Photo: Luc Viatour via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) While the blue-and-yellow macaw is not officially Brazil’s national bird, it undeniably serves as a national emblem for the South American country. Its vibrant colors resonate with the essence of the Brazilian flag, and the species is depicted in various mediums, from t-shirts to murals. However, for two centuries, these birds […]
The new V&A East, a highly anticipated outpost of the Victoria and Albert Museum, has opened its doors in East London, offering an innovative approach to art and design collection. Contrasting with the grand architecture of its South Kensington counterpart, V&A East embraces a human scale, fostering community engagement. Built as part of a £660 million redevelopment project, the museum […]
Huntz Lui – “The End is Not Near” Numerous renowned murals worldwide are preserved and honored through history, yet most are designed to be temporary. They last only for a few months or weeks before the wall is repainted, or the colors simply succumb to the weather. Muralists frequently consider this brief lifespan in their designs, creating links between the […]
Traditional basket weaving is an age-old craft that transcends cultures across the world, with unique styles arising from areas like Japan, Ethiopia, and particularly, northern Ghana. In the isolated town of Bolgatanga, celebrated as the “city of baskets,” this art form is intricately woven into daily life. Local artisan groups depend on basket weaving not just for safeguarding cultural heritage […]
An artist on saying no to the US Biennale pavilion, Dumbo Open Studios turns 10, and the Rijksmuseum takes on Ovid’s magnum opus. MoMA PS1’s massive survey of local artists, Greater New York, happens just once every five years, so it’s only natural that the show would stir strong emotions … including ambivalence. Read all about the works Hyperallergic loved, […]
**Street Wise: Martha Back at the Bronx Documentary Center** In the lively core of the Bronx, a distinctive mix of art and documentary media has been fostering waves of inspiration and awareness—the Bronx Documentary Center (BDC). Among the numerous significant exhibitions and events hosted here, one in particular shines: “Street Wise: Martha Back at the Bronx.” This documentary series not […]
**A Survey of New York: Greater New York at MoMA PS1** New York City stands as a colossal entity, perpetually in motion, shaped by its ever-evolving cultural landscape. The notion of surveying this metropolis and its artistic expanse is daunting; it’s an organism too vast, expansive, and diverse to contain within conventional parameters. However, MoMA PS1’s “Greater New York” exhibition […]
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The 61st Venice Biennale has become a platform for controversy as American sculptor Barbara Chase-Riboud declined an opportunity to represent the United States, citing it was “not the moment.” Originally fielded by the American Arts Conservancy (AAC) for the 2026 Biennale, Chase-Riboud, alongside photographer William Eggleston, both turned down the exhibition commission. Consequently, Mexico-based American abstract sculptor Alma Allen was […]
**Cey Adams Unveils New Mixed-Media Collage at DUMBO Open Studios** This past Sunday, April 19, noted artist Cey Adams completed his latest mixed-media collage on a large wooden drafting table in his Jay Street studio. Visitors came in steadily for the annual DUMBO Open Studios, a celebrated event where artists open their creative spaces to the public. Despite not intending […]