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A Look Back at Newport’s Historic 1974 Sculpture Show

The Preservation Society of Newport County is hosting "Full Circle" at the Rosecliff mansion, an exhibition that revisits the landmark 1974 outdoor sculpture show "Monumenta." The current display features scale models, preparatory drawings, and archival photographs of works by modern masters such as Claes Oldenburg, Alexander Calder, and Willem de Kooning. A significant portion of the show is dedicated to Richard Fleischner, whose site-specific earthwork "Sod Maze" remains the only original piece from the 1974 project still standing in its original Newport location.

Student Art Show Open Now at Chandler Gallery

The Chandler Gallery has launched its annual student exhibition, "We the People," showcasing creative works from students across seven regional schools. Running from April 4 through May 9, the show features a diverse range of young talent and will be celebrated with a public opening reception on April 10 that includes community activities and refreshments.

New Pioneer Square art gallery focuses on immigrant art

Saina Heshmati and Amir Amini have opened ANTiPODE Art Gallery in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, a new space dedicated to showcasing the work of immigrant artists. Located in a basement shared with the Seattle Jazz Fellowship, the gallery functions as a multi-modal hub for cultural exchange, hosting art exhibitions alongside film screenings, tea ceremonies, and experimental music. The founders, both Tehran natives, aim to bridge the gap between Seattle and distant global cities through diverse programming that emphasizes the intersection of different artistic disciplines.

TCNJ exhibit ‘What Images’ explores the art-making process in a world of digital saturation

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Art Gallery has opened a new exhibition titled 'What Images,' curated by faculty member and artist John O'Connor. The show features works by nine contemporary artists—including John O'Connor, John Baldessari, and Penelope Umbrico—that examine the nature of image creation and consumption in an era of overwhelming digital proliferation.

Closure of UNT art show points to larger climate of fear on college campuses

The University of North Texas recently shuttered an on-campus art exhibition shortly after its opening, marking a significant escalation in campus censorship. This incident follows a pattern of administrative interference, including the removal of pro-Palestinian student work and the resignation of a museum director at Pepperdine University over the alteration of politically sensitive artworks. These actions are part of a broader national trend where university administrations are increasingly intervening in artistic expression to avoid political controversy.

Akram Khan Dance Company, Barrowland Ballet & other art shows to look out for

The Singaporean art gallery Utterly Art is making a return through a collaboration with the Visual Arts Centre (VAC) at its former Chinatown location. Rebranded as VAC Art Gallery And Studio, the space has been revamped by VAC director Iola Liu to serve as both a retail gallery and an art studio. The inaugural group exhibition, titled "Welcome Home!", features works by 20 local and Southeast Asian artists across various media, including street art, pop art, and traditional still life.

A new home for Asian contemporary art opens in landmarked building in Manhattan's Chinatown

The Wang Contemporary has officially opened its doors in a landmarked Beaux Arts building at 58 Bowery in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Founded by fashion designer Alexander Wang and his mother, Ying Wang, the cultural organization debuted with a site-specific installation by the Brooklyn-based conceptual collective MSCHF titled '20,000 Variations On A Paper Plane In Flight.' The performance featured red and gold paper planes launched from the building's central oculus, blending traditional Lunar New Year symbolism with conceptual art in a space that formerly served as a bank.

Major art exhibition opens at Dorset museum

The Dorset Museum & Art Gallery in Dorchester has opened a major exhibition titled 'People Watching,' which explores portraiture in modern British art. The show features around 50 works from over 40 artists, spanning from 1915 to the present day, and combines pieces from The Ingram Collection with the museum's own holdings, including several never-before-seen works.

Upcoming Exhibition Celebrates Artwork of Lois Dodd

The Art Gallery at Brooklyn College will present “Lois Dodd: A Radiant Simplicity,” a major exhibition celebrating the work of painter and former faculty member Lois Dodd, who taught at the college from 1971 to 1992. This is Dodd’s first solo show in a noncommercial gallery in the United States in 20 years, running from February 3 through March 25, with an opening reception on February 10.

