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The art review in question explores Hortensia Mi Kafchin’s exhibition “Paintings Made for Aliens Above” at PPOW Gallery. The artist, who hails from Romania and resides in Berlin, utilizes diverse representational strategies, ranging from pastoral and surreal to technofuturistic imagery, all while employing trans subjectivity as a metaphor for transhuman ideals. Through pieces like “Dobrogean National Costume” and “Cosmic scale […]
**Es Devlin’s “Library of Us”: A Reflective Beach Installation in Miami** Es Devlin’s “Library of Us” is a striking piece of art that juxtaposes the serene ambiance of Miami Beach with the turmoil of modern distractions. Located on the sands at 32nd and Collins, the installation is a 50-foot revolving library designed to inspire visitors to reconnect with the act […]
On November 8, 1825, thirty creatives and designers convened at the New York Historical Society, a venue adjacent to Central Park, to discuss the shortage of art educational institutions, museums, and galleries in New York City. This gathering initiated the National Academy of Design (NA), with the goal of transforming the city’s art landscape. Over the course of two centuries, […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, is currently hosting a significant exhibition titled “Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe,” marking the first major retrospective of the acclaimed Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) artist Truman Lowe (1944–2019). This monumental exhibition features nearly 50 sculptures and drawings that delve into Lowe’s cultural traditions and his deep connection with water […]
Humans have adorned their skin with tattoos for ages, but recent research indicates that tattoo inks might carry health dangers. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggests that tattoo pigments could negatively influence our lymphatic systems, potentially affecting our immune response to vaccines. Researchers in Switzerland utilized a mouse model to explore the […]
Renowned British artist David Hockney is celebrated for his distinctive, vibrant style that encapsulates the world with lively energy. Throughout a career exceeding 70 years, he has persistently redefined his methods, engaging in painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and, more recently, digital mediums like the iPad and multi-screen setups. The 88-year-old artist shows no intention of slowing down, with his latest […]
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The countdown to 2026 — and the deluge of end-of-year lists — has begun in earnest, but we’re not quite done with 2025 yet. This week, our reviewers tackled two colossal subjects: monuments and the late great Louise Bourgeois. **Monumental by Cat Dawson** invites us to contemplate a world of subversive monuments — or one that does away with them […]