🌊 The Flourishing Brushstrokes of Kevin Kovacs: Introducing England’s 8-Year-Old Artistic Prodigy At a time when most kids are just getting familiar with their ABCs, Kevin Kovacs is already making a significant impact in the UK contemporary art landscape. At just 8 years old, Kevin is currently hosting his inaugural solo art exhibition at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Center in Taunton, […]
Title: Neil Raitt: The Creator Converting Landscapes into Surreal, Psychedelic Realms Within the expansive realm of modern art, there are few artists who exhibit the same blend of technical skill and imaginative vision as Neil Raitt. This London-based painter is celebrated for his lively, repetitive landscape themes, conjuring enchanting visuals that merge reality with the fantastical. His creations reinterpret the […]
**Delving into the Creative Realms of Barry McGee and Margaret Kilgallen in “Place”** Within the realm of modern art, few figures resonate as profoundly with urban aesthetics and the human condition as Barry McGee and Margaret Kilgallen. United both personally and artistically, this duo gained prominence in the late 1990s Bay Area art scene. Their contributions to street art and […]
Title: RISD Visa Termination Highlights Broader National Concerns for International Students In a troubling development reflective of a growing national trend, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) announced that an international student enrolled at the school has had their visa terminated by U.S. immigration authorities. The news was shared in a public letter to the campus community from RISD […]
đź“Š The Global Art Market in 2024: Major Declines, Private Sales Growth, and Uncertain Trade Horizons The global art market entered 2024 with high hopes for recovery, but recent findings show a sobering picture: public auction sales dropped 25% while total global art sales slid from $65.2 billion in 2023 to $57.7 billion in 2024 — a decline of 12%, […]
🎨 Van Gogh and the Roulins: A Portrait of Artistic Friendship The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, is hosting a breathtaking new exhibition titled Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last. Running through September 7, this landmark exhibition reunites — for the first time since their creation more than […]
Never Too Late: 95-Year-Old Catherine Kuehn Redefines Strength in “Strong Grandma” Documentary In a society that often links youth with energy and success, 95-year-old Catherine Kuehn shatters all preconceived notions. As a record-holding powerlifter, Kuehn’s tale of tenacity, spirit, and affection is honored in the poignant short documentary Strong Grandma, which was recently highlighted by The New Yorker. Directed by […]
Title: “Indigenous Identities” Exhibition Affirms Native Resilience and Revolutionizes the Art Historical Lens Amid the glass corridors of American art institutions, a transformative narrative has emerged at the Zimmerli Art Museum in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Titled Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always, the show pays homage to late artist and curator Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s enduring legacy. With its sweeping […]
Title: Monster Roster to Mind Machines: Geoffrey Todd Smith and the Evolution of the Chicago Art Scene For decades, Chicago has quietly stood apart from other major American art hubs, charting its own course with a distinctive style, an affinity for the grotesque and abstract, and a do-it-yourself ethos that continues to inspire new generations. From the fantastical figures of […]
Title: Mysticism, Surrealism, and the Feminine Divine: Rediscovering the Visionary Art of Ithell Colquhoun In the quaint coastal town of St Ives, England, a resurgence of esoteric energy is unfolding through the bold, mystical works of Ithell Colquhoun (1906–1988). Often overlooked in 20th-century art history, Colquhoun’s visionary exploration of surrealism, occultism, and feminine spirituality is finally receiving the widespread recognition […]