Amy Sherald Cancels Smithsonian Show Over Censorship Concerns In a striking move that reverberated across the art world, artist Amy Sherald recently withdrew her solo exhibition, “American Sublime,” from the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) of the Smithsonian Institution. This decision was prompted by concerns over potential censorship of her work, “Trans Forming Liberty,” a portrait featuring trans model Arewà Basit […]
The Frick Collection in New York City has reopened its Fifth Avenue museum following a $220 million renovation. Comedian Steve Martin, a noted art collector and member of the museum, has been enlisted to promote the relaunch. In a video, Martin humorously guides viewers through the museum’s collection, highlighting its artworks and rich history. During renovations, the collection was temporarily […]
According to Trading Economics, the literacy rate among women aged over 65 years was merely 30.29% in 2018. While improvements are being made, this low statistic resulted from many of these women marrying young and starting families early, along with facing enduring gender inequality, restricted access to education in rural regions, and persistent poverty. Regardless of these challenges, one Indian […]
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“The Dream of St. Martin” created by Simone Martini, completed between 1322-1326, represents a piece of artistry that embodies the core of medieval Christian symbolism. Situated in the Assisi Basilica in Italy, this fresco illustrates a moment from the life of St. Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier who ascended to become one of the most revered saints in Western […]
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As Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza continue to devastate the 140-square-mile region, a poignant museum installation in New York is honoring homes destroyed in Palestine, Iraq, and Syria. The “Patterns of Life” exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, combines art, journalism, oral history, and architecture to remember these lost structures. It invites attendees to explore the former […]
Food and water are essential for the existence of all organisms on Earth. But what if you didn’t require the latter? The gerenuk, a charming, elongated-necked animal native to East Africa, responds to this seemingly unlikely inquiry. A subspecies of antelope found in various regions of eastern Africa, these creatures are specially adapted to endure the heat and aridity of […]
Photo: nikolaev/Depositphotos Music scholars suggest that there are over 1,500 musical instruments globally. Out of all these, there seems to be only one that can be played without any physical contact—the eerie, hypnotic theremin. Although it has existed for nearly a century, many believe there’s still vast untapped potential. The sounds produced by the theremin are as distinctive as its […]
Spanish creator SpY has crafted yet another captivating kinetic sculpture titled *Cycles*. In this artwork, nine rings gradually turn on their axes, producing an intriguing symphony of motion. As these rings revolve at varying speeds, they execute choreography that inherently captivates the observer. Situated in Madrid, the sculpture exemplifies the impact of minimalist design. SpY has carefully layered the rings, […]