias / fala

The project transforms a standard book fair stand into a vibrant installation using repurposed materials and a bold color palette.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
18 hours ago

San Francisco Waldorf Art Show & Celebration 2026 (Fort Mason)

Art Show on April 18th at Fort Mason features original works by the SF Waldorf community, with free admission and an evening celebration.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Grayson Perry Has Seen the Future review some of these insights into AI are just mindblowing

Artificial intelligence's impact on relationships and society is explored through personal stories and expert insights in Grayson Perry's documentary.
Berlin
fromabc7.com
1 day ago

teamLab Borderless in Tokyo is a feast for the eyes

Visitors describe teamLab Borderless in Tokyo as an ever-changing, immersive art experience that transcends traditional boundaries.
History
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Rare Holocaust sketches found by couple now on display in the Bronx at Manhattan University | amNewYork

A hidden collection of Holocaust drawings was discovered during a home renovation and donated to Manhattan University for preservation and education.
Remodel
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

Swing through this glowing Lincoln Center installation for free this month

An interactive swing installation called 'Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0' is now open at Lincoln Center, encouraging playful engagement for all ages.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
fromAnOther
3 days ago

Cao Fei's New Show Looks at Labour in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

"Technology is both the remedy and the poison," artist Cao Fei quotes Bernard Stiegler, emphasizing the complex relationship between technological advancements and their impact on human practices.
Agriculture
Television
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
UX design
fromWE AND THE COLOR
5 days ago

Can AI Search Read Your Design? The New Invisible SEO

AI search engines cannot interpret visual design, making brands with only aesthetic appeal effectively invisible online.
#art-basel
Graphic design
Branding is crucial in the AI market due to low product differentiation, with visual identities evolving to create a friendly and distinct appeal.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 day ago

Illustrator Spotlight: Nicholas Moegly

Nicholas Moegly creates moody, dark, and nostalgic imagery reflecting his experiences in small-town America.
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

V&A East Museum by O'Donnell + Tuomey to Open in East London's Cultural Quarter

The two-building complex aims to spotlight the many ways global artists, designers, and makers use creativity to shape the world, dedicated to creative opportunity and its power to bring change.
London
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 days ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
2 days ago

Berlin Britzenale 2026 Festival Preview | Berlin Art Link

Berlin Britzenale 2026 focuses on the future of allotment gardens in urban spaces, celebrating community, sustainability, and ecological diversity.
#art
Mission District
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Photo by Drew Altizer Photography

Diedrick Brackens's exhibition explores themes of tenderness, migration, and connections with nature through hand-dyed weavings.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Art Without Walls: Inside the Public Art Fund Party | amNewYork

Public art engages communities, inviting them to see their city more honestly and expansively, embodying a sense of belonging and shared experience.
Graphic design
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Is AI the greatest art heist in history?

Generative AI is criticized for harming creativity, exploiting artists, and causing societal issues while tech leaders promote it as a revolutionary tool.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 hours ago

Artist interview: Sarah Rosalena

I see myself first and foremost as a weaver working at the intersection of craft and technology. As an Angeleno, I grew up learning how to weave in the Wixárika tradition of my matriarchal bloodline by watching my mother and my grandmother.
Arts
#ai-art
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
Graphic design

Your article about AI doesn't need AI art

The New Yorker uses AI-generated art, raising questions about artistic integrity and the role of human creativity in the process.
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago
Arts

AI Art: Is It Any Good? The Experts Weigh In

AI art represents a transformative cultural moment comparable to the Renaissance printing press, fundamentally changing artistic creation and expression.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Your article about AI doesn't need AI art

The New Yorker uses AI-generated art, raising questions about artistic integrity and the role of human creativity in the process.
Arts
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

AI Art: Is It Any Good? The Experts Weigh In

AI art represents a transformative cultural moment comparable to the Renaissance printing press, fundamentally changing artistic creation and expression.
fromArtnet News
23 hours ago

7 New Art Books to Step Into Spring | Artnet News

Casa Kahlo offers an unprecedented look into the famed Mexican painter's family home, Casa Roja, which stands just blocks away from Casa Azul in Mexico City. Kahlo would retreat to Casa Roja when Casa Azul got crazy.
Arts
#rama-duwaji
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 weeks ago

2025 Photo Awards Winner: Jonah Reenders

Jonah Reenders won the Nature category in the Photo Awards, recognized for his work connecting humanity and the natural world.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 hours ago

The Marsden Hartley Legacy Project Launches Online

The first comprehensive catalogue of Marsden Hartley's artworks is now available online.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
1 hour ago

This sprawling free NYC art show just opened at MoMA PS1

MoMA PS1's 'Greater New York 2026' showcases over 150 works from 53 artists, reflecting the current creative landscape of New York City.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
5 hours ago

Self-Made at the American Folk Art Museum explores a century of artists inventing themselves | amNewYork

Self-taught artists create work that is deeply personal, immediate, and reflective of lived experiences, challenging conventional narratives of artistic authorship.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship

223 individuals, including artists and researchers, received the annual Guggenheim Fellowship, supporting diverse disciplines and creative endeavors.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

40 Years Later, Houston's FotoFest Keeps Its Edge

FotoFest's 40th anniversary showcases international photography, emphasizing freedom and global perspectives since its founding in 1986.
Arts
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

