America’s Cultural Treasures: The Legacy and Vital Relevance of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History In the vast narrative of American culture, few institutions embody the richness, complexity, and resilience of African American history like the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan. As a crucial part of the Ford Foundation’s “America’s Cultural […]
Title: Art Prescriptions as a Remedy: Enhancing Global Health through Museum Visits In recent times, a novel yet increasingly acknowledged trend has taken root in the healthcare sector: physicians recommending museum visits as a therapeutic approach. This may sound unusual, but an expanding collection of research underscores how engaging with art and cultural spaces can yield significant health advantages. Referred […]
Frida Kahlo: The Evolution of an Icon – An Essential Exhibition at Tate Modern in 2026 A trailblazing force in both her life and artistry, Frida Kahlo stands as one of the most recognized and revered personalities in 20th-century culture. Her profoundly personal artworks and lasting public image have established her as a global symbol of resilience, self-assertion, and feminist […]
Beyond the Brush: The Incredible Straw Art of Edgar Zepeda Diaz While the majority of artists utilize brushes and paints to realize their artistic visions, Mexican artist Edgar Zepeda Diaz challenges traditional notions of fine art by selecting an unconventional medium—natural broom grass. With remarkable skill, Diaz weaves hand-dyed straw into stunningly lifelike portraits of animals and people. His detailed […]
Title: Joshua Vides Transforms Vintage Cars into Comic Book Legends in “Check Engine Light” Exhibit The fusion of art and automotive design can yield truly breathtaking outcomes. This is precisely what California artist Joshua Vides has achieved with his most recent exhibition, Check Engine Light, showcasing his ability to morph three classic automobiles — a Honda Civic EF hatchback, a […]
Title: Exploring the Cultural Insights and Artistic Narratives in Recent Art Publications As we move further into 2025, a cascade of influential art books and exhibition catalogs has offered rich, interdisciplinary insights into the evolving conversations around art, history, activism, and identity. Among the pages of recent publications, readers will find thoughtful explorations of legacy, visibility, and resistance as told […]
Title: Adventures in the Louvre: Bridging the Gap Between Journalism, Pop Culture, and Museum Experience Elaine Sciolino’s new book, Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World’s Greatest Museum (Norton, 2025), is a whimsical and highly subjective love letter to one of the most iconic art institutions in the world. At its heart, the book is […]
Title: Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy of Erudition, Elegance, and Empowerment In celebration of the Morgan Library & Museum’s centennial, a captivating and thoughtfully curated exhibition titled Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy underscores the remarkable life and achievements of one of early 20th-century America’s most compelling cultural figures. Belle da Costa Greene was not only a […]
Title: Art as Therapy: François Pain and the Radical Legacy of Institutional Psychotherapy In the world of avant-garde cinema and progressive mental health treatment, few figures inspire as multifaceted a dialogue as François Pain. His newest exhibition, “Psychiatry is what Psychiatrists do,” currently on view at JOAN in Los Angeles, presents a retrospective of experimental video works that blend psychiatry, […]
Flannery O’Connor’s Hidden Talent: A New Artistic Dimension to Her Literary Legacy In early 2023, the literary world was astonished by a discovery that shed new light on one of America’s most enigmatic writers. Dozens of previously unknown artworks, including oil paintings, illustrations, and block prints attributed to acclaimed novelist and short story writer Flannery O’Connor, surfaced—hidden for decades by […]