Dalit History Month: Vaanam's Dalit art exhibit tells 'The Whole Story'

The Neelam Cultural Centre and Neelam Arts Collective have launched "The Whole Story," a significant Dalit art exhibition at the Lalit Kala Akademi in Chennai. Featuring works by 36 artists from across India, the show is a cornerstone of the fifth Vaanam Art Festival held during Dalit History Month. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of visual practices—from Yuvadharani’s multidisciplinary pieces to S Venkatesan’s explorations of urban displacement—all centered on themes of caste, memory, and resistance.

Visual Artists Debut Capstone Projects At Senior Exhibition

Graduating seniors at California Lutheran University have unveiled their capstone projects in the Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the William Rolland Art Center. The showcase features a diverse range of media, including digital design, photography, and fine art, resulting from two semesters of self-directed research and experimentation. Notable works include Bella Dinovitz’s ink-based explorations of mental health and Stephanie Nolasco’s pieces addressing identity and the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Design of Motherhood: MAD’s Exhibition is Personal and Profound

The Museum of Art and Design (MAD) in New York is presenting "Designing Motherhood: Things that Make and Break our Births," an exhibition curated by Elizabeth Koehn that examines fertility and parenthood through over 250 objects, including mass-market items, medical devices, design notes, archival letters, and video. The show features artifacts such as hospital baby blankets, 17 historical pessaries, 12 IUDs, and the Del Em menstrual extraction tool from 1971, alongside clips from the 1952 film "All My Babies" featuring midwife Mary Coley. The exhibition defines motherhood capaciously, not limited to one sex or gender or to biological childbearing, and also addresses choosing to delay or forgo parenthood.

Harlem’s Remarkable New Studio Museum Redefines 125th Street

The Studio Museum in Harlem has opened a striking new building on 125th Street, designed by Adjaye Associates. The museum, long a cornerstone of the neighborhood, now boasts expanded gallery spaces, a sculpture garden, and improved facilities for its artist-in-residence program, marking a major physical and symbolic transformation for the institution.

New art exhibition at the M features queer Indigenous artists, cultural teachings

The Minnesota Museum of American Art in St. Paul has opened “Queering Indigeneity,” a new exhibition curated by artist Penny Kagigebi and supporting curator Ben Gessner. Featuring works by 16 queer and two-spirit Indigenous artists, the show includes a birch bark basket by Kagigebi that retells an Ojibwe story about two-spirit ancestors, a glass mosaic by Sharon Day, beaded soundwave portraits by Ryan Young, and an abstract quilt by Delia Touché. The exhibition opens Thursday in the Nancy and John Lindahl Gallery.

New York’s Art Stars of the ’80s, Curated by One of Their Own

The New York Times reports on a new exhibition curated by a prominent figure from the 1980s New York art scene, showcasing the artists who defined that era. The show brings together works by key figures of the period, offering a firsthand perspective from someone who was part of the movement.

Boston University School of Visual Arts Presents the 2025 Undergraduate Thesis Exhibitions | College of Fine Arts

Boston University School of Visual Arts is presenting the 2025 Undergraduate Thesis Exhibitions from April 29 through May 10 across multiple galleries on campus, including the 808 Gallery, 808 Corridor Gallery, and Commonwealth Gallery. The exhibitions feature works by 66 graduating seniors from BFA programs in Painting, Sculpture, and Graphic Design, as well as BA in Art students, with a separate BA Capstone Exhibition running from May 5 to 16 in Gallery 5. A public reception is scheduled for May 2, and all shows are free and open to the public.

What You Need to Know About Buying Large Wall Art

The article provides a practical guide for prospective buyers considering the purchase of large-scale wall art, defined as pieces typically measuring 30 by 40 inches or larger. It outlines the unique logistical challenges involved, from transportation and installation to ensuring the piece fits and functions within a living space.

20 artisti lavoreranno in 20 paesini remoti di 20 regioni italiane. La rassegna che porta l’arte contemporanea nei borghi torna per il settimo anno

The seventh edition of "Una Boccata d'Arte," an initiative by Fondazione Elpis, will bring contemporary art to 20 remote villages across all 20 Italian regions. Twenty artists, each paired with a curator, will create site-specific projects that will be inaugurated simultaneously on June 20-21, 2026, and remain on view until October 4. A key innovation this year is that artists and curators spent extra time engaging with local communities before designing their works, fostering deeper connections. Examples include Greek artist Vasilis Papageorgiu transforming a traditional tablecloth from a resident of Tredozio, and Francesco Alberico collaborating with a socio-health facility in Bressanone to create a bird-themed installation.

During the Venice Biennale there is also the Ibiza Pavilion, inside a takeaway pizzeria

Durante la Biennale di Venezia c’è anche il Padiglione Ibiza, dentro una pizzeria da asporto

During the Venice Art Biennale, an independent project called the Ibiza Pavilion opens from May 7 to 9, 2026, inside Pizza al Volo, a popular takeaway pizzeria in Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro. Conceived and curated by Margherita Chiarva with support from Victoria Genzini and Gabriele Della Maddalena, the three-day initiative features a group exhibition, performances, collective embroidery, tarot readings, and somatic practices by international artists connected to Ibiza through experience or collaboration, including Noemi Manser, Beatrice Dettori, Liz Kueneke, COSIMA, and Maria Giulia Alvigini.

