Queer Figures Commune with Nature in J Carino's Dynamic Paintings — Blocks of color and gestural brushstrokes characterize J Carino's paintings, which question what we deem natural and innate.
The Bull And Bear Case For Digital Design In The Age Of AI — Smashing Magazine — As AI reshapes product design, it could give designers greater autonomy or expose the gaps that autonomy makes harder to hide. Exploring both the bull and bear cases, Andy Budd examines what…
The Inner Worlds of Black Quilters — I am often reminded of the warmth of a quilt at my great-grandmother’s house, the weight of wool and polyester patchwork that dared you to try to break free.
The Art Institute of Chicago Cuts Its Entire Custodial Staff — The museum's union called the plan to outsource in-house custodial work to a third-party vendor a "devastating and unconscionable injustice."
Collin van der Sluijs' 'Wanderland' Imagines a Vast Ecosystem Encompass the Momentous and Mundane — Joy Machine and Vertical Gallery are excited to share their first collaborative exhibition, 'Wanderland' by Collin van der Sluijs
Michael Asher Digs Deep — A survey of the artist who made museums his medium, the godmothers of ecosexuality, and more.
‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister — James Frith says patients may be less willing to share data as new figures show a rise in opt-outs
Chat is the wrong interface for AI — The problem with over-simplification of AI Agents’ interfaces.
Child Punctures Magritte Painting With Pinecone at Israel Museum — René Magritte's “The Castle of the Pyrenees” (1959) was removed from view to undergo restoration.
AI Economics for Dummies — “Xavier owns an apartment that he rents out at a loss of $1 billion/month. Seeing this success, he decides to make financial commitments to construct $850 bi...
AI chipmaker Groq confirms $650M raise, re-staffs after Nvidia's $20B not-acqui-hire deal | TechCrunch — What does an AI company do after one of those not-acqui-hire deals? Groq raised money, is leaning into its neocloud business, and is hiring new execs.
Mildred Howard Enters History Through the Everyday — In her first museum survey, the Bay Area artist's vibrant, musical, and poetic world is on display, reflecting her own memory with collective histories in America.
Around North America, Community Members Are Stitching Nearly 11,000 Birds — Chicago-based artist and educator Holly Greenberg facilitates dozens of workshops to sew fabric birds and raise awareness of bird collisions.
Monumental Painted Wood Carvings by Jiang Miao Center Mindfulness — Whitestone Gallery in Seoul presents artist Jiang Miao's solo exhibition of recent acrylic-painted wood carvings, 'Spiral of Energy.'
A New Batch of Art-World Novels — Satirical art-world novels, poetry collections, and biographies we’re reading this season, plus a review of Ann Patchett’s newest book.
How Podcasts Ruined America — “I was just speculating for a podcast. I had no personal information. I was just speculating for a podcast.” This was the testimony of Howard Lutnick, the sitting Secretary of Commerce, to the House Oversight Committee on May 6, 2026.
15 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This Summer — A romp through early punk culture, Odilon Redon’s dreamy portraiture, Willie Birch’s papier-mâché odes to New Orleans, Samella Lewis’s visions in woodcut, and more.
Dean Millien’s Aluminum-Foil Animal World — A highlight of “Greater New York” at MoMA PS1, the artist’s remarkable sculptures made from the humble household material continue a practice he began as a child in Brooklyn.
Lenka Clayton Reflects on Motherhood and Finding Connection in Everyday Objects — In a new film from Art21, Pittsburgh-based artist Lenka Clayton shares her expansive practice and interest in care.
Which Artworks Will Grace the High Line’s Plinth Next? — After Iván Argote's iconic pigeon and Tuan Andrew Nguyen’s giant Buddha, the NYC organization is inviting public feedback on 62 proposals.
I tried to master espresso in 30 days (with zero experience) — Go to http://squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to http://squarespace.com/mattdavella to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. I couldn't have made this video wit
Venetian Bridge Brawls in 17th and 18th Century Art — Artworks from an era when Venetians brawled on bridges.
The disappearance of the public bench — <p>When benches are removed or made uninviting, we lose more than just a place to rest.</p> <br/><br/>
Personality Magnets: How We Change With Time | Falak Nafsal | TEDxAmity School Dubai Youth — Personality Magnets: How We Change With Time Falak Nafsal is a 17-year-old student from Dubai with a passion for public speaking, debate, and Model United Nations (MUN). From the moment…
4 ways to tell a great story — Episode 7: Discover the 4 components of what makes a great storyteller, and the important role that stories play in audience connection. -- This is episode 7 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and since…
Hundreds Demand Reinstatement of SAIC Professor Savneet Talwar — The graduate art therapy professor was placed on leave last semester after she assigned her class a case study that mentioned violence against Palestinians.
My 14lb terrier mix from Mexico, Pepper, enjoying some purple vibes. I think she was Prince in a former life.
Remembering Christian Bernard, Al Gury, and Hermione Carline — This week, we honor the founding museum director, an artist who shaped PAFA, and a painter of transience.
