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Art

Exploring visual arts, from classical masterpieces to contemporary installations and emerging artists.

Eds Art Canvas Prints and Original Paintings Bring Urban Energy Home

Eds Art Canvas Prints and Original Paintings Bring Urban Energy Home

For homeowners looking to infuse their living spaces with personality and modern flair, Eds Art offers a curated collection of bold street art prints on canvas and original paintings. As the nature of work and home life …

Sponsored by Eds Art· Sep 2· 5 min
The Ultimate Guide to Commissioning a Custom Mural with Artist Painters in Chicago

The Ultimate Guide to Commissioning a Custom Mural with Artist Painters in Chicago

Transform your space with a custom mural in Chicago. This guide from Artist Painters explores everything from choosing a style and preparing your wall to selecting an experienced local artist for your residential or commercial project.

Sponsored by Artist Painters· Sep 1· 6 min
A lively art gallery event celebrating the Cleveland Arts Prize 2026 winners, with guests admiring artwork and a sense of artistic achievement in the air.

Cleveland Arts Prize 2026 winners announced

On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Cleveland Arts Prize unveiled its 2026 class, spotlighting Dexter Lee Davis for Lifetime Achievement and emerging talent Chris Webb.

Matteo Ricci· Aug 18· 2 min
The Cleveland Museum of Art's Fine Arts Garden undergoing a major restoration, with scaffolding and construction visible amidst the historic landscape and architecture.

Cleveland Museum of Art Begins Restoration of Fine Arts Garden

After nearly a century of minor interventions, the Cleveland Museum of Art has finally begun the first major restoration of its Fine Arts Garden, backed by an approximately $40 million allocation for

Matteo Ricci· Aug 16· 2 min
A diverse crowd of art enthusiasts admiring the historic Bayeux Tapestry displayed in a grand museum hall, with other artworks visible in the background.

Major Art Exhibitions to Visit Worldwide in 2026

In 2026, visitors to the British Museum will queue not for a contemporary installation, but for the 950-year-old Bayeux Tapestry, marking its first UK exhibition in centuries.

Matteo Ricci· Aug 15· 7 min
Diverse Denver Art Museum employees celebrating the ratification of their first union contract, symbolizing a new era for labor in Colorado's cultural institutions.

Denver Art Museum workers ratify first union contract

Employees at the Denver Art Museum ratified the first-ever union contract for Colorado museum workers in 2026, marking a historic shift in labor relations for the state's cultural sector.

Matteo Ricci· Aug 10· 2 min
Diverse cityscape showcasing public sculptures and artists working on a mural, symbolizing the blend of creativity and administrative processes in public art.

Public Art Programs: Funding, Challenges, and Future

Aspiring public artists must plan nearly a year and a half in advance just to apply for a grant, with funds arriving over two years after initial planning.

Matteo Ricci· Aug 8· 6 min
Diverse group of people of all ages engaged in various art activities within a bright, welcoming community art studio.

Emerging Art Models Redefine Local Art Scenes

In Rockaway, a new community art studio called The Workshop is set to open in October, founded by local residents Tracey McCormick and Judith Meade.

Matteo Ricci· Aug 7· 5 min
A grand Art Nouveau exhibition hall filled with ornate displays of posters and decorative objects, bathed in sunlight, with visitors admiring the art.

Art Nouveau Exhibitions and Collections to See in 2026

More than 70 works by Alphonse Mucha, a master of Art Nouveau, are currently on display, revealing how his century-old art still shapes today's conversations about gender, celebrity, and consumer cult

Matteo Ricci· Aug 4· 7 min
An immersive art installation by Pap Souleye Fall at MIT List Visual Arts Center, featuring woven textiles and digital projections.

Pap Souleye Fall installation opens at MIT List Visual Arts Center

Inside MIT's renowned List Visual Arts Center, Pap Souleye Fall has transformed a gallery into a vibrant, immersive landscape of woven textiles and digital projections.

Matteo Ricci· Aug 1· 2 min
Diverse audience admiring bold and expressive artworks from the Black Arts Movement at a museum exhibit.

New Exhibit Spotlights Black Arts Movement's Enduring Cultural Significance

After decades of being relegated to the periphery, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s ‘Spirit of a Nation’ exhibit, featuring over 150 works from the Black Arts Movement, marks the first comprehensive i

Matteo Ricci· Jul 20· 3 min
A lively art show inside the St. Petersburg Coliseum featuring numerous Florida artisans displaying their diverse range of artwork to attendees.

Cool Art Show Returns to Coliseum with PAVA's Support

The 36th Annual Cool Art Show is slated for July 19-20 at the St.

Matteo Ricci· Jul 19· 2 min
A modern art center in Vermont showcasing a vibrant Native American art installation, with visitors admiring the exhibit.

Vermont visual arts scene expands with new Native American art center

The Shelburne Museum is investing $12.

Matteo Ricci· Jul 18· 3 min
Diverse group of artists and arts administrators celebrating in a modern gallery, with a sculpture inspired by Andy Warhol's pop art.

Warhol Foundation awards $5.166M to 78 arts groups

The Andy Warhol Foundation injected $5.

Matteo Ricci· Jul 10· 2 min
Diverse LGBTQ+ artists showcasing and selling their books and prints at a vibrant, sunlit outdoor art fair, fostering community and direct financial support.

Queer|Art|Pride Fair's 2021 Model for 2026 LGBTQ+ Art

100% of the proceeds from the Queer|Art|Pride Book & Print Fair directly benefit its 60+ participating artists, offering a vital and immediate financial lifeline.

