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Art of the Brick: LEGO Exhibition opens in Downtown Cincinnati

The globally acclaimed exhibition "Art of the Brick" has officially opened in downtown Cincinnati, showcasing over 100 sculptures crafted by artist Nathan Sawaya. The display features millions of LEGO bricks transformed into large-scale original works, including a 20-foot T-Rex, alongside brick-built interpretations of iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Starry Night. Visitors can also engage with a hands-on building zone designed to foster creativity.

National parks art show opens at the Darwin R. Barker Library

The Darwin R. Barker Library in Fredonia has launched "Visions of the National Parks and Beyond 2," a regional art exhibition featuring over twenty works by six local artists. An encore of a previous show at the Crary Art Gallery, the collection includes photography, oil paintings, gouache, and cut paper pieces depicting iconic American landscapes from Yellowstone to Gettysburg.

Sunnyside artist celebrates Bowie & friends final exhibit at Aubergine Cafe

The final exhibition of 'Bowie and Friends,' a series of portraits by Sunnyside-based artist Gareth Doyle (dubhghaill.art), was celebrated at Aubergine Cafe in Queens, New York. The two-month show featured 13 original works inspired by music icons like David Bowie, Debbie Harry, Kurt Cobain, and John Lydon, with prints and original canvases available for sale.

Roberta Weir and Jerry Garcia exhibit to open at Vallejo Art Walk

The City Arts Gallery in Vallejo will open a special exhibition featuring the work of local artist Roberta Weir and limited edition prints by Grateful Dead musician Jerry Garcia. The show, opening during the Vallejo Art Walk on February 13, highlights Weir's four-decade career in oil painting and Garcia's lesser-known visual art, stemming from their mentorship and friendship that began when Garcia visited Weir's Berkeley gallery in the late 1980s.

New art gallery opens in one of Barcelona’s most famous buildings

A new contemporary art gallery, Casa Batlló Contemporary, has opened on the previously closed second floor of Antoni Gaudí's iconic Casa Batlló building in Barcelona. The inaugural exhibition, "Beyond the Facade," is by the London-based art practice United Visual Artists, founded by Matt Clark, and runs until May 17.

Casa Batlló opens new contemporary art space

Casa Batlló, the iconic Antoni Gaudí-designed building in Barcelona, has opened a new contemporary art space on its second floor. The inaugural exhibition, 'Beyond the Façade' by Matt Clark and United Visual Artists, uses light, sculpture, technology, and choreography to create an immersive experience inspired by Gaudí's vision and the philosophical system of Ramon Llull.

Unprecedented Exhibition ‘Echoes of Gen X: The Art of the Fillmore (1980s–2000s)’ Will Open at LA’s Gabba Gallery on February 21

The Gabba Gallery in Los Angeles will open a major exhibition titled 'Echoes of Gen X: The Art of the Fillmore (1980s–2000s)' on February 21. The show will feature a vast collection of deadstock gig posters and ephemera from the iconic San Francisco music venue, representing over 1,000 concerts from the late 1980s through early 2000s, with works by poster artists like Chuck Sperry, Frank Kozik, and Rex Ray.

Gaudí’s fantastical house in Barcelona is now home to a new art space

Casa Batlló, Antoni Gaudí's iconic Art Nouveau house in Barcelona, has opened a new contemporary art gallery called Casa Batlló Contemporary. The 230-square-meter space, designed by local studio Mesura, occupies previously inaccessible rooms on the building's second floor and will host two exhibitions annually, aiming to explore Gaudí's vision through contemporary creativity.

Students Worked on Exhibit of Gowns Worn at La Scala by Maria Callas

Six opera gowns worn by Maria Callas onstage at La Scala in Milan are on display at the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery in Washington, D.C., as part of the exhibition “Callas at La Scala.” The exhibition, located within the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, features costumes from roles including Anna Bolena and Ifigenia, alongside costume sketches by designers Nicola Benois and Piero Tosi and photographs of Callas. Students from the Corcoran School, guided by assistant professor Tanya Wetenhall, contributed by researching, writing labels, and installing the show, while ambassadors from Greece and Italy spoke at the opening.

Fevicryl’s The Art Chapter Showcases Local Artists at Ahmedabad Ni Gufa

Fevicryl, a brand under Pidilite Industries, launched 'The Art Chapter – Celebrating the Local Artist' at Ahmedabad Ni Gufa, an iconic underground gallery designed by Balkrishna Doshi in collaboration with M.F. Husain. The six-day exhibition featured over 50 local artists working in acrylics, mixed media, sculpture, folk motifs, and contemporary mythological reinterpretations. Highlights included a painting titled 'Melody of Knowledge' and an Indian Art Workshop offering hands-on traditional techniques. The event drew nearly 5,000 visitors, with on-site sales and commission inquiries reported, and was inaugurated by Dr. Bhanwar Rathore, Founder and President of BRDS.

