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Newsrooms: Inside Local Journalism’s Heart + Soul
A look inside local newsrooms across America, capturing the lives and spaces of journalists. Elegiac photos reveal the heart of community journalism and its fight to survive. Discover the dedication behind the headlines.
Art Books Roundup: New Releases, Biographies & Art History
Explore new art books: biographies of Yoko Ono & Jean Baudrillard, historical analyses of David's Marat & artists vs. Fascism, plus diverse collections for every artistic taste.
Landman: Oil, Machismo, and Existential Crises in West Texas
"Landman" explores the harsh realities of West Texas oil fields, blending ambition, toxic masculinity, and anti-corporate jabs. Tommy navigates cartels and personal disasters, fueled by wealth and fatalism.
Blindness in Photography: Beyond the Visual Gaze
Photography & blindness: Examining biases in visual representation. Moving beyond pity to seek complexity. Explores photographers, like Strand & Riis, portrayals of blind subjects and challenges assumptions about vision.
100 Musicians for Gaza Auction: Humanitarian Relief
Over 160 musicians donated work for an online charity auction, '100 Musicians for Gaza,' to support Médecins Sans Frontières' humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. The auction has raised almost $185,000.
Hungarian Art: Provenance Research & Holocaust Era Claims
Uncovering looted Hungarian art from 1938-1948. Research reveals provenance details, names, addresses & museum records, now available to identify Nazi-era art claims.
Sung Tieu: Art Diversifies KW Institute Board
Sung Tieu's art 'Declaration of Donation' funds Mi You's KW Institute board seat, challenging exclusionary practices and promoting diversity through infrastructural shifts.
Alma Allen to Represent US at 2026 Venice Biennale
Sculptor Alma Allen will represent the US at the 2026 Venice Biennale with "Call Me the Breeze." The exhibit highlights Allen's material transformations and the concept of 'elevation'.
Alice Austen: Photography, Love, and Legacy at Clear Comfort
Explore Alice Austen's life, photography & legacy at Clear Comfort. From Victorian society to queer love, her images capture freedom & self-expression. Rediscovered, her work inspires artists today.
Trump, Epstein & Justice Department: Political Scams & Investigations
Trump pushes for Epstein probe targeting Democrats, while DOJ faces challenges. Halligan's actions raise concerns. Conflicts of interest and political pressures impact justice.
Ukrainian Art Under Attack: Nahirna22 Targeted
Kyiv's Nahirna22 art collective, supporting a new generation of Ukrainian artists, was targeted twice in Russian air raids, endangering the avant-garde art scene. Fundraising efforts are underway to repair the damage.
Fountainhead: Frank Lloyd Wright Home Acquired by MMA
The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) acquired Fountainhead, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home. Restoration is planned for public tours. It will become a cultural and historical landmark. Named after Ayn Rand's novel.
CRADLED: McDormand, Bocanegra & Shaker Art
Frances McDormand & Suzanne Bocanegra debut 'CRADLED', a Shaker-inspired multisensory experience exploring themes of care, community, and mortality at Hauser & Wirth, Los Angeles. Showcasing Shaker crafts.
Pascal’s Calculator: Export Blocked on Rare Device
A rare Pascaline calculator, one of nine extant examples, faced export restrictions after being deemed a national treasure. Pascal designed it in 1642. Auction suspended.
Tinworks Art Expands: Rialto Theater & Western Art
Tinworks Art in Bozeman expands to the Rialto Theater with Matthew Barney's 'Redoubt.' Focus on Western art, environmental themes, and community engagement. Mill building restoration planned.
Understanding Art: Context, Interpretation, and Meaning
Exploring art interpretation through context. From Banksy's graffiti to historical analysis, understanding the original context is key. Galleries present art artificially, posing a challenge to genuine comprehension.
Asante Artefacts: Private Collections Return, UK Lags
Private collections return Asante artefacts to Ghana, highlighting the UK government's slow progress on repatriation. Provenance challenges persist in restitution debates. Looted objects.
Venice Biennale 2026: US Pavilion Artist Drama & Updates
Drama surrounds the US Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Artist Alma Allen replaces Robert Lazzarini. Funding cuts and controversial proposals add to the challenges. Deadlines approach.
