**DOC NYC 2024 Festival: Showcasing Global Stories Through Independent Documentaries** The 2024 edition of DOC NYC, the largest documentary film festival in the United States, promises an impressive lineup featuring over 200 films from around the globe. Running from November 13 to November 21 in New York City’s IFC Center, SVA Theatre, and Village East by Angelika, this festival will […]
### Joshua Serafin: Reimagining Trans Divinity through Art, Performance, and Healing In the global art world, discussions on gender nonconformity, colonial violence, and trans identity are often silenced or tokenized. However, Filipino-born, Brussels-based artist Joshua Serafin has been revolutionizing the conversation with their daring and evocative performances and installations. From Adriano Pedrosa’s Venice Biennale to storied spaces like New York’s […]
### The First Major US Retrospective of Tamara de Lempicka at the de Young Museum **SAN FRANCISCO —** Tamara de Lempicka’s star is shining brightly once again, as the de Young Museum hosts the first major US retrospective of this groundbreaking artist. Best known for her distinctively cinematic and glamorous works that merge Cubism, Futurism, and Art Deco, Lempicka’s art […]
# Exploring Whitfield Lovell’s Deep Connections to Black Histories in *Passages* Exhibition Whitfield Lovell, a Bronx-born artist renowned for his powerful visual storytelling, takes viewers on an evocative journey through Black history and identity in his latest traveling career retrospective, *Passages*. This comprehensive exhibition, currently on view at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio until January 2025, threads together […]
**National Archives Controversy: Debates Over U.S. History Curation** In recent discussions surrounding the transformation of the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C., concerns have emerged that historical narratives are being selectively presented to avoid controversy. Archivist of the United States, Colleen Shogan—appointed by President Joe Biden—has been at the center of this debate, with critics claiming her leadership has resulted […]
## Louis Stettner: A Renowned Photographer Worthier of Greater Acknowledgment Within the realm of 20th-century photography, certain names frequently dominate the conversation, such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Dorothea Lange, and Walker Evans. Nevertheless, one photographer who arguably merits equal acknowledgment, yet remains significantly overlooked, is Louis Stettner. Famous for his poignant images taken in New York, Paris, and various other global […]
**Antonella Positano: The Architect Who Breathes Life into Structures with Black Ink** For the acclaimed architectural illustrator [Antonella Positano](https://www.instagram.com/antonella.positano/?target=_blank), her passion for art and architecture finds its roots in her formative years. “In my childhood, I enjoyed imagining houses with LEGO, and many of my early drawings featured landscapes and small homes,” the artist reveals in a conversation with *My […]
**BSA Weekly Art Highlights: Premier Street Art Images from November 10, 2024** Street art persistently expands the limits of artistic expression, infusing energy and vibrancy into urban environments worldwide. This week, we explore some of the most enchanting street art pieces featured by Brooklyn Street Art (BSA), which frequently spotlights the newest and most innovative works created by skilled artists […]
**Berlin-Based Artist Joseph Marr Transforms Sugar Into Captivating Sculptures** When one thinks of sugar, thoughts of sweetness and taste typically arise. However, for Berlin-based artist Joseph Marr, sugar transcends its role as a mere dessert ingredient. Marr has reimagined sugar within the artistic sphere, altering it into a medium for intricate, visually captivating sculptures. Utilizing its distinctive qualities, Marr’s creations […]
### Japan’s Pavilion for Expo 2025: A Tribute to the Endless Flow of Life On **April 13, 2025**, the **World Expo** will kick off in **Osaka, Japan**, heralding a six-month-long global showcase aimed at transforming our perspectives on the future. Bearing the theme **”Designing Future Society for Our Lives,”** the expo is projected to attract over 28 million attendees and […]