Final Exhibition Before Closure at Chicago Artist-Run Gallery

On a Saturday night in Chicago, at the Roman Susan gallery, a memorable performance titled “Nether” by Zachary Nicol showcased a dystopian sequence of movements by dancers Jasmine Lupe Mendoza Carrasco and Isabelle Taylor, set to eerie sounds by ciro monoarfa goudsmit. This event marked one of the last performances at Roman Susan, a 280-square-foot artist-run nonprofit gallery located on […]

Bestselling Writer James Patterson Allocates $50,000 in Funding to Assist Aspiring Authors

Bestselling novelist James Patterson has introduced a program named “Go Finish Your Book,” intended to assist aspiring authors by offering grants of up to $50,000. With the help of writing organizations like the Authors Guild and PEN America, Patterson chose twelve recipients from a multitude of submissions. These winners represent various genres, such as memoirs, literary fiction, and graphic novels. […]

Rosalyn Drexler, Renowned Pop Artist and Versatile Innovator, Passes Away at 98

Polymathic artist Rosalyn Drexler — Pop Art icon, Emmy-winning screenwriter, and one-time wrestler — passed away at her home in New York yesterday, September 3, at age 98. Her death was confirmed by Garth Greenan Gallery, which represented her for a decade. In the 1960s, Drexler developed what would become her signature painting process. She sourced images from posters, magazines, […]

Mandatory Reading List

In the vibrant tapestry of art history, certain names stand out, albeit sometimes temporarily, before fading into obscurity. Robert Colquhoun and Bobby MacBryde are two such artists, once prominent figures in the London art scene now largely forgotten, their legacy overshadowed by the passage of time. Author Damian Barr seeks to revive their story in his recent novel, diving deep […]

An Artist’s Perspective from the Easel

**A View from the Easel: Artistic Reflections** In the 301st edition of “A View From the Easel,” artists provide an intimate peek into their creative sanctuaries. These spaces not only host the artistic process but inspire and shape the art produced within them. Two artists, Elaine Nguyen from San Francisco and another from Margate, share insightful introspections on their studios. […]

Baltimore Museum of Art to Feature Amy Sherald Exhibition Following Artist’s Withdrawal from the Smithsonian

Over a month after painter Amy Sherald withdrew her exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), citing concerns over possible censorship, the artist has found a new home for the next stop of her touring exhibition. **American Sublime**, which was on view at the Whitney Museum of American Art until last month, will open at the Baltimore Museum of Art […]

Lacoste Pays Tribute to Tennis Champion Novak Djokovic by Altering Renowned Crocodile Emblem into a Goat

**Lacoste Honors Novak Djokovic with GOAT Emblem Capsule Collection** Celebrated for his unmatched talent on the tennis court, Novak Djokovic has consistently been viewed as one of the finest athletes in the history of the sport. With 24 Grand Slam titles and numerous records, he epitomizes excellence and commitment. To commemorate his illustrious career, Lacoste, for which Djokovic has served […]

Exhibition of Twentieth Century Portrait Photography at the National Arts Club

The National Arts Club (NAC) proudly announces the commencement of its 2025–26 season with a landmark exhibition titled *Influence and Identity | Twentieth Century Portrait Photography from the Bank of America Collection*. Hosted in NAC’s historic Gramercy Park building in New York City, this exhibition is a part of the Bank of America Art in Our Communities® program, presenting a […]