# Spring 2025 Courses Start Soon: Unlock Your Creative Potential with Pratt SCPS As the vibrant season of renewal approaches, it’s also the perfect time for personal and professional growth. Whether you want to unearth hidden talents, refine your creative abilities, or take a bold step in your career, **Pratt Institute’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS)** offers the […]
### The Holidays in Orbit: How Astronauts Celebrate Seasonal Cheer Aboard the International Space Station The festive season frequently brings to mind warm reunions with loved ones and the exchange of gifts by a glowing fireplace. However, for the astronauts stationed on the **International Space Station (ISS)**, honoring Christmas and New Year’s possesses an entirely unique charm—floating in microgravity 250 […]
**Kara Walker’s “Fortuna, or the Immortality Garden (Machine)”: A Fusion of Art, Technology, and Reflection** Upon the debut of her latest exhibition, *Fortuna, or the Immortality Garden (Machine)*, at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), acclaimed artist Kara Walker received overwhelming praise. *The New York Times* described it as “captivating,” as guests became enchanted by its mesmerizing combination […]
### Reviving Ancient Craftsmanship: Yulia Brodskaya’s Contemporary Creations in Paper Quilling Paper quilling, an intricate art form that entails coiling, folding, and sculpting paper, boasts a rich legacy that spans centuries. Emerging shortly after paper’s inception in ancient China, this elaborate craft flourished in Renaissance Europe, where it was employed by nuns and monks to embellish sacred texts and artifacts. […]
### Unveiling the Artistic Path of Marc Librizzi Art serves as a manifestation of our feelings, experiences, and the intricacies of the soul, and few individuals embody this essence quite like Marc Librizzi. As a versatile contemporary artist, Librizzi’s creations showcase an exquisite fusion of creativity, technique, and emotion. This article embarks on an exploration of the imaginative journey of […]
### Jon Foreman: Transforming Land Art Through Nature’s Splendor and Human Creativity Land art, a genre that beautifully merges the natural environment with artistic representation, has long enchanted its spectators with its ephemeral allure. Among the most prominent contemporary figures in this artistic domain is **Jon Foreman**, who has consistently mesmerized audiences with his swirling, circular designs on sandy shores. […]
# Goal-Setting and Creative Resolutions for Artists in the New Year As the calendar turns over to a new year, many people feel inspired to reflect on their accomplishments and set goals for the year ahead. For artists, the new year presents a golden opportunity to dive deeper into their craft, expand their horizons, and transform their artistic visions into […]
**Exploring Art as a Counterweight to Ideological Constraints: A Landmark Exhibition of Four Transcendent Artists** Art has long been a medium of resistance, exploration, and connection, challenging cultural and political norms. A new group exhibition at Alexander Berggruen in Manhattan continues this tradition by showcasing the works of four contemporary artists — Raul de Lara, Shanique Emelife, Sihan Guo, and […]
**The Shadow of Wealth: Unpacking Slavery’s Role in Dutch Art and the VOC Legacy** The Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie, or VOC), established in 1602, has long been celebrated as a pioneering force in global trade and economic innovation. Serving as one of the first joint-stock companies, it helped transform a small nation of windmills and flooded plains […]
**Exploring the Legacy of Jean Léon Gérôme and the Power of Orientalist Art: A Critical Perspective** The exhibition *Seeing Is Believing: The Art and Influence of Gérôme*, currently on display at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha, Qatar, offers an intricate meditation on the controversial Orientalist legacy of French artist Jean Léon Gérôme (1824–1904). While the show seeks […]