Cultural Observatories: Dinosaurs or Subjects Capable of Interpreting the Present?

Osservatori culturali. Dinosauri o soggetti in grado di interpretare il presente?

The Cultural Observatory of Canton Ticino has published a study on cultural observatories worldwide, including a map and list of surveyed organizations. The analysis reveals that cultural observatories are not a global phenomenon but are concentrated mainly in Europe and South America, with occasional presence in North America (especially Canada and Hispanic-oriented organizations in the US). Africa, Asia, and Oceania are almost entirely absent from the map. The study also highlights a high rate of inactive observatories: among the top 10 countries by active observatories, only Germany shows an effective activity ratio. Spain has 26 active observatories out of about 45 total, while Italy has 11 active out of over 20 inactive. The research defines observatories as non-profit organizations that combine cultural and statistical expertise to deepen and transfer knowledge about the cultural sector, and classifies as inactive those with no recent activity on web or social channels.

Best Art of 2025

The New York Times has published its annual roundup titled "Best Art of 2025," highlighting the most significant artworks, exhibitions, and artistic achievements of the year. The article curates a selection of standout pieces and shows that defined the visual art landscape in 2025, as chosen by the newspaper's critics and editors.

Art from everyday items takes center stage in Kingston show

An exhibition in Kingston, New York, titled 'Art from everyday items takes center stage,' showcases artworks created from ordinary, found objects. The show features pieces made from household materials, repurposed goods, and common items, challenging traditional notions of what belongs in a gallery space. Curated to feel accessible and relatable, the exhibition aims to break down barriers between art and daily life.

Can Video Art Rewire South Korea’s Global Image?

The rise of the 'one-work exhibition' is transforming the traditional museum experience by focusing an entire show on a single object. These minimalist presentations prioritize 'slow looking' and spatial immersion, forcing viewers to engage deeply with a lone masterpiece rather than scanning through a crowded gallery of multiple works.

The world's top immersive art experiences

The global landscape of immersive art is being redefined by a new wave of technology-driven attractions that blend mixed reality, digital installations, and interactive environments. From expansive digital museums to secret passageways and sensory playgrounds, these venues are moving beyond traditional gallery formats to offer high-tech, participatory experiences for a broad audience.

Manga Is a Pop Culture Phenomenon. It’s Also a Singular Art Form.

The New York Times publishes an article examining manga as both a global pop culture phenomenon and a distinct artistic medium. The piece explores how manga, originating in Japan, has evolved from a niche interest into a worldwide force, influencing entertainment, fashion, and visual storytelling. It highlights the unique visual language of manga—its panel layouts, expressive linework, and narrative pacing—that sets it apart from Western comics and other art forms.

Smithsonian exhibit features Minnesota State Fair artists, churns controversy

The Smithsonian Institution is hosting an exhibition featuring artists from the Minnesota State Fair, showcasing works that celebrate the fair's tradition of competitive art displays. The show has sparked controversy, with critics questioning the inclusion of amateur and fairground art in a national museum setting, while supporters argue it democratizes fine art and honors regional cultural heritage.

‘Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918-1939’ Review: An Exhibition in Forward Motion

The article reviews the exhibition 'Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918-1939,' which explores the intersection of art, fashion, and automotive design during the interwar period in France. The show features a range of works including paintings, sculptures, fashion designs, and vintage automobiles, highlighting how the automobile became a symbol of modernity, speed, and luxury in French culture between the two world wars.

Montreal studio for neurodiverse artists to hold June exhibit

A Montreal art program for neurodiverse adults, called Art Seen, is preparing for an exhibition at the McClure Gallery from June 12 to 22, 2025. The program, run in partnership between the Visual Arts Centre and the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) at the Wagar Adult Education Centre, provides studio space and training in painting, printing, cartooning, and collage. Students like Victoria McIntosh, Matthew Brotherwood, Lisa Potter, Juliette Plamondon, and Jonathan Pepin are creating works for the show, which includes a theme titled 'the reconstructed' that involves repurposing old art history books to assert their place in the narrative.

CAB EXPLORES LANDSCAPE AS LIVING MEMORY IN MATIAS ERCOLE S WORK

The CAB / Centro de Arte Caja de Burgos in Spain has opened "Me olvidé de mis ojos" (I Forgot My Eyes), an exhibition by Argentine artist Matías Ercole. The show explores landscape as a living memory, blending Latin American and European visual traditions through the artist's signature sgraffito technique, which reveals hidden layers of light and color. The works are arranged as architectural elements, guiding viewers through a reflective journey on identity, memory, and cultural construction.

Modern Mexico City in Juan Guzman's Photographs at ICME

MODERN MEXICO CITY IN JUAN GUZMAN S PHOTOGRAPHS AT ICME

An exhibition titled 'En donde no cabe un alfiler, bien caben dos ruleteros' at the Instituto Cultural de Mexico en Espana (ICME) in Madrid showcases the photographic work of German-born photojournalist Juan Guzman. The show presents a selection from his personal archive, now part of the Fundación Televisa collection, focusing on his documentation of Mexico City's rapid mid-20th century transformation into a modern metropolis.