NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to Eliminate 550 Positions in Fourth Wave of Layoffs

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has laid off about 550 employees in its fourth round of workforce reductions since January 2024. This downsizing occurs during the continuing government shutdown, which has already caused drastic budget reductions within federal departments. On October 13, JPL Director Dave Gallagher disclosed the workforce reorganization, indicating that roughly 11% of the lab’s workforce in technical, […]

Swifties Visit German Museum in Large Numbers

A German museum is experiencing an unexpected surge in visitors due to a recent Taylor Swift music video. The Museum Wiesbaden has become a focal point for fans after the release of Swift’s video for the song “The Fate of Ophelia,” from her album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The video appears to reference Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor Heyser’s 1900 painting […]

Individual Charged with Vandalism for Allegedly Urinating on Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Police have arrested a man for allegedly urinating on and damaging a memorial site near Martin Luther King’s crypt in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday morning, October 11. According to the Atlanta Police Department, building security at the campus of the Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change reported that a man urinated into a reflection pool and stomped on […]

Exclusive Delicacies for the Elite

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas — Art and fashion occasionally hook up, and it can be serendipitous, especially when a designer’s work enters the realm of sculpture or fabric art. It could even be a “match made in heaven.” JoAnne Northrup, executive director and chief curator of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, thought so when she conceived “A Match Made in […]

Phillips Hosts Historic Auction in Hong Kong to Celebrate 10th Anniversary in Asia

Phillips, a leading international auction house, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in Asia with a major modern and contemporary art auction in Hong Kong. This event, taking place on September 27 and 28, 2023, highlighted Phillips’ expanding presence in the area, showcasing a wide range of works by esteemed artists from around the world. The auction achieved a remarkable $28 […]

Pratt Fine Arts Hosts MFA Open Studios and Artist Resource Fair

**Open Studios/Open Fields: A Dynamic Exploration of Artistic Production and Networking** Open Studios/Open Fields is an innovative event hosted by Pratt Fine Arts’ MFA program at Dock 72 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 12–8pm. This unique gathering invites the public to engage with the vibrant world of contemporary art, offering an immersive experience that […]

Applications Open for Fall 2026 Studio Art MFA Program at The University of Texas at Austin

The MFA in Studio Art program at the University of Texas at Austin offers a unique, fully funded opportunity for artists seeking to expand their creative horizons. This distinguished two-year program supports interdisciplinary practices, admitting 12–15 students annually who benefit from individualized attention and mentorship from professionally active faculty. Each student in the program receives full tuition coverage, a $21,500 […]