Tag: Artist
The 16th-Century Artist Who Created the First Compendium of Insect Drawings â Colossal
Joris Hoefnagel (1542-1600) was a remarkable polymath who delved into the study of the natural world long before…
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…
Obituary: John Simpson, artist | Otago Daily Times Online News
John Simpson, after his investiture as ONZM, for services to art education, by the governor-general, Dame Cindy Kiro,…
Khaled Sabsabi Reinstated as Australiaâs Venice Biennale Artist
Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino have been reinstated as Australia's representatives at the 2026 Venice Biennale…
Drunk Southwest passenger ID’d as NYC artist Leanna Perry, who works with Steve Madden, Adidas, Maybelline
The disruptive passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight, who aggressively grabbed a woman's hair and spat in her…
Nigerian scam artist gets 3½ years in federal prison
33-Year-Old Nigerian Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Cyber Fraud Schemes A 33-year-old Nigerian man has been sentenced…
Kinetic Artist Susumu Shinguâs Gentle Message for the WorldÂ
Susumu Shingu: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Nature Japanese kinetic sculptor, installation artist, and author Susumu Shingu…
Announcing the 2025 McKnight Visual Artist Fellows
2025 McKnight Fellowships for Visual Artists Announced Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) is pleased to announce…
âMaintenance Artistâ Highlights Mierle Laderman Ukelesâ Radical, Caring Approach to Public Art â Colossal
Ukeles' unique approach to art challenges traditional notions of what constitutes art and who can participate in its…
Artist Covers Transphobic Billboard With Giant Dachshund Drawing
Street artist Yaya, also known as "youralrightyouare," recently made headlines for taking a stand against a transphobic billboard…
Iconic Martial Artist Actor Peter Kwong Dead At 73
Actor Peter Kwong, known for his iconic role as Rain in John Carpenter's cult classic "Big Trouble in…
âMother Pigeon,â the Artist Fighting to Save NYCâs Urban Birds
Pigeons are a common sight in urban areas, often seen as a nuisance by some and a symbol…