The Atlanta Art Fair opens its doors as a unique cultural landmark, standing apart in a city known for its contrasts. Held at the redeveloped Pullman Yards, this event distinguishes itself from traditional art fairs by showcasing a varied selection of artworks and creators. Atlanta, rich in cultural history yet contending with significant income inequality, presents a paradoxical backdrop that […]
Theatre Picasso, an exhibition at Tate Modern curated by artists Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca, challenges conventional historical approaches by using the entire Picasso collection. The show is framed as a stage, encouraging visitors to engage with the artworks as participants. However, the exhibit’s execution has been criticized for its lack of coherent curatorial narrative and chaotic thematic organization. While […]
When discussing Impressionist painters, Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro usually rank among the most notable. However, in relation to his contemporaries, Pissarro is frequently regarded as the “first Impressionist,” a sentiment echoed not only by art historians but also by fellow artist Paul Cézanne. Therefore, it’s fitting that Pissarro stands as the exclusive focus […]
**UC Irvine Acquires Orange County Museum of Art** The Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) has become part of the University of California, Irvine, in a merger that aims to create a new institution, the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art. This move integrates OCMA with the UC Irvine Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California […]
Film has evolved significantly since the initial grainy, black-and-white visuals that graced the screen. Yet, in spite of contemporary innovations such as technicolor, CGI, and HD cameras, an essence persists in the earliest films ever crafted. A paramount illustration is *Momijigari* (1899), acknowledged as the oldest extant Japanese film. Directed by Shibata Tsunekichi, this 3-minute, 50-second piece offers a unique […]
On Sunday, October 12, from 11am to 3pm, Northern Cheyenne artist Bently Spang will present Tekcno Powwow Jr.2: To the Second Power at Rutgers’ Voorhees Mall in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This free, public event is part of Spang’s Tekcno Powwow series, blending powwow traditions with modern cultural expressions like breakdancing and hip-hop to explore artistic influences. Spang challenges stereotypes […]
Join a community of dedicated artists for full-time study in drawing, painting, and sculpture. The New York Studio School (NYSS) was founded in 1964 with an emphasis on artists learning from artists, working from perception in extensive studio sessions, and the pursuit of drawing as the most direct means of describing one’s ideas or experiences. At NYSS, students cultivate distinctive […]
**Opportunities for Artists: Elevate Your Creative Journey** In the ever-evolving world of art, opportunities abound for artists seeking to expand their horizons, gain recognition, and secure funding for their projects. From residencies to fellowships, open calls, and grants, the art community offers a plethora of prospects to nurture talent and creativity. Here’s a curated list of exciting opportunities available to […]
In 1999, a young man known as Song Yang arrived in London to pursue his studies. Journeying from Zhengzhou, China, the 19-year-old found himself solitary in an unfamiliar land. A fortuitous meeting altered his life when he assisted an elderly gentleman, Johann “Hans” Hodel, with his bags on a subway. Hodel, a 66-year-old Swiss retiree without family, offered Song a […]
**Incredible Maps: Illustrating Global Diversity Through Infographics** Life for humans around the world differs greatly based on geographical location, affecting everything from access to technology to distinct wildlife environments. For example, TikTok does not operate in Russia, and alligators are found solely in the southeastern United States and China. These fascinating snippets of information are just some of what Georgi […]