From crime to culture. In Ville Couëlle opens the first museum of the Costa Smeralda

Dalla criminalità alla cultura. A Ville Couëlle apre il primo museo della Costa Smeralda

The former Ville Couëlle complex in Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, an iconic example of organic architecture designed by French visionary Jacques Couëlle, has been officially transferred to the municipality of Arzachena after being seized from organized crime by Italy's National Agency for Seized and Confiscated Assets. The 37-million-euro property, spanning 30,000 square meters in the Abbiadori district, will be transformed into the first museum of the Costa Smeralda, featuring exhibition spaces, conference halls, educational labs, a bookshop, and a café.

Cascadia Art Museum: A whole new experience

Cascadia Art Museum has undergone a transformation, offering visitors a completely renewed experience. The article highlights the museum's refreshed approach, though the full details are behind a paywall for subscribers.

The Process of Becoming a Butterfly Closing Reception

The closing reception for 'The Process of Becoming a Butterfly' group exhibition will take place on December 6, 2025, at Bihl Haus Arts in San Antonio, Texas. The event features poetry by Patricia Yznaga, a guided stretching and meditation practice led by Laura Yohualtlahuiz, and an artist talk. Curated by Liz Gomez, the exhibition showcases 10 multidisciplinary artists exploring themes of transformation, identity, and collective healing.

Senior Art Show Reception Highlights Student Artists and Award Winners

Hartwick College's Art and Art History Department held its Senior Art Show Reception on May 15 in the Foreman Gallery, showcasing graduating students' work across diverse media. Awards included the Presidential Purchase Prize ($1,000) to Marissa Yanacheak for "Transformation," a plexiglass layered piece; first-place Best in Show ($600) to Kylee Hosmer for "Minoans in the Modern Day," a 3D installation inspired by ancient Minoan civilization; and second-place Best in Show ($400) to Megan Bryla for "Internal Integrity," a ceramic work. Additional awards were given earlier in May to Devlin Woughter and Samuel Scott.

La storica discoteca Paradiso di Rimini si trasforma in un polo per l’arte. La storia

The historic Paradiso nightclub in Rimini, Italy, which opened in 1957 and became one of Europe's most famous discos, is being transformed into a cultural hub. Acquired at auction in 2018 by Filo Srl after years of abandonment, the site underwent extensive renovation beginning in 2023. The new venue, named Casa Paradiso Art Gallery, is set to open between October and November 2026. It will feature art exhibitions, fashion shows, and corporate events, housed in a sustainable building that retains symbolic elements of its past, such as the iconic entrance gate.