Liz Collins: Tapestry and Texture in Textile Art In the bustling world of contemporary art, Liz Collins stands out for her innovative approach to textile-based artworks. Known for bridging traditional craft techniques with avant-garde aesthetics, Collins’s work has a distinct voice, characterized by its vibrancy and complex textures. Her mid-career retrospective, “Liz Collins: Motherlode,” at the RISD Museum, curated by […]
In 2011, enthusiasts of Paul Verhoeven’s “RoboCop” (1987) initiated a Kickstarter campaign to construct a life-sized statue of the renowned cyborg. Now, following 15 years of planning, casting, and various challenges, the Detroit RoboCop statue is finally installed at Eastern Market. The original “RoboCop” movie was set in a dystopian, near-future version of Detroit, making it an ideal site for […]
Raffaele Salvoldi, a pioneering artist, constructs stunning large-scale architectural sculptures utilizing identical wooden blocks, akin to a monumental game of Jenga. Without any adhesive or supports, his formations soar to 46 feet in height and are strikingly ephemeral, eliciting both amazement and tension as they are just as susceptible to collapse as they are impressive in size. These sculptures, depicting […]
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The Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), a coalition of 39 city-funded New York City arts and cultural organizations, has announced a new leadership committee following an election held at the Studio Museum in Harlem on December 9. Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, director and president of the Museum of the City of New York, has been appointed chair of the coalition. Atiba Edwards, […]
**Dom Petchthamrongchai’s Courageous Path: From Global Stardom to Spiritual Enlightenment** Life unfolds as a series of significant milestones, each moment influencing and redefining our identity. For many, such moments involve personal milestones, while for others, they include contributions to society. However, for a select few, these experiences lead to a remarkable transition from worldly triumphs to spiritual explorations. At just […]
Artist Nnena Kalu has been awarded the 2025 Turner Prize, making her the first artist with a learning disability to win the esteemed £25,000 (~$33,250) accolade. This significant achievement was announced today, December 9, by Tate Britain. Her work, characterized by hanging sculptures and life-sized drawings, evokes a rhythm akin to the natural formations of nests and cocoons. The BBC […]
It should come as no surprise to anyone that London would host some standout exhibitions in 2025. But even with the city’s thriving art scene, this year seemed exceptional. It wasn’t just eye-catching shows. Museums made conscious attempts to move out of their comfort zones by giving marquee status to those who are often overlooked or marginalized: Indigenous artists, queer […]
Following a court ruling late last month, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will reinstate federal grants previously cancelled under the Trump administration. The IMLS committed to restoring all grants last week after a US District Court judge in Rhode Island ruled in favor of 21 state attorneys general. The coalition sued the Trump administration in April over […]
Colombia, encompassing 6% of the extensive Amazon rainforest within its territory, is undertaking substantial efforts to safeguard this vital ecosystem in light of climate change. The nation has made a momentous declaration to cease new mining and oil operations in its Amazon region, aiming to convert it into a reserve focused on renewable natural resources. This initiative was announced at […]