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article culture schedule Jan 28, 2026 visibility 13

Natalie Portman tries to sell a corpse and film-makers traffic in art-market stereotypes in The Gallerist

Cathy Yan's new black comedy caper *The Gallerist*, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, follows Miami-based dealer Polina Polinski (Natalie Portman) as she tries to sell a corpse impaled on a sculpture during Art Basel Miami Beach. The film, co-written by Yan and James Pedersen, features a cast including Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Zach Galifianakis, Jenna Ortega, Charli xcx, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and leans heavily on art-world stereotypes for its farcical humor.

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article local schedule Jan 22, 2026 visibility 16

Art exhibition highlighting local waterscapes opens to wide acclaim

An art exhibition focused on local waterscapes has opened to widespread acclaim in East Devon, organized by the East Devon District Council. The show highlights the region's coastal and riverine landscapes through works by local artists.

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article policy schedule Dec 9, 2025 visibility 11

Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ planned exhibition on displacement of Palestinians sparks outpouring of support and criticism

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg announced plans for an exhibition titled 'Palestine Uprooted: Nakba, Past and Present,' scheduled to open in June 2026. The show will document the lived experience of the Nakba—the mass displacement of Palestinians beginning with the 1948 Arab-Israeli war—through video testimonials, objects, art, text, and photography, focusing on personal stories of Palestinian Canadians. The announcement has drawn both strong support and criticism, with museum CEO Isha Khan emphasizing the exhibition is not a historical retrospective or commentary on current Israel-Palestine relations.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 4, 2025 visibility 8

New art collective launches with exhibition exploring life with cancer

A new art collective called Sussex Cancer Art and Research (S.C.A.R.) launches with an exhibition titled "Drawn Out: Lines Beyond the Limen" at Dorset Place Gallery in Brighton. Curated by University of Brighton graduate Markus Taylor, who was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia in 2021, the show features works by local artists living with or affected by cancer. Taylor incorporates his own cancerous blood as a medium in one piece, symbolizing his diagnosis and the emotional realities of the disease.

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article local schedule Dec 1, 2025 visibility 7

Guernsey Arts Open a growing showcase of local talent

Guernsey Arts has launched its sixth annual Guernsey Arts Open exhibition at the George Crossan Gallery, featuring a record 132 artworks from local artists of all skill levels. The show includes a wide range of media—oils, watercolours, ceramics, textiles, digital art, and even surfboards—and was curated by Jared Fox, the organization's visual design and communications coordinator. Guernsey Arts took over the gallery's lease in September 2024 and is now fully booked through 2026.

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article local schedule Nov 21, 2025 visibility 9

Open Art Exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is inviting artists to submit up to three pieces of visual artwork on the theme of 'Heritage' for its 2026 Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition will run from March 31 to June 20, 2026, at the museum's Pillory Street venue, with selected works displayed in the Millennium Gallery. Submissions can include paintings, drawings, textiles, black-and-white photographs, or sculpture, and the deadline for applications is January 9, 2026. A cash prize will be awarded to the most popular artwork chosen by visitor votes, and all accepted pieces will receive a unique certificate.

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trending_up market schedule Nov 18, 2025 visibility 10

Night of Modern Art History, Night of Spectacle at Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s held a high-profile evening auction featuring major works of modern art, drawing significant attention from collectors and the art world. The event was characterized by record-breaking bids and a theatrical atmosphere, with several iconic pieces selling for tens of millions of dollars, underscoring the enduring appeal of blue-chip modern masters.

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article local schedule Nov 9, 2025 visibility 8

Local art gallery celebrates opening of Boise site

A local art gallery has celebrated the opening of a new site in Boise, Idaho, as reported by the Idaho Press. The event marks the expansion of the gallery's presence in the area, drawing attention from the local community and art enthusiasts.

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article local schedule Nov 6, 2025 visibility 9

17th annual Bridgeport Art Trail starts today. Here's what to know.

The 17th annual Bridgeport Art Trail begins today, showcasing local artists, galleries, and creative spaces across Bridgeport, Connecticut. The event features open studios, exhibitions, and community activities designed to highlight the city's vibrant arts scene.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 1, 2025 visibility 11

OSU Department of Art Faculty Exhibition highlights natural world and technology

The Ohio State University Department of Art Faculty Exhibition is currently on view at the Urban Arts Space, featuring works by 23 full-time, tenured, tenure-track, and visiting faculty. The exhibition spans from historical artifacts to cutting-edge technology, with many works focusing on the natural world or technology. Highlights include virtual reality experiences and David John King's "Here Hear," which combines tiny objects on a rotating platform projected onto a wall via video camera, drawing from the artist's dreams and memories.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 25, 2025 visibility 9

