art untitled fair houston collectors

Cultured magazine profiles Houston collectors Leigh and Reggie Smith as the city's Untitled Art Fair opens. The couple, who have collected contemporary art for over 30 years, discuss their diverse collection spanning international and local artists, including works by Yinka Shonibare, Francis Picabia, and overlooked mid-century women artists. They highlight Houston's collaborative art ecosystem, public art funding, and the distinct character of its scattered venues.

Art galleries in Sydney: Here are 20 that should be on your radar

This article lists 20 art galleries in Sydney that are recommended for art enthusiasts. It highlights major institutions like the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as smaller spaces such as China Heights, STATION, Cement Fondu, Abstract Thoughts, Campbelltown Arts Centre, and Jerico Contemporary. Each gallery is described with its unique focus, from modern and Aboriginal art to performance and emerging artists.

Art in Wisconsin—The Art Geography of Wisconsin

This article maps the art geography of Wisconsin, focusing on the southeastern region near Milwaukee, Chicago, and the state capital Madison. It highlights cultural venues in Kenosha and Racine, including Lemon Street Gallery, Anderson Arts Center, Carthage College, UW Parkside's Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, and the Racine Art Museum (RAM), which is nationally recognized for its Contemporary Craft collection. The piece also notes a partnership between RAM and ArtRoot to install a permanent art collection at Hotel Verdant in downtown Racine, featuring works by local artists, many of whom are past RAM Artist Fellowship recipients or faculty at area schools.

Art in Chicago: A Guide for Collectors, Curators and the Curious

This article introduces a comprehensive guide to Chicago's art world, published by a local outlet. The guide features multiple sections exploring the city's art history, key institutions, and lesser-known venues, including feature stories on the Hyde Park Art Center, the Arts Club of Chicago, the National Museum of Mexican Art, the South Side Community Art Center, the Renaissance Society, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. It also includes a massive 22-page "Art Geography" directory of museums, nonprofits, galleries, and alternative spaces, written by seasoned art critics. The editor, Brian Hieggelke, acknowledges the daunting task of covering a hometown art scene after forty years, but aims to provide both a resource for newcomers and fresh insights for longtime locals.

Top NJ art shows of 2025: 'Indigenous Identities,' James Prosek, Tatyana Kazakova and more

This article presents a year-end roundup of the top art shows in New Jersey during 2025, curated by a Hudson County-based arts writer. The author highlights a concentration of exceptional exhibitions in Essex County, particularly in Montclair, while also noting strong shows at institutions like the Zimmerli Art Museum, Princeton University, the Morris Museum, and the Hunterdon Art Museum. Specific shows featured include "Jake Troyli: Fine Line" at Project for Empty Space in Newark and "Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias" at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, with detailed descriptions of their themes and artistic impact.

Art Around Town

This article is a roundup of current and upcoming art exhibitions and events in and around Athens, Georgia, published under the title 'Art Around Town.' It lists shows at numerous venues including ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery, the Georgia Museum of Art, Lyndon House Arts Center, and others, featuring artists such as Greg Benson, Jon Swindler, Beverly Buchanan, and Rachel B. Hayes. Exhibits range from landscape works and Civil War-era illustrations to installations exploring bathrooms, cosmic themes, and discarded objects, with many running through May, June, or later in 2025.

Beauty by Volume: On the Art-Book Trail of Chicago

This article is a guide to finding art books in Chicago, tracing a walking trail that begins at the Chicago History Museum and continues to the Graham Foundation and the Newberry Library. The author reflects on beloved but now-closed art bookstores like Rizzoli's Water Tower Place, Prairie Avenue Bookshop, and Golden Age, then proposes a contemporary route for discovering art, architecture, and design books in the city's remaining cultural institutions and museum shops.

Art Week holdovers: Here are some exhibits you can still catch in Miami

Miami Art Week has concluded, but several exhibitions remain on view for locals to enjoy. The article highlights shows at venues including Collective 62, El Espacio 23, Fifth & Biscayne Micro Gallery, KDR Gallery, Spinello Projects, and Locust Project, featuring artists such as Tara Long, Susan Kim Alvarez, and Jennifer Basile. These exhibitions range from text-based art and photography to large-scale installations, with closing dates extending through early 2026.

