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fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

Painting With Blood: Who Does It and Who Collects It

Blood is used as a medium in contemporary art, challenging traditional boundaries of artistic practice.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
21 hours ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
#art
Mission District
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
NYC music
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Is Expanding-Here's What You'll See Inside the Updated Museum

Cleveland is a key destination for rock and roll fans, featuring the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a significant expansion.
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

South London's beloved Horniman Museum will unveil new garden attractions for its 125th birthday next month

The new Kusuma Nature Play area designed for kids includes a wooden jetty, slide, climbing webs, lookout points, log steps, timber balance beams, and a den building frame.
London
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Inheritance in sound: Young Concert Artists and the future of music

Music is an inheritance that preserves human feeling, and institutions like Young Concert Artists are essential for fostering talent and ensuring its future.
#new-museum
fromCurbed
3 days ago
Renovation

'They Put the B-team on the New Museum'

The New Museum's recent opening faced criticism for visible construction flaws despite praise for its design.
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago
Arts

The Art World Nervously Turned Out for the New Museum Reopening

The New Museum's renovation enhances gallery space, allowing for expansive, immersive exhibitions that transform the art viewing experience.
Renovation
fromCurbed
3 days ago

'They Put the B-team on the New Museum'

The New Museum's recent opening faced criticism for visible construction flaws despite praise for its design.
Arts
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

The Art World Nervously Turned Out for the New Museum Reopening

The New Museum's renovation enhances gallery space, allowing for expansive, immersive exhibitions that transform the art viewing experience.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
#de-young-museum
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The de Young Museum offers free admission days and special programs for Bay Area residents, showcasing diverse art collections and stunning views.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The de Young Museum offers free admission days and special programs for Bay Area residents, showcasing diverse art collections and stunning views.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The de Young Museum offers free admission days and special programs for Bay Area residents, showcasing diverse art collections and stunning views.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The de Young Museum offers free admission days and special programs for Bay Area residents, showcasing diverse art collections and stunning views.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

carsten holler on the 'most powerful architect' and collective experience at MIT museum

The dream is the confusion machine I didn't have to build, a space where perception slips beyond authorship. Within Communal Dreams, influence operates as a subtle signal rather than a directive force.
Berlin
#brooklyn-museum
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

From happy hours to orchestra concerts, Brooklyn Museum unveils April lineup of community programming * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

From happy hours to orchestra concerts, Brooklyn Museum unveils April lineup of community programming * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Pearlman Collection: Cezanne to Modigliani at Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum will showcase over 50 modern European masterpieces from the Pearlman Collection from October 2, 2026, to April 18, 2027.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

The Brooklyn Museum is creating new permanent galleries for its renowned African art collections

The Brooklyn Museum is renovating its Arts of Africa galleries to create a permanent exhibition space connecting it with the Ancient Egyptian collection.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Brooklyn Museum's Africa Collection to Get a Brand New Space

The Brooklyn Museum is developing a $13 million permanent exhibition space for its Arts of Africa collection to connect North African art with the continent's legacy.
#art-exhibition
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
2 days ago

Preview of 'Vessel & Voyager' at AdK | Berlin Art Link

The exhibition 'Vessel and Voyager' showcases 25 artists exploring identity and history through intimate works created during crises.
Arts
frommissionlocal.org
1 day ago

Photos: It's Open Studios weekend at 1890 Bryant Street

Artists showcased diverse artworks at 1890 Bryant St. Studios, featuring various materials and styles during a weekend preview.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The New Museum Returns, but Humans Are Left Behind

The exhibition explores humanity's struggle against technology through diverse multimedia installations and thought-provoking artworks.
fromOpen Culture
3 days ago

Explore 1,000,000 Digitized Artworks from Across the UK: Paintings, Sculptures, Street Art & More

Art UK has taken it as its mission to digitally unite one million artworks from 3,500 institutions. This free-to-all portal connects everyone with the UK's public art collections.
London
NYC music
fromGothamist
1 week ago

MoMA PS1 is turning 50. Here's how it's celebrating.

Queens Museum MoMA PS1 celebrates its 50th anniversary with free admission and diverse programming, including a block party and exhibitions.
London
fromianVisits
4 days ago

The case for keeping museums free - even if you never visit

Reintroducing entry charges at UK museums could harm cultural diversity and economic benefits derived from free access.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

SF's newest museum is one tiny room. Guests make appointments months in advance.

