Title: Exploring the Cultural Insights and Artistic Narratives in Recent Art Publications As we move further into 2025, a cascade of influential art books and exhibition catalogs has offered rich, interdisciplinary insights into the evolving conversations around art, history, activism, and identity. Among the pages of recent publications, readers will find thoughtful explorations of legacy, visibility, and resistance as told […]
Title: Adventures in the Louvre: Bridging the Gap Between Journalism, Pop Culture, and Museum Experience Elaine Sciolino’s new book, Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World’s Greatest Museum (Norton, 2025), is a whimsical and highly subjective love letter to one of the most iconic art institutions in the world. At its heart, the book is […]
Title: Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy of Erudition, Elegance, and Empowerment In celebration of the Morgan Library & Museum’s centennial, a captivating and thoughtfully curated exhibition titled Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy underscores the remarkable life and achievements of one of early 20th-century America’s most compelling cultural figures. Belle da Costa Greene was not only a […]
Title: Art as Therapy: François Pain and the Radical Legacy of Institutional Psychotherapy In the world of avant-garde cinema and progressive mental health treatment, few figures inspire as multifaceted a dialogue as François Pain. His newest exhibition, “Psychiatry is what Psychiatrists do,” currently on view at JOAN in Los Angeles, presents a retrospective of experimental video works that blend psychiatry, […]
Flannery O’Connor’s Hidden Talent: A New Artistic Dimension to Her Literary Legacy In early 2023, the literary world was astonished by a discovery that shed new light on one of America’s most enigmatic writers. Dozens of previously unknown artworks, including oil paintings, illustrations, and block prints attributed to acclaimed novelist and short story writer Flannery O’Connor, surfaced—hidden for decades by […]
Title: Art as Advocacy: The Center for Art and Advocacy Uplifts Formerly Incarcerated Artists In the heart of Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, a powerful new cultural space has opened its doors. The Center for Art and Advocacy is a groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to supporting artists affected by incarceration. With its inaugural exhibition “Collective Gestures: Building Community through Practice,” the center is […]
**BSA Weekly Street Art Highlights – April 7, 2025** As spring settles in over much of the northern hemisphere, the international street art scene is alive with vibrant creativity. This week’s edition of the Brooklyn Street Art (BSA) Weekly Street Art Highlights focuses on fresh public artworks that are turning cityscapes into vibrant canvases of color, messages, and community interaction. […]
**Bordalo II’s IRRÉVERSIBLE: Turning Waste into Impactful Environmental Art** In a time where environmental challenges are increasingly prevalent—from climate change to widespread pollution—artists like Artur Bordalo, known as Bordalo II, are harnessing their creativity for activism. His artwork is not only visually striking but also profoundly engaging, igniting conversations about humanity’s connection with the environment. One of his most significant […]
Title: Shedding Light on Identity: SpY’s Eye-Catching Public Installment “OVOID” Transforms Riyadh’s Urban Environment Spanish artist SpY has once again mesmerized worldwide audiences with one of his grand urban projects — a striking piece named OVOID. Set up underneath the Wadi Hanifah Bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a part of the Noor Riyadh Festival, OVOID showcases SpY’s enduring quest […]
Title: Exploring Connection: Katja Jensen’s Intimate Equine Portraits in Nature For Danish photographer Katja Jensen, horses represent more than magnificent emblems of strength and liberty—they are friends, narrators, and profoundly sensitive beings. Growing up on a farm in Denmark, Jensen cultivated an early and enduring relationship with animals. Nevertheless, among all living beings, it was the horse that truly enchanted […]