Explore 1,300+ Beautiful Wildlife Illustrations from the 19th Century, Now Restored and Available Online — Today, if you want to know about any of the flora or fauna that surround us, you have only to look it up online.
Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants — The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
The Artists Working in Velvet, Amethyst, and Relics — An exhibition showcases works by Sky Hopinka, vanessa german, April Bey, and others that have connections to spiritual practices and rituals.
Charleston’s African American Museum Furloughs All Staff — The institution cited “a shift in the political and funding environment” and said staggered furloughs would help avoid layoffs.
Mechanical Watch – Bartosz Ciechanowski — Interactive article explaining how a mechanical watch works.
I handed a UX review over to AI. Here’s what happened. — AI is a powerful partner for UX reviews, not a replacement for the expert, and the accuracy comes from the expertise you feed it, not the…
Stuffed Animals and Found Objects Reconfigure in Sungho Bae's Uncanny Sculptures — Sungho Bae's uncanny sculptures aremade of a vibrant, fleshy patchwork that resembles organs, tissue, muscle, and more.
No, Wasps Didn't Sting a Canadian Climber 100 Times. Here’s What Actually Happened. — Media reports exaggerated the attack, but the real danger wasn't the number of stings—it was how fast a standard trail threat can turn into a life-threatening SAR operation.
Why Does Rain Eat Through Protective Coatings on Metal Structures? Researchers Propose a New Idea: Electrically Charged Droplets — Scientists long attributed rain damage to physical abrasion and chemical degradation from acidic substances. A new study offers a third idea, which…
Remembering Geles Cabrera, Helch, and Jay Maisel — This week, we honor a sculptor who explored the body, a street artist who upset Queen Elizabeth, and a commercial photographer who shaped the medium.
iPhone 18 Pro Launching on September 18 With These 10 New Features — Apple this week unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the devices look very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, there are still quite a few new features and incremental changes compared to…
Taiwanese Artists Accuse South Korea’s Gwangju Biennale of Censorship — The Biennale’s decision to exclude “Taiwan” from the pavilion’s official name “is a threat to freedom of expression and the global art community,” the artists said.
When design becomes the organisation, and AI becomes the design — What happens when the entity that designs everything is itself being designed by machines?
Russia Tests Ukraine and NATO With Escalation — Russia is intensifying missile and drone attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv faces shortages of Patriot interceptors, raising concerns about its ability to defend against ballistic missiles heading into winter. Joining Bloomberg This…
In Guadalajara, a Ceramic Tile Mural Mimics a Sun-Drenched Ecosystem — Thousands of handmade ceramic tiles form the collaborative "Shape of Movement" by Alex Proba and Cerámica Suro.
Hands-On: Two Wild Dials From Ming, With The "Peepshow" and J.N. Shapiro Collaboration "Lightning" — If you had any fear that dials were starting to get boring, Ming is here to remind you that there's still plenty of creativity out there.
10 Art Events for Juneteenth Joy in NYC — David Hammons-inspired freedom flag workshops, a community art mosaic, late hours at the Bronx Museum, and more activities to mark the contemplative holiday.
Design system contracts: the component lives in neither Figma nor code — One source of truth in the middle, two copies that stay honest, and why AI makes it urgent.
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say — Another 130 people, including 23 children, were injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
California Exhibition to Document One of the US’s Worst Deportation Campaigns — “Help Wanted / Leave Now” traces the infamous “Operation Wetback” implemented by Eisenhower in 1954 to expel undocumented Mexican workers.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare — Every play and sonnet, free.
'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive — Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.
The consciousness mirage in AI design — We know it’s not human. We feel heard anyway. What mind attribution does to your users, and why it’s now a UX design dial.
Amoako Boafo Weaves His Portraiture into an Architectural Replica of His Accra Studio — Amoako Boafo is known for his stylized portraiture of Black people, whose skin the artist renders in swirling gestures made with his fingers.
Lydia Hansen Introduces Hikers to Native Midwest Mushrooms on Crocheted 'Fungi Hunts' — An ongoing series of seasonal scavenger hunts organized by Lydia Hansen in Minnesota woodlands invite inquiry.
What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities? — Iran says production is ongoing, but details will not be revealed during war conditions.
China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran — Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
Björn Persson's New Book Highlights the World's Incredible and Endangered Wildlife — 'The Earth We Share,' forthcoming from Rizzoli next month, celebrates conservation efforts and the diverse animal realm.
Miles Greenberg Rehearses Myths for the Future — The artist’s performance videos invoke the wild, inestimable human spirit and make Black people the characters of universal stories.
Off-Season Greece: Fall in Santorini Through the Eyes of Winemaker Michael Kouloglou — The owner of Kyanos Wines takes us through the local restaurants, charming villages, and activities that characterize the romantic island's quietest time.
The Law & Order Writer Who Moonlights as an Artist — Is René Balcer a street photographer, a documentary photographer, or a landscape photographer? All the above and more.
The World’s Tallest Messi Statue Is Also Its Most Salacious — Featuring a crotch-level and rather phallic World Cup trophy, the Patagonian artist Aldo Beroisa’s 85-foot-tall sculpture immediately caused a stir online.