Under the Bridge, Beyond the Gloss: DUMBO’s Art Scene Defies Its Gentrified Image

The article reports on the First Thursday Gallery Walk in DUMBO, Brooklyn, a monthly event where galleries, artist studios, and creative spaces stay open late for exhibitions, artist talks, and performances. The author attended the latest iteration, starting with a rooftop cocktail party at the Jay 20 building, which houses nearly 200 artists and programs like the Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program. The walk highlighted over 20 galleries and 170 artist studios, including Smack Mellon and A.I.R. Gallery, as well as public art initiatives like the Dumbo Projection Project.

Sharpsburg’s ZYNKA Gallery turns 5: reflecting on growth and future exhibitions

ZYNKA Gallery in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, celebrates its fifth anniversary. Founded by Jeff Jarzynka in November 2019, the gallery represents over 50 mostly regional artists. Its current exhibition, “Time Between Echoes,” features Dutch-born artist Hans Neleman and runs through June 8. The gallery faced an early challenge when it had to close just months after opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it reopened in summer 2020 with timed visits. Jarzynka has since expanded his curatorial work, including curating exhibitions for The Portal Art Gallery at Bakery Square in East Liberty since February 2024.

Exploring the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Curves, Culture, and Creativity in Lansing

A visitor recounts their experience at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on the Michigan State University campus in Lansing, Michigan. The article describes the museum's striking architecture designed by Zaha Hadid, noting its curved, geometric form and use of glass and light. Inside, the visitor highlights several current exhibitions: "Nabil Kanso: Echoes of War" (on view through June 29, 2025), "Farmland" (through July 27, 2025), and the 2025 MFA Exhibition featuring works by graduating students Claire E. Heiney, Morgan Reneé Hill, and Megan Weaver. The author reflects on the emotional impact of the art and the educational value of the visit.

Come for the Jeff Koons living sculpture, stay for the wine: A map of LACMA's David Geffen Galleries

The Los Angeles Times has published a guide to the new public park surrounding LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, designed by architect Peter Zumthor. The 3.5-acre campus features outdoor dining, a sculpture garden, and a 300-seat theater, with free public art including Jeff Koons' topiary "Split-Rocker," Chris Burden's "Urban Light," and works by Alexander Calder, Pedro Reyes, and Shio Kusaka. The article provides a detailed map of installations, amenities, and nearby attractions like the La Brea Tar Pits.

The Sixteen Best Jersey City Art Shows of 2025

The article presents a curated list of the sixteen best art shows in Jersey City from 2025, written by a critic who made a concerted effort to attend every exhibition in town over the past year. The list includes highlights such as Sarah Mueller's solo show "Reconstructions" at Art House Productions, the 5.7 Sculptors Guild exhibition spread across MORA Museum and Firmament Gallery, and Anna Collevecchio's installation at 150 Bay Street. Each entry is accompanied by descriptive commentary on the artists' techniques and thematic concerns.

NEXT in the Gallery: July art is a ‘time capsule of medieval Pittsburgh’

NEXTpittsburgh's July gallery guide highlights a range of new exhibitions and events across Pittsburgh. Featured shows include Nathan Van Patter's 'Medieval Pittsburgh' at Irma Freeman Center for Imagination, which reimagines the city's modern figures and landmarks in a medieval fantasy style; 'Five on Five' at Spinning Plate Gallery presenting new works by five local painters; Ben Schonberger's 'Hi-NRG' at 707 Penn Gallery, drawing from gay underground visual culture and disco music; and Ashley Andrykovitch's 'LAN Party' at UnSmoke Systems Artspace, inspired by 1990s local area network gaming gatherings.

Art Around Town

A comprehensive listing of current and upcoming visual art exhibitions, events, and installations in Athens, Georgia, is provided. The guide includes shows at venues ranging from the Georgia Museum of Art and the Lamar Dodd School of Art galleries to local breweries, coffee shops, and community centers. Featured exhibitions highlight work by students, local members, and established artists like Beverly Buchanan and Julie Green, alongside new murals and public art projects.