Dana Awartani: Art, Heritage, and Cultural Preservation
Dana Awartani's art explores cultural heritage, tradition, and destruction in the Middle East. Her work highlights the fragility of heritage sites and the intersection of modern art with social damage.
Korean Painting: The Tenth King of Hell Returns Home
The Met returns "The Tenth King of Hell," a Joseon-era painting from Sinheungsa Temple, illicitly taken during the Korean War era. Repatriation efforts continue for remaining panels. Korean art.
Dystopian Birthday: Goldman Sachs in Zohran’s New York
In Zohran's New York, a Goldman Sachs employee struggles with state-controlled meals, exorbitant tips, and a woke son's birthday amidst Mayor Mamdani's policies. Bourgeois values clash with dystopian reality.
EBacc Scrapped: Arts Education Revival in England?
England's EBacc faces scrapping after devaluing arts in schools. Arts GCSEs gain equal status. New system ensures creative options, aiming for rounded education & 'core enrichment'. Arts participation dropped 42% in 15 years.
Artist & Celebrity Collaborations: Photography & Film
Exploration of artist and celebrity collaborations in fashion photography and film, highlighting examples like Tillmans, Sorrenti, Trecartin, Longo, and Parreno, featuring stars like Lawrence, Jenner, and Kidman.
Art Deco: A Timeless and Universal Design Language
Art Deco's enduring appeal lies in its blend of classic glam and symmetrical design, reflecting local spirit while remaining globally recognizable. The style's 100th anniversary sparks renewed interest and exhibitions.
Walk & Talk Biennial: Art, Culture, and Community in the Azores
Walk & Talk Biennial in the Azores blends art, culture, and community. Showcasing diverse themes from local traditions to global issues, it fosters creativity and dialogue across São Miguel's landscapes. Celebrating island life and connection.
Art Week Tokyo: Rituals, Routines, and the Human Experience
Art Week Tokyo's video program, 'Routines,' explores rituals in human societies, from funeral ceremonies to daily routines. It highlights how artists use video to convey complex emotions and offer unique perspectives on life's profound themes.
Tom Sachs: Art, Nike, and Brand Partnerships Explored
Tom Sachs navigates brand partnerships with Nike and Levi's, leveraging them to expand artistic reach beyond traditional art spaces. His collaborations, financially rewarding, challenge artist representation norms.
Hobbies: Soul-Nourishing or Just Consumerism?
Exploring the paradox of hobbies: are they soul-nourishing pursuits or prepackaged consumerist dreams? From candle-making to coding, the line blurs between leisure and work. What truly defines a hobby?
Cattelan’s Gold Toilet ‘America’ Auction: Art, Wealth, and Politics
Sotheby's auctions Maurizio Cattelan's 'America,' a gold toilet sculpture, estimated at $10M. A commentary on wealth and power, it once graced the Guggenheim. Trump connection adds a layer.
Stolen Egyptian Statue Returned: Tefaf Maastricht Find
A stolen Ancient Egyptian statue, discovered at Tefaf Maastricht in 2022, will be returned to Egypt. The Dutch PM views the handover as a symbolic gesture against illegal artifact trading. Sculpture of Thutmose III.
Salt Solutions: Eco-Friendly Conservation of Art and Artifacts
Innovative salt solutions offer a cost-effective & eco-friendly way to preserve art by absorbing toxins & controlling humidity, rivaling traditional methods like silica gel & air conditioning. Studies support their effectiveness.
Brian Eno: Generative Art, Exhibition & Book Release
Brian Eno's generative documentary, art exhibition at Paul Stolper, and book 'What Art Does: An Incomplete Theory' showcase his creative endeavors in art, music, and science.
British Museum Acquisitions: From Samurai Armor to Chinese Treasures
Explore the British Museum's acquisition process, featuring Samurai armor, rare drawings, and a massive Chinese ceramics donation. Learn about ethical considerations and collection growth.
Trajan’s Rome: Art and Life Exhibition in the US
Explore Ancient Rome under Emperor Trajan. A new exhibition, 'Art and Life in Imperial Rome', features art & artifacts from Trajan's reign, showcasing unique artistic styles and historical significance. US tour begins in Houston.