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1 hour ago

Kennedy Center leaders offer behind-the-scenes tour to explain need for closure

Floca showed the impact of water damage on the Center's underbelly, including corroded steel beams in the service tunnel, concrete degradation in the parking lot and rust on the marble facade.
Arts
NYC music
fromCurbed
5 hours ago

The House Museum in Washington Heights

George Nelson Preston reflects on his rich artistic life and connections with influential figures in New York's cultural history.
#british-museum
London
fromianVisits
1 day ago

End of the white tents: British Museum gets go-ahead for new entrance structures

The British Museum is replacing temporary security tents with new structures and improving visitor access and experience.
London
fromianVisits
1 day ago

End of the white tents: British Museum gets go-ahead for new entrance structures

The British Museum is replacing temporary security tents with new structures and improving visitor access and experience.
New York City
fromCity Limits
18 hours ago

Opinion: A Better Plan for 1727 Amsterdam Ave.

New York City Council's decision to demolish a health center in Harlem raises concerns about equity and community involvement in urban planning.
#renovation
fromBrownstoner
48 minutes ago
Renovation

The Insider: Crown Heights Reno Burnishes Landmarked House

A thorough renovation transformed a historic townhouse into a modern single-family home while preserving its original features.
fromArchitectural Digest
18 hours ago
Renovation

This Upstate New York Home Was Designed With One Goal In Mind: Living With Beautiful Objects

The renovated kitchen features oak cabinetry and lighting that reflect personal history and aesthetic choices of the owners.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
48 minutes ago

The Insider: Crown Heights Reno Burnishes Landmarked House

A thorough renovation transformed a historic townhouse into a modern single-family home while preserving its original features.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
18 hours ago

This Upstate New York Home Was Designed With One Goal In Mind: Living With Beautiful Objects

The renovated kitchen features oak cabinetry and lighting that reflect personal history and aesthetic choices of the owners.
fromThesanjoseblog
49 minutes ago

Arena Green Park Receives Major Makeover Next to SAP Center

The city directed $1.1 million into the project while the San Jose Sharks contributed $200,000 to help activate this key green space and strengthen connections across downtown neighborhoods.
San Jose Sharks
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 hour ago

A Wood-Shingled House on Cranberry Street Full of Donald Judds /

25 Cranberry Street is a historic Brooklyn home, blending modern simplicity with preserved charm, listed for $4.9 million.
Remodel
fromDesign Milk
3 hours ago

This Spa Trades the Typical Playbook for Roman Civic Logic

RECESS in Montreal combines thermal bathing with social interaction, creating a unique wellness experience that encourages personal and communal connection.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn Heights Showhouse Returns for a Fifth Year

Designers will showcase inspirational interiors at the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, benefiting the Brooklyn Heights Association, from October 2 to November 1.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Has the world grown weary of art biennials? In search of an antidote, a Portuguese festival turns to anarchism

Coimbra's Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova is haunted and faces redevelopment into a hotel, threatening its role as an art festival hub.
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
#milan-design-week
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Farmers Market Essential Most People Forget To Bring - Tasting Table

Bringing a cooler to a farmers' market is essential for safely transporting perishable items and ensuring food safety.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 day ago

Portland Arts Week Isn't Playing Around

Portland Arts Week features sports-themed shows at nearly 20 galleries, bridging the gap between art and sports.
London food
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Historic Smithfield annexe to reopen as food market in 2028

The Annexe buildings next to Smithfield market will be transformed into a food market and hotel by 2030, alongside the new London Museum.
Board games
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Playtime Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The Playtime Cabin project features treehouses in a metasequoia forest, inspired by children's imagination and promoting diverse living spaces.
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not tourists: In Hawaii, we take care of one another'

Hawaii faces severe flooding and housing crises, prompting community-led efforts to rebuild Lahaina with a focus on local needs over tourism.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

A guide to Oakland's historic homes

Spanish settlers moved to the East Bay starting in 1776 to take land that had been home to indigenous people for thousands of years, and made it into fiefdoms of various dons like the Peraltas.
East Bay (California)
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Faneuil Hall needs 'a shot of adrenaline,' its businesses say - and they want to be part of the plan

Business owners at Faneuil Hall seek involvement in revitalization plans as Mayor Wu aims to rejuvenate the marketplace for downtown growth.
#art
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights art collaboration bridges generations, building friendships between students and seniors * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights art collaboration bridges generations, building friendships between students and seniors * Brooklyn Paper

Design
fromwww.amny.com
1 hour ago

MADERA salon blends art, design and collecting with Grain & Gesture' | amNewYork

MADERA emphasizes the importance of materiality in art, advocating for a slower, more intentional engagement with artistic works.
#architecture
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
14 hours ago

NTH/ Neutral Tactile Habitat / Ply Architecture

NTH by Ply Architecture is a thoughtful addition in Colonel Light Gardens, harmonizing with heritage bungalows while addressing family life needs.
Design
fromArchDaily
9 hours ago

