Remembering Dorgham Qreiqea: A Palestinian Artist’s Legacy of Compassion, Creativity, and Resistance In the heart of Gaza, where artists often contend with war, scarcity, and loss, Dorgham Bassam Qreiqea emerged as a luminous figure of hope and resistance. At just 28, Qreiqea—a muralist, oil painter, and dedicated community leader—was already leaving a lasting mark not only through his artwork but […]
Title: Rediscovering Dora Carrington: The Forgotten Artist of the Bloomsbury Group Painter Dora Carrington may not be a household name, but her work—intensely personal, stylistically bold, and emotionally evocative—is finally receiving long-overdue recognition. A new exhibition at Pallant House Gallery in the UK explores Carrington’s life and legacy, positioning her as far more than just a side character in the […]
Title: Bats and Books: The Magical Ecosystem of Portugal’s Biblioteca Joanina Located within the University of Coimbra in Portugal is one of the world’s most magical libraries, famed not only for its 18th-century splendor and a collection of over 60,000 rare and historical texts — but also for an unexpected yet essential community of nighttime guardians: bats. The Biblioteca Joanina, […]
Ancient Heritage Discovered: Lively Etruscan Murals Uncover Insights into a 2,500-Year-Old Metalworking Lineage Prior to the establishment of the Roman Empire, the Italian region was a vibrant mosaic of cultures and societies. Among the most significant was the Etruscan civilization, which thrived in central Italy from the 8th to the 3rd centuries BCE. Although they were ultimately absorbed into the […]
# Monash University Indefinitely Postpones Khaled Sabsabi’s Exhibition Amid Controversy Monash University in Melbourne has indefinitely postponed an upcoming exhibition featuring the work of Lebanese-born Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi. The decision follows a wider controversy surrounding the artist, which began when Australian authorities revoked his appointment to represent the country at the 2026 Venice Biennale. ## The Background: Creative Australia’s […]
# Colorado Capitol Removes Trump Portrait Following His Criticism A portrait of former President Donald Trump, which has been housed in the Colorado Capitol Rotunda since 2019, was recently removed by state legislators. The decision followed Trump’s public condemnation of the artwork, calling it “purposefully distorted” and “truly the worst” on his social media platform, Truth Social. ## The Portrait […]
# The Hall of Architecture at the Carnegie Museum of Art: A Timeless Treasure For over a century, the **Hall of Architecture** at the **Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh** has remained one of the most unique and captivating museum spaces in the world. Housing one of the world’s largest collections of plaster casts of historical sculptures and architectural elements, […]
# The Art of Madalena Santos Reinbolt: A Celebration of Identity and Heritage Madalena Santos Reinbolt was an extraordinary artist whose unique textile works and paintings reflect her deep cultural roots and experiences as a Black woman in Brazil. Her woven embroideries, known as *quadros de lã* (“wool paintings”), bridge the gap between craft and fine art, showcasing a talent […]
# NYU Steinhardt MFA Thesis Exhibitions 2025: A Celebration of Emerging Artistic Voices The **NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions** and **80WSE Gallery** are proud to present the **2025 MFA Thesis Exhibitions**, showcasing the work of second-year MFA candidates. These exhibitions, held in New York’s vibrant **Greenwich Village**, highlight the culmination of two years of intensive research, experimentation, […]
# **Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy Creates Breathtaking High-Definition Image of the Total Lunar Eclipse on March 14** The total lunar eclipse on March 14 was an awe-inspiring celestial spectacle that captured the interest of sky enthusiasts and photographers around the globe. While numerous individuals succeeded in obtaining breathtaking images of the blood moon, only a select few matched the exceptional detail […]