If you were a fan of the first Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine game, this long-awaited sequel is certain to give you everything you’d expect: blood, guts, and glory in absolute fistfuls. The game’s graphics seat it very nicely within the general aesthetic of the Warhammer 40,000 universe without necessarily focusing on hyperreal notice-every-blade-of-grass visuals – which makes the action incredibly […]
### Red Hook Open Studios: A Celebration of Art, Resilience, and Community The yearly **Red Hook Open Studios** event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore creative spaces in one of Brooklyn’s most historically rich neighborhoods. This year’s edition, held on Sunday, October 6, encapsulated the eclectic diversity and resilient spirit of Red Hook, a former industrial enclave of New […]
An Urgent Call to Support Independent Journalism In times of global crises and widespread conflict across the world, one of the strongest instruments we have for understanding the harsh realities we face is journalism. However, just as valuable as it is for society, journalism, especially that which remains independent, faces many challenges to maintaining its integrity. Today, more than ever, […]
**Forgery in the Art World: Questions Surrounding Van Gogh Masterpieces** The art world was recently shaken by the revelation that three paintings previously believed to be the work of the legendary Vincent van Gogh were, in fact, forgeries. These discoveries, made by experts at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, raise fascinating questions about authenticity, provenance, and the vulnerability of […]
## Michigan’s Middle Schooler Wins Hearts with Viral Werewolf “I Voted” Sticker Design In a display of creativity and humor, 12-year-old Jane Hynous from Michigan has captured national attention with her striking werewolf-themed “I Voted” sticker for Michigan’s first-ever election sticker design contest. Hynous’ design, which features a muscular werewolf ripping its shirt in classic comic book fashion against a […]
### The Importance of Supporting Independent Arts Journalism In today’s world, independent journalism is becoming more vital than ever before, especially concerning critical coverage of diverse fields like art and culture. Independent publications like *Hyperallergic* provide a platform for thorough, inclusive, and unfiltered art criticism, broadening access to readers who might otherwise be left out of mainstream, often elite-driven art […]
# Nan Goldin’s “You Never Did Anything Wrong”: Art as a Portal to Transcendence Art has always been a medium for profound reflection, offering glimpses into different worlds and emotional dimensions. One exhibition that immerses its audience in such experiences is *Nan Goldin: You Never Did Anything Wrong*, currently being showcased at Gagosian Gallery in New York. Centered around the […]
Title: **Evan Halter’s Trompe L’oeil Masterpieces: Exploring the Intersection of Renaissance Art and Modern Collage** **Introduction:** Evan Halter, an artist blending the rich traditions of Northern and Italian Renaissance painting with contemporary collage techniques, has been on a steady rise within the art community for over a decade. His work, a fascinating exploration of trompe l’oeil—or “deceiving the eye”—is a […]
**Brooklin A. Soumahoro: The Open Window at François Ghebaly Gallery, Los Angeles** Brooklin A. Soumahoro’s exhibition *The Open Window* at François Ghebaly Gallery draws its title from Henri Matisse’s iconic 1905 painting *Open Window, Collioure*, a well-known example of Fauvism. While Matisse’s work captures the Mediterranean coast through a window, using vivid colors to blur the boundaries between interior and […]
A selection of work by artist Claire Cansick (previously featured here). While we previously highlighted Cansick’s collection of North Sea images, this post includes markedly different kind of landscapes. Cansick started delving into the “darker, ferocious, reactive side of nature” in 2018: “I began to collect reportage images from the news. This screenshot folder peppered with photos of my tv […]