Using light and texture, artist Anne Hamilton transforms archival museum objects into a mysterious visual presence that feels both ancient and newly discovered. Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art It’s impossible to know what’s being taught in American high schools these days, but I hope they continue to teach photography lessons in darkrooms, and … Read more
Art Basel Hong Kong, 2025. Courtesy Art Basel Today’s art fairs have become far more than cultural and commercial events; they operate as platforms of visibility, machines of global branding and instruments of geopolitical power. The rivalry between the mega fairs exemplifies the newest phase of art’s globalization, but this system—in which fairs shape where … Read more
With luxury spending leaning towards experiences rather than possessions, the art market faces increasing pressure to redefine how it creates value for a new generation of affluent consumers. Observer laboratories With the art world increasingly immersed in the broader luxury ecosystem – shaped by changing spending patterns and new geographies of wealth – and auction … Read more
Eugénie Trochu is a Who What Wear editor in residence known for her transformative work at Vogue France and her Substack newsletter, where she documents and shares new trends, her no-nonsense approach to fashion and style, plus other musings. She’s also working on her upcoming first book that explores fashion as a space of memory, … Read more
san francisco — Discipline, creativity, and a steady hand – all traits an artist must possess. According to Dr. Don Hirschman, they are qualities a surgeon must possess. He seems to know that, because he’s both. “I’ve always said that there’s a part of my brain that works at a certain point in the painting … Read more
New York — If there is one unifying theme to all of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s popular fashion exhibitions, it is the simple idea that fashion is art. “The Art of Fashion,” announced Monday as the next big show at the museum’s Costume Institute — launched by the star-studded Met Gala in 2026 — … Read more
Austin (KXAN) – Annual Austin studio tour Currently underway, more than 700 artists are showcasing, selling, and connecting with the community throughout the city. The event began in 2003 as a “grassroots effort to connect neighbors through art,” according to its website. It was created and developed by Big Medium, a local non-profit organization that … Read more
Spiders are famous aesthetes. Many craft radially symmetric webs, first extruding long silken spokes and then spinning spiraling strands to snag prey. In the mornings, the intricately laid silk sparkles with dew drops. Your average, generic spiderweb spun by the most run-of-the-mill, Joe-Eightpack spider will still probably be one of the more beautiful structures constructed … Read more
DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado has certified seven new creative districts across the state to support local economies and help ensure arts and culture remain a key pillar of communities. Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Department of Creative Industries The new creative districts were announced on Wednesday, including six … Read more
Some official Toy Story 5 artwork has been released. Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures’ Toy Story 5 will be released in United States theaters next summer. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the film will once again see Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprise their respective Toy Story vocal roles as Woody and Buzz Lightyear. … Read more