A Glimpse into Populus Seattle’s Curated Collection of Dynamic Art Available for Purchase [Interview]

“Night Forest” by Kimberly Throwbridge is included in the avant-garde art initiative at Populus Seattle, a high-end hotel located in Pioneer Square, Seattle. The hotel showcases a vibrant array of artwork crafted by local creators during their residencies at the nearby RailSpur studios. A notable piece, “Night Forest” portrays a forest landscape at twilight, featuring remarkable contrasts of light and […]

Ceramic Poppy Display Commemorates 80th Anniversary of WWII’s Conclusion with 30,000 Flowers

A memorial exhibition at the Tower of London celebrates the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. Showcasing a visually impactful collection of nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies, the installation serves as a heartfelt and stunning tribute to the significant sacrifices made by countless individuals during wartime. This vast array of poppies was crafted by artist Paul Cummins, initially […]

Heiress Contributes 90% of Wealth and Urges Others to Do the Same

Marlene Engelhorn, an heiress of Austrian-German descent, received a multimillion-euro inheritance from her grandmother in 2022. This fortune traces back to Friedrich Engelhorn, the founder of BASF, a prominent chemical manufacturer. Engelhorn, who champions wealth redistribution, suggested that the Austrian government impose a 90% tax on inheritances. However, given that Austria eliminated inheritance tax in 2008, she chose to contribute […]

Must-See Art Exhibitions Currently in New York City

The Diverse Landscape of Arts Exhibitions: From Patterns to Performance In the vibrant world of arts, opportunities to explore varying themes and mediums are ever-present. This week presents a diverse array of exhibitions, each offering a unique perspective on contemporary art forms—from the intricate dance of patterns to compelling performances. **Discovering Patterns: Judy Ledgerwood and Beyond** On the Upper East […]

Understanding the Challenges of Propaganda

**Reframing Blackness: The Evolution of Data Consciousness in Contemporary Art** In the heart of Chelsea, Manhattan lies Print Center New York, hosting a thought-provoking exhibition titled “Data Consciousness: Reframing Blackness in Contemporary Print.” This exhibition draws inspiration from W. E. B. Du Bois’s revolutionary “data portraits” created for the 1900 Paris Exposition. These visualizations captured the post-emancipation reality for Black […]

Smithsonian Institution Closes Amid Third Week of Government Shutdown

The Smithsonian Institution, including its museums and the National Zoo, has been forced to close its doors due to the ongoing United States government shutdown. Following the National Gallery of Art’s recent closure, the Smithsonian implemented this decision after it exhausted prior-year funds that had kept operations running. Despite the closure, essential care for the National Zoo’s animals, such as […]

Red Hook Open Studios Makes Defiant Return Weeks After Fire

Red Hook’s artist community is no stranger to life-altering disasters. In 2012, when Hurricane Sandy’s deluge left the coastal Brooklyn enclave five feet underwater and without power for weeks, artists held benefit exhibitions of storm-damaged work. In its aftermath, several artists established an open studios event to celebrate their resilience. Last month, weeks before the event’s 10th anniversary edition, a […]

A Community Art Show in Support of Palestinian Resistance to Authoritarianism

Hind’s House: A Powerful Tribute to Pro-Palestinian Protest and Art Nearly a year after its debut near Columbia University’s campus, the art exhibition and community education event “Hind’s House” made a return to Washington Heights. Hosted over a three-day span beginning Saturday, October 11, this year’s event stood out for its meaningful tribute to Palestinian voices and their allies. Initially […]