**Title: Miami Beach Protest: Art Basel Faces Criticism Over Ties to Controversial Investments** On December 6, in front of the Miami Beach Convention Center, a coalition of artists and activists protested against Art Basel, criticizing its connections to Israeli weapon manufacturing and highlighting environmental concerns. Led by a Miami-based group, Artists 4 Artists (A4A), the demonstrators also pushed for a […]
Architect Tom Kundig, famous for his inventive residences that naturally harmonize with the environment, is honored in a new monograph, “Tom Kundig: Complete Houses.” Released by Phaidon, this extensive 600-page volume highlights 462 of Kundig’s residential designs, offering an in-depth look at his career spanning four decades. Situated in the Pacific Northwest, Kundig’s creations range from homes nestled within rugged […]
Frank Gehry, a pioneering architect whose innovative designs reshaped cityscapes worldwide, passed away at 96. Known for his postmodern works that transformed structures into iconic tourist destinations, Gehry’s architectural influence is unparalleled. His most acclaimed work, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, is celebrated as a 20th-century masterpiece. Born in Toronto, Gehry moved to California in 1947, where he began his illustrious […]
Archaeologists Uncover 6,000-Year-Old Artifacts Beneath the Palace of Westminster Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery beneath London’s iconic Palace of Westminster, unearthing artifacts dating back 6,000 years. Announced by the Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority, the findings include 60 flint flakes believed to be tools from the Mesolithic or early Neolithic period, dating around 4,300 BCE. These […]
**Art Review: Reframing Perspectives at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum** The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe is presently showcasing the groundbreaking exhibition “Tewa Nangeh/Tewa Country,” which juxtaposes the renowned landscapes of Georgia O’Keeffe with compelling contributions from Tewa Pueblo artists. This exhibition profoundly challenges and dispels the traditional “O’Keeffe Country” narrative, offering a more inclusive representation of the region’s cultural […]
Yale University’s Decision to Relocate Claes Oldenburg’s Iconic Sculpture “Lipstick (Ascending) on Caterpillar Tracks” Yale University’s recent decision to move the iconic Claes Oldenburg sculpture has stirred emotions among students, alumni, and art enthusiasts. The 24-foot steel creation, known as “Lipstick (Ascending) on Caterpillar Tracks” (1969), was initially installed at Morse College, where it stood for half a century. The […]
A few years back, [Rania Matar](https://raniamatar.com/) made her way back to Lebanon, the land of her birth from which she had escaped nearly 40 years prior due to the civil war. She navigated through deserted structures with a young Lebanese woman, whom she aimed to capture in photographs for an upcoming project. Out of nowhere, the duo spotted something: [graffiti](https://mymodernmet.com/graffiti-art) […]
**Art World Wrapped: Navigating the 2025 Landscape** The art world in 2025 presents an intricate tapestry of finance, time, and emotional investment. As cultural terrains evolve, enthusiasts find themselves reflecting on where they’ve allocated their resources—money, minutes, and mental faculties. ### Time Spent Art enthusiasts increasingly devote time to digital viewing and interaction. Virtual galleries and augmented reality experiences offer […]
During Miami Art Week, Faena Beach is not just inviting passersby to dive into the expansive ocean or enjoy the warm sand. It also beckons us to explore its library. From December 2 to 7, 2025, the beach will host *Library of Us*, an immersive, site-specific installation crafted by Es Devlin in collaboration with Faena Art. Overall, *Library of Us* […]
Crypto-backed artworks at Art Basel Miami Beach advance the wealth mechanisms they claim to subvert and make you, the viewer, a participant in the ploy. A monstrous specimen of art as social commentary takes form when the work in question replicates the mechanisms the artist boasts about subverting, and at Art Basel Miami Beach, in a new section titled Zero […]