**Announcement: Five Independent Souls Exhibition at Morven Museum & Garden** An upcoming exhibition at Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton invites visitors to delve into the complex history of New Jersey’s signers of the Declaration of Independence and the hidden stories of those they enslaved. Titled **”Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey,”** this exhibition opens on May 3, […]
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**Insightful Musings by Artist Sylvia Trotter Ewens** Sylvia Trotter Ewens, a distinguished presence in contemporary art, has consistently engaged audiences with her thought-provoking and investigative creations. Her art, marked by a fusion of abstract shapes and lively colors, weaves a story that delves into the depths of human existence, touching upon motifs like selfhood, reflection, and emotional depth. Ewens is […]
A new special-edition passport featuring the likeness and signature of President Trump is set to be released by the US State Department to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. This passport will include a portrait of President Trump on the inside cover, alongside text from the Declaration of Independence, and will be available exclusively at the Washington Passport […]
In the fall of 2018, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Gabriela Rangel, and Asad Raza curated the exhibition *Lydia Cabrera and Édouard Glissant: Trembling Thinking* for the Americas Society. This exhibition focused on artists who created works inspired by Martinician writer and philosopher Édouard Glissant and Cuban writer and activist Lydia Cabrera’s contemplations on identity. The exhibition offered an opportunity to explore […]
George Herms, founder of the West Coast Assemblage movement and a transformative figure in the art world, passed away on April 24 at the age of 90. Renowned for turning found materials and discarded debris into poetic sculptures and collages, Herms’s work embodied themes of impermanence with a unique blend of pathos and humor. Born on July 5, 1935, in […]
Textile art boasts an extensive history, having been present in various forms for millennia. However, it is only in recent times that it has begun to receive the acknowledgment it merits. Frequently perceived through a gendered lens as “women’s work”—and thus considered less significant—modern art is progressing to highlight the creativity and allure of this category. This is reflected in […]
The Yale School of Art Partners with Sotheby’s for Scholarship Auction The Yale School of Art, in collaboration with Sotheby’s, is hosting an auction to support scholarships for students in its Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program. This initiative addresses the pressing issue of affordability in higher arts education. On May 15, thirteen art pieces will be auctioned in Sotheby’s […]
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**In Memoriam: Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Influential Artists** Every week, “In Memoriam” honors those we have recently lost from the art world. This edition commemorates a diverse group of creatives who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields, including photojournalists, painters, educators, and collectors. **Raghu Rai (1942–2026)** Celebrated as India’s most acclaimed photojournalist, Raghu Rai captured […]