Experience the wonders of Pippin Frisbie-Calder’s art inspired by LSU Vet Med residency

Pippin Frisbie-Calder, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's 2025 artist-in-residence, will present a public exhibition and talk on November 10, 2025, at the LSU Vet Med Library. During her August residency, she engaged with clinicians, researchers, and the hospital environment to create original artworks inspired by veterinary science, using printmaking, woodcutting, and large-scale installations that explore climate change, species extinction, and environmental stewardship.

'Under Pressure': San Francisco artist's exhibit in Chicago is an SOS to save the planet

San Francisco-based artist Ana Teresa Fernández has opened a solo exhibition titled 'Under Pressure' at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. The exhibition, a four-year project, features works including oil paintings and a sculptural piece made from a transformed hose, all centered on themes of water and environmental fragility. A key installation involves a white balloon pressed by a stiletto heel, symbolizing human activity pushing the planet to a breaking point.

San Francisco artist Ana Teresa Fernandez's Chicago exhibit, 'Under Pressure,' is a call to climate action

San Francisco-based artist Ana Teresa Fernández has opened a solo exhibition titled 'Under Pressure' at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. The four-year project features a range of works, including detailed oil paintings and a sculptural piece, all centered on the theme of water and climate change. A key performance element involved Fernández leading hundreds of participants on Chicago's lakefront to form a giant S.O.S. signal using mirrors, a 'social monument' she previously staged in California.

One of London’s greatest art institutions will be transformed by a vast immersive exhibition this summer

The Barbican Centre in London has announced a massive immersive exhibition titled 'In Other Worlds,' set to open in May 2026. Led by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker and 'speculative futurist' Liam Young, the exhibition marks his first major solo show in the UK and will feature collaborations with creators from major productions like Westworld, Fallout, and Lord of the Rings. The installation will span three locations within the institution, including the Curve gallery and a car park, utilizing film, soundscapes, and costumes to explore imagined futures.

How ‘archaeological ceramicist’ Yasmin Smith has forever changed the way I look at flint

Yasmin Smith, an Australian artist described as an 'archaeological ceramicist,' presents her solo exhibition *Elemental Life* at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) in Sydney, running until June 8. The show features sculptural installations that use ceramics and glaze technologies to decode environmental and human histories. Key works include *Seine River Basin (2019)*, commissioned by the Centre Pompidou, which uses ash-glazed stoneware replicas of tree branches to reflect the chemical history of the River Seine, and *Chicxulub (2025)*, which draws on samples from the asteroid impact crater in Mexico to explore mass extinction. Smith’s practice involves extensive field research and collaboration with ecologists, archaeologists, and local communities, creating site-specific glazes that act as chemical records of place and time.

In Penang, the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery is set to be a new cultural beacon

The Lin Xiang Xiong (LXX) Art Gallery at The Light Waterfront in Gelugor, George Town, Penang, is set to open on December 14. The eight-storey, RM100 million gallery will feature over 300 original artworks by founder Prof Lin Xiang Xiong, an 80-year-old artist and entrepreneur, alongside a rotating collection of more than 1,000 pieces he amassed over six decades across Asia and Europe. The gallery's design is inspired by a turtle, symbolizing longevity and peace, and will host international symposiums, artist exchange programmes, and cross-cultural dialogues.

Barbican announces In Other Worlds, the first UK solo exhibition by Liam Young

The Barbican has announced In Other Worlds, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young, set to open from 21 May to 6 September 2026. The immersive exhibition will feature films, costumes, miniature models, comics and sound-led environments exploring speculative futures shaped by climate change and emerging technologies. A new commission, World Machine (2026), will serve as the centrepiece, imagining a planetary-scale AI system where nature and computation coexist. Other works include Planet City (2021), The Great Endeavour (2023), and After the End (2024), co-authored with Aboriginal actor Natasha Wanganeen.

These artists want your help distracting fossil fuel executives

The Brooklyn non-profit space Pioneer Works is hosting an exhibition titled "How to Get to Zero" by artists Tega Brain and Sam Lavigne, featuring climate-focused interactive installations. The centerpiece, "Cold Call" (2023), invites visitors to don headsets and call fossil fuel executives, following a script designed to keep them on the line as long as possible to disrupt their productivity. Another work, "Offset" (2023-25), parodies carbon offset markets by allowing visitors to purchase credits for dissident acts like deflating SUV tires, with proceeds going to activists. The exhibition also includes "Perfect Sleep" (2021), an anti-productivity phone app that encourages rest to reduce carbon footprints, and "Synthetic Messenger" (2021), where cell phones click on climate news ads to boost journalism engagement.

