Alison Knowles, a powerhouse in postwar experimental art and a cofounder of the Fluxus movement, passed away at her home in New York City on October 29 at age 92. Her death was confirmed by James Fuentes gallery, which represented her. Knowles worked not only between disciplines but between media, seemingly exploding the boundaries of every form she inhabited. Over […]
Six artists have withdrawn from an exhibition at the MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome, citing the museum’s stance on Israel’s actions in Gaza and Palestine. In a letter on the website Nero, they accused the museum of ties to entities complicit in Israeli actions, notably collaborating with energy company Eni, which has an offshore oil exploration […]
Singer Billie Eilish has consistently been a voice for the people, frequently participating in political and social advocacy. She has brought attention to the issue of climate change, urged fashion designers to abandon fur, confronted body shaming through a compelling video, and discussed women’s reproductive rights. A remarkable young woman, Eilish leverages her platform to support the causes close to […]
The 14th edition of the Taipei Biennial, “Whispers on the Horizon,” opens on November 1 at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM). Curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, the exhibition features around 150 works by 72 artists from 37 cities, including 34 new commissions and site-specific installations in painting, sculpture, film, photography, and performance. “Whispers on the Horizon” explores […]
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A lawsuit claims that the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a Greek foundation should not have acquired a Vincent van Gogh oil painting stolen by the Nazis, and should return the work to the relatives of its rightful owners. The heirs to a German-Jewish family say they were forced to abandon van Gogh’s 1889 painting “Olive Picking” in Munich when […]
Since U.S. President Donald Trump commenced his second term in January, a series of changes have transpired within federal agencies and commissions, and this pattern has regrettably persisted. As initially reported by The Washington Post, the administration has dismissed all members of the Commission of Fine Arts. This autonomous federal agency is tasked with evaluating “matters of design and aesthetics” […]
Visionary artist Refik Anadol has disclosed additional details regarding his upcoming museum of AI art, *DATALAND*. With the grand opening approaching in spring 2026, Anadol is providing insights into what guests can anticipate during their visit to the museum. Positioned within the Frank Gehry-designed The Grand LA, *DATALAND* stands as the first of its kind. A trailblazer in AI art […]
Picture yourself disembarking from the plane at Tokyo’s Haneda airport. You touch down at Terminal 3, the international section of the airport, and are welcomed by an unexpected representative: Godzilla! Indeed, the King of Monsters will be establishing his presence at the airport in a grand manner. A colossal version, stretching 131 feet, will be positioned above a part of […]
Image: © RPBW Featuring a mother-of-pearl silhouette, the newly conceived Isola della Musica presents an impressive feature in Hanoi’s landscape. Crafted by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), this performance venue serves as a connector between two lakes and is destined to be a new landmark admired from all sides. The design incorporates innovative building techniques, utilizing available land rather […]