Slawn and Opake Open 'Heroes, Villains, & Violence' Joint Exhibition in Miami

Slawn and Opake have opened a joint exhibition titled “Heroes, Villains, & Violence” in Miami, timed to coincide with Art Basel. The show explores themes of heroism, villainy, and violence through imagery from comics, film, and media, including Iron Man, Captain America, Snow White, and the Mad Hatter. Boxing serves as a recurring motif, with a real boxing ring hosting Miami fighters Uly “Monster” Diaz and Bryan “El Gallo” Duran during the opening. The exhibition runs through Dec. 31 at The Art of Hip Hop.

Paphos art exhibition cancelled after parties lash out over religious imagery

An art exhibition by Cypriot painter George Gavriel in Paphos was cancelled a day after its opening following public outcry over religious imagery. The show, titled “Antisystemic Art,” included paintings of Orthodox icon-style figures such as Christ and the Virgin Mary placed in explicit secular and sexually suggestive contexts. Political parties DISY and ELAM condemned the works as blasphemous, while the Blue Iris Gallery issued an apology and shut down the exhibition to avoid further unrest.

‘Heart of WeHo’ Art Exhibition Celebrates the City of West Hollywood at 40

The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division will host an artist reception on October 24 for 'Heart of WeHo,' a new group exhibition celebrating the city’s 40th anniversary. Featuring 27 local artists, the show presents paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed media that depict West Hollywood’s landmarks, history, and everyday spaces—from iconic nightlife and architecture to quieter corners and imagined futures. The exhibition is on view at the West Hollywood Library through May 2026.

Tony Hart Centenary: A Celebration at Creative Maidstone

An exhibition celebrating the centenary of British artist and television personality Tony Hart has opened at Creative Maidstone Community Arts Hub in Maidstone, Kent. Curated by his daughter Carolyn Ross, the retrospective features original sketches, watercolours, television pieces, and portraits—including a study of Carolyn painted when she was eight. The free show opened on what would have been Hart's 100th birthday, 15 October 2025, and runs until 8 November 2025.

Bears collaborate with UK artist Christian Jeffery to celebrate 40th anniversary of Super Bowl XX champions

The Chicago Bears are collaborating with UK artist Christian Jeffery and OOF Gallery to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Super Bowl XX championship team. A free exhibition at OOF Gallery inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London will run from October 10-12, featuring a one-of-a-kind art piece by Jeffery, limited-edition t-shirts with his bespoke design, and appearances by former Bears defensive end Israel Idonije. The collaboration marks the Bears' continued push into the UK lifestyle market following their London game last season.

Jodhpur turns into an open air art gallery this week

Jodhpur Arts Week, inaugurated on 1 October 2025, transforms the historic city of Jodhpur into an open-air art gallery for the first time. Founded by Sana Rezwan and curated by the Public Arts Trust of India (PATI), the week-long festival features exhibitions, installations, panel discussions, and workshops across iconic sites such as Toorji Ka Jhalra, Ghanta Ghar, Mandore Gardens, and heritage hotels like Daspan House and Khaas Bagh. Highlights include a video projection by Raqs Media Collective, a neon installation by Chila Kumari Singh Burman, and works by artists Gaspard Combes, Richa Arya, Jenjum Gadi, Awdhesh Tamrakar, and others, blending contemporary art with Rajasthan's traditional crafts.

Lucid Dreaming: dlr Open Exhibition 2025

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presented the dlr Open Exhibition 2025, themed "Lucid Dreaming," at the Municipal Gallery in dlr LexIcon from December 7, 2025, to February 15, 2026. Curated by Davey Moor of the Royal Hibernian Academy through an open submission process, the exhibition awarded a €1,000 prize to Eimear Carvill, with runners-up Kate McDonagh and Fergal Styles each receiving €250. The launch brought together artists, friends, and art lovers, with remarks from Chief Executive Frank Curran and Councillor Jim Gildea.

Snoop Dogg reaches a new high at auction

Snoop Dogg has become the subject of a series of artworks by artist Erica Kovitz, made from the roaches (remnants of joints) he smoked. Seven works on canvas, each signed by Snoop, were auctioned on the platform 32auctions through The Joint Venture, which Kovitz co-founded, fetching a total of $148,100. The top lot, 'Snoop Doggy Dogg Genesis Burn,' which incorporates his 1993 LAPD mugshot and marijuana ash, sold for $70,000.

Unchained.Art brings cross-continental exhibition to Monaco this August

Artist Beata May will present her solo exhibition 'Où est Vénus? – Where is Venus' at Espace 22 in Monaco from 9th to 22nd August, organized by Unchained.Art. The two-week pop-up is curated by Christina Hiltscher, with the first week featuring May's solo works, including the piece 'Icon III', and the second week expanding to include six additional international artists responding to May's central question.

