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August 15, 2025August 16, 2025ART NEWS

Why Pop Surrealism Took Over the Figure World

A surrealist-style piece of art depicting a person in a suit with no head. Instead, they hold a balloon with a hat on it. This uniqueness is why pop surrealism took over the figure world

Pop surrealism, often referred to as or connected to the lowbrow art movement, didn’t just stick to traditional mediums—it turned toys into art.

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025ART NEWS

Pearlman Foundation Modern Art Collection Finds New Homes in Three Museums

Tarascon Stagecoach by Vincent van Gogh is one of the masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation Modern Art Collection going to a museum.

A major donation of the Pearlman Foundation modern art collection will enrich MoMA, LACMA, and the Brooklyn Museum with world-class modern art.

August 13, 2025February 7, 2026ART & DESIGN

Piss Christ vs Trans Forming Liberty: How the Culture War Shifted from Religion to Identity

Details of Andres Serrano's Piss Christ and Amy Sherald Trans Forming Liberty. Comparison of Piss Christ vs Trans Forming Liberty artworks

Explore the evolution of American censorship in Piss Christ vs Trans Forming Liberty. Discover how the culture war shifted from religion to identity politics.

August 12, 2025August 14, 2025ART NEWS

5 Ways Street Art Helps a City’s Economy

Two spray paint cans sit on the concrete, with one lying on its side, sitting in front of a colorful spray-painted wall. Attracting tourist is one of the 5 Ways Street Art Helps a City’s Economy

There are many parts of a city that factor into its economy, and street art is a subtle feature that brings in more opportunities for financial growth.

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025ART

How to Create a Spa-Inspired Bathroom With Natural Elements

Close-up of a wooden tray on a stone countertop, featuring essential oil bottles, a lit soy candle, and dried lavender bundles. Example of Spa-Inspired Bathroom with Natural Elements

Transform your space into a spa-inspired bathroom with natural elements and enjoy tranquility, balance, and wellness every day.

August 11, 2025ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Studio Museum in Harlem Reopening This Fall: What to Expect

Studio Museum in Harlem Lobby and Stoop. Some of what guests and visitors will experience after the Studio Museum in Harlem reopening

The long-awaited Studio Museum in Harlem reopening is here—see what’s new in architecture, exhibitions, and programs supporting Black art.

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025ART NEWS

Amy Sherald Trans Forming Liberty on The New Yorker Cover Widens Controversy

The detail of Amy Sherald Trans Forming-Liberty on the cover of The New Yorker

Featured on The New Yorker cover, Amy Sherald Trans Forming Liberty brings race, gender, and symbolism to the forefront of public discourse.

August 6, 2025August 9, 2025ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Ways to Use Art & Architecture to Inspire Kids’ Creativity

A child in a blue shirt, cargo pants, and yellow hard hat holds a marker and stands in front of a sketch of a city skyline. Engagement is one of the strategies to use art & architecture to inspire kids’ creativity

Share your love for art and architecture with your kids through fun activities, from museum visits to creative projects, and inspire their imagination.

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Tampa Museum of Art Centennial Expansion Unveiled

TMA Expansion Aerial Rendering with-Dog Parks. Design of the Tampa Museum of Art Centennial Expansion

Discover how the Tampa Museum of Art Centennial Expansion will reshape Tampa’s cultural landscape with new galleries, dog parks, and riverfront spaces.

August 4, 2025August 12, 2025ART & DESIGN

How Ice Sculptors Keep Their Work Cold and Intact

A pair of gloved hands chips ice off a swan sculpture’s beak, sending small ice shards into the air. Learn how ice sculptors keep their work cold and intact.

Ice sculptors employ sophisticated techniques and cooling strategies to maintain the integrity and stunning appearance of their work. Discover how they do it.

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025LIFESTYLE

Is Handcrafted Fashion Elitist? The Truth About Handmade Style

A skilled artisan hand-weaving fabric on a traditional loom in a sunlit studio, surrounded by natural fibers, threads, and handmade tools. Her skills and attention to details is at the core of the question, Is Handcrafted Fashion Elitist?

Many view handmade fashion as luxury. But is handcrafted fashion elitist, or can conscious consumers find ethical, unique styles at fair prices?

August 1, 2025August 2, 2025LIFESTYLE

Add Artistic Flair to Your Bathroom With These Unique Ideas

A close-up of a bathroom floor with a geometric tile pattern. The bathroom also has a green freestanding tub. This is one of the unique ideas to add artistic flair to your bathroom.

Add artistic flair to your bathroom with unique ideas like mosaic walls, unique lighting, and custom finishes. Get inspired to transform your space today.

August 1, 2025August 6, 2025ART

Blank Canvas: Top Areas To Showcase Your Artistic Side

A close-up of a woman placing a parsley leaf on top of a plate of pasta. She's smiling and wearing an apron. Food is one of the Blank Canvas: Top Areas To Showcase Your Artistic Side

Creativity goes beyond a paint canvas or sketchpad. Look at the top areas to showcase your artistic side and express your unique style through these ideas.

July 31, 2025MOVIES

Documentary Film Festival Awards: Full Frame Honors the Best

A Black farmer holds a baby in Seeds, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Grand Jury Award winner

Celebrate documentary filmmaking at its finest. The 2025 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival honors nine outstanding films.

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025ART NEWS

Amy Sherald Smithsonian Show Cancellation: The True Story

Trans Forming Liberty, the controversial painting that resulted in the Amy Sherald Smithsonian Show Cancellation

Amy Sherald Smithsonian Show cancellation sends shockwaves. Discover why her exhibit was pulled and the bold stand for artistic freedom.

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025ART AUCTION

Rare Gandhi Oil Portrait Smashes Auction Records

Rare Mahatma Gandhi oil portrait by Clare Leighton that Smashed auction records at Bonhams

A Gandhi oil portrait breaks records at auction, selling for $204,648 at Bonhams. Painted by Clare Leighton, this unique artwork offers a glimpse into Gandhi’s 1931 London visit.

July 27, 2025ART AUCTION

Tutankhamun Grasshopper Vessel Fetches $456,824 at Auction

Tutankhamun Grasshopper Vessel made from Ivory and wood

Apollo Art Auctions sells the enigmatic Tutankhamun Grasshopper Vessel for $457K, stirring the ethical maelstrom surrounding its provenance and legacy.

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Top Festival Safety Tips for Chicago Events Today

A vibrant summer music festival in downtown Chicago with crowds dancing in front of a large stage. These Chicago Festival Safety Tips will keep you safe

Get ready for fun with these essential festival safety tips for Chicago events. Learn how to avoid common risks and stay safe at Chicago’s biggest festivals.

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

K-POP sensation Billlie Prepares to Thrill Fans at Otakon

K-POP sensation Billlie will perform in front of their fans at Otakon-2025

Join the K-POP sensation Billlie for an unforgettable performance at Otakan 2025, where the group will thrill fans with award-winning songs.

July 21, 2025July 22, 2025LIFESTYLE

The Rise of Handcrafted Details in Fashion Design

A short black boot with embroidered flowers in blue and pink with a silver toe tip sits against a white background. The boot exemplifies the rise of handcrafted details in fashion design is reshaping demands for handcrafted fashion.

Handcrafted details are reshaping fashion. Artisan embroidery and sustainable luxury highlight the artistry and creativity behind every unique piece.

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