Jasper Johns Continues His Artistic Exploration
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Opportunity to View Dürer’s Monumental Print in NYC Before It’s Gone
In 1512, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I commissioned the renowned German printmaker Albrecht Dürer to produce a monumental work of imperial propaganda, designed for display on palace walls and city halls. This creation, known as Maximilian’s “Arch of Honor” at the time and now referred to as the “Triumphal Arch,” is a multi-paneled woodcut print measuring approximately 13 feet (four […]
Study Reveals Dice Are 6,000 Years Older Than Previously Thought
New research has uncovered a fascinating aspect of Native American history, revealing that they crafted two-sided dice over 12,000 years ago, predating other known dice by millennia. Published in “American Antiquity,” the study by Colorado State University archaeologist Robert J. Madden identifies over 600 such dice from 57 archaeological sites across the U.S., mostly in the American West. These early […]
A Tribute to Nathan Farb, Thomas Zipp, and Christine Ruiz-Picasso
**In Memoriam: Honoring Influential Figures in the Art World** This week, we pay tribute to a diverse group of individuals who left a significant impact on the art world. Their contributions span various fields, from photography and painting to museum founding and art forgery. **Nathan Farb (1941–2026)** A renowned photographer and educator, Nathan Farb captured iconic images from the Summer […]
Wifredo Lam’s Rare Portrait Arrives in New York
A Rare Wifredo Lam Painting Debuts in Hispanic Society Museum A historic acquisition has been made by the Hispanic Society Museum and Library: Wifredo Lam’s “Portrait of a Boy” (1927), marking the first inclusion of a Cuban artist’s work in their prestigious collection. This early painting by Lam emerged from a private collection in Cuenca, Spain, and adds a vital […]
Saad Khan Documents the Remnants of Censored Culture
**Encountering Khajistan on Instagram: A Journey Through Cultural Subversion and Preservation** Khajistan’s Instagram presence is a labyrinth of visual provocations. Designed to both amuse and perplex, its grid presents a cacophony of meme-like visuals and found photography ranging from WhatsApp forwards to intimate snapshots of domestic interiors. Among these are images portraying feet, half-nude hairy athletes, over-sexualized showgirls, and men […]
“Discovering Fleeting Moments: A Photographic Odyssey by Francisco Gonzalez Camacho”
Title: **Discovering Fleeting Moments: The Photographic Odyssey of Francisco Gonzalez Camacho** Photography possesses a unique power to seize the fleeting—the brief moments that shape our daily lives but often go unnoticed. Francisco Gonzalez Camacho, an imaginative photographer, skillfully preserves these transitory instances, offering a glimpse into a realm where time appears to stand still. His imagery urges viewers to immerse […]
Trustees of Prominent West Coast Artist Residency Linked to Epstein’s Island Visit
Two board members of the esteemed Djerassi Resident Artists Program in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains visited financier Jeffrey Epstein’s Little Saint James island in 2011, two years after Epstein’s first conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor, the Department of Justice’s recently released files revealed. In an email sent from art collector and Epstein’s reputation manager Al Seckel to redacted […]
“2025 Scottish Nature Photography Awards Celebrate Scotland’s Natural Splendor”
**Dance of the Gnats: Toby Houlton Wins First Place in Scottish Wildlife Behaviour Category** The Scottish Nature Photography Awards (SNPA) revealed its 2025 champions, honoring the stunning diversity of Scotland’s natural scenery. Among the remarkable images was “Dance of the Gnats” by Toby Houlton, which secured the top spot in the Scottish Wildlife Behaviour category. Houlton, who calls Invergordon home, […]
Josh Kline’s Work Fails to Achieve Its Intended Impact
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