Icons of American art arrive at the OSU Museum of Art

The OSU Museum of Art at Oklahoma State University has opened "Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts," an exhibition featuring works borrowed from the Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton, New York. The show includes iconic American artists such as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Chuck Close, Roy Lichtenstein, and Miriam Schapiro, spanning 126 years of artistic production across portraits, landscapes, photography, prints, sculpture, and abstract paintings. The exhibition runs from January 20 to May 16, 2026, with a reception on March 5.

Connection with identity through art: Christina Lynch art gallery open house Friday at Yes Arts

An art gallery opening reception for local artist Christina Lynch will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Yes Arts in Frankfort, Kentucky. The exhibition, titled "Memory Palace," is inspired by Francis Yates' 1966 book "The Art of Memory" and explores themes of collective memory, printmaking, and identity. Lynch's work brings the beauty of Eastern Europe to Kentucky, drawing on her travels to Oslo, Norway, and Krakow, Poland, where she studied at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts through an EU Erasmus+ award.

A striking turtle-shaped art gallery has just opened over the sea in Penang

A striking turtle-shaped art gallery, the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery, has opened over the sea in Penang, Malaysia. Designed by Singaporean artist Lin Xiang Xiong, the eight-storey over-water museum at The Light Waterfront is the world's first of its kind, currently in its soft-opening phase. It houses four permanent galleries tracing Lin's six-decade career, plus a special exhibition titled "Picasso and Lin Xiang Xiong: A Dialogue Across Time" that pairs works by Pablo Picasso with Lin's own. The space also includes an Art Seed Garden for education and hosts international exhibitions and forums focused on peace and cross-cultural exchange.

ARAB POP ART: Between East and West

The Middle East Institute (MEI) in Washington, D.C., is presenting an exhibition titled "Arab Pop Art: Between East and West," featuring works by Arab artists who remix global Pop Art with local voices and political commentary. The exhibition includes a closing celebration with a live performance by Syrian-American rapper and poet Omar Offendum, an artist talk with participating artist Marwan Chamaa and co-curators Lyne Sneige and Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah, and a film screening of "A Thousand and One Berber Nights" (2023) with director Hisham Aidi. The show is part of MEI's broader programming and has been highlighted in multiple media outlets including YUNG Magazine, Hyperallergic, Vogue Arabia, and Washington City Paper.

Altos de Chavón Art Gallery presents ‘WONDERLAND

The Altos de Chavón Art Gallery in La Romana, Dominican Republic, is presenting 'WONDERLAND,' a new exhibition by artist Stepanova opening on January 9, 2026. The show explores early childhood perception through immersive paintings, and the opening will feature a darkroom installation, live performances, and a curated atmosphere.

Gurugram art gallery honours Krishen Khanna at 100 | Hindustan Times

Antarang Art Gallery in Gurugram has opened an exhibition titled “The Centenarian Master” honoring Indian modernist Krishen Khanna on his 100th birthday. Running until January 4 at the Camellias, DLF Golf Links, the show features a rare selection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures spanning over seven decades of Khanna’s career. Several works sold on opening day, marked by red dots, and the event included bagpipers welcoming guests.

Penang’s turtle-shaped art gallery officially opens its doors

The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery, designed in the shape of a turtle, has officially opened at The Light Waterfront in Gelugor, Penang. The eight-storey museum houses a collection of over 1,000 artworks, with more than 400 on display through rotating exhibitions. It features an art education centre, permanent and special exhibition halls, and a sixth-floor global exhibition platform. The opening ceremony included remarks from Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and founder Prof Lin Xiang Xiong, who emphasized the gallery's mission of 'Art for Peace.' A special inaugural exhibition, 'Picasso and Lin Xiang Xiong: A Dialogue Across Time,' explores themes of anti-war, anti-poverty, and environmental awareness.