The Commission Vault Museum in San Francisco showcases the history of the Recreation and Park Department in a small, unique space.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Shoptalk: New Guggenheim Director Melissa Chiu on How She Got the Job | Artnet News

"We are uniquely global and local, historic and contemporary, collection driven and exhibition driven," Westermann said. "I really needed someone who understands that complexity."
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London
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

Orchestral music on a council estate and reindeer skull art are this weekend's best free things to do in London

April 10-12 offers a variety of free activities in London, including music, art, and performances for budget-conscious residents.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

What Germany's Art Market Reveals About the Limits of Localism | Artnet News

The German economy's post-pandemic rebound has lagged behind other E.U. countries, and that stagnation has also been reflected in its art market.
Arts
London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

London is getting a mind-boggling new illusion museum

The Museum of Illusions is opening a second UK location in London this May, featuring unique exhibits like a 'Ghost Room' and gravity-defying illusions.
#legion-of-honor
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor offers free admission on the first Tuesday of the month and Saturdays for Bay Area residents.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor offers free admission on the first Tuesday of the month and Saturdays for Bay Area residents.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor offers free admission on the first Tuesday of the month and Saturdays for Bay Area residents.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor offers free admission on the first Tuesday of the month and Saturdays for Bay Area residents.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

At the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, tensions rise between admin and volunteer guides

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will restructure its docent program, transitioning to a new training model and renaming it 'Museum Guides.'
London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

First look: designs have been revealed for the National Gallery's biggest ever revamp

Kengo Kuma has been selected to design the new wing of the National Gallery in London, part of a £750 million transformation project.
#museum-expansion
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Archiving the Technosphere: How Museum Architecture Mediates Human-Made Systems

The contemporary technology museum has emerged as a performative participant in the systems it seeks to document. The architecture of these institutions has become increasingly fluid and bold, often mirroring the velocity and complexity of the systems it houses. They operate as mediators between the human, the ecological, and the technological realms, transforming from encyclopedic warehouses into active educational engines.
Science
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

The Cartoon Art Museum houses approximately 7,000 original pieces in its permanent collection and attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually, showcasing the diversity of cartoon art.
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fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

The Paradoxical Delights of South America's Biggest Art Fair

SP-Arte 22nd edition showcases a blend of global and regional art, emphasizing Brazil's role in transcontinental artistic connections.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

The Cartoon Art Museum houses approximately 7,000 original pieces in its permanent collection and attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually, providing a unique experience for all ages.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

In Kyoung Chun: Make Room

Kyoung Chun's creative practice moves between painting and site-specific installation. Interactive works extend the language of painting beyond the canvas, inviting viewers into environments that challenge perception and encourage connection.
Arts
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Youth Art Exchange (415) Day Public Gallery (April 15-May 1)

Public Gallery invites everyone to participate in an open-call exhibition, celebrating community and creativity without restrictions.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Guggenheim Museum Gets a New Director

Materials for the Arts provides essential free art supplies, advocating for similar initiatives in other cities to support local artists and reduce waste.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

The Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair Has Taken Off Its Training Wheels

The Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair showcases the evolution and diversity of printmaking through a global community of artists and exhibitors.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Process Is the Point at IFPDA Print Fair

Print fairs provide a more accessible and intimate experience for collectors, featuring a diverse range of artworks at various price points.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Art Movements: Meet The Met's New Photography Curator

Oluremi C. Onabanjo is appointed curator of photographs at The Met, enhancing representation of African and Black diasporic histories.
UX design
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Virtual Museums: A Closer Look at This Exit Strategy

Virtual museums improve access but cannot fully replicate physical presence, and they pose accessibility, preservation, and trust challenges.
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

The L.A. Museums Getting a Glow-Up Before the Olympic Games

The Getty Center's inaugural renovation will blend necessary structural and cosmetic updates, revitalizing galleries to 'bring art in dialogue with nature' and introducing 'exciting new artist commissions.'
Arts
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fromBOOOOOOOM!
3 days ago

Two Free Events to Check out This Weekend at Capture

Michelle Sound will lead a talk and tour of her exhibition at Ceremonial / Art, focusing on her recent practice and commissioned project.
#melissa-chiu
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Smithsonian museum director to move to Guggenheim: a moment of change'

Melissa Chiu leaves the Hirshhorn Museum to become director of the Guggenheim Museum, emphasizing her decision is not related to political pressures.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Smithsonian museum director to move to Guggenheim: a moment of change'

Melissa Chiu leaves the Hirshhorn Museum to become director of the Guggenheim Museum, emphasizing her decision is not related to political pressures.
Arts
fromianVisits
3 days ago

From thoroughfare to treasure trove: V&A quietly unveils revamped Gilbert Galleries

The V&A Museum has transformed the Gilbert Collection gallery into a larger, engaging space that highlights its unique and eclectic objects.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

What If Every City Provided Artists With Free Supplies?

