Unlocking Artistic Potential: Inside the New York Studio School’s Summer Marathon Experience “You should do it,” a friend urged, prompting Giles Goodhead to arrive on West 8th Street, sculpting apron in hand, nerves buzzing. With only a small seated figure in his artistic history, this was his first attempt at a life-size sculpture—and the start of an unforgettable journey. Moments […]
**A Comprehensive Exploration of the Career and Artistry of Emma Beatrez** Emma Beatrez is a modern artist who has garnered attention for her emotionally impactful themes, meticulous compositions, and an innovative blend of traditional methods with contemporary perspectives. Rising as a distinct and genuine voice in the artistic realm, Beatrez has achieved significant recognition in the visual arts, particularly through […]
🎨 Opportunities for Artists and Creatives in 2025: Fellowships, Grants, Open Calls & More Every month, Hyperallergic curates a comprehensive list of opportunities designed to empower artists, independent creatives, and nonprofit organizations. Whether you’re an emerging artist seeking your first residency, a mid-career filmmaker applying for grants, or a nonprofit serving immigrant communities, our roundup offers impactful resources to help […]
America’s Cultural Treasures: Preserving Memory and Justice at the Japanese American National Museum The Japanese American National Museum (JANM), located in the heart of Los Angeles’s historic Little Tokyo district, is much more than a storage house of artifacts or a memorial archive. As a living, breathing cultural institution, it offers an incisive and deeply humanistic interrogation of one of […]
**Ron English and the Fight for Public Space: Investigating the Function of Art in Protest** In a time when media inundation and consumer culture prevail in public awareness, certain artists have embraced the role of resistance, utilizing creativity as a means of protest. One notable figure is Ron English, a modern American artist often dubbed the “godfather of street art.” […]
Exploring the Power of Sensory Engagement in Contemporary Art Exhibitions In today’s fast-paced world, many art exhibitions are pushing back against the impulse to consume images quickly and passively. Instead, they invite viewers to slow down, observe subtle details, and engage with art on a deeper, multi-sensory level. A recent array of exhibitions in New York City beautifully exemplifies this […]
Luis Fernando Benedit: Merging Art, Architecture, and Bioethics in “Invisible Labyrinths” The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) in New York City currently hosts a major retrospective on Luis Fernando Benedit, an Argentine artist whose eclectic career bridged painting, architecture, biology, and conceptual art. Titled Luis Fernando Benedit: Invisible Labyrinths, this exhibition marks Benedit’s most significant U.S. showcase […]
Exploring the Elusive Intimacy of Rebecca Purdum’s Abstract Paintings In the heart of Hudson, New York, at the Pamela Salisbury Gallery, an extraordinary exhibition reveals the transformative power of abstraction through the enigmatic works of artist Rebecca Purdum. Titled Rebecca Purdum: 11 Paintings, this collection is a quiet yet radical exploration of visual language, where the physical act of painting […]
“Exposure” at Ulterior Gallery: A Quiet Meditation on Visibility, Time, and the Art of Not-Giving-It-All-Away In an art world often dominated by eye-catching visuals engineered for Instagram virality, exhibitions that ask viewers to slow down and engage on deeper, quieter levels can feel like acts of defiance. Exposure, a group show curated by artist Carrie Yamaoka at Ulterior Gallery in […]
Title: A Rose Is: Symbolism, Politics, and Art Interwoven at the FLAG Art Foundation In literature, religion, romance, and even war, the rose has long served as one of the most potent and mutable symbols. At the FLAG Art Foundation in New York City, the exhibition A Rose Is explores this rich and complex tapestry through the lens of contemporary […]