Banksy’s Bethlehem hotel, closed following 7 October attacks, reopens as ‘cultural platform that carries the narrative of Palestine’

Banksy's Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, which closed after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent Israel-Hamas war, has reopened. The hotel, originally launched in 2017, faces the West Bank barrier and was designed to bring tourism to the area while exposing guests to life under the wall. Manager Wisam Salsaa says the hotel now serves as a cultural platform amplifying Palestinian voices, with over 20 original Banksy works still on display. Room prices range from $70 for a bunkbed to $495 for the presidential suite.

'Our Living Heritage' opens at Old Gaol Museum

Stanley Grootboom, a renowned local author and artist from Knysna, South Africa, recently unveiled his latest exhibition, 'Our Living Heritage,' at the Old Gaol Museum. The opening drew an enthusiastic crowd of art lovers, cultural ambassadors, and community members. The exhibition highlights Grootboom's commitment to preserving South Africa's indigenous history, particularly the cultural heritage of the Khoi and San peoples, and features his acclaimed interactive book installation 'South African Gelieblik Stories and Songs,' which has earned national and international recognition. It also includes his powerful artwork 'The Battle,' currently housed at the Koena Art Institute at the Castle of Good Hope, and works by fellow artists Anthony Roach, Marlene Liebenberg, Gatsby Mpoyi, Zoe Fick, and Donald Hartzenberg as part of his ongoing art outreach programme.

Austin's HOPE Outdoor Gallery returns near the airport, offering walls for the public to paint

Austin's HOPE Outdoor Gallery, a landmark graffiti park, reopened on a 17-acre site near the airport after years of delay. The space features work from over 30 artists in a 6,000-square-foot gallery and on mural walls, along with a cafe and shop where visitors can buy spray paint to tag the outer walls. On opening day, attendees of all ages painted robots, band names, and colorful designs, with founder Andi Scull noting people were waiting to enter an hour before opening. The original gallery, which operated from 2010 to 2019 in the Clarksville neighborhood, was a temporary exhibit that became a long-term community hub.

‘We need to rethink’: new exhibition revisits an Israeli conceptual art project, 53 years on

A new exhibition at the Givat Haviva Art Gallery in northern Israel revisits a landmark 1972 conceptual art project called Metzer-Meiser, which took place along the seamline between Kibbutz Metzer and the Arab village Meiser. The original project involved four Israeli artists—Dov Or-Ner, Moshe Gershuni, Avital Geva, and Micha Ullman—who created actions exploring Jewish-Arab coexistence, including burying personal items, parcelling land, scattering books, and exchanging soil between the two communities. The contemporary exhibition, "Metzer-Meiser: Take 2," co-curated by Anat Lidror and Tali Tamir, includes two of the original artists (Geva and Ullman) alongside ten contemporary Jewish and Palestinian artists, responding to the original project's themes of connection, fear, and trust.

Karachi celebrates global creativity

The fourth edition of the international art exhibition 'Peace & Pieces' opened in Karachi on Thursday, inaugurated by Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab as part of the 39-day World Culture Festival 2025. Held at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery, the exhibition features works by global artists including Kelechi Nwaneri (Nigeria), Adjaratou Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso), Sofia Maria Xenaki and Aglaia Perraki (Greece), alongside Pakistani artists such as Amin Gulgee, Akram Spaul, Basil Habib, Hamza Qazi, and Haider Ali Naqvi. The event was attended by Marc Piton, Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs at the French Embassy, and drew a diverse crowd of art enthusiasts.

Simon Silva urges a return to creativity at IVC gallery opening

Simon Silva, a renowned artist and author, delivered a passionate call for a return to creativity during the opening of his exhibition at the Imperial Valley College (IVC) gallery. The event showcased his vibrant works, which draw heavily on his Mexican-American heritage and the agricultural landscapes of the Imperial Valley, and drew a large crowd of students, faculty, and community members.