Nymphs, mermaids and rosy cherubs: mansion filled with hidden wall paintings makes Victorian Society’s endangered buildings list

A derelict mansion called Parndon Hall, located within the grounds of Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, has been named to the Victorian Society’s annual list of the top ten at-risk buildings in England and Wales. The house, built in 1867, contains a hidden trove of wall paintings by the almost-forgotten Victorian artist Elizabeth Arkwright, who covered walls, ceilings, and doors with nymphs, mermaids, and cherubs—many still concealed under Edwardian whitewash. The building has been used for storage and has sat unoccupied since flood repairs in 2024.

manhattans beloved elizabeth street garden is saved

New York City has abandoned plans to demolish Soho's Elizabeth Street Garden for affordable housing, instead rezoning three nearby sites to build 620 units while preserving the garden. The deal, brokered with council member Christopher Marte—a former garden volunteer—ends a years-long campaign backed by celebrities like Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Patti Smith, as well as artists JR and Dustin Yellin and curator Klaus Biesenbach. The garden, filled with antique architectural remnants, was created by the late Allan Reiver and his son Joseph Reiver, who continued the fight after Allan's death in 2021.

A Deep Dive Into Westchester’s Arts Scene Right Now

This article surveys the visual arts scene in Westchester County, New York, highlighting museums, galleries, public displays, and artist profiles north of Manhattan. It features institutions such as the Neuberger Museum of Art, ArtsWestchester, Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, Hudson River Museum, and Hudson Valley MOCA, noting specific exhibitions like "Smoke in Our Hair: Native Memory and Unsettled Time" and "Bill Viola: Moving Stillness." The piece emphasizes that Westchester offers a vibrant, bucolic alternative to New York City's art scene, with historic estates and contemporary spaces showcasing both established and emerging artists.

Nashville International Airport® Unveils Winter/Spring Flying Solo Exhibition Showcasing Nashville Artists

Nashville International Airport (BNA) has launched its Winter/Spring installment of the Flying Solo exhibition series, featuring works by Nashville-based artists Amber Lelli, Kymberlee Stanley, Yanira Vissepó, and David Wilson. The seasonal installation, on display through April 19, 2026, includes mixed media, oil paintings, acrylics, and collages across airport concourses, with Lelli's "Rest in Pieces" on Concourse D and Stanley's "Windows of Wonder" near Gate D2. The exhibition is part of BNA's Arts at the Airport program, established in 1988, which rotates local artists and arts organizations to engage travelers.

Music & Maker's Night with “Get Surreal (A Surreal Lens)” Tour, May 14

The Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, is hosting a Music & Maker's Night on May 14, featuring a guided tour of the exhibition "Get Surreal (A Surreal Lens)" led by Co-Senior Curator Joshua Johnson. The event includes an art-making activity and live music in the museum's Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby. The exhibition explores how photographers from the earliest days of the medium have used techniques like montage, double exposure, and digital manipulation to distort reality and create dreamlike imagery, featuring works by artists such as Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, and Emmet Gowin.

Inside the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s 2026 Gala

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) held its 2026 gala, a major fundraising event attended by prominent figures from the city's art, philanthropy, and social circles. The event featured notable attendees including artist Andy Goldsworthy, museum director Thomas Campbell, and major donors like Dede Wilsey and Mayor Daniel Lurie.

Art History Talk: The Work of Félix Gonzalaz-Torres, April 30

The Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, is hosting a special Art History Talk on April 30 focused on the work of the late Cuban-American artist Félix González-Torres. The event is organized in conjunction with the museum's current presentation of the artist's iconic installation "Untitled" (L.A.). The lecture will explore González-Torres's unique approach to conceptual art, characterized by the use of commonplace materials, audience interaction, and the intentional instability of the art object.

What’s on now at San Francisco museums, April 2026

San Francisco’s museum landscape is undergoing a significant shift this April, anchored by the major reinstallation "Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10" at SFMOMA. The exhibition marks a decade of the museum's partnership with the Doris and Donald Fisher Collection, featuring works by Alexander Calder, Sol LeWitt, and Roy Lichtenstein across multiple floors. While the city celebrates these high-profile openings and the announcement of SECA Art Award finalists, the local scene faces challenges as the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has suspended operations due to institutional difficulties.

