Inside the IFPDA Print Fair 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Community, and Activism in Printmaking From delicate etchings crafted centuries ago to experimental works made of CD shards and pulped books, the 2025 IFPDA Print Fair demonstrated that printmaking isn’t just alive — it’s bursting with energy, invention, and social relevance. Returning once again to Manhattan’s storied Park Avenue Armory, the International […]
The Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair: A Celebration of Craft, Community, and Cultural Expression The inaugural Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair (BFAPF), held from March 27 to 30 at Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus, marks an invigorating new chapter in New York City’s art scene. Timed to coincide with the prestigious International Fine Print Dealers Association’s annual fair at the Park […]
The Evolving Art of Printmaking: A Gateway to Collecting and Creativity Printmaking has long served as a powerful yet accessible entry point into the world of fine art collecting. As technology, artistic innovation, and creative experimentation continue to redefine the medium, events like New York City’s Print Week are providing artists and collectors alike with opportunities to explore its evolving […]
Christophe Cherix Named New Director of MoMA: A New Chapter Amid Turbulent Legacy The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), one of the world’s most influential modern art institutions, has officially announced Christophe Cherix as its next director. Cherix, a long-serving and highly respected curator within the museum’s own ranks, will take the helm in September 2025, transitioning from his current […]
**Recommended Film: *Bring Them Down* by Christopher Andrews** *Bring Them Down* is a captivating and atmospheric debut feature from British director Christopher Andrews. Released in 2024, the film has received widespread acclaim at prominent international festivals, notably premiering in the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). With striking performances by Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott, the film […]
Celebrating MFA Talent: Pratt Fine Arts Thesis Exhibitions at Dock 72, Brooklyn Navy Yard This spring, the Pratt Institute’s MFA in Fine Arts program proudly presents a dynamic two-part thesis exhibition at its new state-of-the-art facilities housed within Dock 72 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Curated by Dejá Belardo, the exhibitions showcase the culminating projects of graduating MFA students across […]
Title: Executive Order Reshapes Smithsonian Programming, Draws Criticism for Historical Revisionism In a controversial move with sweeping implications for historical interpretation in the United States, former President Donald Trump issued an executive order on March 27, 2025, directing the Smithsonian Institution to abandon programming that centers on race, gender, and social justice. Ostensibly aimed at “restoring truth and sanity to […]
**Investigating the Work and Vision of Artist Marcelo Lavin** Marcelo Lavin is a cutting-edge visual creator whose artistry explores the intersection of abstraction, emotion, and design. With a distinctive aesthetic that merges traditional form with contemporary expression, Lavin’s body of work encompasses a vast range of media, including painting, mixed media, and digital art. His vision is marked by a […]
**2026 Martha Cooper Scholarship Program at URBAN NATION Museum, Berlin** *Empowering Future Generations of Urban Art Historians and Practitioners* Berlin, known worldwide for its vibrant street art culture, is set to once again become the hub of urban creativity and cultural exploration with the 2026 iteration of the Martha Cooper Scholarship Program, organized by the esteemed URBAN NATION Museum. This […]
**Shepard Fairey Pays Tribute to Joaquin Oliver with ‘We Demand Change’ Mural in Washington, D.C.** Celebrated street artist Shepard Fairey has launched an impactful new mural in Washington, D.C., titled “We Demand Change,” honoring Joaquin Oliver, one of the 17 individuals lost in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Located in the vibrant […]