Art
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Pharrell Williams Unveils Artificial Wave for Louis Vuitton Show
Over 1,300 people signed a petition against Louis Vuitton's use of university gardens for its Paris Fashion Week show, where Pharrell Williams unveiled a surf-themed collection featuring a monumental
Tom Gauld's Landscape Portrait Art Debuts in 2026
Tom Gauld's latest artwork, featured on The New Yorker 's June 29, 2026 cover, consists of twelve simple cards that can be rearranged into 479,001,600 unique landscapes, according to heartagency .
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.
6 Mindfulness Practices for Art Creativity and Wellness
A five-week open awareness mindfulness training program significantly increased creative ideas and attention in a workgroup, according to mindful .
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.
Marcel Restaurant Review: A New Breuer Building Gem
At Marcel, a new Upper East Side restaurant, a half-portion of sole meunière costs $88, and much of the art on the walls is also for sale.
Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet's Artistic Comeback Depicts 2026 Finals
Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet's latest New Yorker cover, dated June 22, 2026, depicts New York's jubilant atmosphere after the Knicks secured a 3-1 NBA Finals lead against the San Antonio Spurs.
AI is Changing How We Design Coats of Arms
In its first month, the new AI platform HeraldryGen generated over 50,000 unique personal coats of arms, a volume that dwarfs the combined annual output of traditional heraldic societies, according to
Indianapolis Festivals Unite Communities, Preserve Heritage
In Indianapolis, a new cultural performance will combine aerial puppetry with the Haudenosaunee creation story, showcasing how ancient Native American traditions are evolving through modern artistry a
MoMA Explores 'Universal Westerns' in New Series
MoMA, a bastion of modern art, is dedicating a new retrospective to 'Universal Westerns' in 2026, featuring films like 'Cowboy Heaven' ( The New Yorker ).
Fashion Collaborations: How They Redefined Style
In 1937, Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dalí created a women's dinner dress featuring a lobster, a collaboration that fused surrealist art directly into high fashion.
New Yorker Cover Reveal: Glimpse into Publishing's Future
The New Yorker's June 8, 2026, Fiction Issue cover, a collaboration between Sergio García Sánchez and Lola Moral, has been revealed two years in advance.
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
New Book Captures Queer Nightlife Worldwide Through Photos
In 1991, photographer Phyllis Christopher captured a woman in tights peeing in a San Francisco back alley.
Mark Ulriksen's Kings of New York Art Captures Brunson's Rise
Just hours after Mark Ulriksen's 'Kings of New York' cover for The New Yorker was revealed, an art print of the piece went on sale, its discount expiring in six hours.
Raghu Rai Photography Captures India's Transition Through His Lens
In December 1984, Raghu Rai captured the haunting image of a dead infant, a stark symbol of the Bhopal gas tragedy's immediate devastation, a moment that defined his unflinching lens.
Michelle Millar Fisher Becomes Cooper Hewitt Chief Curator
Effective July 13, Michelle Millar Fisher will take the helm as Chief Curator of Cooper Hewitt, overseeing a permanent collection of over 215,000 objects and five curatorial departments, according to
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.
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.
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.
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
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 .
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 .
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
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.
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,
Brooklyn Museum's Manga Exhibition Showcases Over 600 Artworks
More than 600 works will fill the Brooklyn Museum starting October 3rd, according to PIX11 , marking the East Coast debut of an exhibition poised to redefine manga's place in the art world.
Houston and Boulder art scenes buzzing with new awards and events
In Boulder, 54 artists are opening their studios across 37 locations for a spring tour, while Houston's Art League just announced five major awards, showcasing a surprising depth of local artistic act
Local art shows and community exhibitions experience a major resurgence
This Sunday, Effingham County launches its first-ever ArtWorks fine art market, a clear sign of new community-driven art initiatives flourishing alongside decades-old traditions.
UK Government Retreats on AI Copyright as Artists Push Back
At the Zurich Film Festival's Zurich Summit, an AI-generated actress named 'Tilly Norwood' was unveiled around September 27, 2025, signaling a future where synthetic performers could challenge human c