What’s on now at San Francisco museums, February 2026

Several San Francisco museums are experiencing a period of transition and challenge in February 2026. Key exhibitions are closing soon, including "Manet and Morisot" at the Legion of Honor and Suzanne Jackson's first career retrospective at SFMOMA, both ending March 1. New shows are opening, such as "Video Craft" at the Museum of Craft & Design and "Echoes in the Small Mountain: Park Dae-sung and the West Coast" at the Asian Art Museum. Meanwhile, the city's cultural landscape faces strain, with the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts suspending operations, representing a significant loss of community programming.

Art Week On A Budget: 16 Free Things To See And Do During Art Basel Miami 2025

Miami Art Week 2025 offers a wealth of free public art and events, from monumental installations to city-wide competitions. Highlights include Es Devlin's rotating sculpture 'Library of Us' on Miami Beach, Philippe Katerine's inflatable 'Mr. Pink Takes Flight' on Lincoln Road, and the juried hotel-art competition No Vacancy. Other free attractions include the immersive HIVE village in Wynwood, Katie Stout's fantastical 'Gargantua’s Thumb' in the Miami Design District, and the group exhibition CHROMA 2025 at Lucid Design District. The article serves as a budget-friendly guide for visitors.

Mbare Art Space: a colonial beer hall in Zimbabwe has become a vibrant arts centre

Moffat Takadiwa, a leading figure in Zimbabwe's artist-run spaces movement, has transformed a former colonial-era beer hall in the Mbare township of Harare into the Mbare Art Space. Opened in 2019 under a long lease from the Harare City Council, the nonprofit hub now houses studios, an exhibition hall, a digital hub, and office space, serving as a vibrant center for artistic and community revival. The beer hall was originally built by British colonial authorities as a tool of social control and segregation, but Takadiwa has repurposed it into a site of creative freedom and empowerment, inspired by global precedents like Theaster Gates' Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago.

Celebrating the 2024–25 Academic Year Interns

The Bowdoin College Museum of Art (BCMA) celebrates its 2024–25 academic year intern cohort, highlighting the contributions of six student interns: Audrey Fillion, Pilar Saavedra-Weis, Karime Borrego, Neiman Mocombe, Julia Smart, and Chris Zhang. Interns worked on projects ranging from co-curating the exhibition "John McKee: As Maine Goes" to developing campus engagement surveys, leading gallery tours, and organizing community events. Emily Jacobs, Curatorial Assistant and Manager of Student Programs, authored the piece, noting the interns' diverse academic backgrounds—from art history and English to biochemistry—and their collaborative work with museum staff.

Where did the great artist Joseph Beuys live? The comic story by Gianluca Costantini

Dove viveva il grande artista Joseph Beuys? Il racconto a fumetti di Gianluca Costantini

In the summer of 2022, the author visited Düsseldorf and discovered that Joseph Beuys's former home at Drakeplatz 4 in Oberkassel was for sale, but the city's cultural department declined to purchase it. Beuys lived and worked there from 1961 until his death in 1986, using the space as both a residence and studio. The article recounts the intimate details of family life there, including how Beuys painted the main room white for his wife Eva's photography, and how the family navigated the blend of private life and artistic practice. Two years later, the Brunhilde Moll Foundation acquired the house and opened it to the public, though it was closed for renovations when the author returned. The house now displays about sixty works from Beuys's creative period and will host artist residencies and events.

elizabeth street garden mamdani reconsider demolition

For 12 years, a one-acre community garden in Manhattan's Nolita neighborhood, Elizabeth Street Garden, has been locked in a battle with New York City officials over plans to build affordable housing on the site. The city, under former Mayor Eric Adams, had scheduled an eviction for March 2024 to make way for Haven Garden, a 123-unit senior housing development. After a last-minute impasse, the Adams administration abandoned those plans in June, instead rezoning three nearby sites. However, newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who campaigned on closing the garden for housing, has revived uncertainty. Just before Mamdani took office, the Adams administration permanently dedicated the land as public parkland, requiring state legislative approval for any future development.

New contemporary art gallery coming to Oxford Street, focus on local creatives

A new contemporary art gallery called Oxford Street Gallery is opening in Mount Hawthorn, Perth, in February. Founded by arts professional Abbey Telfer and her mother Lynette, the gallery's mission is to provide a permanent exhibition platform for emerging and mid-career Western Australian artists, who often lack such dedicated spaces. Its debut exhibition, 'DEBUT,' will feature works from 20 local artists.