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• Oliver Rios: El Barrio's Visual Storyteller artist

  Oliver Rios is an artist whose creations are intricately linked to the cultural essence of El Barrio, a neighborhood located in New York City. Drawing inspiration from street…

• Ēriks Caune: Riga-Based Visual Artist Profile artist

  Ēriks Caune, also known as THOBEK, is a visual artist based in Riga, Latvia. His practice encompasses large-scale mural painting, graffiti, classical oil painting, and…

• Sigmar Polke: Post-War German Artist and Alchemist of Art artist

  Sigmar Polke, a German artist born during World War II, is the subject of a comprehensive overview highlighting his life and work. Polke, who lived through the trauma of the war…

• Nicola Samorì's Monument to Motorcyclist Luca Salvadori Unveiled in Milan artist

  A new public sculpture by Italian artist Nicola Samorì will be inaugurated in Milan on September 14, 2026, at 6 PM. The five-meter-tall aluminum work, titled 'Le Pieghe' (The…

• Franco Fontana, Pioneer of Color Photography, Dies at 92 in Modena artist

  Franco Fontana, a prominent Italian photographer celebrated for his innovative approach to color and abstract landscapes, passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 92 in…

• David Degelin: Photography as Therapy and Artistic Renewal artist

  David Degelin, a Belgian photographer with a foundation in archaeology and anthropology, refers to photography as "the therapy that saved my life." He obtained a Master's in…

• Enzo D'Agostino: The Artist Who Wants to Exit Contemporary Art artist

  Enzo D'Agostino, an Italian artist and the creator of Atlas Space in London, champions 'un-contemporary' art, urging a retreat from the contemporary art scene. A piece by Domenico…

• Sarah Jones's New Play 'America, Who Hurt You?' Opens in New York artist

  Sarah Jones, an actress and writer, has unveiled her latest play, 'America, Who Hurt You?', which will be staged at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in New York from September 10…

• Pepponi Art: The Faces Memory Refuses to Forget artist

  Birgit Kalkofen, a self-taught artist working under the name Pepponi Art, creates paintings that blend personal memory, cultural observation, and vivid color. Born in Germany, she…

• René Depestre, 102, Celebrates Birthday and Legacy in Lézignan-Corbières artist

  On August 29, 2026, René Depestre, the Haitian poet, marked his 102nd birthday at Villa Hadriana in Lézignan-Corbières, France, surrounded by fans. This occasion coincided with…

• Saint Micah Releases New Dance-Pop Single 'Papillon' via Casa Doce Music artist

  Saint Micah, formerly known as Micah McLaurin, has released his latest single 'Papillon' through Casa Doce Music. The track, produced by Young Jake, is the second installment in…

• Enrica Fico Antonioni on Life with Michelangelo, New Super 8 Footage, and the AnimaNatura Foundation artist

  In a conversation with Giuditta Elettra Lavinia Nidiaci for Collezione da Tiffany, Enrica Fico Antonioni, the widow of Michelangelo Antonioni, reflects on her life alongside the…

• Nikita Miroshnikov: From Moscow to Honolulu, Building a Targeted Creator Career artist

  From 2015 to 2018, Nikita Miroshnikov worked as a photographer and videographer in Moscow and has since attracted approximately 123,000 followers on social media from Honolulu.…

• Charlie Firth's 3D-Printed Lamps Blend Memphis Geometry with Digital Fabrication artist

  Charlie Firth, a product and furniture designer hailing from South West Wales, has introduced a series of 3D-printed table lamps named 'Colorful Rebellion,' drawing inspiration…

• Abandoned Ancona Lighthouse to House Over 100 Artists artist

  Gino Gianuizzi, who established the Bologna-based art venue neon (1981-2011) and teaches at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna, has obtained a six-year lease from the Agenzia…

• Haimy Assefa on Directing Precious Okoyomon's Creative Destruction artist

  In a director's note for Art21's New York Close Up film "Precious Okoyomon's Creative Destruction," Haimy Assefa discusses the process of capturing the artist's multifaceted…

• James Griffith: Painting with La Brea Tar artist

  Altadena-based artist James Griffith creates paintings using tar sourced from the La Brea Tar Pits, a technique he calls 'painting with death.' His works depict wildlife and…

• Betye Saar, artista que transformou objetos racistas em símbolos de resistência, morre aos 99 anos artist

  Betye Saar, a prominent American artist celebrated for her assemblages that challenged the racial history of the United States, passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 99.…

