A Baroque Too Baroque: Reflections on the Colossal Exhibition in Forlì

Un Barocco troppo barocco. Riflessioni sulla colossale mostra di Forlì

A massive exhibition titled "Barocco: il gran teatro delle idee" (Baroque: The Grand Theater of Ideas) is on view at the Museo Civico San Domenico in Forlì, Italy. The show, curated by a committee of six, ambitiously attempts to define the Baroque across the 17th and 18th centuries, extending its scope to include France and Spain, and even suggesting its echoes in the 20th century. It features approximately 300 works, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.

Endless’s Street Art Calls Attention to London’s Homeless Crisis

British street artist Endless has installed a new public artwork on the corner wall of Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church in London. The piece depicts a rough sleeper in a sleeping bag with the text "210,000 Homeless today," creating a stark visual juxtaposition against the affluent backdrop of the nearby Oxford Street shopping district.

'Set In Stone' at David Zwirner, New York: 69th Street, United States on 12 May–26 Jun 2026

David Zwirner presents 'Set In Stone,' a group exhibition organized with Galerie Kugel, running from May 12 to June 26, 2026, at its East 69th Street location in New York. Curated by Emma Kronman, the show pairs modern and contemporary paintings and sculpture from Zwirner's program with antique hardstone objects from Galerie Kugel's collection, spanning classical antiquity to the nineteenth century.

“From the Artist’s Studio: Alexi Torres” Solo Exhibition

The Alpharetta Arts Center is hosting a solo exhibition titled “From the Artist’s Studio: Alexi Torres,” running from March 4 through April 18. Organized in partnership with Arts Alpharetta and Alpharetta Arts & Culture, the show features a diverse range of media and genres from the Atlanta-based, Cuban-born artist.

Arboretum poppies, a tribute to late Wyndmoor artist

The Morris Arboretum & Gardens in Philadelphia recently displayed supersized red poppies at its entrance, reproductions of the colossal sculptures "Papaver Rubrum Giganteum" created by the late artist Gary G. Miller. Originally installed at the arboretum in May 2008, the installation featured 300 handmade aluminum poppies with 20-inch flower heads on 10-foot stems. Miller, a sculpture and photography teacher at Germantown Friends School and a facilitator at Woodmere Art Museum, was killed by a drunk driver in 2013. To commemorate his work, the Chestnut Hill Community Association organized an exhibition titled "Papaver Rubrum Giganteum Redux," featuring photographs of the poppies in a pop-up space from September 27 to October 4.

‘Together with Art’ exhibit at Town Hall highlightsAsian American and Pacific Islander cultures

Tiburon Town Hall is hosting "Together with Art," a group exhibition celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures. Running through June 30, the showcase features five Bay Area artists, including Santa Rosa photographer Glenna Yee, whose work focuses on themes of serendipity and juxtaposition. The exhibition is timed to coincide with the town’s third annual AAPI Heritage Festival in May.

Gallery 100 Presents “Juxtaposition,” a Textile Art Exhibition

Gallery 100 in Chelsea, Michigan, will present “Juxtaposition,” a textile art exhibition featuring quilted photographic works by fiber artist Charlotte Wyche, from May 12 through July 5, 2026. An opening reception on May 14 offers guests a chance to meet the artist and view her work, which blends traditional quilting techniques with photographic inspiration to create layered, tactile compositions.

A feminist history of collage

The article explores a feminist history of collage, highlighting how women artists have used the medium to challenge traditional representations of womanhood. It examines works where striking juxtapositions call attention to the tensions and conflicts inherent in female identity, from domestic life to societal expectations.