The 25 Most Popular Displates of 2025: Collector Insights

**The 25 Most Popular Displates of 2025: Collector Insights** As we navigate through 2025, the world of collectible wall art, particularly Displates, continues to captivate both art enthusiasts and casual collectors. These metal posters have gained significant popularity due to their durability, ease of display, and vibrant designs. Here, we delve into the 25 most popular Displates of the year, […]

Artists for Whitney Biennial Announced

**The Rise of Anti-Monarchical Art: A Reflection on Power and Aesthetics** The year 2025 marked a significant turning point in the art world with the emergence of anti-monarchical art, a visual current that challenged the traditional aesthetics and symbols associated with royalty. This movement, termed “No Kings,” has been seen as a manifestation of the growing collective aversion to the […]

Artists Advocate for the Protection of First Amendment Rights

On December 15, 2025, a group of cultural leaders, artists, and local politicians assembled at the Federal Hall rotunda in Manhattan, the birthplace of the Bill of Rights, to champion the First Amendment’s vital role in American democracy. The event, dubbed the “First Amendment Day Rally,” was co-organized by the National Coalition Against Censorship, New Yorkers for Culture & Arts, […]

The Plan to Demolish Dallas’s Brutalist Icon

Dallas City Hall, an iconic Brutalist landmark, faces potential demolition as city officials weigh its future. This fracas shines damning bright lights on the dehumanizing self-interest of Texas “wildcatting” — a regional form of American libertarianism, the noisiest false god of fascism. On Wednesday, November 12, all but three of the 15 Dallas City Council members approved exploratory measures for […]

Mamdani Recreates Marina Abramović’s Performance Art at a Queens Museum

New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, hosted a unique 12-hour public appearance at the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Queens on December 14. This event, dubbed “The Mayor is Listening,” allowed about 140 New Yorkers to engage in private, three-minute conversations with Mamdani. The gathering mirrored Marina Abramović’s “The Artist is Present” performance but focused on intimate political dialogue. […]

Michelangelo’s Recently Unearthed Chalk Sketch Priced at $2 Million Scheduled for Auction

Michelangelo’s preliminary drawing for the right foot of “The Libyan Sibyl” located on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, created around 1511–12, has been verified and will be auctioned by Christie’s in New York in February 2026. The artwork was unexpectedly found in an online auction entry, stands approximately 5 inches tall, and has been confirmed as an authentic piece by Michelangelo […]

List of Artists Featured in the 2026 Whitney Biennial

The Whitney Museum of American Art has revealed the lineup for its Whitney Biennial 2026, an event renowned for showcasing a diverse cross-section of contemporary American art. This 82nd edition includes 56 artists, encompassing individual creators, duos, and collectives selected by curators Marcela Guerrero, Drew Sawyer, Beatriz Cifuentes, and Carina Martinez. Highlighting the global dimension of the exhibition, 21 artists […]

Actor Dick Van Dyke Marks 100th Birthday, Shares Insights on Longevity and Wellness

Dick Van Dyke marked his 100th birthday on December 13, and the iconic actor shares surprisingly straightforward advice for achieving longevity. As per the Mary Poppins star, maintaining a positive outlook is essential—and science supports this notion. A long and healthy life is influenced by numerous factors, including genetics and lifestyle decisions. Nevertheless, research increasingly demonstrates that mindset is significant […]

YouTuber Unveils Residential Cloning Methods, Influencing Rare Plant Industry

Tissue culture, an innovative method in horticulture, allows plant lovers to clone uncommon plant species in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Innovator Laur, from the YouTube channel “Plants in Jars,” has been instrumental in this trend, potentially transforming the rare plant market by applying this technique in a home setting. Tissue culture consists of taking a small fragment of plant […]

Cranio’s “MONEY” Show at BSMT in London

**Cranio’s “MONEY” Exhibit at London’s BSMT: A Dynamic Investigation of Materialism and Culture** BSMT Space in London has once more welcomed an exhilarating exhibition, showcasing the thought-stirring creations of esteemed Brazilian street artist Cranio. This time, Cranio presents his latest series titled “MONEY,” an insightful display that probes deeply into the issues of consumerism, affluence, and socio-cultural interactions. **Background and […]