Guest Artist Exhibition Opens at Center for the Visual Arts

The University of Toledo Department of Art will host a free public exhibition of photographs and installation works by guest artist Margaret LeJeune, opening August 25 at the Center for the Visual Arts. Titled "Drawn from Memory: Mapping Salt and Time," the exhibition examines ecological shifts in Dare County, North Carolina, including the transformation of coastal forests into ghost forests due to saltwater intrusion and rising sea levels, while also addressing histories of colonialism, enslaved Africans and their descendants, and Indigenous displacement. LeJeune will give an artist talk on September 24, and the show runs through October 10.

Teen artists portrayed their lives — some adults didn't want to see the full picture

Teen artists in Washington, D.C., created two exhibitions—'The Teen Experience' at the American University Museum and a mural at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival—depicting honest portrayals of their lives, including school lockdowns, protests, self-doubt, and the pandemic. The Museum of Contemporary American Teenagers (MoCAT), founded by teacher David Lopilato, organized both shows, but some adults objected to the full range of topics addressed, such as the 'Free Palestine' protest sign in the mural.

Art x Climate Gallery triumphs at the Smithsonian

The article reports that the Art x Climate Gallery has achieved a notable success at the Smithsonian Institution, though the specific details of the triumph are obscured by a security verification page that blocks access to the full content. The gallery, which likely focuses on the intersection of art and climate change, appears to have been recognized or celebrated within the Smithsonian's prestigious museum network.

All you need to know about world’s highest art biennale 2026 that is set to be hosted in Ladakh

The sā Ladakh Biennale, billed as the world's highest art biennale, returns to Ladakh from August 1-10, 2026, after a previous edition. Held at 3,600 meters above sea level, the event transforms the corridor between Leh and Kargil into an open-air exhibition titled 'Signals from Another Star', curated by Vishal K Dar and Tsering Motup across eight locations including Basgo, Lamayuru, and Kargil. It features 24 artists, including international figures like Jitish Kallat, Anna Jermolaewa, Peter Kogler, and Agnieszka Kurant, alongside local artists such as Tundup Dorjay, Chemat Dorjey, and Stanzin Samphel. Works are created using natural materials like stone, clay, and wool, and are designed to eventually disintegrate, reflecting the fragile ecosystem.

Saodat Ismailova “When the Water Turns to Wind” at Portikus, Frankfurt

Saodat Ismailova “When the Water Turns to Wind” at Portikus, Frankfurt

Uzbek artist Saodat Ismailova has opened a major solo exhibition, "When the Water Turns to Wind," at Portikus in Frankfurt. The presentation features a new, immersive film installation that weaves together ancestral myths, sonic landscapes, and the ecological history of Central Asia, focusing on the region's disappearing rivers and steppes. The work continues her long-term exploration of memory and cultural preservation.

Comment | Art and science rely on freedom of thought—and on each other

The article argues that art and science are deeply interconnected, both relying on freedom of thought and cross-disciplinary collaboration. It cites examples like birds' colorful feathers being explained by a study supported by Schmidt Sciences, which found that birds use a layer of white and black feathers to accentuate color—a technique painters have used for centuries. The piece highlights the Artist-at-Sea programme aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor (too), where artists like Constance Sartor and Jill Pelto collaborate with scientists to communicate marine science to broader audiences. The author, who works with scientists and is married to one, emphasizes that both disciplines pursue truth through different but complementary methods, from Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical studies to medieval Islamic tilework and Alexander von Humboldt's naturalist drawings.

Persian miniatures and mermaids: Hiba Schahbaz’s garden of delights at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami has opened "Hiba Schahbaz: The Garden," the first major retrospective of Karachi-born, Brooklyn-based artist Hiba Schahbaz. Curated by Jasmine Wahi, the exhibition spans 15 years of Schahbaz's practice, including loans from private collections, studio works, and new commissions. Anchored by the concept of the jannat (Paradise Garden) rooted in Islamic tradition and Sufi poetry, the show is organized around the elements of earth, water, fire, and air. Schahbaz, trained in the Indo-Persian miniature tradition, works with water-based pigments and tea on handmade paper, and her practice has evolved from small formats to large-scale works, including a 45-foot-by-14-foot mermaid painting commissioned for the Miami show.

