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Gao Zhen, Chinese Artist Detained for “Defaming” Mao, Looks Ahead to Trial
Artist Gao Zhen, a member of the Gao Brothers, has been detained in a Chinese detention center for close to a year on charges of violating the country's strict anti-defamation…
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The Art World Loves to Talk Shit
In the biting chill of the toxic sociality of the art world, the short film "It's Just a Fucking Opening"…
Against the Pyramids of Giza, Vhils’ Etched Portraits Are Monuments of the Everyday — Colossal
Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, known as Vhils, has recently unveiled a new installation titled "Doors of Cairo" against the backdrop…
Ying Ang Zeroes In on the Fleshy Underbellies of Fungi in ‘Fruiting Bodies’ — Colossal
Photographer Ying Ang discovered a world of fleshy spores peeking through the autumn leaves and spring grass while walking in…
Michael Velliquette’s Metallic Paper Sculptures Delve into the Nature of Consciousness — Colossal
Michael Velliquette's intricate paper sculptures have captivated audiences with their mesmerizing geometric motifs. Utilizing metallic coated paper, Velliquette creates cut,…
Fall 2025 Art Books From Yale University Press
The Fall 2025 season of art and architecture books from Yale University Press is truly exceptional. This season's offerings include…
The Anti-Caravaggio of the Baroque Era
The MusĂ©e Jacquemart-André’s latest exhibition, titled "From Shadow to Light," showcases the works of French Baroque painter Georges de La…
New Egypt Museum Takes “Grand Opening” a Bit Too FarÂ
The highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza has finally opened its doors to the public after a grand…
Writing My Own Artistic Origin Story
Lynn Hershman Leeson, a renowned artist and filmmaker, shares a captivating memoir in her book "Private I." The book delves…