Alan Yentob: BBC Arts Broadcaster Dies at 78
Tributes pour in for Alan Yentob, long-serving BBC arts broadcaster & Imagine series creator, who died at 78. Artists like Ai Weiwei & Tracey Emin honor his impact on culture & arts accessibility.
Russia: Art Suppression & Control Under Wartime Censorship
Russia intensifies control over art & culture amid war, mirroring Soviet-era suppression. Artists face censorship, arrests & exile. A 'new Russian style' based on 'traditional values' is planned.
Panahi’s Triumph & Political Films at Cannes
Panahi's Palme d'Or win with 'It Was Just a Crash' highlights cinema's power against authoritarianism. Also featuring films like 'My Papa's Shadow' and documentaries reflecting political resistance.
Breuer Building: Brutalist Landmark Designation in NYC
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designates parts of the Breuer Building, former Whitney Gallery, as a landmark. Sotheby's plans renovations led by Herzog & de Meuron, preserving historical features.
Castle Howard’s Tapestry Room: Restoration and History
Castle Howard's Tapestry Drawing Room restored after fire damage. Featuring John Vanderbank tapestries, it revives 17th-century grandeur. Funded by Fabergé auction. A tale of heritage & art.
Van Kessel & Hoefnagel: Art, Nature & Marvel in 16th/17th Century
Explore Van Kessel & Hoefnagel's art, showcasing nature's marvels in 16th/17th century Europe. Discover detailed paintings and prints reflecting a growing fascination with the natural world.
American Photography: The New Art (1839-1910)
Explore early American photography (1839-1910) in 'The New Art' exhibit, charting technology & freedom. From daguerreotypes to amateur artistry, discover a nation defining itself through images.
Cannes Film Festival: New Waves, Love, and Artistic Visions
Cannes 2025 highlights: intergenerational dramas like 'Sound of Falling', marital crackups in 'Die My Love', and Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' exploring Godard. Films face artistic, business, and political pressures.
Birthright Citizenship: Wong Kim Ark and the Fight for Inclusion
The Wong Kim Ark case (1898) affirmed birthright citizenship, yet the struggle for inclusion persists. From Chinese exclusion to Trump's policies, the definition of "American" remains contested. Key issues: 14th Amendment, immigration.
Humanities Funding Crisis: Trump Cuts & Philanthropic Response
Trump admin slashes NEH funding, impacting state humanities councils. Mellon Foundation & others step up with emergency funding. Lawsuits challenge Trump's actions, citing constitutional overreach. Funding cuts jeopardize vital programs.
Art World News: Koyo Kouoh Tribute, Queen’s Memorial, Jasper Johns & More
Remembering Koyo Kouoh, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial designs, Jasper Johns' work with Robert Storr, and art world discussions including Khaled Sabsabi's project cancellation.
Met’s Rockefeller Wing Revamp: Culture & Art
Kulapat Yantrasast revamps the Met's Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, showcasing African, Oceanic, and ancient American art. The redesign emphasizes cultural context and community engagement.
Sophie Parker: Revitalizing Photo London Fair
Sophie Parker, Photo London's director, is transforming the fair by showcasing diverse photography, eliminating elitism, and promoting emerging artists. She is shifting focus from traditional subjects.
NYC Spring Events: Flowers, Art, Cocktails & More!
Explore NYC's spring offerings: flower displays, art exhibitions (Hilma af Klint, Van Gogh), Broadway-inspired cocktails, and unique dining experiences. A season of vibrant culture!
Manuscript Restoration: Honresfield Library & Black Book of Hours
Manuscript restoration efforts focus on the Honresfield Library and the Black Book of Hours. Funding supports conservation of rare books and illuminated manuscripts at institutions worldwide.
Popes Leo & Raphael: Art, Power, and Legacy in the Vatican
Explore the stories of Popes Leo (I, III, IV, X, XIII, XIV) as depicted in Raphael's Vatican frescoes, revealing their political and military roles. Also includes other popes with Leo name.
Charles Boyd: Art Collector & Detroit’s Art Scene Champion
Michigan-based cosmetic surgeon Charles Boyd, a passionate art collector and supporter, significantly impacts Detroit's art scene through gallery leadership and board positions, championing African American art.
Slip House Gallery: Art, History & Collaboration in NYC
Slip House Gallery, founded by Ingrid Lundgren & Marissa Dembkoski, opens in NYC, honoring Coenties Slip's art history. Features diverse artists and collaborative exhibitions, aiming for exploration and innovation.
Gaza: Art, Hope & Humanitarian Crisis Amid Conflict
Gazan artists like Mustafa Mohanna use art to aid children. Severe shortages of food, medicine, and basic rights plague Gaza amidst ongoing conflict, with humanitarian aid severely restricted. Many are enduring anxiety, disgrace, and hunger.
Embracing Brokenness: Finding Value in Imperfection
Discover the hidden value and lessons within broken things, from cameras to relationships. Explore how imperfection fosters knowledge, acceptance, and even beauty, revealing insights into ourselves.
Tirzah Garwood’s Art Archive: Rediscovered Works at Auction
Rediscovered Tirzah Garwood's art archive, including wood engravings and sketches, surfaces at Cheffins auction. Garwood, now recognized beyond Ravilious, gains spotlight after Dulwich retrospective. Archive estimated at £30,000.
Caravaggio 2025: Rediscovering the Baroque Master
Caravaggio 2025 exhibition explores the art of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, highlighting his influence and innovative techniques, despite criticisms of lacking scientific depth. Key works from around the world are showcased.
Waltz’s Trump Era Exit: Loyalty, Loomer, and Lessons Learned
Mike Waltz's short stint as Trump's advisor ended amid loyalty tests and Oval Office dramas with Loomer. A story of shifting alliances, Ukraine stances and ultimately, a Trump-style ouster. #Trump #Waltz #Politics
Rothschild’s Legacy: Artworks for National Gallery & V&A
Jacob Rothschild's legacy lives on as Guercino's 'King David' goes to the National Gallery and John Deare's relief to the V&A via the AIL scheme, enriching UK cultural life.