Six artists have withdrawn from an exhibition at the MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome, citing the museum’s stance on Israel’s actions in Gaza and Palestine. In a letter on the website Nero, they accused the museum of ties to entities complicit in Israeli actions, notably collaborating with energy company Eni, which has an offshore oil exploration […]
The 14th edition of the Taipei Biennial, “Whispers on the Horizon,” opens on November 1 at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM). Curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, the exhibition features around 150 works by 72 artists from 37 cities, including 34 new commissions and site-specific installations in painting, sculpture, film, photography, and performance. “Whispers on the Horizon” explores […]
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A lawsuit claims that the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a Greek foundation should not have acquired a Vincent van Gogh oil painting stolen by the Nazis, and should return the work to the relatives of its rightful owners. The heirs to a German-Jewish family say they were forced to abandon van Gogh’s 1889 painting “Olive Picking” in Munich when […]
Since U.S. President Donald Trump commenced his second term in January, a series of changes have transpired within federal agencies and commissions, and this pattern has regrettably persisted. As initially reported by The Washington Post, the administration has dismissed all members of the Commission of Fine Arts. This autonomous federal agency is tasked with evaluating “matters of design and aesthetics” […]
Visionary artist Refik Anadol has disclosed additional details regarding his upcoming museum of AI art, *DATALAND*. With the grand opening approaching in spring 2026, Anadol is providing insights into what guests can anticipate during their visit to the museum. Positioned within the Frank Gehry-designed The Grand LA, *DATALAND* stands as the first of its kind. A trailblazer in AI art […]
Image: © RPBW Featuring a mother-of-pearl silhouette, the newly conceived Isola della Musica presents an impressive feature in Hanoi’s landscape. Crafted by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), this performance venue serves as a connector between two lakes and is destined to be a new landmark admired from all sides. The design incorporates innovative building techniques, utilizing available land rather […]
This article features a carefully selected collection of 30 items aimed at revitalizing and improving your work-from-home office setup. Every product is chosen to rejuvenate your workspace, enhancing both enjoyment and functionality. 1. **Portable Lap Desk**: HUANUO provides this adaptable lap desk for $35.99. It offers a convenient mobile workspace for comfort. 2. **Desktop Terrarium**: LESES introduces this desktop terrarium […]
Aphantasia: Understanding the Impact on Artists and the Broader Community Aphantasia is a cognitive condition characterized by the inability to form mental images, affecting around 2-5% of the population. While it’s challenging to imagine mental imagery if you naturally possess this ability, for those with aphantasia, their inner world is devoid of visual pictures. This unique way of thinking has […]
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