The recent layoffs at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) have prompted significant concern within the arts community. The prominent arts school located in Santa Clarita announced in July that it would be dismissing 12 administrative employees, citing a $15 million deficit. This decision has sparked debate among faculty and staff who worry about its impact on the institution’s […]
Initiated in 2006, the NY Art Book Fair (NYABF) is a celebration and international gathering for artists’ book publishers to distribute their work, connect with broad audiences, and nurture new and longstanding relationships. This year’s fair marks an exciting and long-awaited return to MoMA PS1, Printed Matter’s venue partner from 2009–2019, a pivotal decade in expanding the fair’s reach and […]
Sasha Krautman: A Profile on the Pioneering Artist Sasha Krautman, a beacon in the modern art landscape, has enthralled audiences globally with her distinctive fusion of vibrant expressionism and reflective themes. Hailing from Berlin, Krautman’s early immersion in the city’s diverse array of historical and contemporary art profoundly shaped her varied style. ### Early Life and Education Krautman was born […]
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**Investigating Suburban Existence Through the Perspective of a Sidewalk Artist** The suburbs have consistently been depicted with visuals of tree-lined avenues, immaculate lawns, and uniform houses. However, beneath these stereotypes exists a realm abundant with tales and expressions eager to be documented. Enter the sidewalk artist—a distinct observer and historian of suburban life, who conveys these narratives through their art […]
On August 21, illustrator Felipe Galindo Gómez discovered an unsettling email concerning his artwork. A White House document had listed his 1999 illustration, “4th of July from the south border,” highlighting it among targeted Smithsonian exhibitions and artworks. Galindo’s work formed part of the National Museum of American History’s ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, which has been […]
**Drifting Into Twilight: Betye Saar’s Transformative Art at The Huntington** SAN MARINO, Calif. — Inside the gallery of *Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight*, visitors are enveloped in a cobalt blue ambiance, accentuated by the gentle hum of neon lights. The ethereal atmosphere, enriched by the coolness of the color and the soothing drone, creates an illusion of drifting weightlessly, like […]
Since 1973, Vincent van Gogh masterpieces including his beloved sunflowers, wistful wheatfields, and self-portraits have been housed in Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. The institution was established via a historic 1962 agreement between the painter’s nephew and the Dutch government to ensure the long-term preservation of hundreds of paintings, drawings, and letters comprising van Gogh’s oeuvre. Now, the museum says that […]
Bartek Świątecki’s exhibition “Summer Fireflies” in New York City invites attendees on an immersive journey into the relationship between nature and modern art. Located at a notable gallery in Manhattan, this exhibition marks Świątecki’s debut major display in the United States, attracting both art lovers and critics. The “Summer Fireflies” showcase includes a variety of mixed media installations, paintings, and […]
**The Ethical Minefield of Design: Balancing Conscience and Creativity** Design, whether graphic, product, or otherwise, is a realm filled with complex ethical considerations. These challenges push designers to confront exploitative practices, the pressures of corporate influence, and the moral implications of their creative outputs. **Navigating Client Ethics** The ethical complexities increase when designers must consider who they work for. Elizabeth […]