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fromArtforum
22 hours ago

Schlock Jock: Joshua Citarella at the Whitney Biennial

Doomscroll podcast's live tapings at the Whitney reflect changing museum priorities and the evolving relationship between art and digital discourse.
NYC music
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Claybourne Elder gets personal, playful & a little creepy with a package of reimagined standards - Queerty

Claybourne Elder's debut album reimagines iconic songs, blending storytelling with humor and emotional depth for a fresh perspective on timeless classics.
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
12 hours ago

How Robert Rauschenberg Made the Real Realer

Rauschenberg valued stillness as a form of energy, finding inspiration in Newhall's photographs despite their contrasting kinetic nature.
fromHi-Fructose Magazine - The New Contemporary Art Magazine
2 days ago

Kyle Cobban Draws From The Unknown - Hi-Fructose Magazine

"It's an amalgamation of the Chicago neighborhood aesthetic with a Bulls fan, quite literally. It's kind of on the nose, but that's how I juxtapose the elements of my work, with the structure of a home and then a figure who is around or in the home."
Chicago Bulls
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Required Reading

Calida Rawles' art explores the duality of water as both healing and destructive within the Black diaspora's history.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Cardi B helps launch Mayor Mamdani's 2-K jingle contest, with one big rule: no AI | amNewYork

Cardi B will help judge NYC's 2-K jingle competition to promote free child care for two-year-olds, with applications opening June 2.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
3 days ago
Design

Unbearable Lightness of Being Installation / Saiqa Iqbal Meghna and Suvro Sovon Chowdhury

SOMA, SF
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

Inside the New Museum's Long-Awaited Addition, Designed by OMA

OMA designed a glass-covered tower that integrates with an older building, featuring a complex atrium and stairway, creating a unique architectural experience.
Renovation
fromCurbed
2 days ago

The Architects' Carriage House That's a Study in Salvage

Colin and Leni Faber transformed a dilapidated carriage house into a functional home and design showcase using salvaged materials and innovative design.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

East River Residence / Omar Gandhi Architects

Omar Gandhi Architects designed the East River Residence, a suspended coastal home in Nova Scotia that harmonizes with its natural environment.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Unbearable Lightness of Being Installation / Saiqa Iqbal Meghna and Suvro Sovon Chowdhury

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a lightweight architectural installation that creates adaptable gathering spaces in Dhaka's urban environment.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Artist Residence and Studio in NY / Horizontal Design

A six-year design journey began when director Bing Ju met artist Emily and her husband Wolf, who share a deep understanding of Eastern philosophy.
Film
fromAnOther
2 days ago

Robert Pattinson: "I've Always Liked Things That Are Provocative"

Robert Pattinson embodies diverse characters, showcasing multidimensionality and complexity, while promoting 1664 as a global brand ambassador in a humorous campaign.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: From Columbus to Chavez: L.A.'s disappearing, disfigured and displaced statues

Statues in Los Angeles are frequently vandalized, stolen, or removed, reflecting changing perceptions of historical figures.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Gost's James Lollar has died

James Cody Lollar, known as GOST, has passed away at age 46, leaving behind a legacy as a talented artist in the synthwave genre.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Made in Fire Island: how artists were at the heart of the LGBTQ+ mecca

Leilah Babirye's journey to Fire Island reveals its rich history as a haven for LGBTQ+ artists and their creative expressions.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Low's Alan Sparhawk announces Knockdown Center show with Circuit des Yeux & Polica

Alan Sparhawk of Low has upcoming shows, including a headlining date in NYC on June 18 with Circuit des Yeux and Poliça.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7

In the film, Bronz's character is commissioned to compose a new national anthem for post-Oct. 7 Israel, and writes a warmongering ballad about destroying Gaza and 'love sanctified in blood.'
Independent films
Media industry
fromArtforum
3 days ago

Dialogues and Dreams

Artforum evolved to foster international dialogue and promote substantive commentary in response to contemporary challenges in the arts ecosystem.
Music production
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Victoria Tentler-Krylov's "Parallel Lives"

"Most people don't stop to observe the crews' work or the infrastructure they uncover," Tentler-Krylov said. "But these unseen things keep the city going."
London
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

David Nott Brings Textured Abstraction to the Screen with LG Gallery+

David Nott's textile works blend sculpture, design, and craft, with his 'Color Riddle' series emphasizing color, shape, and texture.
#home-design
NYC music
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Opinion | What's that mysterious sound in Times Square? Look down.

