Creating a space to ‘Gossip’ with local artists

Seven local female artists have launched 'Gossip,' a self-produced group exhibition at Union Hall Gallery in San Diego’s Golden Hill neighborhood. Curated by Scarlett Baily, the show features a diverse array of disciplines including ceramics by Amber Schnitzius, oil painting by Baily Ludwick, and photography by Sarai Elguezabal. The exhibition emerged from the artists' shared desire to bypass the restrictive thematic requirements often found in San Diego’s limited gallery scene, opting instead for a space that prioritizes personal storytelling and creative intuition.

White City artist Jacob Fry debuts first colorful public art show

Jacob Fry, a White City-based carpenter and self-taught artist, debuted his first public exhibition on March 20 at Central Art Gallery in Medford. Known as "The Wayward Hare," Fry transitioned from lifelong black-and-white sketching to a vibrant, multi-media practice involving spray paint, acrylics, and paint pens. The show features abstract, colorful depictions of the natural world, including signature pieces like "Great Blue Heron" and "The Patient Fox."

Pop-up art exhibition set to celebrate diversity and cultural heritage in Salford

The Anadu Art Gallery is launching a pop-up exhibition titled 'Roots: Celebrating Heritage' at The Empty Space in Salford's MediaCity. The one-day event on February 28 features a blend of local and international artists, aiming to showcase diverse cultural traditions and personal histories through visual art.

Tattoo artist and art gallery team up to open new creative space in downtown Toledo

Toledo Tattoo Company and Bold Lines Gallery are joining forces to open a shared creative space in downtown Toledo, Ohio. Owners Kodi Klocinski and Austin Lipowski, longtime friends, have combined their businesses in a revitalized historic building across from the Toledo Farmer's Market. The space will offer custom tattoo work alongside rotating exhibitions of contemporary and abstract art from regional and national artists, with monthly special events and artist networking opportunities. A grand opening is planned for March 2026.

Chashama provides affordable studio space to painters, sculptors and other artists

Chashama, a nonprofit founded by Anita Durst in 1995, transforms vacant real estate into affordable studio and gallery spaces for artists. The article highlights the Matawan, New Jersey location, which has 11 studios rented at below-market rates to painters, sculptors, photographers, and other creatives. Artists like Justin DeMattico and Konrad Korzunowicz have found essential workspace and community there, with 24-hour access and opportunities to exhibit. Chashama has repurposed $100 million worth of unused space across New York and New Jersey, hosting over 350 events annually.

Kyoto Art Center Exhibition Series 'FOCUS' Vol. 6: Hana Sawada Solo Exhibition 'Attentive Sideways Glances' @ Kyoto Art Center

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The Kyoto Art Center has announced the sixth installment of its "FOCUS" exhibition series, featuring a solo exhibition by Kyoto-based artist Hana Sawada titled "Attentive Sideways Glances." Running from April to May 2026, the show highlights Sawada’s practice of deconstructing everyday actions through photography, video, and installation. Key works include a new entry in her "Floating Video" series, where she filmed the center’s grounds using only the light of a projector playing a zombie movie, and a new installation that translates visual observations into linguistic records.

Dive into an immersive spring experience at a local art gallery

The Bank of Art Gallery in Brazil, Indiana, is launching an immersive spring-themed exhibition titled "Bloom/Hum/Glow." Featuring the work of seven artists, the show transforms the gallery space into a sensory meadow through a combination of glasswork, floral prints, and a unique sound installation. A central highlight is a haptic audio experience by artist Kevin Naylor that replicates the vibrations and sounds of a beehive, allowing visitors to feel as though they are enveloped within a hive.

Stephen Morrison’s Trompe-L’œil ‘Dog World’ Paintings Are Fetching

Artist Stephen Morrison is presenting a solo exhibition titled 'Dog Show #5: Field Recordings' at SLAG&RX gallery in New York. The show features his vibrant, trompe-l'œil paintings that embed canine features into compositions of everyday objects and textiles, referencing his personal connections to Paris, New York City, and Maine.

Goran Konjevod Transforms Paper into Elegantly Organic Origami Vessels

Artist Goran Konjevod creates elegant, functional vases using precise origami techniques, transforming thin paper into forms that mimic the visual weight and presence of porcelain. His works, such as "Grey Curves Vase" and "Artist's Palette Vase," explore the relationship between material, form, and function through organic shapes and nuanced color gradients.

These 5 Gen Z Collectors Are Rewriting the Rules of the Art World

Five Gen Z art collectors are profiled, revealing their distinct approaches to acquiring art. They prioritize direct relationships with artists, often via social media, and favor emerging and digital art, with many focusing on artists from their own generation and diverse backgrounds.

Nigeria At Venice: Speaking on Our Own Terms.

