In the enchanting realm of macro photography, Andrei Chetronie’s “Leafcutter Bee” secures its position as a finalist in the Invertebrate Portrait section of the prestigious 2025 Close Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) competition. This competition attracted an impressive total of over 12,500 submissions, inviting photographers to explore the depths of the natural world. Evaluated by a jury of 22 […]
On October 24, 2025, a recently uncovered Pablo Picasso artwork featuring Dora Maar was auctioned for €32.01 million (approximately $37.15 million) by Lucien Paris. The ultimate sale price was nearly four times greater than the initial projection by the Parisian auction house, which was set at €8 million (around $9.45 million). Entitled Buste de femme au chapeau à fleurs (Dora […]
David Popa, a creative visionary celebrated for his transient earthwork creations, has recently finished an impressive piece named “Held” on the sandy coast of a small archipelago near Nordskot in northern Norway. Following his acclaimed project in Iceland, Popa journeyed through Scandinavia, which led him to this fresh endeavor using loose beach sand—an unconventional medium for him. “Held” serves as […]
“Transformation as Depicted by Artist popodoodle” Renowned for their distinctive digital artworks and creative expression, artist popodoodle showcases the theme of transformation within their pieces, highlighting both refined technique and thoughtful concept. Their illustrations continually challenge conventional views, pulling viewers into stories of change and growth, with transformation remaining a key and recurring element within their playful and imaginative approach. […]
**Princeton University’s New Art Museum Opens with Grand Celebration** Princeton University has officially unveiled its new art museum, a project that has been years in the making. For James Steward, the museum’s dedicated director, the moment was deeply emotional. “How many times do you get to open a new museum from the ground up in your career? Once every 100 […]
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**Exploring Burial Practices and Their Socio-political Impacts: Insights from ‘Graveyards’ by Roger Luckhurst** Roger Luckhurst, a professor at the University of London, Birkbeck, takes readers through an illuminating exploration of burial practices across the globe in his book, “Graveyards: A History of Living with the Dead.” Luckhurst delves into the history and evolution of how societies honor and memorialize the […]
Uniting art and cinema, the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala was held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California on Saturday, November 1. Sponsored by Gucci, this annual fundraiser recognized two influential figures: Mary Corse, who has dedicated her 60-year career to examining light as both a material and a theme; and Ryan Coogler, the acclaimed […]
Ala Younis: A Pioneering Artist Bridging the Past and Future Ala Younis stands as a globally recognized artist whose diverse practice spans curating, research, and publishing. Her latest exhibition, “Past of a Temporal Universe,” marks her first institutional survey in West Asia. Younis’s work invites audiences to uncover new insights from historical fragments subtly woven behind the scenes of geopolitical […]
On Sunday, November 16, Columbia University School of the Arts will host the MFA Visual Arts + Sound Art Open Studios and Information Sessions, inviting exploration of graduate studios and insights into student practices. The morning Information Sessions will feature faculty conversations, facility tours, and an overview of the curriculum and admissions process, held at the Lenfest Center for the […]