Materials for the Arts provides essential resources for arts education and cultural programs in New York City, advocating for expansion to all boroughs.
Arts
fromWallpaper*
3 days ago

One of our favourite London design galleries just opened a New York pop-up

Gallery Fumi has launched its longest US exhibition in New York, focusing on handcrafted pieces and deepening its presence in the American market.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 days ago

London's V&A launches webpage exploring provenance of its objects

The new webpage, entitled 'How have objects come to be in the V&A?', points out that for some objects, their journeys have involved known histories of violence, coercion or injustice, while for others there remains uncertainty over exactly how they came to be here.
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fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Required Reading

Compton's art center aims to support formerly incarcerated artists and promote rehabilitation through creative expression.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

You Can Become an Artwork at This New York Museum-Thanks to Piero Manzoni

Piero Manzoni's Magical Base transforms participants into art, challenging traditional notions of art and the artist's role.
Arts
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Last chance! Three excellent London exhibitions close this weekend

Several major art exhibitions in London are closing on April 12, including those featuring Turner and Constable.
#asian-art-museum
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, showcasing diverse Asian cultures through art.
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, showcasing diverse Asian cultures through art.
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, showcasing diverse Asian cultures through art.
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, showcasing diverse Asian cultures through art.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

One Last Chance to See Durer's Monumental Print in NYC

Albrecht Dürer's 'Triumphal Arch' will be stored at the New York Public Library this fall due to its age and fragility.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Saad Khan Archives the Detritus of Censored Culture

Khajistan is an archive preserving censored media from South Asia to the Maghreb, founded by Saad Khan in 2019.
Arts
fromMy Modern Met
5 days ago

The Brooklyn Museum's African Art Collection Is About To Get a Major Upgrade

The Brooklyn Museum is renovating to enhance its African art collection display with a $13 million gallery emphasizing a decolonial approach.
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Art and Springtime in Upstate NY

A new report found that museums and cultural centers founded and led by people of color in the Northeast face severe staffing shortages, with over a third of responding institutions lacking a single full-time employee.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA is a forum for cultural experiences that transform individuals and advance the local, national, and global discourse on art and film, uniquely dedicated to art and film in equal measure.
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fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

The Director of Mumok on How to Make Museums Feel Alive Again

Contemporary art reflects a tension between preservation and connection, emphasizing presence and continuity with history through curatorial practices.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago

Comment | Museums must be the leaders in a moral revolution

Bregman claims, 'Today the whole of Europe risks turning into one big Venice, a beautiful open-air museum. A great destination for Chinese and American tourists. A place to admire what was once the centre of the world.' This statement encapsulates the concern that Europe is losing its cultural significance.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

What Do We Really Think of the New New Museum?

The new New Museum is many things: contemporary, perhaps, but also a science, history, anthropology, and many other museums in one. It echoes the desire of its patron class to own the world and its affiliated courtier class to deliver it to them on a silver platter, or encased in perforated metal, in this case.
Arts
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fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

The New New Museum

The New Museum reopens this week with an inaugural exhibition exploring humanity during technological change, alongside exhibitions on saris, Gainsborough, Carol Bove, and experimental art in Brooklyn.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Gallery Shows Featuring Estates Are Everywhere. Here Are 5 to Catch

Exhibitions of deceased artists and estates are rising, signaling momentum for historical reappraisals and potentially making January a season for such shows.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Why Wall Labels Matter

Museum labels shape visitor experience; contemporary art addresses polychromy and racial histories, queerness in waterways, and sculptural perception through shifting forms.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Philadelphia Art Museum Says Goodbye to "PhAM"

There was no good reason to rename it, and in the end, I think the fundamental logic that went into that decision didn't withstand scrutiny or deeper analysis,
Arts
Arts
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn Museum appoints new senior curator of contemporary art

Robert Wiesenberger will join the Brooklyn Museum as Barbara and John Vogelstein Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, beginning March 2.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

For Which It Stands...

Featuring more than 70 works by a diverse array of artists, including June Clark, Jasper Johns, Faith Ringgold, Robert Rauschenberg, Shepard Fairey, David Hammons, Julie Mehretu, Dread Scott, and Hank Willis Thomas, For Which It Stands... challenges viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents, and whether justice is available to all. On view in Fairfield, Connecticut, from January 23 through July 25, the exhibition opens with Childe Hassam's "Italian Day, May 1918" - lent by Art Bridges - and concludes with a textile sculpture newly commissioned from Maria de Los Angeles. Emma Amos, Eric Fischl, Jane Hammond, and Glenn Ligon are among the many other artists whose work is represented.
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