The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced an exciting new commission for its prestigious Facade Commission series, featuring renowned Chinese artist Liu Wei. Scheduled to debut in fall 2026, Wei will create four large-scale sculptures that will grace the museum’s iconic Fifth Avenue facade through June of the following year. This initiative is part of The Met’s tradition of inviting […]
The craft of seizing the distinctive personalities and feelings of dogs via photography was prominently showcased at the 2025 Dog Photography Awards. Honoring the finest talent in dog photography, the contest included more than 2,000 submissions from 48 nations. Leading the event was Australian pet photographer Belinda Richards, who earned the title of Dog Photographer of the Year with her […]
Fashion transcends mere aesthetics; it serves as a means for self-exploration, defiance, and identity formation. This is particularly evident in marginalized groups, where fashion can open doors for political, social, and cultural expression that might otherwise remain unavailable. This concept is precisely what The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Costume Institute aim to examine in their newest exhibition. Exclusively […]
The MA Curatorial Practice (MACP) program is a distinguished two-year master’s degree focusing on equipping students with practical skills and techniques necessary for professional curating. Situated at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City, students benefit from proximity to some of the world’s most esteemed museums, contemporary art galleries, artist archives, major libraries, and vibrant cultural events. […]
The Human Library is a groundbreaking idea that promotes understanding and compassion by allowing individuals to “borrow” persons as “open books.” Established in 2000 at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival, it has grown to 80 nations. The goal is to confront stereotypes through 30-minute discussions with a range of participants representing various experiences and backgrounds, including neurodiversity, gender, faith, mental health, and […]
Repetition holds a unique beauty. Witnessing the same design replicated time after time resembles a harmonious composition of shapes. While it is gratifying to see identical replicas, it becomes even more intriguing when they are crafted by human hands. Despite our best efforts, a hand-drawn pattern will never achieve absolute perfection—and that’s what makes it appealing. Artist Shane Drinkwater produces […]
Drawing from her Ukrainian roots, artist Marianna Mackanych, born in Odesa and now residing in Pittsburgh, crafts dynamic folk art in the classic Petrykivka technique. Her artworks flourish with vibrant brushstrokes and vivid hues, showcasing flowers that symbolize beauty, rebirth, and strength. “For me, Petrykivka transcends mere decoration; it represents a perspective conveyed through rhythm, movement, and life—truly the art […]
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**The Finest Street Art Captures of the Week: September 21, 2025** As the dynamic world of street art keeps evolving, every week presents a new opportunity for innovation and creativity. This week, spanning from the historic pathways of Lisbon to the lively avenues of New York City, artists have redefined urban environments with their impressive artworks. Here, we highlight some […]
Basel’s 1986 Anonymous Urban Artist Initiative and the Urgent Plea: “Shut All Windows and Doors Right Away” In 1986, Basel, a charming Swiss city celebrated for its rich cultural legacy and vibrant art community, unexpectedly became the center of an intriguing and pressing movement. The origins of this movement were not embedded in conventional activism but in the spontaneous creativity […]