New art exhibit showcases local artist's nostalgic portrayals of La Crosse landmarks

A new art exhibit at the Pump House Regional Arts Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, features the work of local artist John Smith, who creates nostalgic paintings of iconic La Crosse landmarks. The show, titled 'Memories of La Crosse,' includes depictions of the historic Riverside Park bandshell, the Cass Street Bridge, and other beloved sites, rendered in a warm, impressionistic style that evokes the city's past.

100 Years of Leighton House

Leighton House in London has announced a year-long centenary program for 2026, marking 100 years since the house opened as a museum. The centerpiece is "The Arab Hall: Past and Present" (21 March – 4 October 2026), featuring three site-specific installations by artists Ramzi Mallat, Kamilah Ahmed, and Soraya Syed, a short film by Syrian filmmaker Soudade Kaadan, and an exhibition of original designs by George Aitchison, William De Morgan, and Walter Crane, alongside new research by Dr. Melanie Gibson published in a fully illustrated book. The museum is also collecting public memories and memorabilia for a Centenary Archive, and has formed an Advisory Panel to inform the exhibition.

acne studios launches permanent gallery space in paris with exhibition by paul kooiker

Acne Studios has opened its first permanent art space in Paris, named Acne Paper Palais Royal, located beneath the historic arcades of the Palais Royal. The inaugural exhibition, titled '2025', features forty-two portraits of art students from Amsterdam's Gerrit Rietveld Academie by Dutch photographer Paul Kooiker, on view through July 27, 2025. The space is named after the brand's biannual magazine, Acne Paper, and will host art shows, talks, book signings, and cultural events.

Embark on a creative journey through time and space at the Leiji Matsumoto exhibition

Tokyo City View is hosting 'Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition: A Creative Journey', the first large-scale retrospective dedicated to the legendary manga artist who died in 2023. The show, running until September 7, traces his seven-decade career through original drawings discovered after his death, immersive installations, and recreations of his creative space, highlighting iconic works like 'Space Battleship Yamato', 'Galaxy Express 999', and 'Space Pirate Captain Harlock'.

Acne Studios opens its first gallery at the Palais Royal

Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios will open its first permanent art gallery on June 26 under the historic arches of the Palais Royal in Paris. The gallery follows the editorial line of Acne Paper, the brand's biannual publication, and will host a multidisciplinary program including exhibitions, talks, book signings, and cultural events. Its inaugural exhibition features the experimental photography of Dutch artist Paul Kooiker.

Seven years after brutal fire, National Museum of Brazil to partially reopen

The National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional-UFRJ) in Rio de Janeiro will partially reopen its galleries nearly seven years after a devastating electrical fire destroyed around 90% of its collection. The temporary reopening features guided tours of three rooms, including one displaying decorative paintings uncovered during restoration, the surviving Bendegó meteorite, a suspended sperm whale skeleton, and donated objects such as fossils, manuscripts, ceramics, and Indigenous artefacts. The museum's full reopening is scheduled for 2028, with a reconstruction budget of 516.8 million reais ($90.4 million) and an additional 170 million reais ($29.8 million) still needed.

New Kensington Art Gallery to open Eddie Adams photography exhibit May 8

Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery will open "Eddie Adams: Vietnam" on May 8, featuring over 50 photographs by the late Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist. The exhibit includes his iconic "Saigon Execution" (1968) and "Boat of No Smiles" (1979), with a reception on May 28 featuring Adams' widow Alyssa Adams and former Associated Press photo editor Hal Buell. The free show runs through August 27.

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square To Host Asako Iwamizu Solo Exhibition

Japanese artist Asako Iwamizu will present a month-long solo exhibition at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square's White Box gallery starting May 1, 2025. The show features her signature "Kimekomi Art," which combines traditional Japanese kimekomi techniques with fabric scraps and remnants, using both Japanese and British textiles. The exhibition includes interactive workshops on May 17 and 18, and coincides with London Craft Week (May 12–18, 2025), a major annual festival celebrating craftsmanship. Iwamizu will also collaborate with tailors from Savile Row to create new works from local fabric waste.

On the Hunt for a Memphis Group-Style Lamp

The article follows a search for a lamp that visually mimics the distinctive style of the Memphis Group, the influential 1980s Italian design collective known for its bold, postmodern aesthetic. The hunt focuses on finding an affordable, Memphis-style light fixture rather than an authentic vintage piece from the group itself.

France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art

France has passed a new law that simplifies the process of returning looted art and cultural artifacts to their countries of origin. The legislation, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, is seen as a major step in addressing colonial-era acquisitions, particularly for African artworks held in French museums. Experts describe the law as a seismic shift in restitution policy, enabling faster and more systematic returns without requiring individual parliamentary approvals for each item.

In Indianapolis, a New Contemporary Art Museum Comes With a D.J.

The Indianapolis Contemporary (ICon) has officially opened its doors in a transformed 40,000-square-foot former dairy barn, signaling a bold new chapter for the city’s arts scene. This non-collecting institution aims to dismantle the traditional, often sterile museum experience by integrating live music, social spaces, and a rotating roster of site-specific installations that prioritize community engagement over historical preservation.