Nigeria is preparing for its return to the Venice Biennale in 2028 with a fundamentally different approach, framing its participation as a structural intervention rather than mere inclusion. Curator Richard Vedelago, in conversation with Suzette Bell-Roberts, outlines a strategy focused on ownership, authorship, and building a self-sustaining cultural ecosystem, moving beyond seeking validation from global art structures.

art cosmos odessa azion app

Tech entrepreneur Andy McCune launched Cosmos, a digital platform designed for artists and creatives, starting in 2021 after selling his previous company Unfold to Squarespace. Originally a Pinterest-like tool for mood boards and visual inspiration, Cosmos was named one of Apple’s 25 apps of 2025 after its public launch last summer. The platform has since evolved to address creators' needs, introducing tools that ensure proper image credit attribution, enabling collaborative mood boards, and allowing users to block AI-generated content from their feeds. To celebrate the rollout of its next phase, Cosmos commissioned a short film starring Odessa A’zion, directed by Aidan Cullen, with an exclusive preview and interview with McCune.

Lisa Lundgren, 'Solo Exhibition' at Alzueta Gallery, Séneca, Barcelona, Spain on 9–31 Jul 2026

Alzueta Gallery in Barcelona is presenting a solo exhibition by artist Lisa Lundgren from July 9 to 31, 2026. The gallery, founded by Miquel Alzueta, is a significant player in contemporary art with multiple international locations.

'Parallel Route 01' at Alzueta Gallery, Séneca, Barcelona, Spain on 2–30 Jun 2026

Alzueta Gallery in Barcelona is presenting the exhibition 'Parallel Route 01' from June 2 to 30, 2026. The gallery, founded by Miquel Alzueta, operates from five locations and runs a program of exhibitions, art fairs, and artist residencies.

MSU student debuting ant-themed art exhibit

Morehead State University student Josiah Kilburn, a senior biology major from Castle Rock, Colorado, is debuting an ant-themed art exhibition titled “Myrmecoportraiture: Experience the Enchanting World of Ants” at the Golding-Yang Art Gallery. Running from October 6 to 30, the show combines macro photography, live ant colonies, preserved specimens, and interactive multisensory displays, including tactile habitats and distinct ant smells. Kilburn developed the project through his biology studies and photography courses, with mentorship from Associate Professor Dr. Robyn Moore. An artist talk and reception are scheduled for October 22.

Franco Mazzucchelli, Champ Lacombe / Biarritz  by Gea Politi

Franco Mazzucchelli's exhibition at Champ Lacombe in Biarritz presents a medley of his public interventions from the 1970s, including inflatable sculptures like "Cono Rosso" (1973/2021), "Bieca Decorazione," and "Catena N.5 anelli." The show documents his practice of placing inflatables in public spaces without viewers knowing they were artworks, capturing reactions of curiosity, rage, and self-expression. The gallery space transforms these once-anti-monumental works into precarious monuments, now controlled within the art world's agenda.

Lehman College Art Gallery Presents the 2026 Thesis Exhibition

The Lehman College Art Gallery is presenting the 2026 BFA, MA, and MFA Thesis Exhibition from May 20 to May 28, 2026. The show features the culminating work of over thirty graduating undergraduate and graduate artists from the Lehman College Art Department, spanning digital media, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and interdisciplinary forms. Themes include identity, memory, technology, migration, and social space. An opening reception on May 20 will include an awards announcement and a year-end celebration.

Art by Graphic Rewilding Blooms at Brookfield Place in New York City

British artist duo Graphic Rewilding has installed a large-scale, immersive floral artwork titled 'Fleeting Opulence' at Brookfield Place in Lower Manhattan. The work, which transforms the Winter Garden with vibrant, larger-than-life flowers and cherry blossoms, will be on view through October 2026.

The Tender Work of Preserving Renee Good’s Memorial

A traveling photojournalist, Ryan Vizzions, has halted his cross-country project to become the archivist and caretaker of a sprawling memorial for Renee Good, a poet and mother killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Vizzions is photographing, digitizing, and preserving hundreds of objects left at the site, storing fragile items in a secret location, and protecting the memorial from vandalism and the elements.

Local artist Tom Ott featured at Lewisburg art walk

Local artist Tom Ott of Follansbee, West Virginia, was featured as a highlighted artist during the May 8 art walk at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The event drew a strong community turnout, showcasing Ott's high-poly style that blends geometric structure, layered color, and emotional storytelling inspired by Appalachian heritage, industrial landscapes, and contemporary American culture. His exhibition remains open to the public through the end of June.

Need For Peace at MAM Montecarotto: Mail Art exhibition on peace and

The article announces a mail art exhibition titled 'Need For Peace' at MAM Montecarotto, an Italian museum. The show features works sent by artists from around the world, all centered on the theme of peace, and is organized as part of a broader cultural initiative to promote dialogue through art.

