Images Captured by Blake Masi Showcasing Life at Camp

Title: Immortalizing Camp Life: The Photography of Blake Masi Within the domain of modern photography, few artists capture the authentic, unvarnished emotion of daily moments as powerfully as Blake Masi. Recognized for his stirring portraits of camp life, Masi’s images provide an extraordinary window into the tranquility, impulsiveness, and understated majesty of outdoor excursions. Blake Masi’s foray into photography began […]

“Comprehensive Guide to 15 Must-See Art Exhibitions in New York City This May”

We live in a time of suppression — by governments, by corporations, by culture. But there are powerful ways to resist and transcend these constraints through art and creativity. Throughout history, artists have played a crucial role in documenting, challenging, and transforming the status quo. Their works not only capture moments of change but also inspire revolutionary thought and give […]

Venice Biennale Abolishes “Golden Lion” Awards Amid Ongoing Turmoil

This year, the Venice Biennale has introduced a new element to its prestigious art event: the “Visitor Lions.” In a move that has grabbed attention worldwide, the traditional Golden Lion awards for the “Art Olympics” have been set aside, prompting the public to vote on their favorite national pavilion and artist within the main exhibition. The development follows a significant […]

What Artists Forfeit in Contracts

Title: The Silent Shift in the Art World: Protecting Objects Over Artists In the labyrinthine corridors of the art world, a subtle yet significant truth often emerges for artists: the industry is generally more inclined to safeguard the objects created than the creators themselves. This revelation does not announce itself with fanfare. Instead, it quietly embeds within routine documents labeled […]

Exploring Potential Opportunities in May 2026

Opportunities Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from the Bennett Prize, Oak Spring Garden Foundation, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers. H. Lyman Saÿen, “Calligraphic Interior” (1915, watercolor on paper mounted on paperboard (courtesy the Smithsonian American Art Museum) Hyperallergic’s monthly Opportunities Listings provide a resource to artists and creatives looking for […]

Diedrick Brackens’s Tapestries Illuminate the Quest for Freedom

San Francisco, a city rich in artistic expression, is currently hosting an exhibition that prompts a deep reflection on the craft of weaving, an art form that transcends mere visual appeal to explore themes of memory, identity, and cultural inheritance. At the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Diedrick Brackens presents his first solo exhibition in the Bay Area, titled […]

An Artist’s Perspective from the Easel

Welcome to the 335th installment of A View From the Easel, a series where artists reflect on their workspace. This week, we dive into the creative realm of Gerardo Camargo, an artist inspired by Latino communities who transforms basic materials into artistic tools. Gerardo has been working in his current studio for six years. Nestled in his basement, he begins […]

2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition: Passages at SMFA Tufts

On view from May 5 to 17 in Medford, Massachusetts, this exhibition represents the graduating class and their journeys through worlds visited and imaged. Please join the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University (SMFA at Tufts) for the culmination of the 2026 MFA class. On view from May 5 to 17, 2026, at Tufts University Art […]

Jury Members Resign from Venice Biennale

In today’s art news, significant changes are taking place at the Venice Biennale, where the entire jury has resigned following a controversial decision to exclude certain countries from awards consideration, specifically those accused of crimes against humanity, such as Russia and Israel. This bold political stance reflects the increasingly intertwined relationship between art and global politics. In London, the elusive […]