Kickernick Gallery Celebrates the Legacy of WARM’s Pioneering Women Artists

Kickernick Gallery in Minneapolis is launching a landmark exhibition titled "LEGACY: The Women of WARM Gallery" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Art Registry of Minnesota. Founded in 1976 as a feminist cooperative and slide registry, WARM grew into the largest women’s art collective in the United States, providing a vital platform for female artists who were historically excluded from mainstream institutions. The upcoming showcase features works by 73 groundbreaking artists who were instrumental in shaping the region's artistic and feminist landscape.

5 Artists on Our Radar This March

Artsy's monthly "Artists on Our Radar" series highlights five emerging artists who gained significant attention in March. The selections are based on the publication's expertise and data, tracking impact through new gallery representation, exhibitions, auctions, art fair appearances, or the release of fresh work.

Zin Taylor at Quartz Studio

Zin Taylor at Quartz Studio

Zin Taylor has opened a solo exhibition titled "Propylon Stela" at Quartz Studio in Turin, running from January 21 to March 31, 2026. The exhibition features new work, documented extensively through images on the platform, though specific details about the medium or themes are not elaborated in the provided text.

A Lush Textile Installation Springs to Life in Shanghai

Artist Hu Yuehua presented a large-scale textile installation titled "Weaving Nature" at the 13th edition of Design Shanghai. The work is a dense, wall-like garden composed of stitched and dyed cotton and linen elements in indigo and ochre, forming leaves, blooms, and growths that highlight the artist's hand through loose threads, raw edges, and pleats.

Grigoris Semitecolo at Ramiken, New York

Grigoris Semitecolo, a Cycladic artist known for creating plaster reproductions of ancient figurines for souvenir shops and revered as an uncompromising, provocative figure in the 1960s Athens art scene, is the subject of a presentation at Ramiken gallery in New York. The exhibition highlights his work and legacy, bringing his unique practice and influential, deadpan persona to a contemporary international audience.

“PAPER TIGER TELEVISION: It’s 8:30. Do you know where your brains are?” at Goldsmiths CCA, London

Goldsmiths CCA in London is hosting a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the influential US media collective Paper Tiger Television. The show features a large-scale installation of a shattered television frame as its entry point, evoking themes of media critique and technological disruption central to the collective's work.

A New Look at Rabelais and His World

The article examines the philosophical and literary significance of laughter in François Rabelais's work, particularly *Gargantua and Pantagruel*, contrasting his celebratory view with the predominantly negative assessments of laughter in Western philosophy from Plato to Hobbes. It highlights how Rabelais channels a durable tradition of folk humor as a form of affirmative relief from oppression and official solemnity.

Briscoe Western Art Museum's annual event hits record $2.3M in art sales, marks 25th anniversary success

The Briscoe Western Art Museum’s 25th anniversary Night of Artists (NOA) Exhibition and Sale achieved a record-breaking $2.345 million in sales during its opening weekend. The event, held in San Antonio, saw 72% of the featured contemporary Western artworks sold immediately, including high-value pieces by Gladys Roldán-de-Moras and Todd Connor. Several prestigious honors were awarded, including the "Cowboy Bob" Museum Purchase Award, which secured Morgan Weistling’s portrait of Buffalo Bill Cody for the museum’s permanent collection.

We were at the Turin concert where Marlene Kuntz celebrated the 30th anniversary of their unforgettable album "Il vile"

Siamo stati al concerto di Torino dove i Marlene Kuntz festeggiavano i 30 anni del loro indimenticabile disco “Il vile”

Italian alternative rock band Marlene Kuntz recently performed two sold-out shows at the Hiroshima Mon Amour venue in Turin to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, *Il vile*. The concert featured a near-complete performance of the 1996 record, which is widely regarded as a cornerstone of Italian noise rock. The anniversary celebration also includes a nationwide tour and a special vinyl reissue featuring new artwork by renowned illustrator Alessandro Baronciani.

Artists are able to submit their work to an art gallery in mountain pass across Continental Divide

The Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery has issued an open call for its Annual Juried Summer Exhibition, titled "Sight and Sound." This year’s theme celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Crowsnest Pass Community Orchestra by inviting artists to explore the intersection of visual art and music. Submissions are open to all artists until May 31, with a jury selecting approximately 16 participants based on originality, composition, and thematic relevance.

The power of fandom

The art world is increasingly grappling with the rise of 'fandom' culture, where the intense, collective energy of online communities and pop-culture enthusiasts is reshaping traditional institutional engagement. This shift sees museums and galleries moving away from purely academic or elitist frameworks to embrace the participatory and often commercial power of dedicated fan bases.

Emeritus Student Photography Exhibition 2026 Now Open to the Public

The Emeritus Student Photography Exhibition 2026 has opened to the public, showcasing the work of older adult students from the Emeritus College photography program. The exhibition features a diverse range of photographic subjects and techniques, highlighting the creative output of non-traditional, lifelong learners.

MN Shortlist, April 3–9: Artists rethink how stories are carried

The article highlights a curated selection of art events and exhibitions in Minnesota for the week of April 3–9, focusing on artists who are exploring new methods of storytelling through their work. It lists specific shows, performances, and installations across various local venues where artists are experimenting with form and narrative.

MAC Panama Presents Two New Exhibitions: Oceanic Perspectives and a Surrealist Pioneer

OCEAN AND MEMORY MAC PANAMA PRESENTS TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá (MAC Panamá) has opened two exhibitions. The first, 'otras montañas, las que andan sueltas bajo el agua,' features artists Nadia Huggins and Tessa Mars and is part of the international research program The Current IV. It uses video and audio installations to explore an oceanic perspective. The second is a retrospective of pioneering Panamanian surrealist artist Beatrix 'Trixie' Briceño, which includes a digital art response by contemporary artist Ix Shells.