Khaled Sabsabi Announced as Australia’s Representative Artist for Venice Biennale

Australia Reinstates Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino for 2026 Venice Biennale Artist Khaled Sabsabi (left) and curator Michael Dagostino (right) (photo by Anna Kucera for Creative Australia) Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino have been reinstated to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale. This decision follows a previous withdrawal prompted by a political controversy surrounding Sabsabi’s past artworks. […]

Astrophotographer Braves Sweltering Temperatures to Secure Unique ISS Transit Image

Astrophotography is a discipline that merges science and art, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of the cosmos. Andrew McCarthy, an acclaimed astrophotographer, has recently accomplished a remarkable achievement by capturing the International Space Station (ISS) as it crossed the sun during a solar flare. This breathtaking image, taken in the Arizona desert, showcases both McCarthy’s expertise and the role of […]

Five Must-Read Art Books for Your July Reading List

In the bustling realm of contemporary literature, the summer lineup of art books provides a meditative retreat for readers. Notable among this selection is a work on Edith Farnsworth, the lesser-known hero behind the iconic “glass house.” This narrative not only disentangles her life from the infamous architectural relationship with Mies van der Rohe but also parallels the author’s personal […]

Trump Proposes Defunding the Institute of American Indian Arts

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), the sole four-year school dedicated to contemporary Indigenous arts, is at risk of losing all federal funding as of October 1, should President Trump’s proposed federal budget be implemented. This budget proposes the complete removal of federal support for the IAIA, which previously received approximately $13 million annually. This funding is crucial as […]

Japanese Town Famous for Rice Paddy Art Honors This Year’s Design with ‘Demon Slayer’

Anime and manga represent some of the most significant cultural exports from Japan. Among them, *Demon Slayer* enjoys one of the most substantial fanbases, both in Japan and across the globe, boasting millions of readers and viewers. Due to its immense popularity, Gyoda (a city known for its annual rice paddy art project) dedicated their 2025 design to this iconic […]

Projection Mapping Transforms Monumental Sculpture into a Living Experience After Dark

South African artist Daniel Popper has debuted an impressive artistic monument in Miami’s Arts District, named “Lumen.” This monumental sculpture acts as the gateway to Society Wynwood, a vibrant apartment community. It is embellished with mosaic tiles that unveil their true enchantment when illuminated at night. By daylight, the artwork exhibits an earth-toned finish, but as night descends, projection mapping […]

Presenting Ethiopia’s Trailblazing All-Female Skateboarding Collective

**Ethiopian Girl Skaters: Pushing Limits on Boards in Addis Ababa** Every Saturday morning in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, something remarkable occurs. At the Addis Skate Park, numerous young girls assemble to challenge norms and relish the excitement of skateboarding—a sport historically led by men. This shift is predominantly attributed to the groundbreaking work of Sosina Challa, the 27-year-old creator of […]