Four decades after dozens of culturally significant objects were stolen from the Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico, a team of Tribal investigators has pledged to bring the missing items back home. In August 1984, the Santa Ana Pueblo (Tamaya in the Keresan language) was plagued by a 10-month-long string of burglaries. Thieves looted pottery, war shields, clothing, drums, baskets, […]
Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur The Wallace Collection in London, known for its extensive Rococo art series, becomes the stage for a unique portrayal by contemporary artist Grayson Perry. In his solo exhibition, Perry challenges conventions with works like “Fascist Swing” (2024), a tapestry twisting Fragonard’s classic “The Swing” into a haunting vision. By embodying Shirley Smith, Perry’s alter ego, […]
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Rejin Leys: Touch Jamaica is a captivating exhibition that diverges from the traditional “white cube” format, taking place at the King Manor Museum in Jamaica, Queens. This unique showcase allows visitors to explore Leys’s mixed-media paper sculptures within the historical context of a period home. Rejin Leys, a Haitian-American artist based in Queens, crafts her work, reflecting on themes of […]
**Christian Marclay: Doors – An Exploration of Cinematic Passageways** Swiss-American artist and composer Christian Marclay presents his latest work, *Doors* (2022), at the Brooklyn Museum. Known for his unique assemblage-style films, Marclay’s *Doors* is a 55-minute montage that stitches together scenes of doors from various films throughout cinema history. On continuous loop in the museum’s fifth-floor Moving Image Gallery, the […]
Situated in Portland’s Washington Park is a grand garden, one of the city’s most valued locations. The Portland Japanese Garden is a remarkable treasure and regarded as the most stunning and genuine Japanese garden outside of Japan. Spanning 12.5 acres, the site is far more than merely a garden; it serves as a venue for visitors to immerse themselves in […]
For the last 35 years, Burning Man has infused a mystical vibe into the Black Rock Desert. Annually, just before Labor Day, countless individuals gather in northwestern Nevada for a week filled with art, music, and camaraderie. Anyone who is a committed “Burner” knows that articulating the specific enchanting atmosphere of the event is no easy task. However, an audiovisual […]
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and its Renwick Gallery are now accepting applications for their premier fellowship program, renowned for being the oldest and largest dedicated to the study of American art. This program invites scholars from all disciplines who are engaged in research on the art, craft, and visual culture of the United States. The program is particularly […]
**The Growing Importance of Artist Residencies and Opportunities in the Creative World** In today’s dynamic art landscape, artist residencies and creative opportunities play a pivotal role in nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and expanding the horizons of emerging and established artists alike. As opportunities continue to evolve, they offer invaluable platforms for experimentation, exposure, and growth. **Residencies as Catalysts for Innovation** […]
For the majority of the 20th century, Lechuguilla Cave in New Mexico was regarded as a minor geological feature within the vast Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Nevertheless, during the 1950s, explorers observed wind emanating from the cave floor, leading them to believe there was more beneath the rubble-laden surface, prompting them to start excavating. Thirty years later, cavers finally penetrated […]