**BSA Weekly Image Selections: April 19, 2026** In its commitment to illuminating the rich and varied realm of street art, the Brooklyn Street Art (BSA) team has once again assembled a captivating array of images that embody the art form’s energetic essence. For the week of April 19, 2026, the BSA editors unveil a collection that highlights social commentary, vivid […]
Mixed-media artist Marie Lavallee serves as a wonderful reminder that creativity can take multiple forms. Her love for painting began in high school, after which she built a career as a goldsmith, eventually returning to painting after the age of 50. Despite her shift in mediums, remnants of her previous craft are still visible—Lavallee includes gold and copper leaf details […]
In the realm of art, few occasions hold as much excitement as the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, poised to brighten New York’s Starrett-Lehigh Building from May 13 to May 17, 2026. Serving as a tribute to the rich and varied artistry emerging from Africa and its diasporas, 1-54 has established itself as a guiding light for contemporary African art […]
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Shakira, Live Nation, and the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have unveiled plans for an innovative venue called the Shakira Stadium at Macondo Park in Madrid, set for 2026. This temporary installation is crafted for the Colombian singer’s 11-show residency as part of her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” World Tour. More than just a typical stadium, it serves as a […]
**Weekly Newsletter** The artist and NYC first lady in an exclusive interview, LACMA’s stunning new building, Trump plays Christ, and much more. — Last week, I visited Gracie Mansion in Manhattan for a conversation with artist and New York First Lady Rama Duwaji. It was her first interview with a journalist since her husband, Zohran Mamdani, took office on January […]
This article was intended to profile Tania El Khoury, a renowned multidisciplinary Lebanese artist, educator, and activist. However, the recent breakout of war has shifted the focus. As the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Iran retaliated by bombarding Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties and widespread displacement. Despite these harrowing circumstances, El Khoury remains dedicated to her art […]
Having lived my entire adult life under right-wing authoritarian Viktor Orbán’s regime, his colossal defeat at Hungary’s parliamentary elections last Sunday by Tisza, the largest opposition party, still feels hard to believe. Witnessing people in my hometown, Budapest, erupt with joy — dancing in the streets, strangers high-fiving each other — makes me hopeful that after 16 years, the Orbanization […]
The entrance to Joan Semmel’s Soho loft immediately sets the tone with an evocative oil self-portrait titled “Mirrored Screen” (2005). This piece, reflecting not only Semmel’s likeness but also her exploration into themes of narcissism and self-perception, signals the deeply personal and introspective nature of her work. The artwork is part of a series from over 20 years ago focused […]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is set to unveil a striking exhibition, “Giacometti in the Temple of Dendur,” this June. In collaboration with the Fondation Giacometti, the exhibit positions the slender sculptures of 20th-century Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti within the Ancient Egyptian Temple of Dendur. The exhibition will feature 17 sculptures, 14 on loan from Fondation Giacometti and three from […]