Understanding human emotions through art

An exhibition titled “Seri: Woman Perspective – Voice of Our Time” at 22Hale Street Heritage Gallery in Ipoh, Perak, brings together 10 women artists showcasing 24 paintings and six ceramic- and clay-based sculptural works. The show explores the psychology of art, emotional expression, identity, and social reflection. A parallel talk, “From Pain to Healing: The Art of Emotional Recovery,” was given by Health Ministry psychology officer Rahilah Abdul Rahim, who introduced the Art Drawing House-Tree-Person (ADHTP) technique and color-based exercises as therapeutic tools for accessing and understanding emotions.

Katara hosts exhibition on Compositions of Art

The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) in Doha, Qatar, opened an exhibition titled "Compositions from the Spirit of Art" by Qatari visual artist Dania Tariq, running until next Monday. The show features 34 artworks across four collections that explore human and national identity, geometric abstraction, and color harmony, using mixed media such as plaster, fabric, "sadu" weaving, burlap, metals, and beads. Tariq, who is hearing-impaired, transforms silence into a vibrant visual language, blending visual art with musical sensation.

North Fork art openings to explore Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend on New York's North Fork features multiple art openings, including Madeline Daversa's watercolors at Lenz Winery, Courtney Leonard's Indigenous-focused exhibition 'BREACH: Logbook 26 | CONVERGENCE' at the East End Seaport Museum, the 'Small Works' group show at the North Fork Arts Center with works by Virginia Cava, Delia Reiss, Debra Riva, Hilary North, and Gerard Lehner, and 'Plein Air, Pointillism & Patterns' at William Ris Gallery. Other openings include 'Forest Bathing' at Vine + Sand, curated by Dena Zemsky with Robert Bentley, and historic exhibits at the Oysterponds Historical Society.

National Art Museum of Kyiv Forced to Close After Russian Strike

Le Musée national d’art de Kiev contraint de fermer après une frappe russe

The National Art Museum of Ukraine (NAMU) in Kyiv was damaged during a massive Russian airstrike on the night of May 23-24, which involved 90 missiles and 600 drones. The museum has closed indefinitely after windows were blown out, window frames damaged, plaster fell from walls, and the skylight roof was hit. No staff or collections were harmed, as the main artworks had been evacuated to secret storage sites since February 2022. The museum had maintained partial activity with temporary exhibitions and conferences, and had loaned over sixty works to the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium for the exhibition 'In the Eye of the Storm.'

5 Artists Inspired by Moroccan Rugs and North African Weaving

Artsy Editorial profiles five contemporary artists from the Maghreb region who draw inspiration from Moroccan rugs and North African weaving traditions. The article highlights how these artists transform the loom-based craft—historically dismissed as "womanly craft" by academia and the avant-garde—into a contemporary art form that honors and updates longstanding weaving practices. Each artist uses the grammar of signs, stitches, rhythm, color, and designs inherent to North African textiles to articulate narratives and philosophies.

Joplin’s Route 66 art project to feature 16 new 3D paintings

Joplin, Missouri is expanding its public art project along historic Route 66 with 16 new 3D paintings. Artists are creating two-dimensional works that produce three-dimensional optical illusions, building on existing pieces installed in 2024 and 2025 at the Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex and Schifferdecker Park. Two new images are already in place at 1717 West 7th Street, with 14 more artists installing their work from June 3 to June 5. A grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, June 6.

Applications being accepted for 31st annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show

Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the 31st annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, running from August 8 through September 12 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Juried artists compete for over $18,000 in two divisions—traditional (arts customary before European contact, including basketry, pottery, and traditional arts) and contemporary (arts arising after contact, such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, and digital art). Submissions from Cherokee Nation citizens are due by July 3, with Cherokee National Treasures exempt from jury review. An awards reception will be held on August 7, followed by a public opening on August 8.

Photos: "Towers and Flowers" art exhibit at Valencia Town Center

Naomi Young's art exhibit "Towers and Flowers" is on display until mid-June at the Valencia Town Center in Valencia, California. The show, which opened on May 17, 2026, features works inspired by Young's upbringing in Jerusalem, reflecting her enduring connection to the city's spirit.

