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Milton Keynes Snap learners unveil new community art exhibition

Learners from the Milton Keynes charity MK Snap have launched a new community art exhibition at Unity Place. The showcase features seven selected artworks that explore themes of individuality, inclusion, and local identity, with several pieces referencing iconic landmarks like the Concrete Cows and the Whispering Statue. The project was developed through the charity’s canvas art sessions, which provide creative outlets for adults with learning disabilities.

‘War, Religion and Love’ collide in Sac State student’s solo art exhibition

Sacramento State fine arts student Desiree Thomas has debuted her solo exhibition, "War, Religion and Love," at the university’s R.W. and Joyce Witt Gallery. The show features oil paintings that utilize romanticized imagery to explore unsettling themes, including internal psychological struggles and the domestic lives of Nazi soldiers. Notable works like "The Fine Line Between Ambition and Insanity" and "Home" challenge viewers to confront the duality of beauty and darkness through complex religious and historical symbolism.

Water's Way: A Conversation with Brazilian Conceptual Artist Daniel de Paula About His Expo Chicago Debut

Brazilian conceptual artist Daniel de Paula is set to make his Expo Chicago debut with a solo presentation hosted by gallery Yehudi Hollander-Pappi. The installation features industrial thousand-liter water tanks filled with water from the San Francisco Bay, a site chosen for its symbolic and material convergence of neoliberal history and digital infrastructure. The water contains both the scattered ashes of economist Milton Friedman and chemical effluents from Silicon Valley data centers, creating a visceral link between economic theory and environmental reality.

In the Curator’s Words: At Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, a fusion of tradition and innovation

The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in San Diego has opened a new exhibition that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary artistic innovation. The show, curated by a museum professional, features works that reinterpret classic forms and concepts through modern materials and perspectives.

"Cosmic Connections" Exhibit at Lubeznik Center for the Arts

The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is presenting an exhibition titled "Cosmic Connections." The show explores themes of space, the universe, and humanity's place within it through a variety of artistic media.

Photography Is…

The article 'Photography Is...' from Glasstire is a conceptual piece that presents the title as a prompt, leaving the definition of photography open-ended. The text consists solely of the title and source, functioning as a minimalist statement or an invitation for reader interpretation.

Artists interpret the heavenly realms in Springtime at Ananda Art Exhibit

The Ananda Art Exhibit, titled "Springtime," opened with a collection of works by various artists exploring interpretations of heavenly realms and spiritual themes. The exhibition features diverse artistic approaches to visualizing concepts of paradise, transcendence, and the divine.

Museum of Narratives is rife with possibilities

The article reports on the opening and conceptual framework of the Museum of Narratives, a new institution in Japan dedicated to exploring and presenting stories through its collections and exhibitions. It emphasizes the museum's focus on narrative as a fundamental human and artistic practice, positioning it as a unique cultural destination.

What does it really mean to ‘age well’?

The article explores the concept of 'aging well' through the lens of art and creativity, examining how artists and cultural figures approach their later years. It discusses various perspectives on maintaining vitality, purpose, and artistic practice as one ages.

New Exhibition Opens At The Norwalk Art Space

The Norwalk Art Space has launched "The Artist's Path," a new exhibition featuring works created by resident artists Gabriela Esquivel, Devin Long, Ivonne Moran, and Jose Torres. Running through May 14, the show highlights the creative output developed during their year-long residency and will include an artists' talk on April 12.

MSU Broad Art Museum exhibition encourages us to embrace the dark

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University has opened a new exhibition titled "Embracing the Dark." The show explores themes of darkness, the nocturnal, and the unseen through a diverse range of contemporary artworks, inviting visitors to reconsider their perceptions of light and shadow.

Frame Work: Detroit art exhibition dives into our curious brains

Multidisciplinary artist Jamie Wineman, also known as Wolfganggang, has debuted a new solo exhibition titled "Neuroplasticity IV: Fragmented Reality" at the Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit. The interactive installation combines design, sound, and physical elements to create a terrain that mimics the human brain's structure. Visitors are encouraged to navigate the space as active participants, exploring how life experiences can rewire cognitive pathways and reshape our perception of reality.

Young At Art exhibition opens Saturday in Hilo

The 38th annual Young At Art (YAA) exhibition has opened at the Wailoa Center in Hilo, showcasing 125 juried artworks created by K-12 students from 18 schools across Hawaii Island. This year's theme, "SHIFT," prompted young artists to explore concepts of change and transition through various mediums. The event marks a significant return to a centralized venue and a new collaboration between the East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC) and the Wailoa Center, following years of decentralized satellite displays during the pandemic.

7th Annual K-8 Student Art Exhibition 'Creativity Unbound' Opens at USU's Sorenson Center

Utah State University's Arts Are Core program has opened its seventh annual 'Creativity Unbound' student art exhibition at the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery. The show features over 300 artworks from K-8 students across multiple northern Utah school districts and charter schools, highlighting arts-integrated learning and student creativity. The exhibition will remain open to the public until March 20.

