Tourists who visit Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain are now subject to a €2 (around $2.31) fee for closer access for photography. This new regulation, implemented by Mayor Roberto Gualtieri on February 1, 2026, was established to control the immense crowds at the fountain, which drew over 10 million visitors in 2025. The charge is applicable exclusively to tourists and non-residents […]
**In Memoriam: Honoring Recent Losses in the Art World** **Calvin Tomkins (1925–2026) – Celebrated Art Writer** Calvin Tomkins graced the pages of the *New Yorker* for over six decades, crafting profiles of renowned artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Robert Rauschenberg. With a knack for distilling complex art into elegant prose, he became known as the Vasari of our time. […]
**In Memoriam: Honoring Legends of the Art World** The art world recently bid farewell to a diverse group of influential figures whose legacies will continue to inspire future generations. This tribute honors their contributions and the lasting impact they made in their respective fields. **Calvin Tomkins (1925–2026)** Celebrated art writer Calvin Tomkins shaped the landscape of art journalism with his […]
### Take Your Practice Further in a Visual Arts Residency at Banff Centre The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity offers an unparalleled opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in their practice within the breathtaking setting of the Canadian Rockies. The Visual Arts Residency at Banff Centre is designed for artists seeking to advance their craft, engage with contemporary art […]
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Title: Understanding Rubber Hose Animation Rubber hose animation, a seminal style in the evolution of animated art, emerged in the 1920s and captured the whimsical essence of early animation with its distinctive characteristics. This animation style, known for its elastic-like limbs and simple geometric forms, played a crucial role in defining the creativity and artistic expression of the early 20th […]
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Good news in the art world is — perhaps as always — scarce. Chicago has certainly been feeling the pain of change recently, with the city’s annual art fair, EXPO, shrinking by almost 25% (and excluding a section that featured many local nonprofits), university arts programs facing budget cuts and restructuring, and the DePaul Art Museum closing. However, what could […]
On December 31, 2025, the official X account of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriated an artwork by Japanese artist Hiroshi Nagai. The original painting, which depicts a lush beachside scene with palm trees, surging waves, and a pink Buick Wildcat, was cropped and superimposed with the phrase, “America After 100 Million Deportations.” The text of the post […]
Pixels are intangible. They serve as the fundamental components of the visuals we observe on a screen. Yet, regardless of how lifelike these images appear, we cannot engage with them as we would with a three-dimensional object. Spatial designer [Ceren Arslan](https://exitceren.com/), the creator of the design studio EXIT, is transforming that with her new furniture collection known as *Pixel Theory*. […]