In 1976, Asawa attended a solo exhibition at the San Francisco Arts Commission Capricorn Asder Gallery in California. (Photo: Bruce Sherman, artwork © 2026 Ruth Aswa Lanier, Inc. Courtesy of David Zwirner) It’s already been a big year for the late artist Ruth Asawa. After huge successes at both New York’s MoMA and the Bay … Read more
After an 11-year legal battle, the New York Supreme Court on Friday ordered that a 1918 Modigliani painting looted by the Nazis in France be returned to the property of the Jewish art dealer who owned it, The New York Times reported. “Seated Man with a Cane,” which depicts a mustachioed figure in a suit … Read more
AAP MagazineA US-based print and digital title focused on fine art and documentary photography published by All About Photo. Each issue is structured around a single theme and is judged by an editorial board through open submissions, with the magazine serving as both a showcase for emerging talent and a platform for celebrities. Issue 55 … Read more
In the modern era of wildlife photography, I find myself thinking more and more about the balance between technological advancement and authentic photographic skill. The rise of advanced mirrorless cameras, AI autofocus, fast burst rates, and powerful editing software has enabled many photographers to create technically sound images with relatively minimal effort. But has the … Read more
Textured brickwork, arch motifs and large mansard roofs are reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts-style setting of Farmstead Road, an affordable housing development developed in London by local studio Metropolitan Workshop. Located on Lewisham’s 1920s Bellingham Estate reclaimed land, the 24-unit development was designed for Phoenix Community Housing, a not-for-profit, resident-led association. Farmstead Road is … Read more
Local studio Byben has created an accessory living unit called the Offset ADU in Southern California. The unit features an ipe wood cladding and curved elements that “soften the feel and look” of the building. The project is located in the backyard of a family home in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Designed … Read more
Gorsa Gorkini’s art is difficult to best identify. Born in Tehran and based in Italy, the artist works in painting, sculpture, photography, graffiti, and miniature illustration, often blending multiple techniques into a single work. Whether she’s turning everyday objects into playful visual surprises, creating impressive 3D compositions, or constructing small scenes with incredible precision, her … Read more
Plans for a new shopping center to replace Caribou Village Shopping Center in the Netherlands include fire-resistant structures that designers say are “100 times better” than before. Caribou Village Shopping Center was gutted by a pre-dawn fire in October, gutting the building and displacing or destroying 17 businesses, shocking the small mountain community. Stephen Tebo, … Read more
“One chopstick is “me.” But in order to eat, I need two chopsticks.” said Chiharu Shiota, a Japanese painter. She made the remarks in front of a video of three performance art pieces (“Wall,” “Bathroom” and “Earth and Blood”) in her new exhibition “Two Home Countries,” which opened April 3 at the Asian Art Museum … Read more
Finding your tribe, people who deeply love your work and truly understand what you’re doing, is one of the most fulfilling and joyful aspects of being a creator. Fan art is a smart and efficient method as it gives you access to a ready-made community of like-minded people. And if you’re lucky, you might even … Read more