Building Lightness Through Glass and Frames

Architecture has evolved from a focus on weight and permanence to a pursuit of lightness and continuity between interior and exterior spaces.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

House of Light Oaxaca / T804 Arquitectura e Interiorismo Estrategico

Casa Luz is an architectural intervention in Oaxaca that emphasizes local context through materiality, light, and craftsmanship.
fromianVisits
48 minutes ago

Tickets alert: Giant inflatable 'Luminarium' to pop up at Battersea Power Station

Luxart is a site-specific Luminarium created by Alan Parkinson for Battersea Power Station, composed of softly glowing chambers you can explore.
London
#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Art Brings Seniors and Students Together in Brooklyn Heights

Art sessions foster intergenerational connections between high school students and senior residents through collaborative creativity and storytelling.
#moma-ps1
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
NYC music

MoMA PS1's 50th birthday bash saw 8,000 people attend the most joyful block party in NYC | amNewYork

NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

MoMA PS1's 50th birthday bash saw 8,000 people attend the most joyful block party in NYC | amNewYork

MoMA PS1 celebrated its 50th anniversary with a block party attracting over 8,000 attendees, featuring art, food, and the Greater New York exhibition.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
2 days ago

What To See During Gallery Weekend Berlin | Berlin Art Link

Gallery Weekend Berlin 2026 features 50 galleries showcasing over 80 exhibitions from May 1-3, with additional events across the city.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 hour ago

STARK Celebrates Canadian Design + Craft in Their New Office

STARK's Queensway office integrates regional craftsmanship and functional design to create an inspiring workspace that emphasizes transparency and collaboration.
London
fromTime Out London
2 hours ago

This legendary 1930s leisure centre in central London is getting a 44 million makeover

Renovations of Marylebone's Seymour Centre have faced multiple delays due to asbestos and heritage window issues, pushing completion to spring 2027.
fromArtnet News
20 hours ago

14 Must-See Museum Shows in New York This Spring | Artnet News

Isamu Noguchi's exhibition at the Long Island City museum reveals his vision for urban spaces, including a proposed playground in Central Park that was ultimately rejected by Robert Moses.
Arts
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Green-Wood Cemetery's new visitor center is open

Green-Wood Cemetery has opened a new visitor center, the Green-House, enhancing the experience for over 500,000 annual visitors.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
23 hours ago

Can the V&A's New Museum Fulfill Its Democratic Promise?

V&A East in Stratford presents art and design in a community-focused, human-scale environment, contrasting with the institution's traditional architecture.
#rave-culture
#lacma
Design
fromTravel + Leisure
21 hours ago

LACMA's David Geffen Galleries invites visitors to get lost and move through art without a set path.

The new David Geffen Galleries at LACMA prioritize disorientation and exploration over traditional museum layouts.
Arts
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Peter Zumthor's LACMA David Geffen Galleries Open in Los Angeles

The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA feature a flexible, open exhibition space for 155,000 art objects spanning 6,000 years of history.
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

The 400+ year old Kedermister Library has confirmed its 2026 opening dates

The Kedermister Library will open monthly from May to October 2026, offering limited access and guided tours of its historic collection.
fromDesign Milk
6 days ago

Sabah House NYC Pays Homage To Set + Setting

Sabahs are made entirely by hand from 100% leather in either Texas or Turkey—two regions with distinct yet deeply rooted relationships to the material. The result is a shoe that varies subtly from pair to pair, even within the same size.
Brooklyn
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
6 hours ago

Slags, bings and pipelines: Edinburgh landscape offers fitting backdrop for exhibition on fossil fuel extraction

Jupiter Artland offers a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions as well as 150 acres of Scottish countryside populated by specially commissioned permanent works by over 40 major artists.
Arts
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

Is Your Home Missing an It Factor? It May Need More Dec-Aura Points

A home's aura is defined by collected, layered interiors that tell a story and create a sophisticated, inviting atmosphere.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Roses and Thorns of Greater New York

Barbara Chase-Riboud declined to represent the US at the Venice Biennale, stating that now is not the right moment.
#va-east-museum
London
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

A First Look at the V&A East Museum-London's Most Exciting New Cultural Addition

V&A East Museum opens in London, expanding the V&A's influential collection and focusing on community engagement.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on a much-needed boost for the arts: rebuilding England's cultural landscape

The V&A East Museum opens in Stratford, London, revitalizing the cultural landscape amid challenges faced by arts organizations across the UK.
London
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

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

V&A East Museum will open on April 18, 2026, featuring innovative design and a focus on inclusivity for diverse audiences.
#art-exhibition
fromArtforum
23 hours ago
Arts

Making Rent: New York's New Apartment Galleries and Artist-Run Spaces

A new artist-run exhibition in Crown Heights showcases diverse artworks in a playful, chaotic environment, emphasizing collaboration and community engagement.
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Arts

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.
Arts
fromArtforum
23 hours ago

