Frida Kahlo Museum to Open in Mexico City

A new chapter in Frida Kahlo’s legacy is set to unfold this fall with the opening of the Museo Casa Kahlo in Mexico City. This upcoming museum aims to showcase never-before-seen artifacts from the early life of the renowned Mexican artist, including her first oil painting, early embroidery, and personal letters and jewelry. While the existing Museo Frida Kahlo at […]

Available Opportunities in June 2025

**Exploring Opportunities in Arts and Literature: Residencies, Workshops, and Competitions** The world of arts and literature is thriving with opportunities for creatives to expand their horizons and showcase their talents. These chances often come in the form of residencies, workshops, fellowships, open calls, grants, and awards. Let’s explore some exciting prospects available from now through 2025. ### Residencies and Workshops […]

Latvia’s Passports Honor the Nation’s Natural Landscape

When Latvia updated its passports in 2024, the nation aimed to enhance the document’s security and anti-counterfeiting features. To achieve this, they opted for an artistic design that reflects the landscapes of the Baltic nation. Now, the country’s citizens can carry a piece of art with them while traveling. “The new model passport is a tribute to the stunning nature […]

Innovative Showcase Presents Distinct Experience with Classic Hong Kong Fabrics

In Hong Kong, the Palace Museum has revitalized a variety of artifacts. Throughout the establishment, textiles vibrantly explode, flourish, swell, and resonate, turning previously blank walls into lively tapestries. These engaging scenes comprise the majority of the museum’s inaugural thematic, multimedia exhibition, which honors the visual culture of Hong Kong and China through one of their most prolific customs: patterns. […]

Whitney Museum Halts Operations of the Independent Study Program

The Whitney Museum’s suspension of its Independent Study Program (ISP) for the 2025–26 year, following a controversy over a canceled performance on Palestinian mourning, has ignited significant backlash. This decision has prompted over 300 ISP alumni and community members to express their support for the current cohort, emphasizing the museum’s deviation from its stated mission of dissent and activism. The […]

Ben Shahn’s Exploration of Nonconformity

This spring, the Jewish Museum presents the first US retrospective in nearly half a century dedicated to social realist artist and activist Ben Shahn (1898-1969). “Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity” examines the prolific and progressive artist’s commitment to chronicling and confronting crucial issues of his era, spanning from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War, as well as his exploration of […]

Chris Evans Misses Cannes Film Premiere to Honor His Mother’s 70th Birthday

For numerous individuals, family takes precedence, and actor Chris Evans is no different. He recently chose to forgo the world premiere of his new film, *Honey Don’t!*, on Friday, May 23, to honor his mother’s 70th birthday. His decision illustrates that even amidst Hollywood, certain aspects outweigh the limelight. On Sunday, May 25, Evans, 43, posted on his Instagram Stories […]