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• Brassaï: The Hungarian Photographer Who Captured Paris's Dark Side and Inspired Picasso artist

  Brassaï, born Gyula Halasz in 1899 in Brasso, Hungary (now Brașov, Romania), became one of the most influential French photographers. After moving to Berlin and then Paris, he was…

• Documentary on Amélia Toledo's Boundary-Pushing Art Premieres in Brazil artist

  The film 'Amelia Toledo: Lembrar de Não Esquecer' presents an exploration of the life and artistic contributions of Brazilian artist Amélia Toledo, who significantly impacted…

• Kader Attia on Immersion in Other Cultures: A Conversation with Le Monde artist

  In an interview with Le Monde, French-Algerian artist Kader Attia discusses his deep connection to diverse cultures and the concept of 'alterity'. Attia, known for his work as a…

• Yayoi Kusama's Final Years: Iconic Collaborations and Public Artworks artist

  Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who died this month at age 97, left a legacy of iconic projects spanning decades. Her career included major retrospectives at MoMA (1998) and the…

• LUNA's 'Skydive' Video: A Cinematic Dive into Fantasy and Rebirth artist

  LUNA, an artist originally from Poland and now based in London, has unveiled the music video for 'Skydive,' the fourth visual from her album 'Fairy Pop.' This video continues the…

• Richard Alicea: Four Decades Documenting NYC's Urban Culture artist

  In a recent discussion with StreetArtNYC, Richard Alicea, a photographer from Queens, reflected on his four-decade journey capturing New York City's urban culture, encompassing…

• 12 Artists Reveal What They Bought With Their First Big Paycheck artist

  In a feature from CULTURED magazine called 'The Rent Edit,' twelve artists discuss how they utilized the earnings from their initial significant art sales. Their answers reveal a…

• Herr Nilsson's Subversive Street Art Under Stockholm Bridge artist

  Underneath a bridge at Lillsjön lake in Stockholm, Swedish street artist Herr Nilsson has unveiled a series of paintings that utilize water reflections to amplify their impact.…

• UCHE YARA Releases Third Single 'Diva Team' from Debut Album 'BODYSCANNER' artist

  Austrian artist UCHE YARA, based in Berlin, has released the third single 'Diva Team' from her upcoming debut album 'BODYSCANNER'. The track is accompanied by a music video that…

• Digital Camouflage: Hawaiian Shirt That Tricks AI Surveillance artist

  Berlin-based digital artist Simon Weckert has created a Hawaiian shirt designed to confound AI-powered computer vision systems used in surveillance cameras. The shirt, named…

• Artist Gao Zhen Sentenced to Three Years in Chinese Prison for Mao-Critical Works artist

  Gao Zhen, an artist from New York, has received a three-year prison sentence from the Sanhe City People's Court in Hebei Province, China, due to his artworks that criticize Mao…

• Bill Viola: The Caravaggio of Video Art in 7 Works artist

  Bill Viola, one of the most influential video artists, is profiled through seven key works that trace his evolution from early experiments to his signature dramatic compositions.…

• Olha Svieshnikova: Intuitive Abstraction Rooted in Resilience and Human Connection artist

  Olha Svieshnikova, an artist from Kyiv, Ukraine, specializes in immersive and textured artworks that embrace intuitive abstraction. Her artistic journey began in childhood,…

• Matthew Blackburn's Nostalgic Still Lifes Reimagine Vanitas with PlayStation Controllers artist

  Matthew Blackburn, a self-taught artist from Johannesburg, is attracting interest with his still life artworks that merge the vanitas style of the 17th century with elements of…

• Alex Chavez: Figurative Paintings Rooted in Taos Heritage artist

  Alex Chavez, an artist based in Taos, New Mexico, creates figurative oil paintings that explore culture, beauty, and personal history. His connection to Taos is deeply personal:…

• Kasia Turajczyk: Where Memory, Music, and Myth Converge artist

  Kasia Turajczyk, a Polish-born artist with German heritage, has developed a multidisciplinary practice shaped by her experiences in communist Poland and subsequent migration to…

• Yayoi Kusama Reflects on Life, Art, and Love in 2007 ArtReview Interview artist

  In a 2007 interview with ArtReview, Yayoi Kusama, recognized as Japan's foremost living artist, shared insights into her lifelong commitment to art, her beliefs about love, and…

• Joy Li's Dish-Rack Sculptures Turn Domestic Objects into Urban Landscapes artist

  In a recent feature in ArtAsiaPacific, Joy Li's sculptures made from dish racks reimagine common household items as tiny cityscapes. Her 2025 piece, 'Our Ephemeral Eternity. Our…

• Lesley-Anne Cao's Amphibian Palm: Fabric Books Submerged in Water artist

  Lesley-Anne Cao's ongoing series Amphibian palm (2024– ) features fabric books placed in water tanks, where wave-driven mechanisms turn their pages. The works explore water's…

• Ann Cathrin Buchardt's 'Shadows of Summer': Norwegian Summer in Black and White artist