Printmaking exhibition opens at UOG

The University of Guam Isla Center for the Arts has opened a new exhibition titled "Island Voices: UOG Alumni & Student Printmaking Exhibition & Paper Boats Project Portfolio," featuring over 180 works created by students, alumni, and faculty. The show includes a variety of printmaking techniques such as linocut, woodcut, screen print, intaglio, lithography, monotype prints, and monodrawings, alongside two video works. The second half of the exhibit, the Paper Boats Project Portfolio, includes contributions from artists across North America, Europe, China, and Guam, exploring the theme of water through printmaking. The exhibition runs through Nov. 28.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 1, 2025 visibility 8

Buccaneers Highlight 50th Season with Photographic Retrospective at the Tampa Museum of Art

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are celebrating their 50th season with a photographic retrospective titled *The Bucs at Fifty: A Photographic Retrospective*, presented in partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. The exhibition showcases five decades of team history through images of historic players and coaches, iconic on-field moments, and rarely seen behind-the-scenes photographs, reflecting the evolution of the franchise and its impact on the Tampa Bay community. It is open to all museum guests with daily admission, with special access for Krewe Members from September 27 to October 26, 2025.

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article policy schedule Sep 29, 2025 visibility 10

How nature is helping a rural French arts centre to reduce its carbon footprint

The Centre International d’Art et du Paysage—Île de Vassivière (CIAPV), a rural French arts centre on a forested island in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is tackling its carbon footprint after a government-mandated analysis revealed that 95% of its emissions come from visitors driving to the remote site. Executive director Alexandra McIntosh is drawing on the island's manmade landscape—shaped by hydroelectric damming, agriculture, and logging—to implement ecological initiatives, including rewilding open fields, creating a self-managing test forest with botanist Francis Hallé, and planting pollinating flowers to boost biodiversity.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 15, 2025 visibility 8

‘Abstract Angularity’ Is on Exhibit at the Avram Gallery This Fall

The Avram Gallery at Stony Brook Southampton is hosting 'Abstract Angularity: The Artistry of Vincent Quatroche Sr.,' an exhibition showcasing the works of the late East End artist whose paintings blend musical influence with cubist and abstract expressionist styles. The show draws from the collection of the Jazz Loft Archives and the personal collection of Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel, featuring over 50 pieces acquired directly from the artist's studio. It runs through the Fall 2025 semester and is a collaboration between the Jazz Loft and the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 10, 2025 visibility 11

Step into local artists’ studios at the Riverfront Arts Center in Stevens Point

The Riverfront Arts Center in Stevens Point is hosting a new immersive exhibition titled "The Studio," opening with a reception on September 18, 2025. The exhibit recreates the studio spaces of eight local artists, including Ravi Barkey (ceramics), Barnplotter (pen plotting), Ryan Gaska (drawing/painting), Erin Prais-Hintz (mosaics), Twinky Satterthwaite (oil, acrylic, pastel), Roz Schuettpelz (quilting/appliqué), Toni Starr (painting/drawing), and Cate Thomding (repurpose/upcycling). The show runs through October 19 and will conclude with a watercolor workshop led by Roberta Laine.

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trending_up market schedule Sep 5, 2025 visibility 13

Would you pay $48,000 for a drawing by a 9yo King Charles?

Sydney art dealer Justin Miller is offering a crayon drawing of a sailing boat by a nine-year-old King Charles III at the Sydney Contemporary art fair at Carriageworks, with a price tag of $48,000. The artwork, created by the future monarch during his childhood, is being presented as a rare collectible tied to royal history.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 19, 2025 visibility 12

NYU Art Gallery 80WSE Presents Exhibitions Featuring Manga and Other Drawings

NYU Art Gallery 80WSE is presenting exhibitions focused on manga and other drawings. The shows highlight contemporary works that engage with the visual language of manga, alongside a broader selection of drawings by various artists. The exhibitions aim to explore the intersection of popular culture and fine art within an academic gallery setting.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jul 31, 2025 visibility 9

Recology art show brings the dump into the gallery

A Recology art show brings discarded materials from the dump into a gallery setting, featuring works created by artists who have participated in Recology's artist-in-residence program. The exhibition transforms trash into art, highlighting the creative reuse of waste materials.

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article local schedule Jul 24, 2025 visibility 8

San Diego's Underground Arts Scene: Hidden Galleries, Studios, and Creative Spaces Off the Beaten Path

The article describes San Diego's underground arts scene, highlighting hidden galleries, artist studios, and creative spaces that operate off the beaten path. It focuses on lesser-known venues and grassroots art initiatives that thrive outside the city's mainstream cultural institutions, offering a glimpse into a vibrant, community-driven art ecosystem.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 25, 2025 visibility 9

What hidden histories were unearthed in this stunning S.F. art exhibition?

