Born in New York City in 1958, the Bruce Museum’s 2025 artist-in-residence, Moses Ros, has always found that nature offers inspiration for his art. In *HUMAN / NATURE* — produced in response to the exhibition *Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist* (Bruce Museum, February 6–April 27, 2025) — Ros marshals color and its absence to call attention to issues around […]
**Examining Destiny in ‘Maktub’ by Photographer Maryam Touzani** The idea of destiny, embodied in the Arabic word “Maktub,” which translates to “it is written,” is a universal motif found in both cultural and artistic contexts. In photography, this concept is powerfully depicted by Maryam Touzani in her compelling series, “Maktub.” Touzani, renowned for her attunement to cultural stories and emotional […]
## 13 Remarkable Illustrator Portfolios to Inspire Your Creativity In the constantly changing world of illustration, seeking inspiration while developing a distinct style can be daunting. Luckily, many gifted illustrators have assembled fascinating and diverse portfolios that can provide creative fuel. Here are 13 remarkable illustrator portfolios certain to kindle your imagination. ### 1. **Olivier Kugler** Olivier Kugler’s portfolio is […]
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An informative exploration of the role of surrealism in the Whitney Museum’s “Sixties Surreal” exhibition delves into how American art from 1958 to 1972 was influenced by surrealistic approaches rather than cubism. Curated from numerous artists, the show emphasizes the surreal nature of the era, marked by economic booms, media evolution, and sociopolitical upheavals like the Vietnam War and the […]
The Fall of Freedom Initiative by Artists In the early days of August, a collective of artists and friends convened in a Brooklyn studio, grappling with a pressing inquiry: in light of the Trump administration’s tightening influence over the arts, what role should artists undertake? This question spurred a series of weekly gatherings and dialogues, eventually giving birth to an […]
San Francisco’s Altman Siegel Gallery to Close Amid Challenging Art Market After nearly 17 years as a prominent space for independent and compelling art, Altman Siegel Gallery in San Francisco will wind down its operations next month. Founder Claudia Altman-Siegel has cited the current art market’s demands as the primary reason for the decision to close, as explained in her […]
A trove of life-sized animal rock engravings recently discovered in the Northern Arabian Desert may indicate that the notoriously arid region was populated around 12,000 years ago, contrary to previous beliefs that the area was once uninhabitable. Published in the journal *Nature Communications* last month, the findings help fill a long-standing gap in the region’s archaeological timeline at the end […]
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