AI Crowns the Most Beautiful Artworks of All Time for World Art Day

DAIVID's AI ranked The Birth of Venus as the world's most beautiful painting based on emotional responses to art.
#art-fairs
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump tweets, penguins and human-sized chess: NGV unveils blockbuster 2026 Triennial

Jenny Holzer's artwork WTF reflects chaos in digital conversation and explores themes of truth and authority in contemporary society.
Arts
fromColossal
2 days ago

A Delightful Short Film Highlights the Remarkable Self-Taught Art of George Voronovsky

Jonko Voronovsky transformed his Colony Hotel room into vibrant 'memoryscapes' reflecting his optimistic youth despite enduring significant hardships.
fromBoard Game Quest
2 months ago

Sand Art Review

Sand Art is a game by Kory Jordan and published by 25th Century Games for two to four players ages 10 and up. It takes about an hour to play, and has you collecting resources and then coloring in a bottle, making art in a bottle out of sand, in case the name didn't give away the plot. Gameplay Overview: Sand Art has you gathering and mixing sand, which is used to fill your bottle.
Board games
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Steve DiBenedetto's Cosmic Sense of the Absurd

Steve DiBenedetto's paintings serve as a functional structure to help viewers navigate collective trauma.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Inside the heated subreddit where AI-generated art is celebrated over 'pencil slop'

AI art remains controversial due to concerns about artistic merit, unauthorized training data use, and job displacement, while enthusiasts seek community support in dedicated online forums.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

A Data Analysis of the 2026 Venice Biennale Signals a Shift to the Present | Artnet News

The 2026 Venice Biennale shifts focus back to contemporary artists, emphasizing mid-career figures and a rebalanced global representation.
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

The "Next Asian Art Hub" May Be the Wrong Question

In both places, there was a sense of energy building that was not yet fully visible. The experiences made me realize that, while sales totals and fair brands can serve as benchmarks of centrality, slower, structural transformations are taking place throughout Asia that merit closer attention.
Arts
Arts
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Painting With Blood: Who Does It and Who Collects It

Blood is used as a medium in contemporary art, challenging traditional boundaries of artistic practice.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
3 days ago

Review of Thailand Biennale Phuket | Berlin Art Link

The Thailand Biennale showcases artists and explores the concept of time through the theme 'Eternal [Kalpa]' while facing challenges of scale and ambition.
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Ai Weiwei and the Art of Keeping Your Mouth Shut

Censorship strips innocence from the young and kindness from the elderly. It discourages people from valuing justice, fostering selfishness instead.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

This scene is alive': Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub

The after-hours special showcase was first tested in January 2024 on the sidelines of the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament hosted and won by Cote d'Ivoire.
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Arts
fromElite Traveler
3 days ago

The Art Exhibitions and Museum Openings Worth Traveling For in 2026

2026 features significant art exhibitions that warrant travel, showcasing unique experiences and rare artworks across Europe.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 days ago

Salem Paper Arts Fair celebrates love of all things paper, followed by a 'Bridgerton' ball * Oregon ArtsWatch

The first annual Salem Paper Arts Fair celebrates paper arts and literature on April 18, featuring independent artists and a Booklover's Ball.
Arts
frommissionlocal.org
5 days ago

Photos: It's Open Studios weekend at 1890 Bryant Street

Artists showcased diverse artworks at 1890 Bryant St. Studios, featuring various materials and styles during a weekend preview.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

The Paradoxical Delights of South America's Biggest Art Fair

SP-Arte 22nd edition showcases a blend of global and regional art, emphasizing Brazil's role in transcontinental artistic connections.
Arts
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Youth Art Exchange (415) Day Public Gallery (April 15-May 1)

Public Gallery invites everyone to participate in an open-call exhibition, celebrating community and creativity without restrictions.
Arts
fromArtnet News
6 days ago

Seoul Gets an Intriguing New Art Fair-Plus, a Rundown of the Latest in Asia's Art World | Artnet News

The Hive Art Fair in Seoul will focus on B2B collaborations and has no booth fees, featuring 50 exhibitors.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

The Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair Has Taken Off Its Training Wheels

The Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair showcases the evolution and diversity of printmaking through a global community of artists and exhibitors.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - An Interview with Surreal Salon 18 Winner, River Reishi

River Reishi's winning piece, Surface Tension, explores the threshold between two realms through a figure emerging from dark water.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
1 week ago

Arte Laguna Prize Open Call | Berlin Art Link

Applications for the 21st Arte Laguna Prize are open until June 30, 2026, offering opportunities for emerging artists worldwide.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative

Qualifications for art-related positions often include unconventional traits and low compensation.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

We Must Do More Than Simply Depict Our Lives

The Bronx Museum biennial spotlights representational works that center urban youth and marginalized identities, challenging mainstream narratives through sincere, everyday portrayals.
Arts
fromColossal
2 months ago

Art is Better Together: A Letter from Our Editorial Director

Community art helps rebuild social bonds amid rising individualism and declining civic organizations, while nonprofit cultural publishing depends on member contributions for sustainability.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
6 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - The 2026 AXA Art Prize US is Open for Submissions

AXA XL launches the ninth edition of the AXA Art Prize US, inviting undergraduate and graduate students to submit figurative paintings, drawings, and prints by March 16, 2026.
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