Art

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A grand, aging art museum with a tattered national flag, symbolizing the impact of economic crises on national identity and cultural institutions.
Culture

Economic Crises Reshaping National Identity Through Art

The Venice Biennale, a global beacon of contemporary art, saw its lowest attendance in two decades last year.

Eleanor Voss·May 12, 2026
Visitors viewing impactful anti-fascist artworks in a dimly lit, atmospheric exhibition space at Towner Eastbourne.
Art

Comrades in Art exhibition explores anti-fascist art legacy

In 1942, Herbert Baum and his comrades risked their lives to set off small explosive devices in a Nazi propaganda exhibition.

Matteo Ricci·May 12, 2026
The University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center undergoing a major restoration, with scaffolding visible against its historic architecture, set for a Spring 2025 completion.
Art

UA Fine Arts Center restoration set for Spring 2025 completion

What was initially projected as a $40 million endeavor in 2018, the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center restoration is now budgeted at $65 million, a 62.

Matteo Ricci·May 10, 2026
A lively street scene in Harlem during the Culture Crawl, showcasing diverse attendees enjoying art, music, and the vibrant neighborhood atmosphere.
Culture

2026 Harlem Culture Crawl Celebrates Local Art and Music May 16-17

For the 2026 Harlem Culture Crawl, a free guided walking tour at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion on Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 noon requires an RSVP, demanding early planning to access popular eve

Matteo Ricci·May 10, 2026
Harry Styles dancing freely with eyes closed in a dark, atmospheric Berlin club, representing his escape from performance.
Music

Harry Styles' 'Dance No More' Video Explores Escaping Performance

In a Berlin club in 2025, Harry Styles found himself dancing with his hands in the air and eyes closed, feeling "so unbelievably free and like safe" according to justjared .

Andre Silva·May 7, 2026
Diverse individuals in an art gallery, captivated by a vibrant abstract painting, experiencing wonder and contemplation.
Wellness

Top 10 Cultural and Psychological Benefits of Art Engagement

Levels of the stress hormone cortisol fell by an average of 22% among participants viewing original art, compared to only 8% viewing reproductions, according to The Guardian .

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 7, 2026
Mannequins representing diverse real body types with mirrored heads at the Met Gala 2026 exhibition, designed by Samar Hejazi.
Fashion

Met Gala 2026: Redefining Fashion Displays & Personal Style

For the 2026 Met Gala exhibition, mannequins will be cast from real bodies, including pregnant and aging forms, and adorned with mirrored heads designed by artist Samar Hejazi, signaling a radical dep

Eleanor Voss·May 6, 2026
Visitors exploring the Mogao Caves with augmented reality, viewing virtual recreations of ancient Buddhist art and frescoes in a stunning digital immersion.
Trends

What Is AR/VR's Role in Transforming Art and Heritage?

At the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visitors can now explore previously inaccessible ancient Buddhist art through virtual interior recreations powered by augmented reality.

Matteo Ricci·May 5, 2026
Diverse artists and visitors engaging with various art forms, including murals and sculptures, at Silicon Valley Open Studios.
Art

Silicon Valley Open Studios Features 370+ Artists

This May, over 370 visual artists, including those creating large-scale murals in alleyway studios and assemblage sculptures from found metal, are opening their doors across Silicon Valley, Lawrence,

Matteo Ricci·May 4, 2026