Pauline Adams Reflects on Artistic Career and Upcoming Debut Art Exhibit in Greece

Greek-American artist Pauline Adams (formerly Seretakis) will present her first art collection in Greece this September, with an exhibition in Kefalonia from September 2-5. The show, held in collaboration with Anastasia Ntonti, will feature 18 new paintings. Adams, who was born in Virginia and spent over a decade of her childhood in Greece, recently quit her full-time job at the Government Accountability Office to focus entirely on painting. She describes herself as a painter of atmospheric moments, working with a limited palette of smoky blue and amethyst, inspired by Greek seascapes, portraits, and the essence of memory.

Photography exhibit shows how Ohio's diverse farming and food 'brings us together'

A new photography and video exhibition titled "Culture Crops" has opened at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University in Ohio. The exhibit features over 30 photographs by Cincinnati-based fine arts photographer Tina Gutierrez, who spent nearly two years traveling across Ohio to document the state's diverse agricultural community. The project includes images of Syrian refugees, Mexican immigrants, members of the Myaamia tribe, and legacy farming families, alongside video interviews filmed by artist Asa Featherstone, IV. The exhibition was funded by a $12,500 America 250-Ohio grant as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.

Vietnamese, Indonesian artists explore memory, identity in Ho Chi Minh City exhibition

The 'Memory, Nature, Identity' contemporary art exhibition opened at Lotus Van Art & Community Hub in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, running through June 5, 2026. It features works by more than 11 artists, including Vietnamese painters and Indonesian artists working across visual and experimental forms, with pieces ranging from lacquer paintings and egg tempera works to multimedia experiments and watercolors of heritage architecture. The exhibition includes artist talks, workshops, guided tours, and public exchange sessions.

Exhibition by Podlasie Artist Małgorzata Dmitruk Opens at the Ivan Lutskievich Belarusian Museum in Vilnius

An exhibition titled “The Line of Transition” by Polish artist Małgorzata Dmitruk has opened at the Ivan Lutskievich Belarusian Museum in Vilnius. The show features a central multi-meter textile composition addressing events on the Belarusian-Polish border, alongside works such as the embroidered “Lullaby” and the lithograph series “Kombinat” dedicated to printer Dzmitry Malatkou. Dmitruk, a professor at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts, draws on her Podlasie heritage and family traditions, using found and inherited fabrics to explore themes of borders, transition, and memory.

Reasoning beyond accounting: here is the first step for a valuation of cultural heritage

Ragionare oltre la contabilità: ecco il primo step per una valutazione del patrimonio culturale

Angelo Argento recently published an article examining the valuation of cultural heritage in light of ongoing public accounting reforms in Italy. The piece moves beyond iconic landmarks like the Colosseum or Uffizi to focus on smaller, territorial assets such as archives, civic museums, and lesser-known archaeological sites, questioning how and whether a specific economic value can be assigned to them. It explores different international approaches—from market-based valuations in Australia and France to symbolic €1 entries in the U.S.—highlighting the global trend toward quantifying cultural heritage.

Interview with French cartoonist Hugo Didier who draws the Cannes Film Festival 79

Intervista al fumettista francese Hugo Didier che disegna il Festival di Cannes 79

French cartoonist and illustrator Hugo Didier (Paris, 1993) has been commissioned to reinterpret and narrate the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival (May 12–23) through his drawings, which have appeared on the festival's official Instagram account. In an interview, Didier discusses how cinema influences his visual imagination, his preference for traditional drawing techniques (nib pens, Rotring technical pen, ink washes, watercolor) over digital, and his creative process that often begins with spontaneous sketches. He also reflects on the role of comics in contemporary French culture, noting their ability to explore diverse themes and reach wide audiences through a playful yet accessible medium.

Chiamata aperta ad artisti e architetti under 35 a Roma. Obiettivo? Progettare un’opera in dialogo col Gazometro

A new open call for artists and architects under 35 has been launched in Rome, inviting proposals for a public artwork in dialogue with the iconic Gazometro (gasometer) in the Ostiense district. The initiative is promoted by Spazio Taverna in collaboration with Eni and ROAD – Rome Advanced District, and was announced on May 21 during the event "ON THE ROAD – Distretti di Innovazione." Participants are asked to design a monument, pavilion, or installation that engages with the former industrial complex, now a creative hub hosting the cultural program Arte al Gazometro since 2024. A jury including Marco Bassan, Ludovico Pratesi, Mattia Voltaggio, Claudio Quaternato, and Lorenza Baroncelli will select the winner, who will receive a €3,000 prize; the ten finalists will be published on Artribune and gain access to a Masterclass at the School of Vision. Submissions are open from May 21 to July 31, 2026, with results announced in September.