A San Francisco art exhibition has unveiled hidden histories through a stunning display of works that challenge conventional narratives. The show brings together diverse artists whose pieces explore overlooked stories, using mixed media and installation to reveal layers of cultural and personal memory. The exhibition is presented at a prominent local venue, drawing attention for its provocative and deeply researched content.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 24, 2025 visibility 10

Nintendo Art Gallery to open in Kyoto this September

Nintendo is opening a dedicated Art Gallery on the second floor of its Nintendo Museum in Uji, Kyoto, on September 3, 2025. The gallery will display original character illustrations, concept drawings, and game art from iconic franchises such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, and Mario Kart, offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic development of Nintendo's games. The museum, which opened in October 2024 at a former Nintendo factory, already features historical products, interactive exhibits, and Hanafuda card workshops, with access managed via a lottery system.

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article local schedule Jun 15, 2025 visibility 8

Modest space, notable art: Student works shine brightly in impressive art exhibition

An art exhibition titled "Modest space, notable art: Student works shine brightly in impressive art exhibition" showcases student artworks in a modest venue, highlighting the quality and creativity of emerging young artists. The display features a range of pieces that demonstrate technical skill and conceptual depth, drawing attention from local audiences and educators.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 13, 2025 visibility 8

Joy Sarkar inaugurates solo art show by Anupama Arora Mallik

Joy Sarkar inaugurated a solo art exhibition by artist Anupama Arora Mallik. The event marks a showcase of Mallik's recent works, presented in a gallery setting.

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article local schedule Jun 2, 2025 visibility 8

‘Cool’ Canberrans flock to gallery opening

The article describes a gallery opening in Canberra that attracted a crowd of stylish locals, referred to as 'cool Canberrans,' who gathered to view the new exhibition. The event highlights the city's growing engagement with contemporary visual art and its social scene.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 27, 2025 visibility 15

David Lynch retrospective Up in Flames to open at Prague’s DOX art gallery in June

A major retrospective of David Lynch's artwork, titled 'Up in Flames', will open at Prague's DOX Centre for Contemporary Art on June 19, 2025. The exhibition spans Lynch's visual work from the late 1960s to the present, including drawings, lithographs, photographs, and experimental films. Lynch was directly involved in planning the show in 2024, meeting with curator Otto M. Urban to approve the concept and selection of works before his sudden death on January 16, 2025. His estate worked with DOX to reschedule the opening and ensure the exhibition meets his standards.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 26, 2025 visibility 9

Godzilla THE ART Exhibition Rolls Out Preview of Art, Goods and Special Menu

The Godzilla THE ART Exhibition has opened at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, featuring diverse artistic interpretations of the iconic monster from creators across the art world. The event also offers themed food collaborations at local eateries, including items like Burning Godzilla Spicy Curry Bread and Godzilla Tail Butter Chicken Curry Na'an, along with exclusive merchandise such as caps, shirts, and totes. The exhibition celebrates Godzilla's 70th anniversary and runs until June 29.

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article local schedule Apr 25, 2025 visibility 7

The Biggest Reason People Leave Frisco, According To Mayor Jeff Cheney

Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney is drawing attention to a surprising trend: residents are leaving the city in search of more vibrant arts and entertainment options. This May, Cheney is asking voters to support Propositions A and B, which would fund a world-class Center for the Arts designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners. A study commissioned by Visit Frisco and conducted by Buxton used GPS data to confirm that residents frequently travel to nearby entertainment venues like Toyota Music Factory and Lava Cantina, indicating strong demand for local arts and mixed-use development.

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article local schedule Apr 24, 2025 visibility 11

Two new exhibits open at Triangle Gallery during Rockland First Friday Art Walk

Two new exhibitions have opened at the Triangle Gallery in Rockland, Maine, coinciding with the city's First Friday Art Walk. The shows feature works by local and regional artists, offering visitors a chance to engage with new visual art in a community gallery setting.

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article local schedule Apr 24, 2025 visibility 8

Plates Full of Beauty and History in Upper Manhattan

The New York Times article highlights a collection of decorative plates in Upper Manhattan that blend aesthetic beauty with historical narratives. These plates, likely part of a local exhibition or private collection, showcase intricate designs and cultural stories tied to the region's heritage.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2025 visibility 9

Gallery: Winners revealed at EKA high school student art show opening

The winners of the "Useful Art?! Humanity and Work" high school art competition, organized by the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) Faculty of Fine Arts, were announced at an exhibition opening in Tallinn. A total of 77 entries were submitted, with four top prizes and 11 special awards given. The grand prize was shared by Ashton Laid (Tallinn Art High School) for "Passion" and Mirjam Märtin (Hugo Treffner High School) for "Do the Work, Draw and Toil, Then You Won't Even Need a Photo." Second place went to Säde Noormets for "Angst," and third place to Mari Kaubi for "We Believe in Economic Growth." Special awards recognized works in categories including irony, frustration, collage, painting, and politics.

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