Today: Brooklyn Gallery Presents Sefirot Art Exhibition

On May 17, 2026, Hadas Gallery at Chabad of Clinton Hill & Pratt Institute in Brooklyn opens a new exhibition of paintings by local artist Samuel Abelow. The show explores the Kabbalistic concept of the Sefirot and the Omer period leading to Shavuot, featuring seven contemporary paintings alongside a live collaboration and lecture with Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, author of a book on the subject. The event combines art, spirituality, music, and live teaching in an interactive community setting.

The World of Emerging Forms

Japan Osaka Art Gallery TIME is presenting a group exhibition titled "The World of Emerging Forms," running from January 15 to January 29, 2025. The show features works by artists IWACO, Taro Mizushima, Marin, and HISATO, who explore forms derived from memory, emotion, and inner sensation through painting and sculpture, aiming to create a quiet dialogue between diverse expressions and the viewer's imagination.

Nepali artist to exhibit ‘Chhyaki’ at Venice Biennale collateral exhibition

Nepali visual artist and photographer Jyoti Shrestha, 29, will exhibit her photography collection ‘Chhyake’ in the official collateral exhibition ‘Personal Structures’ at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026. Organized by the European Cultural Centre (ECC), the exhibition runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026, and features 150 international artists. Shrestha’s work explores intergenerational shame, body politics, and identity, drawing on the Nepali word ‘Chhyake’—meaning scars from skin disease—to examine inherited perceptions of ugliness within her family.

See these LGBTQ+ artists and more at The Other Art Fair this weekend

The Other Art Fair has returned to Dallas for its largest and most ambitious edition to date, featuring 135 independent artists—the most ever presented in the Dallas market. The fair, presented by Saatchi Art, transforms Dallas Market Hall into a marketplace where artists sell directly to collectors and art lovers, with highlights including immersive installations, live neurofeedback art, and a special focus on LGBTQ+ artists. A short list of queer artists featured includes Ty Hays, Patricia Juppet, Jake Trujillo, and others, with Christopher Sonny Martinez receiving The New Futures award for first-time exhibitors.

Wild Skies Gallery exhibit opening party goes Saturday

Wild Skies Art Gallery, located in the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, is hosting an opening party for Brandi Hofer's new exhibition "Bloom, Everything is Temporary" on Saturday, May 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. The show runs until July 9 and features Hofer's mixed-media portraiture that combines recycled materials with organic forms, exploring themes of impermanence, transformation, and emotional memory. Hofer will attend the event, which includes an interactive art-making component and refreshments.

‘Life-changing’ exhibition to feature MP’s artwork

Abstract artist Joey Lowe is organizing a large-scale art exhibition at The Sessions House in Spalding, Lincolnshire, on May 9-10, featuring around 50 artists. A surprise participant is Sir John Hayes, the local MP for South Holland and the Deepings, who has submitted his own artwork for the show. The event also includes a mini youth exhibition with works from five local schools. Joey Lowe launched his first exhibition in 2024, and the event has grown in popularity, drawing hundreds of visitors and creating opportunities for participants.

HCC Student Artist Brings Good vs. Evil to Life in Striking Painting

Houston Community College student Ruben Rodriguez, who also goes by Dario, created a large painting exploring the theme of good versus evil for the Juried Student Art Exhibition at HCC Spring Branch. The exhibition, hosted by HCC's Media, Visual, and Performing Arts department on April 30, featured works from level 1 and level 2 studio art students across the Spring Branch, Katy, and Alief campuses. Rodriguez's painting incorporates pop culture figures such as Kobe Bryant and Captain America on one side and villainous characters like Marvel's Thanos on the other, illustrating the paths of motivation and discipline versus addiction and greed, inspired by his Christian faith.

WaterFire Arts Center Unveils Immersive Summer Exhibitions in Providence

The WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, is launching two large-scale summer exhibitions in its 15,000-square-foot Main Hall. From June 9–12, artist Yuval Gur presents "RIFT: A Sonic Environment for Multi-Timescale Listening," an immersive sound installation using environmental recordings from Iceland that transforms sound into a physical, felt experience. From July 2 through August 30, the group show "America, Unfinished?!" features artists from Rhode Island and across the country, selected via open call, exploring themes of labor, migration, memory, and civic life through interactive installations and mixed media, with live performances on Thursday evenings.

Asian-American artists shine at US fair amid ongoing anti-immigrant rhetoric

At the San Francisco Art Fair in April, held at Fort Mason Centre’s Festival Pavilion, organizers, curators, and gallerists centered Asian-American and Pacific Islander voices through a curated group exhibition titled “Da Da Daam” and a pop-up design store featuring over 70 Asian diaspora artists and brands. The fair’s 14th edition, directed by Kelly Freeman, responded to ongoing anti-immigrant rhetoric in the US by celebrating the strength of the immigrant community in a city where nearly 35% of the population identifies as Asian.