An Artist’s Fourth of July Parody Featuring Muppets

**The Role of Art in Addressing Political and Social Issues** Art has long been a powerful tool for social commentary, political critique, and fostering dialogue around pressing issues. Recognized for its ability to provoke thought, elicit emotion, and inspire action, art can articulate the complexities and nuances of societal challenges in ways that traditional discourse often cannot. **Historical Context** Throughout […]

Observations from an Artist’s Studio

**Inside the Creative Sanctuaries of Artists: Crafting Masterpieces in Unique Studios** The creative process is a captivating journey that takes on unique dimensions within the intimate confines of an artist’s studio. Two distinct artists, each with their own stories and working environments, reveal the secrets behind their artistic processes and how their spaces fuel creativity and inspiration. **A Home Studio […]

“Tag Conference 2025: Celebrating Authors Who Ensnared the Spirit of the City”

**Tag Conference 2025: Celebrating Authors Who Embraced the Spirit of the City** The dynamic city of Baltimore is set to proudly host the Tag Conference 2025, an assembly dedicated to honoring writers who have intricately embraced the essence of urban existence in their creations. Scheduled for March 21 to March 23, this annual conference guarantees an engaging experience that connects […]

Khaled Sabsabi Announced as Australia’s Representative Artist for Venice Biennale

Australia Reinstates Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino for 2026 Venice Biennale Artist Khaled Sabsabi (left) and curator Michael Dagostino (right) (photo by Anna Kucera for Creative Australia) Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino have been reinstated to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale. This decision follows a previous withdrawal prompted by a political controversy surrounding Sabsabi’s past artworks. […]

Five Must-Read Art Books for Your July Reading List

In the bustling realm of contemporary literature, the summer lineup of art books provides a meditative retreat for readers. Notable among this selection is a work on Edith Farnsworth, the lesser-known hero behind the iconic “glass house.” This narrative not only disentangles her life from the infamous architectural relationship with Mies van der Rohe but also parallels the author’s personal […]

Trump Proposes Defunding the Institute of American Indian Arts

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), the sole four-year school dedicated to contemporary Indigenous arts, is at risk of losing all federal funding as of October 1, should President Trump’s proposed federal budget be implemented. This budget proposes the complete removal of federal support for the IAIA, which previously received approximately $13 million annually. This funding is crucial as […]