All articles tagged with #art and design
A Reddit user shared a humorous and simplistic logo concept for garlic, inspired by a dream, which received playful support and reactions from the online community, highlighting the fun and quirky side of design ideas.
Bailey Hikawa creates unique, ergonomic, and artistic phone cases that serve functional purposes like better grip and multiple stand angles, but also feature unconventional embedded items, which may appeal to some and repel others due to their boldness and practicality.
Ridhima Saini created a detailed wooden scale model of the Sony Alpha 7R camera, emphasizing craftsmanship and warmth by using wood and minimal paint, transforming the typically cold, modern camera into a more personable and heirloom-like object.
Heidi Klum celebrated her son Johan's high school graduation with heartfelt posts on Instagram, sharing rare photos and videos. Johan, who is interested in art and fashion, is considering attending Parsons School of Design. Heidi's other children, Leni and Henry, are pursuing modeling careers, while Johan remains private. Heidi is married to Tom Kaulitz, and her children have diverse interests, including music and modeling.
Mia Mueller creates a unique clay stool for her garden, inspired by a whimsical human head design. As an experienced potter, she demonstrates techniques for working with large clay pieces, including using a clay extruder and managing kiln space constraints. The project highlights the challenges and creativity involved in making durable, artistic garden furniture from clay.
John F. Kennedy International Airport's new Terminal 6, set to open in 2026, will feature installations by 18 contemporary artists from seven countries, including notable figures like Charles Gaines and Barbara Kruger. The $4.2 billion terminal, funded by private developers, will have the largest collection of public art among New York airports, with a $22 million art budget. This initiative follows successful art programs at La Guardia and Newark airports, aiming to enhance passenger experience and terminal ambience.
University of the Arts President Kerry Walk has resigned following the announcement that the nearly 150-year-old institution in Philadelphia will close on June 7 due to declining revenue and enrollment. The news has sparked protests from students and criticism from union officials representing school employees. The university has confirmed refunds for the summer and fall semesters.
Philip Guston's early teenage drawings for The Los Angeles Times's Junior Club, now in the public domain, reveal his budding talent and provide insight into his artistic development. These apprentice cartoons, created between 1925 and 1929, showcase characters like Kolly-Jit and Skinny Slats, reflecting Guston's early influences and the vibrant youth culture of the time.
Oluremi C. Onabanjo, a photography curator at MoMA and a Ph.D. candidate at Columbia, balances her packed schedule with early morning writing sessions, attending exhibitions and talks, and engaging with Black scholars and art across New York City. Her cultural life is filled with absorbing images, texts, and sounds, reflecting her diverse background and deep commitment to art and history.
Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, a nearly 150-year-old institution, will close on June 7 due to severe financial difficulties, including declining enrollments and revenues, and unexpected infrastructure costs. The sudden announcement shocked its 1,149 students and nearly 700 faculty and staff, many of whom learned about it through media before receiving official confirmation. The school’s accreditation was revoked, leaving no option but to close. Efforts are being made to assist students in transferring to other institutions.
The ransomware group RansomHub has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Christie's, threatening to release sensitive personal information about the auction house's clients. Christie's confirmed unauthorized access to parts of its network but stated that no financial or transactional records were compromised. The hackers allege that Christie's failed to pay a ransom, and cybersecurity experts recognize RansomHub as a significant threat with possible ties to other major ransomware operations.
Adriano Pedrosa, the curator of the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale, presents "Foreigners Everywhere," a provocative exhibition celebrating the foreigner and historic waves of migration across the planet. The show features 331 artists, most from the Global South, with a focus on contemporary and 20th-century art, including many unfamiliar names. Critics note that this Biennale showcases more dead artists than living ones, making it a somber tipping point for the event.
The British Museum has appointed Nicholas Cullinan, the current leader of the National Portrait Gallery in London, as its new director, following a period without a permanent leader. Cullinan will face challenges including addressing the fallout from a scandal involving stolen artifacts, leading a fundraising effort for refurbishment, and managing demands for the return of contested artifacts to their countries of origin.
Kim Kardashian is being sued by the nonprofit foundation representing minimalist artist Donald Judd's legacy for falsely claiming that her office tables were designed by Judd in a promotional video. The foundation also named Clements Design in the lawsuit, accusing them of trademark and copyright infringement for producing tables and chairs resembling those designed by Judd. The lawsuit alleges that consumers may believe there is a connection between Kardashian and the Judd brand, which the foundation prohibits for marketing and promotional purposes.
Kim Kardashian is being sued by the nonprofit foundation representing artist Donald Judd's legacy for falsely claiming that her office furniture, which she described as Donald Judd tables, were designed by the minimalist artist. The foundation also named Clements Design in the lawsuit, accusing them of trademark and copyright infringement for producing tables and chairs resembling those designed by Judd. The lawsuit alleges that consumers are likely to believe there is a connection between Judd Foundation and Kardashian, and that the foundation prohibits the use of purchased Donald Judd furniture for marketing and promotional purposes.