Art
Lawmakers Seek Probe into Trump’s Executive Order ...
House Democrats argue that Trump’s executive order targeting race-related content threatens Smithsonian’s independence and erases parts of U.S. history.
Suki Seokyeong Kang (1977–2025)
Korean multidisciplinary artist Suki Seokyeong Kang, who drew from traditional Korean culture and techniques to create dynamic works that cast such historically long-standing issues as social roles and the human relation to landscape in a contemporary light, died on...
Art Institute of Chicago Appeals Return of Schiele...
The museum has secured a temporary stay while it pursues an appeal.
After More Than Half a Century, a One-of-a-Kind Ch...
Only one known prototype of the MingKwai typewriter was ever produced, and no one knew where it was. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as...
New York Fairs Return to One Jam-Packed Week, Amid...
There are a lot of fairs to attend. Here's what's worth seeing and why.
Fiber Art Has Officially Taken Over New York’s Mus...
The arrival of “Woven Histories” at MoMA has brought with it a parade of weavings, textiles, and more.
The ChatGPT Studio Ghibli Trend Weaponizes ‘Harmle...
It might seem harmless to transform a family photo into the cutesy animated aesthetic of a Hayao Miyazaki film. What if it's not?
The best new typefaces for May 2025 by leading fou...
Need a fresh burst of typographic inspiration? Our latest monthly roundup of new and revived fonts is a must-read. Ever feel like you're drowning in a visual sea of AI slop? Fortunately, the world...
When seamless stops working: The case for purposef...
At a time when so many experiences feel interchangeable, Gareth Collins, UK CEO of creative and experience agency Luckybeard, explains why the brands that will stand out are the ones bold enough to...
Raazi Tea aims to 'Slow the Now' with identity by ...
With its striking red palette, tactile packaging, and a design language inspired by Indian block printing, Raazi Tea invites American audiences to embrace a slower, more intentional ritual. In a w...
Now's your chance to see Wes Anderson's physical d...
The legendary filmmaker's personal collection of props, costumes and models is going on public display in London. Love Wes Anderson, the visionary filmmaker known for his meticulously crafted visu...
Tara Walters at Nina Johnson
March 20 – May 17, 2025
Marie Lund at palace enterprise
March 20 – May 10, 2025
Art Experts Demand Russia Be Ejected from ICOM for...
In an open letter, yhe group said it intended to take ICOM to court in France if it failed to oust Russia.
US Finally Issues Call for 2026 Venice Biennale Pr...
The US government on April 30 opened the portal for submissions to represent the country at the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, to take place May 9–November 22, 2026. Among the changes submitting artists will notice this year are a shortened...
Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze Documents Life at the Top o...
Urban sprawl takes a different course in Hong Kong, where the city grows vertically. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per...
Archaeologists Find Sealed ‘Drug Room’ Ritual Cham...
“The tubes are analogous to the rolled-up bills that high-rollers snort cocaine through in the movies," one researcher said.
Defne Ayas Named Director of Van Abbemuseum
The Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, has announced Defne Ayas as its new director, beginning in September. Ayas, who formerly helmed Rotterdam’s Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art (now Kunstinstituut Melly), is currently curator-at-large at New York’s...
Closely Watched Gallery Gordon Robichaux Proves Th...
The New York operation has carved a niche in the industry, setting a precedent for stability through a program that some might find risky.
Mara Manus Steps Down as CEO of Pioneer Works
Mara Manus, who since September 2023 has served as the inaugural CEO of Brooklyn, New York’s Pioneer Works, has left the role, Artnews reports. Before arriving at the arts and culture nonprofit, Manus had spent seven years as executive...