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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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 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'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 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.
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?
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
ICE monitors social media using Palantir. Resistance grows with documentation, activist memes, and apps like ICEBlock. Apple and Google removed some apps. Sharing footage combats governmental actions.
