Title: Joshua Vides Transforms Vintage Cars into Comic Book Legends in “Check Engine Light” Exhibit The fusion of art and automotive design can yield truly breathtaking outcomes. This is precisely what California artist Joshua Vides has achieved with his most recent exhibition, Check Engine Light, showcasing his ability to morph three classic automobiles — a Honda Civic EF hatchback, a […]
Title: Exploring the Cultural Insights and Artistic Narratives in Recent Art Publications As we move further into 2025, a cascade of influential art books and exhibition catalogs has offered rich, interdisciplinary insights into the evolving conversations around art, history, activism, and identity. Among the pages of recent publications, readers will find thoughtful explorations of legacy, visibility, and resistance as told […]
Title: Adventures in the Louvre: Bridging the Gap Between Journalism, Pop Culture, and Museum Experience Elaine Sciolino’s new book, Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World’s Greatest Museum (Norton, 2025), is a whimsical and highly subjective love letter to one of the most iconic art institutions in the world. At its heart, the book is […]
Title: Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy of Erudition, Elegance, and Empowerment In celebration of the Morgan Library & Museum’s centennial, a captivating and thoughtfully curated exhibition titled Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy underscores the remarkable life and achievements of one of early 20th-century America’s most compelling cultural figures. Belle da Costa Greene was not only a […]
Title: Art as Therapy: François Pain and the Radical Legacy of Institutional Psychotherapy In the world of avant-garde cinema and progressive mental health treatment, few figures inspire as multifaceted a dialogue as François Pain. His newest exhibition, “Psychiatry is what Psychiatrists do,” currently on view at JOAN in Los Angeles, presents a retrospective of experimental video works that blend psychiatry, […]
Flannery O’Connor’s Hidden Talent: A New Artistic Dimension to Her Literary Legacy In early 2023, the literary world was astonished by a discovery that shed new light on one of America’s most enigmatic writers. Dozens of previously unknown artworks, including oil paintings, illustrations, and block prints attributed to acclaimed novelist and short story writer Flannery O’Connor, surfaced—hidden for decades by […]
Title: Art as Advocacy: The Center for Art and Advocacy Uplifts Formerly Incarcerated Artists In the heart of Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, a powerful new cultural space has opened its doors. The Center for Art and Advocacy is a groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to supporting artists affected by incarceration. With its inaugural exhibition “Collective Gestures: Building Community through Practice,” the center is […]
Title: The Unwarranted Recognition of AI: Digital Artists Express Concerns as Genuine Creations Are Misunderstood In the past few years, artificial intelligence has markedly increased its presence in the creative domain, redefining our interaction with, assessment of, and even creation of art. While AI tools present novel opportunities for artists, they simultaneously introduce challenges—particularly for those whose creations intertwine reality […]
A Stunning Showcase of Spirit: Curro Durbanville’s Flash Performance Kicks Off Interschools 2025 In an awe-inspiring exhibition of togetherness, imagination, and school pride, students from Curro Durbanville in South Africa have captivated audiences worldwide with a remarkable flash performance that launched the 2025 Interschools Spirit Cup. Set in the school’s sports stadium, the event united hundreds of students in a […]
Title: The “Friendhood” in Atlanta: How Four Close Friends Created Their Ideal Neighborhood In a time that often seems more hectic and where relationships can feel transient, a touching tale from Atlanta, Georgia, is reshaping the meaning of true friendship. Sarabeth Stine, Erinn Cottman, Kelly Holbin, and Kristi W., four women in their 40s with a friendship spanning 17 years, […]