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culture9 hours ago

A Photo Atlas of Latin America: 100 Images, One Continent's Hidden History

Paranaguá's History of Latin America in 100 Photographs assembles a connected global narrative that moves beyond nation-centric histories to illuminate Indigenous roots, colonisation, slavery and revolutions, while highlighting often overlooked images that link past and present. The book treats photography as evidence that expands history beyond politics, showcases cultural and social histories, and cautions about the persisting legacies of violence and inequality in Latin America, including archives that remain unevenly digitised and the rise of AI-generated imagery.

art4 days ago

Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' to tour Japan this summer

The Mauritshuis will lend Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka this summer, marking a rare international travel for the painting, which is usually kept as a star exhibit in the Netherlands. The loan, organized in collaboration with Asahi Shimbun, aims to fund museum renovations and create an education center, offering a unique opportunity for Japanese audiences to experience the iconic artwork.

art4 days ago

Top Small Gallery Shows to Watch This January

This article highlights five notable art exhibitions at small galleries around the world in January 2026, featuring diverse works from artists Justus de Rode, Gwen Evans, Sera Holland, Morgan Lehman Gallery, and Francesco Pantaleone, showcasing themes from nature and domestic unsettling to textured abstraction and precarious sculptures.

art8 days ago

Ghanaian Artist Ibrahim Mahama Reaches Art World's Pinnacle

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gained international fame with his burlap sack installations addressing themes of global trade, colonialism, and capitalism. His work has earned him top recognition in the art world, including being the first African to top ArtReview's Power 100 list. Mahama emphasizes collective effort and community engagement, founding art institutions in Ghana to foster new generations of artists and cultural awareness.

world18 days ago

Kennedy Center Cancels Christmas Concert Over Trump Name Controversy

The Kennedy Center criticized musician Chuck Redd for canceling his Christmas Eve performance after the White House announced that President Trump's name would be added to the building, with the venue's president calling the cancellation a costly political stunt and seeking damages. The renaming, approved by a Trump-appointed board, violates laws that prohibit turning the center into a memorial for anyone other than President Kennedy, and there are calls to remove Trump's name after he leaves office.