**Frida and Diego at MoMA: A Missed Opportunity?** The Museum of Modern Art’s latest show featuring iconic artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera has recently opened to mixed reviews. This exhibit, featuring a collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera’s costume designer, aims to explore the tumultuous personal and professional relationship between these two titans of the art world. However, some critics […]
What’s the perfect complement to a bright day? A rainbow! Indeed—you don’t require rain to enjoy a rainbow. Just place Kikkerland’s Solar-Powered Rainbowmaker in a well-lit window and observe as the special gadget generates its own colorful beams. Light passes through its solar panel, producing small, vivid sparkles that will float around your space. It’s an excellent way to bring […]
**Community and Art Movements: A Vibrant Tapestry of Creativity and Activism** In the multifaceted world of contemporary art, the community plays a pivotal role in not only shaping artistic endeavors but also in addressing socio-political issues. One striking example is Gabrielle Goliath’s upcoming independent presentation at the 61st Venice Biennale. After South Africa’s decision to axe her proposal for highlighting […]
**Art Review: Frida and Diego: The Last Dream at MoMA** The exhibition “Frida and Diego: The Last Dream,” currently on display at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, is a unique collaboration with the San Francisco Opera and renowned British stage designer Jon Bausor. The exhibition coincides with a staging of “El Último Sueño de Frida y […]
I went to Alexander Berggruen Gallery with the intention of reviewing [Kevin McNamee-Tweed](https://alexanderberggruen.com/exhibitions/kevin-mcnamee-tweed-the-weather/?ref=hyperallergic.com)’s work, as I have been following him since I read his monograph in 2020. While I was there, I saw [Tajh Rust](https://alexanderberggruen.com/exhibitions/tajh-rust-how-to-disappear/?ref=hyperallergic.com)’s debut New York exhibition, which is running concurrently, and decided that I would regret not writing about his work, too. Rust’s exhibition consists of six […]
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NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Art and Art Professions, in collaboration with 80WSE Gallery, is pleased to announce the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibitions. These exhibitions will showcase the creative expression and intensive research of second-year MFA candidates. Set in New York’s historic Greenwich Village, the event will feature two parts: “Hoodwinked” and “Eggshells.” **MFA Thesis Part I: Hoodwinked** – **Opening Reception:** […]
This week’s Required Reading ventures into the shared creative pursuits of art conservators and novelists, the monumentalization of Toni Morrison, and the complex intersections of AI in writing. Insightful reflections offer a look into feminism with Lindy West, the playful world of “girl games,” and the cultural resilience during Eid celebrations in Gaza. With a perspective on current global sociopolitical […]
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In numerous respects, weaving felt instinctive to Élise Peroi. From a young age, the French artist was immersed in the craft, largely due to her mother, a seamstress and sewing instructor. “I spent considerable time amidst fabric,” Peroi expresses to My Modern Met. “I adored the texture and the possibilities of what this adaptable medium could transform into.” By the […]