Max Neuhaus created 'Times Square,' a sound sculpture that blends urban noise with art, designed to be experienced without any visible markers.
fromAllHipHop
1 day ago

Action Bronson Teaches NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Albanian Blessing

Mamdani opened up about his journey from immigrant child to becoming the city's 112th mayor, calling it a dream realized. Born in Uganda in 1991 and arriving in New York at age 7, he's now the youngest person to hold the office in over a century and the city's first Muslim and African-born mayor.
New York City
#photography
Photography
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Alejandro Cartagena's Mexico in Flux

Photographs capture the transformation of landscapes and suburban growth, reflecting themes of isolation and environmental change.
Photography
fromAnOther
2 days ago

The Corporeal, Bizarre Photography of Torbjrn Rdland

Torbjørn Rødland's new exhibition features a shift towards simpler photographic styles, emphasizing suggested features and everyday observations.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
London music
fromConsequence
4 days ago

David Byrne Performs "When We Are Singing," Explains Using ICE Footage in Concerts on Colbert: Watch

David Byrne emphasizes colorful live shows and addresses serious themes through performance and visuals.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
6 days ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
#performance-art
fromArtnet News
2 days ago
Arts

Performance Artist Crackhead Barney Moves From the Streets to the Stage: 'Art Should Be Going Insane'

fromArtnet News
2 days ago
Arts

Performance Artist Crackhead Barney Moves From the Streets to the Stage: 'Art Should Be Going Insane'

fromThe Nation
2 days ago

What Made This Seder Different From Any Other Seder?

The event was once described by The New York Times as 'a cross between a Jewish summer camp in the Catskills and a progressive jazz concert.' Past incarnations have featured Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass, Lou Reed.
NYC music
New York City
fromWIRED
4 days ago

In a Big Reversal, Zohran Mamdani Tells NYC Agencies to Use TikTok

New York City agencies can now use TikTok for communication, reversing a previous ban due to security concerns.
NYC LGBT
fromArtforum
5 days ago

Agosto Machado, Whose Shrines Immortalized a Lost NYC Underground, Is Dead

Agosto Machado, a performance artist and activist, died on March 21, known for his shrines honoring those lost to the AIDS crisis.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

10 Exhibitions to See in Upstate New York This April

April exhibitions in Upstate New York showcase diverse artistic expressions, celebrating spring's beauty and resilience through various mediums and themes.
Photography
fromColossal
3 days ago

Street Artists Take On Monumental Infrastructure in 'Impossible' Photos

Joseph Ford's Impossible Street Art series combines photography and street art to engage with monumental infrastructure and energy production sites.
fromSPIN
2 weeks ago

Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart Go Beyond the Chamber - SPIN

All but one of the song titles on Body Sound, the debut album from experimental string trio Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart, line up nicely-a few words, usually two, usually nouns, separated by a vertical line. The straight line in the middle means different things in different disciplines. In computing, it's called a 'pipe' and serves as a conduit. In poetry, it denotes a pause or break. In music, it marks the beginning and end of measures.
Music
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

An Artist Embraces the Metaphorical Cracks of Matzah

Emily Drew Miller's art reflects the disconnection felt among Jewish people through her matzah-inspired prints.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Culture of care: surreal celebrations of Iranian tenderness in pictures

Sheida Soleimani's work reframes caring for bodies as a political act in her exhibition, Forest of Stars.
fromHypebeast
2 days ago

Keith Haring's Rare Art Cars to Land in NYC's West Village

Opening April 10, Keith Haring: On the Street marks the first time his painted 1963 Buick Special and 1983 Range Rover will be shown together in Manhattan.
Arts
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Art Movements: Frieze Partners With ... the Whitney?

