As another Independence Day comes and goes, and our nation is increasingly compromised, we lean ever further into our collective dedication to art and the creative courage it delivers throughout the season. This July, the bounty of exhibitions in Upstate New York includes a solo show of abstract paintings by Philip Gebhardt and spiritually infused works by the late Gerard […]
LONDON — In a small rural village in Scotland, an advertisement-style billboard by Milly Thompson (1964–2022) depicted two women in swimwear and scuba gear, swinging their hair in joyful abandon. The models, however, were middle-aged women rather than slim young girls, their faces free of make-up and their skin showing wrinkles and stretch marks. This parody of luxury advertisement is […]
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New Mexico lawmakers and tribal leaders are calling for the protection of Chaco Canyon, an Indigenous archaeological and historical site in the state, as Republicans attempt to repeal federal land protections surrounding the area. The Bureau of Land Management within the US Department of the Interior (DOI) has begun the “process of revoking” a federal land order that halted new […]
Meta has recently initiated a test feature on Facebook, asking users to allow its AI to access their unpublished photo libraries. Reported by TechCrunch, this move is part of Meta’s broader strategy to enhance its generative AI models. The company, owning platforms like Instagram, has acknowledged using public posts’ photos and texts since 2007 for AI training purposes, sparking concerns […]
**BSA Weekly Image Highlights: July 6, 2025** The British Society of Astrophotography (BSA) maintains its allure by weekly unveiling breathtaking celestial visuals that represent the immense beauty and enigma of the universe. This week’s highlights, dated July 6, 2025, feature a captivating selection of astronomical phenomena, from remote galaxies to vibrant nebulae. Here’s a summary of some of the most […]
Title: Embracing the Spirit of Time: Ted Riederer Contemplates Masao Gozu’s Urban Memory Art Ted Riederer, an artist celebrated for his sound explorations and installations, has recently embarked on a reflective journey through the poignant works of Masao Gozu. Gozu, an artist originally from Japan, primarily centers his creations on the subtleties of city life, using photography to seize the […]
**Civita Civita: Elfo’s Artistic Vision Through Painting** Civita Civita, the newest collection by esteemed artist Elfo, has enchanted the art community with its profound investigation of the enduring charm and delicacy of Italian hill towns. Within these artworks, Elfo engages in a distinctive artistic conversation that reflects both the historical importance and ethereal beauty of the ancient town of Civita […]
Modernist architects might have frequently asserted that form follows function, yet Frank Lloyd Wright warned that this saying is open to misinterpretation. “Form and function should be one,” he once stated, “joined in a spiritual union.” This “spiritual union” is particularly manifest in a recent partnership between the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation (FLWF) and Airstream, an Ohio-based maker of recreational […]
Alvin Lucier, a highly esteemed experimental composer, continues to push the limits of creativity even posthumously, through a provocative installation named “Revivification” at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. This project, developed in partnership with artists Nathan Thompson, Matt Gingold, and Guy Ben-Ary, along with neuroscientist Stuart Hodgetts, delves into the convergence of life, death, and human creative expression. Lucier, […]