Art
Ragna Bley’s Cerebral, Swirling Abstractions
Equally intuitive and intellectual, Bley’s paintings redirect a time-honored form of abstraction into a more communal, cosmic unknowing.
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Opinion
Cuban Musicians and Artists Collaborate on Viral, Political Music Video
The “Patria y Vida” video is spreading like wildfire in Cuba and Miami, a sign of widespread discontent on the island as well as unity among Cubans.
Art
A Miniature Painting Sale From Artists of the American West
Expect paintings of trout streams and sun-drenched deserts in the 24th edition of "Masters of the American West."
News
Meme Artist Raised Over $1M for Planned Parenthood, Donated Ironically in Rush Limbaugh’s Memory
Tommy Marcus made the donation in the name of the ultra-conservative commentator, who lambasted the national nonprofit and accused it of “sexual perversion.”
Film
The Future Will Be Streamed to You
In 2021, every single blockbuster under the WarnerMedia umbrella will be going straight to HBO Max. How does this bode for the future of movie theaters?
Announcement
Alejandro Almanza Pereda’s Sensorial Film on the Ancient Process of Brickmaking in Western Mexico
Using sounds, textures, and multi-layered images, Almanza Pereda’s film is both subtle documentary and lyrical abstraction. Catch the premiere on Black Cube’s YouTube channel on February 26 at 7pm MST.
Art
What Do Arts Organizations Need to Know About the Federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant?
Congress earmarked $15 billion in grants for performing arts venue operators impacted by the pandemic and here’s what you need to know.
Guide
Art Books for Days: What Not to Miss at Printed Matter’s 2021 Virtual Art Book Fair
Thanks in part to its virtual format, this year’s fair is the largest event yet, and the most international. Check out a slate of exhibitors you won’t want to miss.
Art
In Inky Blacks and Earthy Pastels, Reggie Burrows Hodges Crafts Collective Portraits
Dwelling somewhere between abstraction and figuration, Hodges’s impressionistic paintings enact a critique of rugged individualism.
Opinion
Ethics Recommendations Museums Can Implement Right Now
Museums and their stakeholders can start to address and fix systemic issues by implementing three basic transparency measures that put ethics into action.
News
A Giant Sculpture of Mars Celebrates Perseverance’s Landing
Two scientists from London’s Natural History Museum will be assisting NASA’s team in their research about the potential for past life on Mars.
Art
Build Starry Night Entirely Out of LEGOgh Blocks
The 1,552-piece set includes a miniature Vincent van Gogh figurine.