  Norwegian photographer Ann Cathrin Buchardt is developing 'Shadows of Summer', a black-and-white photography project capturing the unsettling atmosphere of endless summer nights…

• Gabriel Diogo: From São Paulo Backyards to Nike Posters artist

  Gabriel Diogo, a talented illustrator based in São Paulo, has gained recognition for his vibrant representations of Brazilian culture and football. Growing up in a neighborhood…

• Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Satirical Mao Sculptures artist

  On March 30, 2026, Gao Zhen, an artist, received a three-year prison sentence for creating satirical sculptures depicting Mao Zedong. He had been in custody since August 26, 2024,…

• Moriz Oberberger's Bendy Figures and Whimsical Cartoons Reveal 'the Strange Beauty of Ordinary Situations' artist

  Moriz Oberberger, an animator, illustrator, and visual artist, is celebrated for his flexible figures and whimsical cartoons that portray 'the strange beauty of ordinary…

• Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour buried in Birzeit artist

  Palestinian painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour was buried in Birzeit after his death on Monday. He was the author of the famous painting 'Camel of Hardships' and co-founder of…

• Fabien Boitard on Political Painting, Polyfacture, and the Power of Destruction artist

  In an interview with Orianne Castel for Art Critique, French artist Fabien Boitard, represented by Galerie Pauline Renard, delves into his politically engaged artwork. Renowned…

• Yayoi Kusama, Pioneer of Polka Dots and Infinity Rooms, Dies at 97 artist

  Yayoi Kusama, the celebrated Japanese artist, passed away earlier this month at 97. A pivotal figure of the 1960s Pop Art scene in New York, she gained recognition in 1966 as the…

• JAS Reflects on ZDF Scandal Performance: 'I Felt Sorry for the People at ZDF' artist

  In early August 2026, singer Jasper Rissen, known professionally as JAS, caused a stir during a performance on the German public broadcaster ZDF's morning magazine show. Contrary…

• Egon Schiele's 'The Embrace': A Study of Inner Conflict Through Erotic Form artist

  Austrian painter Egon Schiele (1890–1918), a key figure of Viennese Secessionism and Expressionism, is celebrated for his intense depictions of human emotion. His 1917 painting…

• Robert Goldman: Five Decades of Painting, Discipline, and the Courage to Keep Going artist

  Renowned painter Robert Goldman recently reflected on his extensive career in the art world during a podcast interview. With over 50 years in the field, Goldman highlighted the…

• Maria Lai's 27-km Ribbon Ties Ulassai Together: 45 Years of 'Legarsi alla montagna' artist

  On September 8, 1981, Maria Lai, a Sardinian artist (1919–2013), conducted her interactive performance 'Legarsi alla montagna' in Ulassai, where she engaged the local community to…

• Mary Otis Stevens, Architect and Social Justice Advocate, Dies at 98 artist

  Mary Otis Stevens, a prominent American architect, artist, and advocate, passed away on July 12 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the age of 98. Recognized for her impactful…

• Mary Otis Stevens, Radical Architect and Advocate for Social Justice, Dies at 98 artist

  Mary Otis Stevens, a prominent figure in architecture, art, publishing, and activism, died at 98 on July 12 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The MIT Museum hailed her as a key female…

• Xanthe Burdett's Lush Foliage Portraits Explore Human-Nature Interconnection artist

  Xanthe Burdett, an artist based in London and originally from Devon, creates unique portraits that merge human forms with vibrant plant life, highlighting the bond between people…

• Dolly Parton's Rhinestone Legacy: The Fashion Behind the Icon artist

  Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 following a short fight with cancer, leaving behind a remarkable visual legacy that was central to her persona.…

• Ex-Pussy Riot Member Claims FSB Forced Her to Spy on Artists artist

  Margarita Konovalova, formerly known as Rita Flores in the Russian punk feminist band and anti-Putin artist collective Pussy Riot, has come forward with allegations that she was…

• Maxim Goudin's Surreal 3D Worlds: A Digital Artist's Forgotten Dreams artist

  Maxim Goudin, a digital artist and art director based in Los Angeles, hails from Yalta in Crimea. He specializes in creating surreal 3D visuals that combine elements of science…

• Tim Curry, Star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show', Dies at 80 artist

  Tim Curry, the acclaimed British actor renowned for his portrayal of Dr. Frank N. Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by his…

• Isabelle Huppert on the Fundamental Importance of Her Stage Entrance artist

  In an interview with Le Monde, part of the series 'Artistes à l’œuvre' (Artists at Work), French actress Isabelle Huppert discusses her approach to roles and the significance of…

• Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon and Songwriter, Dies at 80 artist

  This week, the beloved country music legend Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. She was born in 1946 in a small cabin in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains and rose from…

• Dolly Parton: The Life and Legacy of a Country Music Icon artist

  Dolly Parton, the iconic figure in country music, has passed away, leaving behind an extensive legacy across music, film, business, and charitable endeavors. Hailing from Sevier…