**Nucleo: A Photographic Series by Wouter Van de Voorde** The Australian-Belgian artist Wouter Van de Voorde is well-known for exploring the limits of landscape and portrait photography. With a sharp focus on texture, illumination, and geological epochs, Van de Voorde’s latest photographic series, *Nucleo*, serves as a contemplative journey into nature, recollection, and the transient nature of life. ### A […]
**Delving into the Creative Realms of Barry McGee and Margaret Kilgallen in “Place”** Within the realm of modern art, few figures resonate as profoundly with urban aesthetics and the human condition as Barry McGee and Margaret Kilgallen. United both personally and artistically, this duo gained prominence in the late 1990s Bay Area art scene. Their contributions to street art and […]
**BSA Weekly Street Art Highlights – March 9, 2025** Welcome to this week’s installment of Brooklyn Street Art’s (BSA) Weekly Highlights, where we showcase the most innovative and exciting work emerging from the street art scene. As spring gently arrives in urban areas around the world, artists are busy revitalizing surfaces, discovering hidden spaces, and decorating rooftops with striking new […]
**BSA Weekly Street Art Highlights – April 7, 2025** As spring settles in over much of the northern hemisphere, the international street art scene is alive with vibrant creativity. This week’s edition of the Brooklyn Street Art (BSA) Weekly Street Art Highlights focuses on fresh public artworks that are turning cityscapes into vibrant canvases of color, messages, and community interaction. […]
**Bordalo II’s IRRÉVERSIBLE: Turning Waste into Impactful Environmental Art** In a time where environmental challenges are increasingly prevalent—from climate change to widespread pollution—artists like Artur Bordalo, known as Bordalo II, are harnessing their creativity for activism. His artwork is not only visually striking but also profoundly engaging, igniting conversations about humanity’s connection with the environment. One of his most significant […]
**Photographic Journey of Newtown Creek by Farhan Ajram** Newtown Creek, a slender, 3.8-mile estuary that separates Brooklyn from Queens in New York City, is frequently overlooked amid the city’s gleaming skyline and renowned landmarks. However, for photographer Farhan Ajram, the creek’s intricate history, industrial decline, and ongoing efforts for environmental restoration provide an intriguing backdrop. Through his lens, Ajram reimagines […]
**Highlight of the Multnomah County Library: _Graffiti Grrlz: Performing Feminism in the Hip Hop Diaspora_ by Jessica Nydia Pabón-Colón** The Multnomah County Library upholds its commitment to introducing readers to impactful and intellectually stimulating literature, and this season’s highlighted title is a remarkable choice. _Graffiti Grrlz: Performing Feminism in the Hip Hop Diaspora_ by Jessica Nydia Pabón-Colón presents a profound […]
**A Decade of Contemporary Dance by Nadia Vadori-Gauthier: Celebrating Ten Years of “Dances for Our Time”** Within the sphere of contemporary art and performance, few initiatives resonate with the essence of perseverance, creativity, and everyday resilience as profoundly as **Nadia Vadori-Gauthier’s “Une Minute de Danse par Jour” (One Minute of Dance Per Day)**. As it reaches its tenth anniversary in […]
**2024 Booooooom Photography Awards Winners Revealed** *Honoring Innovative Talent and Storytelling in Modern Photography* The art community has recently focused on the eagerly awaited revelation of the winners of the 2024 Booooooom Photography Awards. Organized by the prominent Canadian art platform Booooooom, which supports emerging artists, this year’s contest highlighted a diverse array of viewpoints across various styles, genres, and […]
**A Comprehensive Exploration of the Career and Artistry of Emma Beatrez** Emma Beatrez is a modern artist who has garnered attention for her emotionally impactful themes, meticulous compositions, and an innovative blend of traditional methods with contemporary perspectives. Rising as a distinct and genuine voice in the artistic realm, Beatrez has achieved significant recognition in the visual arts, particularly through […]