Ecological fables set in the Everglades: Kat Lyons stages first US institutional solo show at Marquez Art Projects

Kat Lyons has opened her first US institutional solo show, "Full Earth," at Marquez Art Projects (MAP) in Allapattah, Miami. The exhibition features newly commissioned large-scale oil paintings that draw on the ecology, history, and mythology of the Florida Everglades, blending personal narrative with environmental commentary. Lyons, who rarely depicts humans, instead populates her canvases with native and invasive animal species, using them as protagonists in visual fables that explore humanity's relationship with nature.

Concrete cars for coral reefs: Miami's underwater eco-sculpture park takes shape

The first phase of the Reefline project, an underwater sculpture park off the coast of Miami Beach, has been installed with 22 submerged concrete cars created by Argentine artist Leandro Erlich. The sculptures, titled "Concrete Coral" (2025), sit 20 feet below the surface and are designed to support coral regeneration and marine biodiversity. The project was developed by cultural placemaker Ximena Caminos with a masterplan by architect Shohei Shigematsu of OMA, and will expand over ten years to reach seven miles in length. Visitors can access the site via swimming, diving, or electric paddleboards, and a floating marine learning center is anchored nearby during Miami Art Week.

New City of West Hollywood ‘Moving Image Media Art’ Exhibition Series Artworks Debut October 1

The City of West Hollywood has announced the debut of the next exhibitions in its Moving Image Media Art (MIMA) program, featuring artworks by Isabel Beavers, Diana Thater, Maya Kell-Abrams and Adam Agostino, Sara Silkin, Nina McNeely, and Noper. Starting October 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, these works will be displayed at the top of every hour on various digital billboards along Sunset Boulevard, with specific locations and schedules for each piece.

Artist Maya Lin poses probing questions around New York City during Climate Week

Artist Maya Lin, in collaboration with the non-profit Art 2030, has launched a public art campaign titled "What If?" across New York City during Climate Week (21-28 September). The project features large-scale posters at the United Nations Headquarters Plaza and on JCDecaux-owned bus shelters, posing probing environmental questions and galvanizing answers to inspire curiosity and action. Additional activations include a mural by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya at the Nest Climate Campus, a caption contest for Tom Toro's New Yorker cartoon at the Climate Museum, and new didactic interventions at the American Museum of Natural History's dioramas highlighting climate change threats.

Due giovani artisti in una mostra a Matera si confrontano sulle tracce della memoria

The article reports on "Remain(s)," a dual exhibition at Momart Gallery in Matera, Italy, featuring young artists Luca Granato and Michela Rondinone. Curated by Antonella Marino, the show explores the aesthetics of fragments and memory through installations, sculptures, and video works. Granato's pieces address loss, migration, and climate change, while Rondinone's works focus on childhood, play, and relational practices. The exhibition runs until May 26, 2026.

Climate Activists Smear Palazzo Vecchio

Klimaaktivisten beschmieren Palazzo Vecchio

Members of the climate activist group Ultima Generazione targeted the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, spraying its facade with orange washable paint using fire extinguishers. The protest was swiftly interrupted by security forces and Florence's Mayor Dario Nardella, who happened to be on-site and personally tackled one of the activists. Following the incident, the mayor joined cleaning crews on scaffolding to help scrub the medieval stonework with brushes and high-pressure hoses.

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The ReefLine nonprofit launched its new Blue Arts Award on the Greek island of Hydra, calling on artists to create site-specific underwater sculptures that function as artificial reefs. The award is part of the larger ReefLine project, a seven-mile underwater sculpture park and hybrid reef off Miami Beach, designed by Shohei Shigematsu of OMA, with construction set to begin in September 2025. The first winning artwork will be installed in 2027. ReefLine Founder and Artistic Director Ximena Caminos envisions the project as a blend of public art, marine science, and climate action, aiming to restore the Florida Reef Tract, combat shoreline erosion, and boost biodiversity.

