**Highlighted BSA Street Art Images of the Week: October 20, 2024** Street art is in a constant state of transformation, with each new day unveiling fresh concepts, expressions, and experiments across the walls and alleyways of cities globally. As we near the end of 2024, remarkable advancements have been observed in the aesthetics and purpose of public art. While conventional […]
### Intellectual Property vs. Art: The Case of Odee Friðriksson and Samherji **Introduction** A recent judgment in the United Kingdom has reignited a long-standing debate on the balance between intellectual property (IP) rights and freedom of expression in art. Icelandic conceptual artist Odee Friðriksson, known artistically as “ODEE,” came under legal scrutiny following an IP lawsuit filed by Icelandic fishing […]
**Leadership Turmoil at the Smithsonian American Art Museum: A Closer Look** The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), one of the United States’ premier institutions of American art, recently experienced a significant leadership shake-up. After a seven-year tenure filled with significant achievements but also marred by internal conflict, Stephanie Stebich was removed from her position as director in September 2023. This […]
# Could You Support Independent Arts Journalism? Here’s Why It Matters Independent journalism, especially in niche areas like the arts, plays a critical role in preserving the diversity of voices, perspectives, and stories that shape cultural discourse. Publications like **Hyperallergic**, an art-focused platform, stand out as champions of independent thought. However, the sustainability of such platforms often hinges on the […]
### The Inspiring World of Nellie Mae Rowe and the Legacy of Her Imaginative Art Nellie Mae Rowe, a self-taught artist from Georgia, spent most of her life creating art in relative obscurity. It wasn’t until after her passing in 1982 at the age of 82 that the world truly began to recognize her unique and imaginative contribution to American […]
**Mary Sully: A Hidden Pioneer in Native and Modernist Art Merges Two Worlds** Through January 2025, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is showcasing *Mary Sully: Native Modern*, a ground-breaking exhibition highlighting the previously unknown yet remarkable Native artist Mary Sully (born as Susan Mabel Deloria). After being obscured in obscurity for almost a century, Sully’s unique voice […]
**Brenda Goodman: A Journey of Uncompromised Artistic Expression** Brenda Goodman, now 81, stands as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary art — a creator whose nearly five-decade-long career defies categorization. Since her first solo exhibition in 1973, Goodman has refused to be confined to any particular style, rendering her body of work a continual exploration of form, narrative, […]
**Sascha Brastoff: A Journey from USO Camp to Ceramic Kingdom** *SYRACUSE, New York* — Amidst the turmoil of World War II, a young and flamboyant artist named Sascha Brastoff was drafted into the United States Army in 1942. But rather than fighting on the front lines, Brastoff carved out a place for himself where few could shine—a stage. As part […]
**Inside the Artistic Souls: Koestler Arts’ “No Comment” Exhibition at Southbank Centre** LONDON — Art has always been a profound medium to express the range of human emotions: joy, despair, hope, and rebellion. But what happens when artistic creation is an outlet for those marginalized, forgotten, and often cut off from society? The **”No Comment”** exhibition curated by **Koestler Arts**, […]
# A Snapshot of Sri Lanka’s Independent Arts Scene: Resilience, Innovation, and Community **COLOMBO, Sri Lanka** — Sri Lanka is a country shaped by colonialism, ethnic conflict, and a turbulent post-independence journey. Despite these challenges, the island has fostered a growing and resilient arts scene, particularly in recent years. This contemporary art movement, largely driven by independent institutions, thrives on […]