“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 […]
Massive Earthquake in Myanmar Devastates Lives and Cultural Heritage On Friday, March 28, 2025, a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, killing approximately 2,700 people and injuring thousands more. The quake’s impact was particularly severe in central Myanmar, reaching into neighboring Thailand and leaving a wake of destruction that devastated homes, infrastructure, religious sites, and invaluable cultural heritage. Widespread Structural and […]
Title: Dismantling Cultural Support: Understanding the Trump Administration’s Move Against the IMLS In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cultural community, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a pivotal federal agency supporting libraries and museums across the United States, has become the latest target of the Trump administration’s aggressive restructuring efforts. Following a recent executive order, […]
Joe Goode: A Restless Visionary of Postwar American Art Joe Goode, a pioneering figure in the postwar American art scene whose career spanned over six decades, passed away on March 22, 2024—just one day shy of his 88th birthday. Despite an oeuvre as vast and experimental as any of his contemporaries, Goode’s artistic journey was marked as much by his […]
Conan O’Brien Accepts Mark Twain Prize, Utilizes Platform to Advocate for Satire and Critique Authority On March 23, 2025, the renowned comedian, television writer, and host Conan O’Brien took the spotlight at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., to receive the esteemed Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. This award, regarded as one of […]
Understanding How Earthquakes Occur: Insights from Subduction Zone Models Earthquakes rank among the most abrupt and devastating natural occurrences on our planet. Their power to alter terrains, obliterate infrastructure, and threaten lives renders them a focal point of significant scientific inquiry. While these seismic occurrences stem from movements within the Earth’s crust, fully appreciating the vastness of tectonic activity can […]
Title: Catastrophe and Fortitude: Myanmar’s 7.7-Magnitude Quake and Its Extensive Repercussions On Friday, March 27, 2025, at 12:50 p.m. local time, a formidable 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Myanmar, close to the city of Mandalay. The seismic disturbance generated shockwaves throughout Southeast Asia, with tremors sensed as far away as China. As of March 30, more than 2,000 lives have been […]
The Frick Collection Reopens: A Transformed Gilded Age Gem for a New Generation For over five years, one of New York City’s cherished cultural treasures—the Frick Collection—has been quiet. The elegant Gilded Age residence located at the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 70th Street, typically alive with art lovers and history aficionados, shuttered its doors to embark on the […]
From Milan with Design: Fuorisalone 2025 Sets the Stage for a Spectacular Display of Ingenuity and Creativity Every April, the northern Italian metropolis of Milan turns into the hub of the international design scene as it hosts the eagerly awaited Salone del Mobile alongside its sister event — Fuorisalone. In 2025, this vibrant festival of design, innovation, and creativity will […]