Learning beyond the medium: Macy Art Gallery exhibits ‘Studio Works Part 1: Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, and Video Art’

The Macy Art Gallery at Teachers College, Columbia University, has opened a new exhibition titled 'Studio Works Part 1: Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, and Video Art.' The show features works by students from the college's Art and Art Education program, showcasing their exploration across diverse mediums.

The Best Art Exhibitions of 2025: Spectacle and Surprise

The Wall Street Journal has published a listicle titled "The Best Art Exhibitions of 2025: Spectacle and Surprise," curating a selection of standout museum and gallery shows from the past year. The article highlights exhibitions that offered both visual grandeur and unexpected conceptual turns, likely featuring major institutions and emerging venues.

French Ideas, Made in the U.S.A.

The New York Times article 'French Ideas, Made in the U.S.A.' explores how French artistic and intellectual concepts have been adapted and reinterpreted in the United States, often losing their original context or gaining new meanings. It examines specific examples from art, design, and philosophy, tracing how French movements like Impressionism, Surrealism, and structuralism were imported, commercialized, or transformed by American institutions, collectors, and artists.

If You Could Design Any Museum Exhibition, What Would It Be?

The New York Times poses a hypothetical question to several prominent figures in the art world: if they could design any museum exhibition, what would it be? The article features responses from artists, curators, and critics who describe their dream shows, ranging from a survey of overlooked female abstract expressionists to a retrospective of a fictional artist. Each contributor outlines a concept, the venue they would choose, and the rationale behind their curatorial vision.

SADA faculty members showcase art at museum

Liberty University's semi-annual Faculty Art Exhibition opened on September 4 and runs through October 13, 2025, at the Liberty University Art Museum in Green Hall. The show features a diverse range of work by faculty members of the Department of Studio & Digital Arts (SADA), including paintings, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, illustrative projects, video game renderings, and concept art created with design software. The gallery was donated by Barbara Engstrom in February 2022 to display faith-based art, and her personal collection is also on view. Chair Todd Smith oversees the museum and emphasized that the exhibition models professional practice for students.

How binge-watching Wheel of Fortune started a two-year art project

Melissa Nightingale reports on a two-year art project inspired by binge-watching *Wheel of Fortune*. The project reimagines the game show's prize wheel, replacing material goods like sewing machines and cars with intangible rewards such as belonging and dignity. Participants can spin the wheel, but the prizes are conceptual rather than physical, reflecting a shift in values from consumerism to human connection.

Nintendo Museum Opening Art Gallery In September 2025

Nintendo announced an expansion to the Nintendo Museum in Japan, with a new Art Gallery opening on September 3, 2025, on the second floor of the museum's Exhibition Building. The gallery will display a wide range of game artwork, including character illustrations and concept art from Nintendo's video game library.

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.

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.

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.

IC seeks exhibition proposals for ‘Art Macao 2025’

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of Macau has issued an open call for exhibition proposals for the Collateral Exhibitions of 'Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025'. Eligible applicants include Macau residents aged 18 or above, higher education institutions, commercial enterprises, and community associations registered in Macau. Proposals must be submitted by May 23, with exhibitions running between July 19 and October 12 for at least two weeks. Chief Curator Feng Boyi will evaluate proposals based on curatorial concept, quality, thematic relevance, and feasibility. The biennale is themed 'Hey, what brings you here?' and includes six sections, with a separate open call for the Local Curatorial Project closing on the same day.

Cultural Affairs Bureau calls for exhibition proposals for the Collateral Exhibitions of “Art Macao”

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of the Macao SAR Government has issued an open call for exhibition proposals for the Collateral Exhibitions of "Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025." Local contemporary art professionals and organizations are invited to submit proposals for exhibitions that will run between July 19 and October 12, 2025, with venues chosen by the selected teams. The deadline for submissions is May 23, 2025, and proposals will be evaluated by Chief Curator Feng Boyi based on curatorial concept, quality, theme relevance, and feasibility.

Printmaking takes center stage at JAX District exhibition

Printworks, an exhibition hosted by the Personage concept store and studio in Riyadh's JAX art district, showcases print-based works by artists, designers, and architects. Curated by Koren Dasoar and Dana Qabbani, the event aims to fill a gap in the local art community by supporting emerging talent and fostering public engagement through an open-door policy. The exhibition features artists including Hayat Osama, Naif Alquba, and the TwoMeem collective, and includes both existing artworks and a live screen-printing studio where visitors can learn about the process and purchase made-to-order prints.

ARTIUM RECOVERS THE SILENCED DISSIDENCE OF JUANA CIMA

Artium museum in Vitoria, Spain, has opened a retrospective exhibition titled "Juana Cima: Una mirada disidente" dedicated to Cuban-born artist Juana Fernández Cima (b. 1951). The show traces her career from the late 1970s through the 1990s, highlighting her pioneering work on identity, gender, and ecology, which was progressively marginalized from the dominant artistic narrative. The exhibition is organized around five conceptual territories—Bilbao, mythical ecofeminist landscapes, insular identity, spirituality via India and Buddhism, and mountain retreat—and runs until August 30, 2026.