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Mexico City Prohibits Bullfighting Cruelty to Safeguard Animals; Site of the Globe’s Biggest Bullring

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U.S. Presents Extensive Surrealist Showcase Commemorating a Century of the Artistic Movement

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Mexico City Prohibits Bullfighting Cruelty to Safeguard Animals; Site of the Globe’s Biggest Bullring

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U.S. Presents Extensive Surrealist Showcase Commemorating a Century of the Artistic Movement

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Investigating the Convergence of Women and Nature via Artwork and Sculpture
January 2, 2026

Rick Steves Ensures Longevity of Seattle-Area Hygiene Facility through Significant Contribution to Support Homeless Population

The Lynnwood Hygiene Center, situated in southern Snohomish County, just north of Seattle, confronted a grim future as it neared its planned closure date of December 12, 2025. This vital establishment offers indispensable services like hot showers, food, and clothing to around 700 individuals facing homelessness. Operated by the Jean Kim Foundation since 2020, the center had previously benefited from […]

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January 2, 2026

Ancient Mathematical Ideas Uncovered in 8,000-Year-Old Floral Ceramic Patterns

Handcrafted Halaf ceramic bowl adorned with seven-petaled rosettes from Tell Arpachiyah, Iraq, Halaf period (6000–5000 BCE). (Photo: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0) Long before the advent of written numerals or formal equations, humanity was already engaging in mathematical thought; not recorded on tablets or scrolls, but in clay. Recent studies on some of the oldest […]

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January 2, 2026

“Investigating City Outskirts: Morgan Mueller’s Photographic Work”

**Investigating Urban Outskirts: Morgan Mueller’s Photographic Journey** Urban outskirts—zones where city boundaries dissolve into suburban and countryside scenery—offer a compelling landscape for photographers interested in the interplay of human development and natural surroundings. Morgan Mueller has become a standout artist in this genre. Through his camera, Mueller challenges viewers to examine the intricate dualities and nuances of these frequently ignored […]

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January 2, 2026

Complex and Captivating Thread Artworks Crafted with a Sewing Machine Acting as a Paintbrush

“Intrepidus”: An Expedition into Chris Roberts-Antieau’s Thread Illustrations Painting is typically considered to involve pigments, like acrylics and oils. However, this is not true for Chris Roberts-Antieau. As a trailblazer in machine embroidery and its capabilities, she labels her main collection as “thread illustrations,” employing thread and fabric appliqué to craft her intricate designs. These works encompass a variety of […]

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January 2, 2026

Exploring the Comforts of a Cozy Art Studio

**Welcoming a New Year** As another year wraps up, many of us find solace in January’s slower pace. It’s the perfect time for quiet reflection accompanied by soft music and a good book. A cherished column for this period of introspection is “A View From the Easel”, which offers an intimate glimpse into the studios of various artists. Among these […]

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January 1, 2026

Art Deco Edition: A Crossword Puzzle on Artistic Styles

LSU School of Art Offers Highest MFA Stipends in the Southern US With a commitment to fostering artistic talent and supporting budding artists, Louisiana State University (LSU) has established itself as a leader in art education in the Southern United States. LSU School of Art provides its Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students with some of the most attractive financial […]

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January 1, 2026

Essential Reading List

**Community and Cultural Preservation: A New Year Meditation** As we ring in a new year, the essence of community and the preservation of cultural heritage stand as a poignant topic of reflection. This year, I’m particularly drawn to the vibrant photos from Lviv, Ukraine, capturing the celebration of Malanka Pereberia, a folk holiday rich with house visits, songs, costumes, and […]

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January 1, 2026

An Artist’s Perspective: Observations and Reflections

Welcome to the 318th installment of A View From the Easel: a celebration of artistic spaces where two distinct artists showcase their unique work environments. Our first artist reflects on the serene beauty of their studio, nestled at the end of a driveway in a 120-year-old barn. Here, they begin their work surrounded by the natural beauty of a meadow […]

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January 1, 2026

The Impact of Tsuchiya Kōitsu on the Evolution of Shin-Hanga Art in 20th Century Japan

In the early 20th century, Japan experienced significant transformations. Just a few decades earlier, the nation had reopened itself after over 200 years of isolation, and the combined forces of industrialization and internationalism had begun to emerge. It was in this changing landscape that Japanese artists brought back ukiyo-e, a classical woodblock printing style, as shin-hanga (which translates to “new […]

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January 1, 2026

Animation Entertainment Techniques in the Victorian Era Prior to Contemporary Innovations

Before Walt Disney, the internet, and contemporary entertainment, children of the Victorian era engaged with the phenakistoscope. The term derives from the Greek word *phenakisticos* and translates to “deceiver of the eye.” This clever precursor to animation comprised a rotating disk that created the impression of smooth motion when spun, due to the uniformly spaced slits along its periphery. The […]

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