Making Rent: New York's New Apartment Galleries and Artist-Run Spaces

A new artist-run exhibition in Crown Heights showcases diverse artworks in a playful, chaotic environment, emphasizing collaboration and community engagement.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks 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.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

glazed facade cuts through monolithic brick community center within paris park

The architectural approach emphasizes simplicity, durability, and contextual integration, with brick as the primary material for its structural capacity and long-term performance.
Renovation
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

AAPI Heritage Month Forum: Art Across Asia w/ Asian Art Museum (SF)

AAPI Heritage Month features a free forum on Asian art masterpieces at the Asian Art Museum, welcoming all to explore art, culture, and history.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Sharjah Architecture Triennial Presents "A Journey into Architecture Archives" Focused on Baghdad, Damascus, and Tunis

The Sharjah Architecture Triennial showcases architectural archives from Baghdad, Damascus, and Tunis, emphasizing their importance in preserving collective memory and knowledge.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

How the post-war homebuilders built the modern playbook

The modern American homebuilding industry is rooted in post-WWII innovations that transformed construction into a systematic, efficient process.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

These spectacular London cultural institutions are receiving millions in government funding

London's major arts venues will receive £130 million from the Arts Everywhere Fund to enhance access and improve cultural infrastructure.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Highlights and Hidden Gems at Dumbo Open Studios

DUMBO Open Studios celebrated its 10th year, showcasing over 175 artists and fostering community despite challenges from rising rents and the pandemic.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Limberlost Place / Moriyama & Teshima Architects

Limberlost Place is a pioneering public tall timber building in Toronto, showcasing advanced design and sustainability standards.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Brooklyn News: Green-Wood Visitor Center Opens

Gowanus development plans advance while a Fort Greene historic home faces demolition after being deemed unworthy of landmark status.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

Sustainability charity Gallery Climate Coalition launches new consultancy to support climate action

"The idea for a dedicated consultancy arm actually predates GCC's launch in 2020. Right from the beginning, it was clear that while shared standards, tools and advocacy are essential, many organisations would require hands-on, tailored support to implement meaningful change."
Arts
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Opening Reception: African Diaspora Art (Alameda)

The exhibit features diverse artists from the African Diaspora showcasing various mediums and techniques.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Mocoli Sports Complex / URLO Studio

The Mocoli Sports Complex features an efficient design that balances aesthetics and functionality for communal use and sports activities.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

Two mighty London institutions are in the final of UK Museum of the Year 2026

The National Gallery celebrated its bicentenary by entirely rehanging its collection and launched the Art Road Trip program, collaborating with 24 local arts organizations.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Art by Graphic Rewilding Blooms at Brookfield Place in New York City

Fleeting Opulence transforms the Winter Garden and surrounding spaces into an immersive celebration of the natural world, featuring larger-than-life flowers and cherry blossoms.
Arts
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Archiving the Technosphere: How Museum Architecture Mediates Human-Made Systems

The contemporary technology museum has emerged as a performative participant in the systems it seeks to document. The architecture of these institutions has become increasingly fluid and bold, often mirroring the velocity and complexity of the systems it houses. They operate as mediators between the human, the ecological, and the technological realms, transforming from encyclopedic warehouses into active educational engines.
Science
#museum-expansion
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

How Do Museums Care for Unconventional Acquisitions?

Knowles's performances, such as Make a Salad and Identical Lunch, showcased her unique approach to art through food, engaging audiences in the experience of preparation and consumption.
Arts
Philosophy
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

When Do Buildings Begin to Matter? Rethinking Heritage in Local Time

Global heritage systems prioritize longevity and material authenticity rooted in European slow-growth models, disadvantaging rapidly changing cities where cultural time operates unevenly.
Remodel
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Forum, Depot, Maze: Toward a Plural Ecology of Museums

Museums should shift from fixed, authoritative narratives to porous spatial ecologies that grant visitors greater agency and make process and back-of-house visible.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Heritage Without Permanence: When Architecture Endures by Disappearing

A Gothic cathedral can take centuries to complete. A world exposition pavilion may stand for six months. A ritual structure in Kolkata rises and vanishes within five days. Yet each draws pilgrimage, shapes collective memory, and reorganizes urban life. If heritage has long been defined by what endures, architecture repeatedly shows that cultural authority can also belong to what gathers people.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Shaping Architectural Continuity: 25 Revitalization Projects Across Historic, Industrial, and Natural Sites

Heritage sites constitute complex spatial archives in which architecture, history, and collective memory converge. They encompass a wide spectrum of contexts-from archaeological remains, ancient and historic townscapes, UNESCO-listed landscapes, to early modern civic structures and industrial infrastructures. Yet these environments confront challenges: climate change, urban transformation, disaster, shifting social needs, and the gradual erosion of material fabric. Revitalization and restoration projects respond to these conditions by positioning architectural and spatial practice as an active mediator between preservation and the contemporary topologies.
Renovation
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free Community Day w/ Art + Guided Tour at Eames Institute (Richmond)

Eames Institute Community Day offers a free afternoon of arts-based community gathering in Richmond, CA, featuring a free 45-minute Archives Gallery tour with Llisa Demetrios.
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