Amoako Boafo’s “I Bring Home With Me” at Roberts Projects in Los Angeles brings a piece of Accra, Ghana, to the city, offering a tranquil contrast to the buzz of Hollywood. The exhibition features 22 portraits that connect viewers to Boafo’s world using his distinctive collaged finger trail style, including his self-portraits and embroidered works. This is Boafo’s first stateside […]
Cats are recognized as self-sufficient animals, often making it seem that they rely on humans less than humans do on them. However, Swedish officials have a different perspective. The nation boasts some of the most robust animal welfare regulations globally, mandating that cat owners must check on their pets at least twice daily to guarantee their health and safety. The […]
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In the quiet beneath an arched ceiling, where light streams through stained glass like vibrant liquid, time appears to loosen its hold. Stone ribs extend above like the skeleton of some ancient being, and each step fades into resonance. It is within this paused tranquility that photographer Peter Li sets his lens—not solely to record sacred structures, but to reinvent […]
Some 4,000 years in the past, cats gracefully entered our existence for the very first time. Over the millennia, we have continued to domesticate these cherished animals, depending on them for hunting, companionship, and even veneration, as seen in ancient Egypt. Presently, cats inhabit every continent except Antarctica, with approximately 49 million households in the U.S. having at least one […]
Underwater photographer John Kowitz has traveled the world to unveil the enchanting underwater realm through his camera. His work, featured on platforms like Instagram and his personal website, showcases the magnificence of marine life and emphasizes species endangered by human actions, including commercial fishing and pollution. During a recent expedition off the coast of Hawaii, Kowitz faced a scenario that […]
The world of art and culture is currently abuzz with significant events and exhibitions, as highlighted in recent Hyperallergic updates. Amid global tensions, the ramifications of the Israeli and US airstrikes on Iran have been felt deeply with substantial damage to the Golestan Palace in Tehran, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This incident raises concerns over cultural heritage targeting, which […]
At the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, guests can delve into the magical realm of Hayao Miyazaki’s 2008 jewel, “Ponyo,” through an engaging exhibition that provides an in-depth exploration of the film’s development and motifs. This exhibition, running until January 10, 2027, assembles over 100 carefully curated artifacts, presenting a thorough insight into the charm of Miyazaki’s cherished movie. “Studio […]
The Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio is poised to launch a revolutionary exhibition called “Cursed!: The Power of Magic in the Ancient World” on March 21, 2026, running until July 5, 2026. This exhibition is set to delve into the complex roles of magic in ancient societies from 2000 BCE to 300 CE, featuring approximately 75 artifacts, such as […]
The Whitney Biennial, opening to the public tomorrow, is a pivotal event in the American art calendar. Despite some perceiving a decline in its prominence over recent years, it remains a critical barometer for measuring the pulse of contemporary American art. Our critics and editors have shared their insights about the upcoming show, providing a comprehensive narrative on what to […]