Frank Lloyd Wright’s Furniture Creations Featured in Innovative Chair Exhibition

**Frank Lloyd Wright: Contemporary Chair Design – A Showcase of Innovative Furniture** *Examining Frank Lloyd Wright’s Influence on Furniture Design at the Museum of Wisconsin Art* The Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) in West Bend is currently featuring a remarkable exhibition titled *Frank Lloyd Wright: Contemporary Chair Design*, which elevates the architect’s frequently overlooked furniture creations. Curated by Thomas Szolwinski […]

Annie Leibovitz’s ‘Women’ Book Delves into Modern Femininity

Gloria Steinem, journalist, advocate for women’s rights, New York City, 2015. (Photo: Annie Leibovitz) For Annie Leibovitz, there may be no subject as richly rewarding as women. “Women are a work in progress,” the photographer stated in a 2016 interview with the New York Times. “I’ll be capturing these photographs until my last breath.” If the task of photographing women […]

Configurable Shipping Container Residence Up for Sale on Amazon

Creating your own residence is the ultimate endeavor. Nevertheless, that aspiration remains unattainable for many due to financial constraints, difficulties in finding the right location, or a lack of essential skills and resources. However, one shipping container dwelling presents a solution to numerous challenges while costing less than the average new automobile. It serves as an ideal base for anything […]

The Ephemeral Nature of Monuments

Cat Dawson’s new book, “Monumental: How a New Generation of Artists Is Shaping the Memorial Landscape,” explores the evolving nature of monuments. By analyzing contemporary artworks like Kara Walker’s “A Subtlety” and Lauren Halsey’s “the eastside of south central los angeles hieroglyph prototype architecture (I),” Dawson reveals how these works, from 2014 to 2023, challenge traditional monumentality by emphasizing histories […]

Essential Reading List

**The Continuing Impact of Community: Art and History through the Lenses of Indigenous Creations and Personal Legacies** The discussion about community and its ever-evolving role in art and historical representations remains vibrant and diverse as seen through recent exhibitions and narratives. At the forefront, the National Museum of the American Indian in New York showcases “Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined […]

Observations from an Artist’s Workspace

**Welcome to the 313th installment of A View From the Easel** In this edition, we journey into the unique and intimate workspaces where artists find inspiration amidst the everyday hum of life. Whether it’s painting to the rhythm of household chores or engaging with ancestral spirits, each studio offers a glimpse into the personal world of creativity. **Mieke Marple, Los […]

The US Gains Representation at the Venice Biennale: Exploring Artistic Movements

This week’s art world news brings a flurry of updates and significant milestones across the globe. Alma Allen has been chosen to represent the United States at the 2026 Venice Biennale after overcoming several challenges, with plans to explore ‘elevation’ as a physical form. The Philadelphia Art Museum welcomes Daniel Weiss as its new director amidst internal controversies, including a […]

Leonardo da Vinci’s Comprehensive Archive of Sketches and Texts Completely Digitized

Leonardo da Vinci, frequently regarded as the archetypal “Renaissance man,” showcased remarkable adaptability across various fields, particularly illustrated by his extensive compilation of notebooks. Among these, the *Codex Atlanticus* is recognized as the largest, encompassing over 1,000 pages and summarizing more than 40 years of da Vinci’s intellectual endeavors. It includes a wide range of topics such as engineering, anatomy, […]

100 Soundscapes Honoring the Natural and Cultural Sounds of ’90s Japan

Japan captivates the imagination of travelers globally, and those lucky enough to explore it frequently find themselves awestruck by its stunning allure. From the cherry blossom season and zen gardens to ancient shrines and Mount Fuji, there is an abundance to discover. Yet, Japan’s enchantment lies not only in its visual splendor—it is also found in the sounds that permeate […]