Each winter, New York City presents an array of lively cultural events, with the Winter Show emerging as a notable centerpiece. This prestigious gathering is the country’s oldest running art, antiques, and design fair, uniting more than 70 international exhibitors who showcase a diverse selection of high-caliber artworks. The forthcoming 72nd edition, beginning on January 23, will take place at […]
United States Artists (USA), a Chicago-based nonprofit, recently announced the recipients of their annual $50,000 unrestricted financial award. The organization selected 50 artists from various disciplines after a thorough year-long process involving nominations and evaluations. These disciplines include visual art, architecture and design, craft, writing, dance, film, music, theater and performance, and traditional arts and media. Notably, this marks the […]
It marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in Denmark. After over 400 years, the Nordic country is shutting down PostNord, the government-owned postal service for Denmark and Sweden. Having operated since 1624, it stands as one of the largest employers in the Nordic region. While letter delivery will persist in Sweden, PostNord has opted to end its letter service […]
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In “A Sexual History of the Internet” (2025), artist and researcher Mindy Seu proposes a different kind of archive, mapping the entanglement of bodies, desires, technologies, and systems of power from the internet’s earliest days. Instead of using traditional academic texts, Seu combines performance, artist book, and financial experiment to challenge the sanitized narratives defining internet history. This work highlights […]
The Senate Must Now Vote on Key Cultural Funding Bill In a significant decision, the United States House of Representatives, under Republican leadership, approved a funding bill on January 8, 2026, that secures resources for major cultural organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Smithsonian Institution. This move counters […]
New York City is renowned for its vibrant arts and culture scene, and this week proves to be no exception with a multitude of events across the city. As the MetroCard era comes to an end, the New York Transit Museum marks this significant transition with the “FAREwell, MetroCard” exhibition, which pays tribute to the 32-year legacy of the MetroCard […]
In 1999, at an open rehearsal held at Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the illustrious Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires faced a moment of panic that evolved into a breathtaking exhibition of talent. She was called upon unexpectedly to substitute for another musician, only to discover during the orchestra’s initial notes, led by Riccardo Chailly, that she had practiced the incorrect Mozart […]
Throughout the past few decades, technology has advanced and provided solutions to numerous problems; nevertheless, there remains a domain where many individuals could use a bit more assistance: household tasks. Presenting a potential answer, SwitchBot has launched onero H1. This humanoid robot—evoking memories of Rosey the robot maid from The Jetsons—has been crafted to manage chores that, even today, have […]
Catherine Telford Keogh is the first recipient of the Jack Galef Visual Arts Award, a new honor created by the Guggenheim and supported by the Jack Galef Estate. This award, which will be given every two years, acknowledges contemporary artists of remarkable skill and provides them with $50,000. Keogh, who is based in Brooklyn, is recognized for her interdisciplinary creations […]