Gallery Jupiter presents "The Immersive Landscape" - works by Christie Scheele

Gallery Jupiter in Little Silver, New Jersey, presents "The Immersive Landscape," a solo exhibition of paintings by artist Christie Scheele, running from April 30 through June 11, 2026. The show features Scheele's open vista landscape paintings and her new Place Series assemblages, which incorporate foraged natural materials like stones, bark, and seaweed. An opening reception is scheduled for April 30. In conjunction with Earth Day, Scheele also collaborated with artist Kathleen Sweeney and designer Dominick Santise on EcoAction Cards, a set of activity cards aimed at inspiring environmental action.

Comment | Climate change is forcing tough choices—how much heritage can we save before it is too late?

Climate change is accelerating the degradation of archaeological sites worldwide, forcing archaeologists to make urgent, difficult choices about what to save. From thawing permafrost in the Canadian Arctic threatening Inuit heritage to landslides endangering ancient Buddhist temples in Nepal, researchers are now deploying innovative technologies like ground-penetrating radar, 3D scanning, and even cosmic-ray muon detectors to digitally document and monitor at-risk sites before they are lost.

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Archaeologists and geologists have uncovered a Postclassic Maya settlement at the Birds of Paradise field complex in the Rio Bravo floodplain of Belize. Utilizing LiDAR mapping and 20 years of field research, the team discovered exceptionally preserved wooden architecture, stone structures, and domestic artifacts dating from 800–1500 CE. These findings reveal that Maya communities successfully migrated to wetland environments after inland urban centers were abandoned due to prolonged droughts.

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The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has pledged $7 million for 2026 to fund 21 new heritage preservation projects globally. These projects, selected from its 2025 Watch List and other sites, range from restoring mural paintings at the Church of Saint-Eustache in Paris and gardens at Safdar Jang’s Tomb in New Delhi, to repairing earthquake damage in Japan and supporting community-led stewardship at Bear’s Ears National Monument in Utah.

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Typhoon Halong severely damaged an archaeological site near Quinhagak, Alaska, that had been preserved in permafrost. The storm scattered thousands of Yup’ik artifacts—including wooden masks and tools—along the southwestern Alaskan coast. Archaeologist Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen raised the alarm about climate change threats, and salvage efforts are underway with the Nunalleq Museum to recover and conserve the items.

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World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced the launch of the Suzanne Deal Booth Institute for Heritage Preservation, backed by $19 million in funding as part of its $60 million endowment campaign marking the organization's 60th anniversary. The institute is established through a $10 million endowment gift from philanthropist and ARTnews Top 200 collector Suzanne Deal Booth, with additional support from the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation, Denise Littlefield Sobel, and Virginia James. The institute will serve as a global hub for research, training, and innovation in heritage preservation, focusing on greenspace stewardship, digital preservation, and workforce development, including programs like the Greenspace Heritage Training initiative and Bridge to Crafts Careers.

Venice Biennale performances confront war and climate fears

At the 2026 Venice Biennale, visitors encountered provocative performances and installations addressing war, climate anxiety, and human coexistence. Highlights include a naked performer acting as a human bell clapper in Florentina Holzinger's "Seaworld Venice" at the Austrian Pavilion, lifelike baby dolls in Ei Arakawa-Nash's caregiving-focused work at the Japanese Pavilion, and drone-powered flying carpets in Moldova's pavilion that transform symbols of war into tools of peace. The Nordic Pavilion also presented surreal installations exploring coexistence and environmental fears.

Remains of time: Discarded Material Finds New Life As Artwork

Two Indian artists, Manveer Singh (aka Plasticvalla) and Smriti Dixit, are creating artworks from discarded materials to address environmental degradation. Singh transforms multi-layered plastic waste into sculptures inspired by local landscapes and folk traditions, such as a snow leopard for Spiti Valley and a landfill-inspired piece for Delhi. Dixit finds her practice meditative, while other young artists like Anuja Dasgupta and Mrugen Rathod recently exhibited at the 'Sustaina' exhibition using recycled materials like agricultural waste and discarded hotel textiles. Additionally, Tara Lal's Aranyani Pavilion, made from invasive Lantana Camara wood, was displayed at Sunder Nursery to promote forest restoration.