Saatchi Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Exclusive Art Auction

Saatchi Art: Honoring 15 Years of Making Art Accessible to All In the fast-paced realm of online art commerce, Saatchi Art distinguishes itself as a leading platform with worldwide reach. Throughout the last 15 years, Saatchi Art has been at the forefront of the digital evolution in art buying, enhancing accessibility for individuals around the globe. This month signifies an […]

Himalayan Salt Lamps Drawn from the Elegant Contours of Flamingos

The groundbreaking *Embers of Peace* collection from [RF Lab](https://rflab.design/) transforms the classic Himalayan salt lamp into an array of sculptural illumination pieces. Their diverse lamps are intended to foster a serene environment for relaxation and rejuvenation. They advocate for [healing through design](https://rflab.design/stories/healing_with_design) and adopt a rational perspective towards a typically spiritual object. Conventional Himalayan salt lamps are frequently promoted as […]

LA Museum Criticizes Presence of US Border Patrol on Its Property

Dozens of masked federal agents descended on the Japanese American National Museum’s (JANM) plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 14, as California Governor Gavin Newsom conducted a press conference about congressional redistricting inside. A spokesperson for JANM told Hyperallergic that approximately 75 United States Customs and Border Patrol agents showed up to the institution’s Norman Y. Mineta Democracy Plaza, […]

School of Visual Arts Conducts Staff Layoffs Without Public Announcement

The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in Manhattan is currently facing significant financial challenges, leading to staff reductions, course cancellations, and budget shortfalls. The recently formed SVA faculty union estimates that approximately 30 staff members were laid off, although the school has not confirmed this figure. On August 5, SVA’s president, David Rhodes, announced the layoffs in an all-staff email, […]

Designers Talk About Crafting Massive “She Wolf” for Shakira’s Upcoming World Tour Stage

When a pop icon such as Shakira sets out on a global tour, the initiative is backed by a strong creative team that assembles various components to forge an unforgettable experience. A significant part of this entails thorough planning, which includes securing venues, enlisting talented dancers and musicians, choreographing energetic performances, crafting striking costumes, curating a setlist packed with hits, […]

Meditative Sceneries Enhanced With Vivid Hues and Lively Textures

Even for the most proficient artist, it can pose a challenge to reproduce hand-drawn intricacies in a digital format. There’s an intimacy in traditional art, where each layer, brushstroke, and line suggests glimpses of the individual who crafted them. Perhaps that’s the reason Bao Pham gradually shifted away from digital artistry and returned to conventional mediums, whether acrylic, gouache, watercolor, […]

Comprehensive Exploration of Artist Mary Henderson

Mary Henderson is an American contemporary artist recognized for her insightful creations that delve into themes of identity, perception, and the influence of digital technology on human connections. Her artwork predominantly centers around figurative painting, notable for its meticulous realism and thoughtful arrangement, inviting viewers to engage profoundly with the subject. Henderson’s Background and Education Mary Henderson grew up in […]