**Ron English and the Fight for Public Space: Investigating the Function of Art in Protest** In a time when media inundation and consumer culture prevail in public awareness, certain artists have embraced the role of resistance, utilizing creativity as a means of protest. One notable figure is Ron English, a modern American artist often dubbed the “godfather of street art.” […]
Exploring the Power of Sensory Engagement in Contemporary Art Exhibitions In today’s fast-paced world, many art exhibitions are pushing back against the impulse to consume images quickly and passively. Instead, they invite viewers to slow down, observe subtle details, and engage with art on a deeper, multi-sensory level. A recent array of exhibitions in New York City beautifully exemplifies this […]
Luis Fernando Benedit: Merging Art, Architecture, and Bioethics in “Invisible Labyrinths” The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) in New York City currently hosts a major retrospective on Luis Fernando Benedit, an Argentine artist whose eclectic career bridged painting, architecture, biology, and conceptual art. Titled Luis Fernando Benedit: Invisible Labyrinths, this exhibition marks Benedit’s most significant U.S. showcase […]
Exploring the Elusive Intimacy of Rebecca Purdum’s Abstract Paintings In the heart of Hudson, New York, at the Pamela Salisbury Gallery, an extraordinary exhibition reveals the transformative power of abstraction through the enigmatic works of artist Rebecca Purdum. Titled Rebecca Purdum: 11 Paintings, this collection is a quiet yet radical exploration of visual language, where the physical act of painting […]
“Exposure” at Ulterior Gallery: A Quiet Meditation on Visibility, Time, and the Art of Not-Giving-It-All-Away In an art world often dominated by eye-catching visuals engineered for Instagram virality, exhibitions that ask viewers to slow down and engage on deeper, quieter levels can feel like acts of defiance. Exposure, a group show curated by artist Carrie Yamaoka at Ulterior Gallery in […]
Title: A Rose Is: Symbolism, Politics, and Art Interwoven at the FLAG Art Foundation In literature, religion, romance, and even war, the rose has long served as one of the most potent and mutable symbols. At the FLAG Art Foundation in New York City, the exhibition A Rose Is explores this rich and complex tapestry through the lens of contemporary […]
Massive Earthquake in Myanmar Devastates Lives and Cultural Heritage On Friday, March 28, 2025, a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, killing approximately 2,700 people and injuring thousands more. The quake’s impact was particularly severe in central Myanmar, reaching into neighboring Thailand and leaving a wake of destruction that devastated homes, infrastructure, religious sites, and invaluable cultural heritage. Widespread Structural and […]
Title: Dismantling Cultural Support: Understanding the Trump Administration’s Move Against the IMLS In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cultural community, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a pivotal federal agency supporting libraries and museums across the United States, has become the latest target of the Trump administration’s aggressive restructuring efforts. Following a recent executive order, […]
Joe Goode: A Restless Visionary of Postwar American Art Joe Goode, a pioneering figure in the postwar American art scene whose career spanned over six decades, passed away on March 22, 2024—just one day shy of his 88th birthday. Despite an oeuvre as vast and experimental as any of his contemporaries, Goode’s artistic journey was marked as much by his […]
Title: Catastrophe and Fortitude: Myanmar’s 7.7-Magnitude Quake and Its Extensive Repercussions On Friday, March 27, 2025, at 12:50 p.m. local time, a formidable 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Myanmar, close to the city of Mandalay. The seismic disturbance generated shockwaves throughout Southeast Asia, with tremors sensed as far away as China. As of March 30, more than 2,000 lives have been […]