Architecture firm MVRDV has triumphed in a competition to create a revolutionary sports complex in Tirana, Albania’s capital. Named “The Grand Ballroom,” this visionary project is a component of the Asllan Rusi mixed-use development and features an inventive blend of a sports arena, hotel, residential units, and retail outlets. The distinctive aspect of The Grand Ballroom is its spherical shape, […]
This is no typical bird book. Aviary: The Bird in Contemporary Photography features 223 images from more than 50 globally recognized photographers skillfully showcasing the elegance and delicacy of birds. Displaying these avian beings in a highly stylized and deliberate fashion, it presents them as graceful, statuesque entities. Aviary is divided into six chapters or “Acts,” categorizing the birds by […]
There are few career paths where a professional mishap leads to great success, but Cecilia Giménez found one. The Spanish artist, who died this week at the age of 94, rose to fame and notoriety in the 2010s for her delightful “restoration” of “Ecce Homo,” a fresco of Jesus in a Zaragoza church. The face that launched a million memes, […]
A Canadian TV show about gay hockey romance unexpectedly became a moment of tender (but sexy) relief in an increasingly unfair world. Read with caution: Spoilers ahead! Let me start by saying that I am a cis woman, and I don’t know anything about ice hockey except that people on TikTok have started calling the rinks “boy aquariums.” But I, […]
Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny, known for his chart-topping hits and dynamic performances, recently found himself at the center of a controversy during his visit to Mexico City. The artist, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, sparked a cultural debate after a photo of him touching an ancient artifact in the National Museum of Anthropology was shared online. […]
Each year, the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center awards a $20,000 grant to an artist worldwide who embodies the spirit of Black Mountain College. This year, Rosana Paulino was selected as the recipient of the annual BMC Prize, a grant for artists working in this spirit. Rosana Paulino, an artist, educator, and researcher based in São Paulo, Brazil, […]
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish artist famous for her unintended creation “Beast Jesus,” passed away at 94 in Borja, Spain. Known for her infamous restoration attempt of a fresco depicting Jesus Christ in 2012, Giménez transformed Elías García Martínez’s “Ecce Homo” into a viral sensation. Initially met with dismay, her work quickly gained fame, turning Borja into a tourist hotspot and […]
In January 2025, a series of wildfires devastated the Los Angeles region, leading to the ruin of approximately 12,000 homes and structures. Among those impacted was Keleigh Teller, a model and entrepreneur, and wife of actor Miles Teller, who lost her treasured wedding dress in the Palisades Fire. In a moving act, Miles presented her with a stunningly remade version […]
**Exploring Art and Education at Salt: The Tapestry Studio’s Impact** An insightful exhibition at Salt Beyoğlu, Istanbul, titled “We’ve Been at the Tapestry Studio Since the 90s” runs through March 1, 2026, shedding light on an avant-garde approach to art education and production. This exhibition, curated by Salt, delves into the evolution and influence of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University’s […]
Bryan Reisberg’s Creative Method for Dog Adoption in NYC In a touching effort to address the challenge of pet overpopulation, filmmaker Bryan Reisberg has embraced an innovative strategy to assist homeless dogs throughout New York City. Motivated by his experiences carrying his own corgi, Maxine, around the city and the encouraging responses he received, Reisberg opted to provide similar outings […]