**Investigating Femininity and Nature in Hilda Palafox’s ‘De Tierra y Susurros’** Hilda Palafox’s newest solo exhibition, “De Tierra y Susurros,” currently on view at the Sean Kelly Gallery in New York, investigates the complex bond between femininity and nature from a distinctly Latin American viewpoint. The exhibition, open until February 21, 2026, showcases an array of paintings and sculptural reliefs […]
Deep within the derelict confines of Chernobyl’s reactor remnants, where radiation continues to pose a lethal threat to most forms of life, a modest black fungus is thriving unnoticed. This is not a remnant of destruction—it’s a vibrant, growing entity that appears to have adapted to one of the most inhospitable settings on the planet. The fungus, identified as *Cladosporium […]
# The Power of Art in Times of Political Turmoil In recent events that have shocked the world, the killing of Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good by ICE has stirred outrage and a passionate response from the art community. This tragic incident, along with the political unrest involving foreign interventions and cultural supressions, highlights the significant role art plays in […]
The LA Art Show Makes a Bold Cultural Statement with the First Latin American Pavilion The 31st edition of the LA Art Show is making waves in downtown Los Angeles, challenging its reputation as the city’s “unhip” art fair. This year, the show highlights its cultural and political significance through several innovative projects, prominently featuring a debut Latin American Pavilion […]
South Africa’s 2026 Venice Biennale Pavilion: Controversy Over Censorship and Artistic Expression South Africa’s decision to cancel a performance mourning victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict, selected for the 2026 Venice Biennale pavilion, has sparked significant debate about artistic freedom and international relations. The Pavilion proposal titled “Elegy,” created by artist Gabrielle Goliath and curator Ingrid Masondo, was revoked by South […]
We all have tasks we detest. Perhaps it’s folding laundry or cooking after a long day at work. These are the kinds of responsibilities you frequently wish to delegate to someone else. Even better, someone who wouldn’t complain or tire. Well, LG Electronics has a solution in the works for you. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, the company […]
According to a recent memo from the White House, President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties, citing these entities as “contrary to the interests” of the U.S. Among these are two groups dedicated to cultural heritage and arts policy: the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural […]
**Ellenville, New York: In Conversation with Artist Michael Berryhill** In the quaint town of Ellenville, New York, nestled within a home that stands as a vivid museum piece from the 1950s, artist Michael Berryhill embodies a spirited resistance against conformity. Upon entering his home, one is greeted by a vibrant symphony of colors and mid-century furnishings, reminiscent of an era […]
**Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets Revealed** **Philadelphia—A Journey into the Mystique of Rousseau** For those entranced by Henri Rousseau’s enigma-laden paintings, the exhibition **Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets** at the Barnes Foundation offers a rare portal into the mystique of this self-taught master. At the heart of this exhibition lies the illustrious “Sleeping Gypsy” (1897), a painting that invites endless […]
Sue Roe’s latest book, “Hidden Portraits: Six Women Who Shaped Picasso’s Life,” takes on the task of illuminating the lives of the significant women who were entwined with Picasso. While the title centers on Picasso, the book ventures into the stories of Fernande Olivier, Olga Khokhlova, Marie-Thérèse Walter, Dora Maar, Françoise Gilot, and Jacqueline Roque. These women, while overshadowed by […]