• Raul De Lara's Hermès Windows Capture the Secret Lives of New York's Homes artist

  Raul De Lara, a sculptor originally from Mexico and now residing in New York City, has designed the newest window displays for the Hermès flagship store on Madison Avenue. His…

• German Soprano Anny Schlemm Dies at 97; Career Spanned Opera and Operetta artist

  Anny Schlemm, a renowned German opera singer who evolved from a lyric soprano to dramatic and character mezzo-soprano, passed away at the age of 97 in Graz, Austria, as reported…

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

  Yayoi Kusama, the celebrated Japanese artist famed for her distinctive polka dots and infinity rooms, passed away on 14 August 2023, at the age of 97 in a Tokyo hospital. She was…

• Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and the Joy of Audience Interpretation artist

  In a recent interview with Le Monde, Vince Gilligan, the American showrunner known for creating hit television series such as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and the more recent…

• Global Tributes Pour In for Yayoi Kusama Following Her Death at 97 artist

  Following the death of Yayoi Kusama at age 97, artists, galleries, museums, and fashion houses worldwide have taken to social media to honor her legacy. The Japanese artist, known…

• Hilary Lorenz's Self-Built Stone Studio in Rural New Mexico artist

  In the latest edition of Hyperallergic's 'A View From the Easel,' printmaker Hilary Lorenz shares insights about her self-constructed studio located in rural New Mexico. A…

• Palestinian Artist Sliman Mansour Dies at 79, Leaving Legacy of Resistance artist

  On Monday, August 24, Sliman Mansour, a prominent figure in Palestinian art, passed away at the age of 79. His funeral took place on Wednesday, August 26, at the Anglican Church…

• Jacques Tardi at 80: Chronicler of a Bloody Century artist

  French comic artist Jacques Tardi turns 80, celebrated for his extensive body of work that spans the entire previous century, including both World Wars and the history and present…

• Théo Giacometti's Camargue Project Blends Photography and Myth artist

  Théo Giacometti, a French photographer born in 1989 and residing in Marseille, is undertaking a project called 'Pour qui chanteront les sirènes' (For Whom the Sirens Will Sing)…

• Maxwell Tilse: Hand-Drawn Urban Memory Maps artist

  Maxwell Tilse, a self-taught illustrator born in Sydney and based in London since 2015, creates detailed ink drawings that capture the emotional character of cities. His practice,…

• ORLAN Reflects on MesuRAGE Performances in Antwerp and Liège artist

  During an interview on December 4, 2025, in Paris, artist ORLAN spoke with researcher Annosh Urbanke about her MesuRAGE performances. This series, initiated in 1968, showcases…

• Saeborg: Fetish as Gender Critique in Inflatable Farm Performances artist

  Born in Toyama in 1981, Japanese artist Saeborg critiques societal norms surrounding gender and species through her unique inflatable latex costumes and performances themed around…

• Sebastian Quack on Critical Play and Reimagining Public Space artist

  In an interview with Alison Hugill for Berlin Art Link, artist, curator, and game designer Sebastian Quack discusses his practice of "critical play," which involves moving play…

• Katharina Grosse Transforms Former Cattle Breeding Cooperative into Art Campus in Brandenburg artist

  German artist Katharina Grosse has been converting the former cattle breeding cooperative "Völkerfreundschaft" in Schenkenberg, Groß Kreutz, Brandenburg, into an art campus since…

• Ovanes Berberian's Castle-Like Studio in Idaho: A Haven for Plein-Air Painting artist

  French Impressionist Ovanes Berberian has established a castle-like studio on 40 acres in Idaho, where he combines plein-air painting with bi-annual workshops. The studio, set in…

• DJ Dixon on His Art Collection and the Impact of Screens on Club Culture artist

  In an interview with Monopol, German DJ Dixon discusses his art collection and his platform Transmoderna, reflecting on how increasing screen usage affects the club experience.…

• Street Artist Nathan Murdoch Gets Job Offer from Dragons' Den's Steven Bartlett artist

  Nathan Murdoch, a street artist from Peterborough, appeared on the BBC program Dragons' Den, asking for a £60,000 investment in exchange for a 10% equity in his venture, Street…

• Arthur Régis Carmo: From Goiânia to Global Creative Leadership artist

  So, there's this Brazilian guy named Arthur Régis Carmo who's been a Creative Director and Illustrator for 14 years. He’s done some cool brand identity work for big names like…

• 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…