Within days of DePaul University’s announcement on February 26 that it would close its art museums, an open letter initiated by students and faculty opposing the decision garnered more than 3,000 signatures. Nevertheless, the DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) in Lincoln Park is scheduled to close on June 30th. The museum was founded in 1985 and … Read more
It’s always exciting when a museum puts on a carefully selected exhibition from its own collection, featuring works that have never been shown to the public before. And exciting is the perfect word to sum up the Denver Art Museum’s new “Conversation Pieces: Stories from the Fashion Archives.” Dresses by Geoffrey Beene (left) and Norman … Read more
arts and entertainment An exhibit about Isamu Noguchi showcased one of the most eclectic creators of the 20th century, whose designs included a playground in Atlanta. Isamu Noguchi (1955, see here) designed sculptures, gardens, lamps, stage sets, furniture, and even a playground for Piedmont Park. (Louise Dahl-Wolf/Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum) by felicia feeder … Read more
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is included in the list of the top 100 most visited museums in the world in the past year. The museum ranks 77th among the most popular international museums based on visitor numbers and is the only Israeli museum included. According to the museum’s report, the number of visitors … 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
The winners of the 2026 People’s Choice Award for Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been announced, and the results are surprising. Selected from over 60,000 entries from more than 100 countries, this year’s contest once again proves the power of wildlife photography to inspire, shock and move people around the world. The winner was … Read more
The Louvre is in deep crisis, traumatized by the theft of the crown last October and the unrelenting unrest in the weeks and months since. According to President Emmanuel Macron, the mission of the new board president, Christophe Lelibault, is one of “appeasement.” Lelibeau’s arrival on February 25 coincided with Macron’s appointment of close ally … Read more
price: $34,999,000 Art collectors looking for a new home may want to consider this Los Angeles mansion with its unique design, ocean views, and secluded setting near the Getty Museum. The property features a modern, sculptural design in muted gray tones and arched openings overlooking the lush surroundings of the Hollywood Hills. Equipped with resort-like … Read more