Frieze partners with NYC institutions for performances and exhibitions, while Patsy Phillips retires after a significant career in Native American arts.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
4 days ago

Alfredo Paredes Brings His Curio-Chic Sensibility to Hudson, NY

Alfredo Paredes opens a curio-chic homeware retail space in Hudson, New York, blending history, artistry, and individuality in design.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Grimanesa Amoros and the architecture of illumination

Light is a powerful force in art, transcending culture and language, and is essential to understanding perception and truth.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Melvin Edwards, Who Sculpted a New Vocabulary for Political Art, Dies at 88

Melvin Edwards, influential sculptor, passed away at 88, known for his innovative abstractions reflecting art history and the legacy of Atlantic slavery.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

15 Shows to See in New York City This April

New York's art scene thrives on experimental exhibitions in smaller venues, showcasing diverse and innovative works that challenge conventional narratives.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Rare Rauschenberg Experimental Dance Revived at Brooklyn Roller Rink

The Trisha Brown Dance Company is reviving Robert Rauschenberg's 1963 dance 'Pelican' for the first time in 60 years at a Brooklyn event.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Kamrooz Aram Breaks Down the Grid

Kamrooz Aram's art challenges the binary of Western modernism and non-Western decoration by loosening the grid's constraints.
Arts
fromGothamist
4 days ago

A one-man psychedelic art empire thrives in Brooklyn

Alex Aliume's Brooklyn studio attracts thousands of visitors with his unique glow-in-the-dark art and immersive experiences.
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

The Art World Is a Joke

Kamrooz Aram is everywhere this year, from Mumbai Art Week to the Whitney Biennial, and critic Aruna D'Souza is grateful. She pens a beautiful meditation on his work, reading his abstract paintings as not simply a denunciation of Western modernism nor a reassertion of Islamic visual motifs, but something else entirely - something gestural, exuberant, riotous, and incomparably his own.
Arts
#maurizio-cattelan
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Calling all sinners: for his latest work, artist Maurizio Cattelan wants people to confess

Maurizio Cattelan invites global callers to confess sins via a hotline, culminating in a livestreamed event where he offers symbolic absolution.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Calling all sinners: for his latest work, artist Maurizio Cattelan wants people to confess

Maurizio Cattelan invites global callers to confess sins via a hotline, culminating in a livestreamed event where he offers symbolic absolution.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

Neon pink birds take flight over Prospect Park in this fabulous new installation

A new kinetic sculpture by Risha Gorig features neon birds in Prospect Park, symbolizing migration and the search for stability.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

The Best April Fools' Jokes in the Art World This Year

April Fools' Day inspires creative and humorous pranks across arts and humanities, showcasing institutions' ability to engage in lighthearted satire.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Remembering Glen Baxter, Pat Steir, Melvin Edwards

This week honors an absurdist cartoonist, a feminist artist, and a sculptor addressing violence in the US.
#art
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

In praise of upheaval: Women, art, and the refusal of stillness | amNewYork

Art emerges from upheaval, reflecting change as an inherent female quality and rejecting imposed stillness.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'You have to step in and experience it' - artists on the rise of AI-generated art and the 'essential' gallery visit

Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova's exhibit combines paper quilling with mathematics, showcasing intricate art that engages viewers and emphasizes the value of handmade creations.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The New Museum Returns, but Humans Are Left Behind

The exhibition explores humanity's struggle against technology through diverse multimedia installations and thought-provoking artworks.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
5 days ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Nat Meade's "Franklin" @ HESSE FLATOW, NYC

