All articles tagged with #art and culture
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The Washington Post
Merry White's family lost several Jackson Pollock paintings, including one over her childhood bed, in a 1973 theft from Harvard Art Museums, a crime that deeply affected her and remains a subject of investigation.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Artsy
The article highlights seven top art destinations to visit in 2026, including major events like the Venice Biennale, Art Basel Qatar, Sydney Biennale, Bangkok Art Biennale, Lagos Biennale, Philadelphia's Calder Gardens, and Malta Biennale, offering a diverse range of contemporary and historical art experiences worldwide.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Block Club Chicago
This weekend in Chicago offers a variety of activities including food tours, art walks, theater performances, a shoegaze dance party, and the Bears' playoff game, providing options for food lovers, art enthusiasts, sports fans, and families alike.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The Guardian
The article highlights major US art exhibitions in 2026, including retrospectives of Roy Lichtenstein and Matisse, exhibitions on Venice and Monet, a film installation by Iñárritu, and diverse contemporary art shows exploring themes like gender, queer identity, and cultural history across various museums.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Artsy
The article previews major museum exhibitions in 2026, highlighting retrospectives of renowned artists like Tracey Emin, Raphael, Marcel Duchamp, and Anish Kapoor, as well as thematic shows on masculinity, Black life, and the intersection of art and science, set against a backdrop of ongoing political and economic challenges.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by MPR News
An art exhibition at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, titled 'Winter Quietude,' showcases how Minnesota winter is filled with vibrant colors and quiet beauty, featuring works by four artists including Neil Sherman, who captures the unique light and atmosphere of winter landscapes through outdoor painting in extreme conditions.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Guardian
The Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris received a historic donation of 61 Henri Matisse artworks from the family of the artist, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures, most of which feature his daughter Marguerite, highlighting her significance in his life and work.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Times
The article highlights major art exhibitions scheduled for 2026, including the return of the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, a Tracey Emin retrospective at Tate Modern, and significant shows on Hokusai, Schiaparelli, Whistler, Monroe, and Van Eyck, among others, offering a diverse cultural lineup for art enthusiasts.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Art Newspaper
The article highlights major art exhibitions in 2026 across the world's great art cities, including Paris, New York, Tokyo, Madrid, and London, featuring renowned artists like Renoir, Rousseau, Kandinsky, and contemporary figures, with a focus on diverse themes and lesser-known works.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The New York Times
The 36th São Paulo Bienal, titled 'Not All Travelers Walk Roads,' features over 1,200 works by 125 artists exploring themes of human practice, environmental knowledge, and creating a more just and compassionate world, emphasizing beauty and optimism beyond traditional identity politics.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
Construction workers are installing large concrete letters with a quote from Barack Obama's 2015 'You Are America' speech on the Obama Presidential Center tower in Chicago, which will be visible from inside the building and serve as a symbolic feature of the museum.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Financial Times
Western sanctions are threatening the ancient trade of Persian carpets, risking the preservation of this cultural and economic tradition.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Guardian
Artist Cameron Hunt created humorous, official-looking signs in Christchurch that playfully confuse and delight passersby, aiming to challenge perceptions of authority and signage while sparking curiosity and conversation in the community.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by The New York Times
Aimee Ng, the new chief curator of the Frick Collection, is innovating museum engagement through a video series and by uncovering personal stories behind the artworks, such as her research into Lady Skipwith's expression and life, revealing deeper insights into the women depicted on the museum's walls.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by CNN
Ethiopian-American artist Julie Mehretu is empowering African creatives through continent-wide workshops focused on media arts and filmmaking, culminating in a film compilation and an upcoming project for the Obama Foundation, emphasizing collaboration and cultural exchange across Africa.