**The Revolutionary Art of Pyaari Azaadi: Exploring Identity and Activism** *Talkin’ Bout a Revolution*, currently showcased at Pen and Brush in Chelsea, is a vivid exploration of identity, trauma, and activism through the lens of South Asian artist Pyaari Azaadi. Formerly known as Jaishri Abichandani, Azaadi presents over 200 pieces in her mid-career survey running until February 14, 2026. Her […]
Ben Stone Fenton: Revealing the World Through a Distinct Perspective Ben Stone Fenton stands out for his genuine artistry in the photographic realm. Celebrated for his skill in portraying the soul of his subjects—be they touching portraits, awe-inspiring landscapes, or the energy of urban scenes—Fenton’s photography pushes beyond conventional boundaries. ### Early Years and Academic Background Raised in a family […]
**BSA Weekly Image Highlights: August 31, 2025** The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) persistently inspires and uplifts young minds, nurturing a sense of adventure and learning. Each week, the BSA presents captivating images that reflect the essence of Scouting experiences throughout the country. As of August 31, 2025, here are the week’s highlights, providing a glimpse into the colorful and […]
Artist Marina Capdevila Unveils “Forever Gold: The Glorious Age” Mural in Pforzheim At the center of Pforzheim, a German locale widely celebrated as the “Goldstadt” or “Golden City” owing to its rich goldsmithing heritage, a fresh masterpiece has taken shape in its urban environment. Esteemed Spanish artist Marina Capdevila has revealed her newest creation named “Forever Gold: The Glorious Age” […]
Es Devlin’s “Library of Us” Installation Misses the Mark at Miami Art Week At the heart of Miami Art Week, Es Devlin’s innovative installation “Library of Us” (2025) faced an unexpected reception. The 50-foot rotating library, set dramatically within a pool on Miami Beach, was intended to revive public interest in reading. Despite the compelling cause, attendees at the event […]
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has announced the recipients of its coveted Arts Writers Grant for the year 2025. Highlighting the expansive reach and influence of contemporary art, this year’s grants, totaling $1.04 million, will be distributed among 31 writers. These grants support a wide range of projects, including articles, books, short-form writing, and translations. In a […]
**Top Picks from the Booooooom Community: A Handpicked Array of Creative Essentials** Among the wide landscape of online creative circles, Booooooom emerges as a dynamic source of motivation. Established by Jeff Hamada, Booooooom has grown into a favored destination for artists, designers, and creative aficionados to present their work, team up, and exchange ideas. One notable feature of Booooooom lies […]
Hello, New York! We hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving, and that your December’s off to a great start, even though it’s dark and literally sleeting, plus expected to be the coldest winter since 1876 …. But I digress. If you’re wondering what exactly you’ve stumbled onto here, then may I introduce you to our formerly email-only New York Newsletter? […]
**San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain Faces Uncertain Future Amid Preservationist Appeal** San Francisco’s iconic Vaillancourt Fountain, a hallmark of Brutalist architecture, finds itself at the center of a heated legal and cultural dispute just a month after the city’s arts commission decided to dismantle it. Located along the Embarcadero, the fountain has been an integral component of the urban landscape since […]
The art review in question explores Hortensia Mi Kafchin’s exhibition “Paintings Made for Aliens Above” at PPOW Gallery. The artist, who hails from Romania and resides in Berlin, utilizes diverse representational strategies, ranging from pastoral and surreal to technofuturistic imagery, all while employing trans subjectivity as a metaphor for transhuman ideals. Through pieces like “Dobrogean National Costume” and “Cosmic scale […]