Behold the Lamb: New Spori Art Gallery exhibit

The Spori Art Gallery opened a new exhibition titled "Behold the Lamb" on Thursday evening, featuring artwork depicting Jesus Christ. The gallery was filled with students, faculty, and community members who viewed paintings such as "Jehovah Creates the Earth (Jesus Christ Creates the Earth and the Heavens)" by Walter Rayne, "For Unto Us a Child Is Born" by Lynne Millman-Weidinger, and works by Kristen M. Yee, Rose Datoc Dall, J. Kirk Richards, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Peter Paul Rubens. The exhibit is free and open to the public through December 19.

Temple Contemporary Takes Viewers Inside the Pyramid Club

Temple Contemporary, the exhibition space at Tyler School of Art and Architecture on Temple University's campus, has opened "Pyramid Club: 1937-2035," its first show under new curator and director Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta. The exhibition explores the history of the Pyramid Club, a social club for Philadelphia's Black elite founded in 1937, highlighting its prestigious art shows organized by Humbert Howard from 1941 to 1957. It features works from the collection of Dr. William Dodd, photographs by John W. Mosley curated by Leslie Willis Lowry and artist Shawn Theodore, and contemporary multimedia installations by Theodore.

Exhibit celebrates Roary through historic art

An art exhibit at Florida International University's Graham Center piano lounge features 22 paintings that insert FIU's mascot Roary and campus landmarks into iconic works of art, such as Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and van Gogh's "Starry Night." Created by alumni and staff members Wendy X. Ordóñez and Oscar D. Hernandez using the Procreate software, the exhibit aims to blend campus pride with historic art while promoting student health and wellness services. The show, now in its second year, attracted 560 attendees at its opening and includes free merchandise featuring the designs.

New Exhibition Explores the Timeless and Perplexing Tradition of “Trompe l’Oeil”

A new exhibition titled "Fool Me Twice" has opened at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, featuring 20 international artists who explore the tradition of trompe l’oeil—a technique that uses hyperrealistic illusion to blur the line between reality and representation. Works include George Ayers’s "Swamp Frog," where a frog appears to break through the canvas, and Sharon Moody’s "The Year of Great Shocks," a meticulously painted comic book spread. The show runs through May 25, 2025.

The Little Prince Exhibition At Bugis Has Dreamy Projections For An Immersive Storytelling Sesh

The Little Prince: The Journey of Stars, an immersive exhibition retelling Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic children's book, is now open at Parkview Square in Bugis, Singapore, hosted by the GROUNDSEESAW SINGAPORE art gallery. The experience runs through 31 July 2025 and features a film recap, interactive zones, and 3D projections of iconic characters like The Fox and The King, with sessions lasting about an hour. Tickets start at $15 for children and $22 for adults, with an early bird 50% discount available until 7 July 2025.

Peruvian artist's solo exhibition opens at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]

On May 21, a solo exhibition of Peruvian artist Ronald Companoca titled "The Theater of Dreams" opened at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan. The ceremony was attended by Leyla Aliyeva, Alena Aliyeva, Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, and other dignitaries. The exhibition features many works shown for the first time, including pieces inspired by Azerbaijani culture, such as carpet elements and national motifs. Companoca described his style as a synthesis of realistic and mystical elements, rooted in magical surrealism. An artistic performance with live characters mirroring the artwork accompanied the opening. The exhibition runs until March 1, 2027.

James Welling’s “Cento” exhibit brings ancient art and color to Fairfield University

James Welling's exhibition "Cento" has opened at Fairfield University, showcasing the artist's exploration of ancient art and color through a series of photographic works. The exhibit draws on classical sculpture and architectural fragments, reimagining them with vibrant, abstract color treatments that blend historical references with contemporary photographic techniques.

New art exhibit highlights women’s role in democracy in Springfield

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield will host a new art exhibition titled “Pillars of Democracy,” opening May 15. The show features mixed-media portraits by artist Niki Johnson that highlight women’s contributions to democracy, depicting allegorical figures like Liberty and Justice as voters. The exhibition includes an opening talk, a guided discussion, and a hands-on workshop during the Old Capitol Art Fair, with materials incorporating remnants from Shepard Fairey’s 2020 mural “Voting Rights are Human Rights.”