Matteo Ricci· Jul 7· 3 min
Diverse individuals interacting with art installations merging Caribbean dancehall aesthetics with industrial workplace safety symbols.

July Art Exhibitions Focus on Niche Cultural Narratives

From a Chicago exhibition exploring Kingston's dance halls to a Yogyakarta show on workplace safety, July's new global art announcements reveal a scene increasingly focused on specific cultural narrat

Matteo Ricci· Jul 6· 3 min
Diverse community members enjoying art installations outside the Munson museum during a sunny day, symbolizing community engagement and growth.

Munson launches $9.5M capital campaign for community

For the first time in its history, Munson has launched a $9.

Matteo Ricci· Jul 5· 3 min
The Serralves Foundation building in Porto, Portugal, with its distinctive architecture, set against a beautiful sky, hinting at the upcoming Alice Neel exhibition.

Alice Neel Exhibition Opens July 16 at Serralves Foundation

In July 2026, the Serralves Foundation in Porto will unveil nearly 90 artworks by Alice Neel, marking one of several monumental retrospectives of female artists dominating the global art calendar.

Matteo Ricci· Jul 4· 3 min
A classic car is displayed at the Munson Arts Festival alongside various art exhibits and attendees enjoying the event.

Munson Arts Festival Features Art and a Car Show

This Saturday, July 11, Munson's Arts Festival commences with a car show, running from 9 a.

Matteo Ricci· Jun 30· 3 min
A vibrant auction house scene in 2025, showcasing high-value art sales and the intersection of traditional and digital art, reflecting the evolving global art market.

Art Market Trends & Resurgent Movements in 2025

In 2025, New York's global auction market share soared to a ten-year high of 69%, even as the number of artworks sold there plummeted by 20% year-on-year.

Matteo Ricci· Jun 30· 5 min
A diverse group of artists actively creating and collaborating in a vibrant, sunlit art studio, symbolizing Danny Simmons' lasting impact on the arts.

Arts community mourns Danny Simmons' vibrant contributions

Danny Simmons, the visionary behind Def Poetry Jam and Rush Arts Philly, passed away at 72.

Matteo Ricci· Jun 23· 3 min
A dynamic kinetic sculpture by Yaacov Agam, showcasing shifting colors and forms, representing viewer interaction and visual perception in art.

Yaacov Agam, kinetic art pioneer, dies at 98

Just months after receiving the prestigious Israel Prize for Visual Arts, pioneering kinetic artist Yaacov Agam, whose 'Fire and Water' fountain captivated Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square, has died at 98.

Matteo Ricci· Jun 21· 3 min
Vincent van Gogh painting a series of vibrant yellow sunflowers in his Arles studio during August 1888, bathed in warm sunlight.

Van Gogh paints four distinct sunflower artworks in August 1888

Over a single week in August 1888, Vincent van Gogh painted four distinct pictures of sunflowers, a rapid output that challenges the perception of his slow, painstaking process ( VG Gallery ).

Eleanor Voss· Jun 21· 3 min
A reflective, sun-drenched scene evoking David Hockney's iconic art, symbolizing his passing and enduring legacy.

David Hockney, Iconic Artist, Dies at 88

In 2018, David Hockney's 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)' shattered records, selling for $90.

Matteo Ricci· Jun 19· 3 min
A futuristic urban plaza in 2026 showcasing diverse and interactive public art installations fostering community and inclusion.

Public Art Reshaping Urban Environments in 2026

In Charlottesville, the removed Robert E.

Matteo Ricci· Jun 17· 5 min
David Hockney's iconic painting 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures)' being presented at a high-stakes art auction, with bidders visible in the background.

David Hockney painting fetches $90.3 million at auction

In 2018, David Hockney's 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures)' shattered records, selling for $90,312,500 USD, according to MyArtBroker and Christie's .

Matteo Ricci· Jun 14· 3 min
Art enthusiasts exploring a bright and modern art gallery in Boston, filled with diverse contemporary artworks and lively conversation during summer 2026.

Boston Unveils New Art Exhibitions Opening Summer 2026

This summer, ten new gallery shows are set to open in the Boston area alone, signaling an unexpected local art surge.

Matteo Ricci· Jun 9· 3 min
Crowds of people browsing art stalls at the East Grand Rapids Fine Arts Fair, showcasing a variety of artistic creations in Gaslight Village.

East Grand Rapids Fine Arts Fair Features 100 Artists

One hundred jury-selected artists will converge in East Grand Rapids' Gaslight Village this weekend for the city's inaugural Fine Art Fair, hoping to kickstart a new annual tradition.

Matteo Ricci· Jun 7· 3 min
Aerial view of Saype's monumental 'Beyond Walls' artwork featuring intertwined hands painted on the grass of Boom Island Park, Minneapolis.

Saype's 'Beyond Walls' Project Lands in Minneapolis This Summer

In Minneapolis, Franco-Swiss artist Saype meticulously paints colossal intertwined hands directly onto the grass of Boom Island Park, transforming a public space into a temporary, monumental artwork,

Matteo Ricci· Jun 3· 3 min
An intricate floral sculpture inspired by a watercolor painting, showcased at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts' Art in Bloom event.

FSU Museum of Fine Arts Hosts Inaugural Art in Bloom Event

For $100, attendees at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts' inaugural Art in Bloom event on June 11 will witness local floral artists transform watercolor paintings into ephemeral botanical sculptures, with f

Matteo Ricci· May 29· 4 min