An arts blog of arts people.
The BTS Army Takes Center Stage in a Loving Fan Art Showcase
15 June 2025 @ 11:00 am
"Presence in Absence" opens on the eve of the K-pop band's homecoming.
The post The BTS Army Takes Center Stage in a Loving Fan Art Showcase appeared first on Artnet News.
The Real Point of Using A.I.-Generated Wall Texts at the Venice Biennale
15 June 2025 @ 9:26 am
A reply to the article "The Odd Experiment of A.I. Art Summaries in Venice" by Ben Davis.
The post The Real Point of Using A.I.-Generated Wall Texts at the Venice Biennale appeared first on Artnet News.
A Fresh Look at 1940s Art and Design Offers Plenty of Surprises
15 June 2025 @ 8:00 am
The Philadelphia Museum of Art's survey of the decade proves that creativity flourishes even in the face of political turbulence.
The post A Fresh Look at 1940s Art and Design Offers Plenty of Surprises appeared first on Artnet News.
Ancient Roman Street Food Vendors Had Songbirds on the Menu
15 June 2025 @ 5:23 am
For ancient Romans, thrushes were not just a luxury delicacy, but consumed as a snack.
The post Ancient Roman Street Food Vendors Had Songbirds on the Menu appeared first on Artnet News.
Master of Light James Turrell Reflects on His Medium in Zürich Show
14 June 2025 @ 4:05 pm
In a radiant solo show at Häusler Contemporary, work by James Turrell from across his career makes malleable the act of seeing.
The post Master of Light James Turrell Reflects on His Medium in Zürich Show appeared first on Artnet News.
Irène Zurkinden—Switzerland’s Rebel Artist, Unabashed Lover, and Mother—Finally Has Her Day in the Spotlight
14 June 2025 @ 3:00 pm
A new retrospective “Irène Zurkinden: Love, Life” at Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger delves into the complex legacy of one of Switzerland's most radical 20th-century artists.
The post Irène Zurkinden—Switzerland’s Rebel Artist, Unabashed Lover, and Mother—Finally Has Her Day in the Spotlight appeared first on Artnet News.
The Met Taps 3 International Craftmakers for New Artisan Residency
14 June 2025 @ 2:28 pm
Vacheron Constantin joins forces with the museum for a program where centuries-old craft meets contemporary experimentation.
The post The Met Taps 3 International Craftmakers for New Artisan Residency appeared first on Artnet News.
Big Questions Ahead of Art Basel
14 June 2025 @ 12:00 pm
How many Basels is too many? Which artists are on the rise? And are some prices too high? Collectors, dealers, and advisors weigh in.
The post Big Questions Ahead of Art Basel appeared first on Artnet News.
Is Spain’s ‘Sistine Chapel of Romanesque Art’ at Risk?
13 June 2025 @ 7:20 pm
A bitter legal and cultural battle has broken out over the magnificent medieval murals.
The post Is Spain’s ‘Sistine Chapel of Romanesque Art’ at Risk? appeared first on Artnet News.
A Bold New Museum Enters the New York Landscape, Promising ‘Good Art, Good Food, and Good Drinks’
13 June 2025 @ 7:03 pm
Opening in 2026 in New York, Canyon will be purpose-built to showcase video, sound, performance, and other time-based art.
The post A Bold New Museum Enters the New York Landscape, Promising ‘Good Art, Good Food, and Good Drinks’ appeared first on Artnet News.