Nat Meade's exhibition 'Franklin' explores life's struggles and triumphs through figurative works reflecting personal experiences and themes of vulnerability and renewal.
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Mondays at Pratt Institute: Weekly Openings of Work by Graduating Artists

Pratt Shows is an annual series of public exhibitions and presentations by the Institute's graduating class, representing years of research, exploration, and creative inquiry.
Arts
Arts
fromColossal
5 days ago

Semiprecious Stones Coat Kathleen Ryan's Oversized Sculptures of Rotting Food

Mold inspires Kathleen Ryan's sculptures, using materials to reflect decay and hidden beauty in oversized food representations.
Arts
fromObserver
1 week ago

Robert Wiesenberger On Thinking Relationally and Brooklyn's Art World Ambitions

Robert Wiesenberger joins the Brooklyn Museum as Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, aiming to enhance its collection and address contemporary issues.
Arts
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Meow Wolf is ditching the experience economy for the 'transformation economy.' Wait, what?

Meow Wolf transformed from a small art collective to a major player in the experience economy, employing over 1,000 people and attracting millions of visitors.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Required Reading

Art conservation and fiction writing share a common goal of revealing and preserving layers of history and storytelling.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

A dreamy sunset art exhibit lands at Rock Center

A new public art installation at Rockefeller Center features glowing sunsets and interactive elements, encouraging visitors to pause and reflect.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Whitney Biennial Shies From the Moment

The Whitney Biennial is perceived as muted and hiding from current realities rather than reflecting on them.
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

New Ways of Seeing at the Outsider Art Fair

The Outsider Art Fair has enriched New York City's art world since its inception in 1993, presenting eclectic and idiosyncratic artists who challenge traditional fine art hierarchies.
Arts
#contemporary-art
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Required Reading

Artists depict motherhood and childbirth through raw, unsentimental imagery that challenges conventional artistic and cultural representations of birth and maternal experience.
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

What Do We Really Think of the New New Museum?

The new New Museum is many things: contemporary, perhaps, but also a science, history, anthropology, and many other museums in one. It echoes the desire of its patron class to own the world and its affiliated courtier class to deliver it to them on a silver platter, or encased in perforated metal, in this case.
Arts
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

The New New Museum

The New Museum reopens this week with an inaugural exhibition exploring humanity during technological change, alongside exhibitions on saris, Gainsborough, Carol Bove, and experimental art in Brooklyn.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Required Reading

Women's strikes, graffiti activism, and museum repatriation efforts represent diverse forms of contemporary protest and cultural reckoning across multiple global contexts.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 weeks ago

Here's All the Art in the 2026 Whitney Biennial | Artnet News

The 2026 Whitney Biennial rewards extended viewing time rather than quick assessment, with curators emphasizing mood through subtle atmospheric qualities across multiple gallery spaces.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 weeks ago

Required Reading

Iranian heritage sites face irreversible damage from military conflict, while contemporary artists and curators reimagine cultural spaces through photography, exhibitions, and architectural interventions.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Required Reading

Lunar New Year festivities and California's new Historic South L.A. Cultural District underscore renewed recognition of local arts, community celebration, and plans for a monument.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

The Things That Really Matter

Artists and communities mobilize memorials, protests, and cultural expression to resist state violence, political aggression, cultural censorship, and labor suppression.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Required Reading

A 19th-century Quran from Arturo Schomburg's collection was used at Zohran Mamdani's swearing-in, symbolizing dignity for immigrant and working-class New Yorkers.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Required Reading

Artists use playful, empathetic imagery to challenge ageist and gendered stereotypes and to restore community and resilience amid destruction.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Required Reading

Sprouting from the roof of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, artist Rose B. Simpson's newly installed bronze sculpture "Behold" has its gaze fixed on the cityscape before it. The Tewa of Khaʼpʼoe Ówîngeh artist, herself a mother, crafted a tender portrait of an interconnected parent and child that "asks us to be human with each other, to change our narrative through wonder, witness and a foundation in the soft warmth of our humanity," she said in a statement.
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