Tag: Artist
The Artist Reviving a Native Hawaiian Clothmaking Tradition
Lehuauakea, a talented Kanaka Maoli artist and practitioner of kapa, or Native Hawaiian bark clothmaking, has dedicated their…
Abel RodrĂguez, Amazon Basin Artist and Plant Expert, Has Died
Abel RodrĂguez, also known as Mogaje Guihu or Don Abel, was a revered Nonuya and Muinane sage and…
Curators on Artist Studio Visits
Join us on April 29, 2025, for an exclusive virtual conversation with three esteemed curators who will provide…
An Ikebana Artist and His Student Sow an Unconventional Approach to Flower Arranging — Colossal
Kosen Ohtsubo, a groundbreaking artist in the world of Japanese ikebana, is challenging traditional notions of beauty with…
How a Chinese-American Artist “Cowboy” Saved Graffiti for Future Generations
The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) boasts an exceptional collection of early graffiti art and…
How Do You Honor an Artist? A Daughter Grapples with Continuing Her Mother’s Legacy — Colossal
"The Promise of Spring" is a poignant documentary directed by Anna Louise Andersen that delves into the complexities…
Weegee, the Pop Artist That Never Was
Weegee, born Arthur Fellig, was a legendary self-made artist known for his iconic photographs capturing the gritty underbelly…
Australian University Scraps Show Featuring Work of Lebanese-Born Artist
Monash University in Melbourne has made the decision to indefinitely postpone an upcoming exhibition that was set to…
The Artist Who Taught James Baldwin to Write Like a Painter
In his 1985 nonfiction anthology, "The Price of the Ticket," James Baldwin reflects on his dear friend Beauford…
The Artist Bending Modernism Toward Mysticism
Marina Perez SimĂŁo's recent oil paintings showcased at G2 in Leipzig, Germany, in her first institutional solo exhibition…
Why Did Australia Abruptly Ditch Its Venice Biennale Artist and Curator?
Australia's 61st Venice Biennale representation took an unexpected turn when the plans for artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator…
Australia’s Decision to Drop Its Venice Biennale Artist Ignites UproarÂ
Australia’s decision to drop Lebanese-born artist Khaled Sabsabi as its representative for the 2026 Venice Biennale has caused…