This year, the public domain in the U.S. is set to expand even further, with the inclusion of numerous copyrighted books, legendary characters, and artistic gems from 1930. Beginning January 1, 2026, the protections will have expired for everything from the classic Betty Boop to Agatha Christie’s The Murder at the Vicarage, making it possible for anyone to utilize or […]
Thibaut Grevet is a French director and photographer renowned for his ability to capture the unseen through his lens. His work is characterized by a seamless blend of reality and dreamlike reverie, where people, architecture, and landscapes coalesce into a harmonious interplay of shapes, shadows, and motion. Grevet’s photography often feels less like mere documentation and more akin to a […]
Digital content creators are reportedly adapting their metrics to apply for the O-1B visa for “extraordinary” abilities in the arts. Actors Krista Kalmus, Jillian Murray, and Dean Geyer at the Museum of Selfies in Glendale, California, in 2018 (photo by Tiffany Rose/Getty Images). Can influencers call themselves artists? According to immigration lawyers in the United States, the answer is yes, […]
**New York Newsletter: A Vibrant Start to 2026** Welcome to the new year! Whether you spent the holidays here or sought warmth elsewhere, we hope they were joyful. In New York, 2026 begins intriguingly, from Faith Ringgold’s story quilts to the swearing-in of Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a historic subway station. After the holiday reset, the city is buzzing with […]
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Sandra Vásquez de la Horra’s art explores the intricate connections between the natural world and the human experience, particularly focusing on feminine forms and their relationship with nature. Her exhibition, “The Awake Volcanoes” at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, features beeswax-dipped drawings that highlight erupting women and mystical landscapes, demonstrating a unique blend of personal history and […]
In an era where technology is harnessed to revive lost realms from data remnants, a group of linguists is reaching back nearly 2,500 years to undertake an equally bold endeavor: reconstruct the fragmented vestiges of ancient Celtic language into the inaugural extensive dictionary of the Celtic languages that were spoken in Britain and Ireland. Spearheaded by Dr. Simon Rodway at […]
**Installation View: Grottesco at Le Grand Palais** Through their immersive and grandiose dimensions, installations frequently beckon us into entirely new realms. Over the past 15 years, Eva Jospin has been creating these types of enchanting environments, drawing spectators into her mythical, cavernous designs. Her most recent solo exhibition at le Grand Palais in Paris continues this tradition. Entitled *Grottesco*, the […]
**Daily Newsletter** **Venezuelan Artists Respond to US Attacks** Responses from Venezuelan artists highlight the complexity surrounding the US invasion of Venezuela and the abduction of its leader Nicolás Maduro. For many, the situation is not straightforward, despite the US’s intention to seize the country’s vast oil reserves. Five Venezuelan artists and cultural workers, who experienced the bombings firsthand in Caracas, […]
**News Report: A Bold Act of Vandalism in Paris – Joan of Arc Statue’s Sword Stolen** A startling incident unfolded in Paris on January 2, 2026, when a man was apprehended after allegedly vandalizing an iconic homage to France’s national heroine, Joan of Arc. In a brazen act, committed in broad daylight, the suspect reportedly climbed the prominent equestrian statue […]