Buongiorno Ceramica! 2026 is underway. All the unmissable events of the twelfth edition

Al via Buongiorno Ceramica! 2026. Tutti gli eventi da non perdere della dodicesima edizione

The twelfth edition of "Buongiorno Ceramica!" will take place on May 23-24, 2026, transforming historic centers, museums, and workshops across Italy into open-air laboratories. The event spans from Piedmont to Sicily, featuring exhibitions, installations, guided tours, performances, tastings, and gastronomic events. Highlights include the Ceramiche Sonore competition in Castellamonte, the Museo della Ceramica's tribute to Marco Levi in Mondovì, and open studios in Montelupo Fiorentino, with participation from 60 cities organized by the Associazione Italiana Città della Ceramica.

Le dimore storiche sono il più vasto e straordinario museo diffuso d’Italia. Una giornata per celebrarle

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Italian historic homes will open their doors free to the public as part of the 16th National Day promoted by ADSI – Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane. The 2025 edition involved over 500 properties and more than 250,000 visitors, highlighting the widespread cultural heritage across Italy. The article argues that this event is not merely cultural or tourist-oriented but raises broader questions about the future of Italy's fragile territories and the need for a cohesive national strategy for territorial rebalancing.

Where Art Meets Memory: The Gallery Kalo Journey

Gallery Kalo founder Përparim Kalo discusses the origins and philosophy of his Tirana-based gallery in a Q&A. Founded in 2014, the gallery began as a personal collection shared with the public and has since grown into a cultural meeting point that promotes artistic authenticity, inclusivity, and community engagement. Its vision has expanded beyond Tirana to villages along the Vjosa and Drino rivers, connecting art with landscape and local heritage.

Danville museum exhibit showcases student art honoring America’s 250th anniversary

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is hosting an exhibition featuring student artwork created in honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The show highlights young artists from local schools, with pieces reflecting themes of American history, identity, and patriotism. The exhibit is part of a broader community effort to engage students in the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

Georgetown Art Center Showcases “Impressions of Wildflowers,” A Multigenerational Exhibit Rooted in Nature and Family Legacy

The Georgetown Art Center is presenting "Impressions of Wildflowers," a multigenerational exhibition that explores themes of nature and family legacy. The show features works by multiple generations of artists, highlighting their shared connection to wildflowers and the natural landscape.

The Newest Billings Farm Exhibition Turns Barns Into Outdoor Gallery

Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont, has opened a new season of its “Art on the Barns” exhibition featuring work by New Hampshire artist Gail Rickards. The outdoor installation transforms the museum’s historic barns and farm buildings into a large-scale contemporary art display, with agricultural-themed works adapted into painted cut aluminum and PVC foam. Featured pieces include “TROPHY ROOM,” “SILOS,” “ICEHOUSE,” and “QUILT BARN,” and additional paintings by Rickards are shown inside the Visitor Center. An artist reception is scheduled for May 28, 2025.

Contemporary Art Museum emerges as alternative attraction in Cappadocia

The Contemporary Art Museum in Nevşehir, Turkey, established in 2018 within Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, has become an emerging cultural attraction in Cappadocia. Housing around 350 works by local and international artists across a 1,650-square-meter exhibition area, the museum features ceramics, oil paintings, and mixed-media pieces. Director Associate Professor Savaş Kurtuluş Çevik notes that over 30 artists have resided in the region in the past 15 years, and the museum has welcomed more than 50,000 visitors in the last three years. The museum also offers educational workshops for school groups and hosts exhibitions with artists from various countries.

Board game celebrates Philippine modern art - BusinessWorld

A new board game titled "Likha" has been released, celebrating Philippine modern art. The game features artworks from renowned Filipino modern artists and aims to educate players about the country's art history and cultural heritage through an engaging, interactive format.