Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is currently showcasing the works of Rachel Ruysch (1664–1750) in an exhibition titled “Artist, Naturalist, and Pioneer.” This Dutch painter, renowned for her flower still lifes, provides a lens into the interplay of nature’s beauty and fragility. Ruysch masterfully captures the essence of floral variety, integrating insects and small creatures into her compositions to highlight […]
Ken Gonzales-Day: Unveiling Historical Erasure through Art LOS ANGELES — Ken Gonzales-Day, a renowned artist and scholar, utilizes his work to address the historical exclusion of gay and Latinx individuals from mainstream narratives. His art, such as that featured in the “History’s ‘Nevermade’” exhibition at USC’s Fisher Museum of Art, is especially relevant amidst ongoing political efforts to erase such […]
Workers at the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) have announced their intent to unionize, seeking to address issues such as transparency and wage levels within the organization. The new NYFA Union aims to join United Auto Workers Local 2110, which already represents numerous art institutions across New York City. NYFA, founded in 1971, provides extensive support to artists […]
Artistic expression continues to carry us through turbulence with hope, especially during the bountiful fall season. As happy pumpkins return to the scene, a host of exhibitions beckon you to take a day trip — or even a weekend getaway? — from the city and experience the harvest of art for yourself. In Upstate New York, there are two remaining […]
Climbing Mount Fuji can be a monumental challenge at any age—after all, it rises as Japan’s highest peak at 12,388 feet. Nevertheless, Kokichi Akuzawa recently surpassed expectations, becoming the oldest individual to reach the summit at an incredible 102 years of age. Akuzawa commenced his record-setting adventure on August 3, 2025, accompanied by his 70-year-old daughter Motoe, his granddaughter, her […]
For more than ten years, the Forest for the Trees has been redefining the visual environment of the Pacific Northwest through artistic expression. This non-profit has teamed up with 150 artists from both local and international backgrounds to enrich Seattle’s public art landscape. In July, they hosted their yearly event, inviting 23 artists to design panels that enliven the area […]
A photograph showcasing a leopard seal yawning in the Antarctic waters secured photographer James Ferrara the top accolade at the 2025 Underwater Awards Australasia. Held for its second consecutive year by DivePhotoGuide (DPG), Underwater Australasia, and UW Images, the competition invites scuba photographers globally to submit their finest shots taken in the Australasia region. (Australasia designates a vast geographical area […]
In October 1999, LEGO partnered with Lucasfilm, igniting a celebrated relationship with the Star Wars franchise. This collaboration revolutionized the realm of themed toys, culminating in the launch of the first Death Star playset in 2005—a landmark moment that enabled fans to own a fragment of legendary cinematic lore. Fast forward to 2025, LEGO has once again set a new […]
More than two years after his death, Paul Reubens, who delighted countless children in the late 1980s as Pee-wee Herman, has received his first posthumous Emmy Award. He was honored for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys for the HBO docuseries titled *Pee-wee as Himself*. Just prior to his death, Reubens participated in over 40 […]
**Investigating 1980s Art: Three Brief Videos on Downtown Alternatives** The 1980s marked a pivotal time for the art sector, particularly within the downtown environments of prominent cities like New York. Throughout this period, new modes of expression surfaced, questioning established norms and welcoming the avant-garde. This article investigates three brief videos that dive into the dynamic and transformative realm of […]