A Dutch museum discovered a carved-bone phallus attributed to the Ancient Romans during a massive inventory project. The find was made in a forgotten collection of 16,000 boxes at the Valkhof Museum in Nijmegen. The boxes originated from multiple storage depots and became the property of Gelderland, once part of the Roman Empire. With an €8 million project planned until […]
The Artemis II mission has generated significant interest in space, along with curiosity about NASA’s efforts to return us to the moon and further. One of the most outstanding accomplishments is that of Perseverance, a rover that has been investigating Mars since 2021, seeking signs of life and insights for future human exploration. Motivated by this, CircuitMess developed a DIY […]
Late last month, nearly 92,000 attendees flocked to Hong Kong for Art Basel’s latest art exhibition. As usual, the organization’s Hong Kong edition brought together some of the most renowned artists and galleries from Asia and beyond, showcasing the contemporary art landscape of the region in all its variety. However, among the fair’s more than 170 presentations, one booth distinguished […]
Pictoplasma Berlin 2026: International Festival of Character Design and Art The dynamic metropolis of Berlin is poised to once again become a hub of creativity and forward-thinking as it welcomes the eagerly awaited Pictoplasma Berlin 2026: International Festival of Character Design and Art. Famed for its unique emphasis on modern character creation, Pictoplasma unites artists, designers, and fans from around […]
The Jewish Museum in New York City presents a landmark exhibition, “Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds,” the first U.S. museum event dedicated to the late work of Swiss-German artist Paul Klee, known for his resistance to fascism in the 1930s. Running through July 26, 2026, the exhibition explores the final decade of Klee’s prolific career, marked by his departure from […]
The International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) has recently revealed the winners of its 19th contest. This esteemed competition acknowledges the finest images in the categories of garden, plant, flower, and botanical photography. Featuring nine winners in single-image categories and one Overall Winner, the contest emphasizes stunning visuals that embody the essence of natural beauty. Mark Hetherington received the […]
“Homeward Bound” For many individuals, cardboard is typically not given much consideration. After fulfilling its role, it’s usually sent for recycling. However, for artist Warren King, this common material is a medium for extraordinary sculptures of figures, frequently derived from his family heritage. The three-dimensional artworks showcase free-standing figures, busts, and relief sculptures, each narrating a unique tale. “These pieces […]
**Art and Renewal: Highlights from the Art Scene in Upstate New York** Springtime in Upstate New York is a period of vibrant transformation, where the promise of renewal extends beyond nature and into the realm of art. This season, the region boasts a remarkable array of exhibitions, affirming its place as a cultural hub. Taliesin Thomas, a noted art writer, […]
Asawa at her individual exhibition at the San Francisco Arts Commission Capricorn Asunder gallery, CA, 1976. (Photo by Bruce Sherman, artwork © 2026 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc. Courtesy of David Zwirner) It has already been a remarkable year for the late artist Ruth Asawa. In March, her significant retrospective opened at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, after highly successful exhibitions at […]
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