October 15, 2025

Heiress Contributes 90% of Wealth and Urges Others to Do the Same

Marlene Engelhorn, an heiress of Austrian-German descent, received a multimillion-euro inheritance from her grandmother in 2022. This fortune traces back to Friedrich Engelhorn, the founder of BASF, a prominent chemical manufacturer. Engelhorn, who champions wealth redistribution, suggested that the Austrian government impose a 90% tax on inheritances. However, given that Austria eliminated inheritance tax in 2008, she chose to contribute […]

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October 14, 2025

Must-See Art Exhibitions Currently in New York City

The Diverse Landscape of Arts Exhibitions: From Patterns to Performance In the vibrant world of arts, opportunities to explore varying themes and mediums are ever-present. This week presents a diverse array of exhibitions, each offering a unique perspective on contemporary art forms—from the intricate dance of patterns to compelling performances. **Discovering Patterns: Judy Ledgerwood and Beyond** On the Upper East […]

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October 14, 2025

Understanding the Challenges of Propaganda

**Reframing Blackness: The Evolution of Data Consciousness in Contemporary Art** In the heart of Chelsea, Manhattan lies Print Center New York, hosting a thought-provoking exhibition titled “Data Consciousness: Reframing Blackness in Contemporary Print.” This exhibition draws inspiration from W. E. B. Du Bois’s revolutionary “data portraits” created for the 1900 Paris Exposition. These visualizations captured the post-emancipation reality for Black […]

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October 14, 2025

Smithsonian Institution Closes Amid Third Week of Government Shutdown

The Smithsonian Institution, including its museums and the National Zoo, has been forced to close its doors due to the ongoing United States government shutdown. Following the National Gallery of Art’s recent closure, the Smithsonian implemented this decision after it exhausted prior-year funds that had kept operations running. Despite the closure, essential care for the National Zoo’s animals, such as […]

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October 14, 2025

Smithsonian Shuts Down Museums and Zoo Because of Government Shutdown

The Smithsonian Institution Building, commonly known as “the Castle,” is an impressive architectural icon situated in Washington, D.C. Created by James Renwick, Jr. during the mid-19th century, it functions as the administrative center for the Smithsonian Institution. With its distinctive Romanesque and Gothic Revival style marked by its unique red sandstone façade, the building has become a celebrated emblem of […]

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October 14, 2025

Two Individuals Arrested for Vandalizing Columbus Artwork with Paint in Spain

Two activists from the Spanish climate group Futuro Vegetal were arrested for throwing biodegradable red paint on a historic painting at Museo Naval in Madrid on October 12. The protest was timed with Spain’s National Day, highlighting Futuro Vegetal’s stance against Columbus’s legacy, which they view as a symbol of oppression and genocide against Indigenous peoples. Museum sources reported damage […]

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October 14, 2025

Japanese Bakery Transforms Hokusai’s Renowned Artwork into Macarons and Sweets

Tokyo-based bakery Katanukiya has revealed the introduction of two limited-time desserts inspired by Hokusai’s renowned woodblock prints, especially from the “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji” collection. This new initiative, named “Little Views of Mount Fuji,” ingeniously turns German Baumkuchen and French macarons into artistic masterpieces utilizing high-resolution food printers. The Baumkuchen is made with multiple layers of cake, each baked […]

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October 14, 2025

Explore Interdisciplinary Art with WashU Sam Fox School’s MFA in Visual Art Program

**Applications Open for the MFA in Visual Art at Washington University in St. Louis** Applications are now being accepted for the MFA in Visual Art program at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). This two-year, fully residential program fosters a rich diversity of creative expression, spanning traditional methods, cutting-edge media, scholarly research, and socially engaged practice. At WashU, a premier […]

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October 14, 2025

Judith Schaechter’s Examination of Neuroaesthetics and Beauty at the Museum of Craft and Design

Judith Schaechter: Super/Natural, currently on view at San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) through February 8, 2026, explores the universality of natural elements, patterns, and ornament as vehicles for meditating on beauty. At the heart of the exhibition is Schaechter’s most ambitious work to date (also titled “Super/Natural”), an 8-foot-tall, 5.5-foot-diameter, stained glass dome created during her residency […]

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