Frank Lloyd Wright's Kalil House, a 1957 Usonian Automatic home in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Commissioned by Dr. Toufic and Mildred Kalil, the house was built using 2,580 concrete blocks and retains nearly all of its original Wright-designed furnishings. It is one of only seven such Usonian Automatic homes ever constructed and was purchased by the Currier Museum of Art in 2019.
Quels expos et musées voir en nocturne en ce mois de mai à Paris ?
Paris museums and galleries are extending their hours for evening visits in May, with many offering late-night openings on specific weekdays. The Palais de Tokyo is open until 10pm daily except Tuesday, the Musée du Luxembourg stays open until 10pm on Mondays, and the BnF Richelieu site is open until 8pm on Tuesdays. The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, newly relocated near the Louvre, welcomes visitors until 10pm on Tuesdays, while the Jeu de Paume stays open until 9pm on Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, the Musée du Louvre extends its hours until 9pm, alongside other museums. Current exhibitions include shows dedicated to Leonora Carrington, Martin Parr, and Nan Goldin, among others.
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.
Ten miniature paintings by young artists aged 14 to 19 from Kent Talents Art Studio in Broadstairs have been accepted into the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Annual Exhibition. Additionally, eight miniature artworks and two large paintings by the studio's tutor, award-winning artist Lana Arkhi, were also selected. The 100% acceptance rate for the students' entries, alongside the tutor's multiple successes, marks a historic achievement for the studio.
Bolton Museum is inviting local artists to submit their work for the Open Art Exhibition, with submissions due on January 29, 2026, at Bolton Library. Three prizes are on offer: the Young Artist award (ages 16–25, sponsored by Bolton at Home), the Visitors’ Choice award (sponsored by Bromley Art Supplies), and the Winners Prize (sponsored by the Library and Museum service). The judging panel includes Amy Brunn, Professor Kirsty Fairclough, David Gledhill, and the Manchester Young People’s Panel. All mediums except installations and live performances are accepted, and entrants must be aged 16 or over and live, work, or study in Bolton.
The JN Long Cultural Arts Center in Cleburne is currently hosting the JN Long Youth Art Exhibit, a showcase featuring a diverse array of artworks created by students from across Johnson County. Executive Director Brittany Lewis highlighted the exceptional caliber of the submissions, noting that the technical skill displayed by these young artists often rivals that of professional works found in major museums.
Keoni Mcfee, a former Guilford High School student who graduated in 2025 and now attends the University of Hartford, has been selected for the 2025 AP Art and Design Digital Exhibition presented by the College Board. His artwork, drawn from his AP Drawing Sustained Investigation, explores the relationship between human growth and nature using mixed media, collage techniques, and wild-style graffiti. Mcfee is one of only 51 student artists chosen from over 82,000 portfolios submitted worldwide.
Columbia High School senior Francie Christensen won a Merit Award for her photograph "Sarah" at the Art Administrators of New Jersey (AANJ) Emerging Artists Exhibition. The awards ceremony was held at the James Howe Gallery at Kean University, recognizing exceptional high school visual artists from across the state.
Augusta University has officially recognized the creative achievements of its student body during the 2026 student art exhibition. The event showcased a diverse range of media and techniques, culminating in an awards ceremony that highlighted exceptional talent within the university's Department of Art and Design.
Linnaeus Sanitas in Botswana hosted a collaborative art exhibition funded by the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), marking the culmination of a documentary project that brought together six local artists to explore the meaning of 'Home' through art. The exhibition was part of Contemporary Art Botswana 2025, a two-year initiative to highlight exceptional artistic work from Botswana for local and international audiences. Facilitator Ann Golifer explained that the project aimed to support young artists by providing a platform to showcase their work, addressing her own lack of such opportunities as a young artist.