Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips and a multidisciplinary artist from Oklahoma City, will present the first retrospective of his visual arts career in his hometown next year. The exhibition, announced by The Oklahoman, marks a significant showcase of Coyne's work outside of his music career.
The London Jesuit Centre is hosting "Paintings of Prayer and Protest," an exhibition featuring the works of artists Helen Elwes and Martin Jarvis. The show coincides with a special Mass for the Care of Creation at Farm St Church in Mayfair, marking the anniversary of Pope Francis' death. Both artists, members of Christian Climate Action and the Laudato Si' Movement, present works that blend ecological activism with spiritual devotion, including painted banners used in climate marches and contemporary icons addressing rainforest devastation.
India’s major art hubs are hosting a diverse array of exhibitions this April, ranging from historical explorations to contemporary sculpture. Key highlights include 'Shadows of Empire' at Mumbai’s 47A Khotachiwadi, which examines colonial legacies through the works of Jit Chowdhury and Kaushal Parikh, and a major retrospective of Jaya Ganguly’s four-decade career in Kolkata. In New Delhi, Latitude 28 is showcasing Mayur Kailash Gupta’s metaphysical sculptures, while Gallery Art Motif presents a multidisciplinary group show titled 'Space Making : Making Space' curated by Kunal Shah.
The Arts Council of East Orange has officially opened the “Gallery Under the Stairs” at City Hall, marking a significant revival of the city’s cultural programming. The inaugural exhibition features the work of Warren Murray, his late brother Russell Murray, and Janette Crayne Belcher, highlighting themes of family legacy and community storytelling. The event served as a public debut for Warren Murray, who began painting to honor his brother’s artistic memory, turning a personal grieving process into a community-facing creative practice.
Kansas City artist is debuting a new exhibition titled 'In Full Bloom,' showcasing a collection of works created entirely from memory. Despite losing her sight several years ago, the artist has continued her creative practice, adapting her techniques to produce vibrant visual art without the use of her vision.
The Louisiana Art and Science Museum (LASM) has announced a new solo exhibition titled "Then, and Now, and Always: The Art of Nick Bustamante," featuring works by the Louisiana Tech University professor. Opening March 21 in the Soupçon Gallery, the collection explores themes of family, loss, and legacy through a body of work created specifically for this show over the last two years.
The Center for Art, Culture, and History—Exeter (CACHE) is set to present "California Landscapes," a solo exhibition featuring the work of neo-expressionist painter Betty Berk. Running from April 4 to June 28, the showcase highlights Berk’s texture-heavy, color-driven paintings, which are often inspired by her background in classical piano.
Fine artist Serena Read recently presented her solo exhibition, "The Alignment of Peace and Chaos," at Unity Art Studio in Andover. The showcase featured works that blend realism and abstraction, utilizing materials like sparkle to explore themes of trauma, recovery, and the balance between internal tranquility and external turmoil. The exhibition included a 'Meet the Artist' event attended by local community figures, highlighting Read's transition from cross-cultural communications to a therapeutic art practice.
The New York Times has published a feature highlighting five emerging contemporary artists who are gaining recognition in the art world. The article profiles each artist's background, creative practice, and recent achievements, offering readers an introduction to new voices in visual art.
The Ohio State University Department of Art Faculty Exhibition is currently on view at the Urban Arts Space, featuring works by 23 full-time, tenured, tenure-track, and visiting faculty. The exhibition spans from historical artifacts to cutting-edge technology, with many works focusing on the natural world or technology. Highlights include virtual reality experiences and David John King's "Here Hear," which combines tiny objects on a rotating platform projected onto a wall via video camera, drawing from the artist's dreams and memories.
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.
Joy Sarkar inaugurated a solo art exhibition by artist Anupama Arora Mallik. The event marks a showcase of Mallik's recent works, presented in a gallery setting.
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is hosting its 23rd annual "Celebrate Arts & Aging" exhibition, showcasing over 170 works by senior artists aged 57 to 100. The show is displayed at three locations: the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, Center on the Hill, and the Parkway Central Library, with a virtual version available online. Featured artists include signature artist Ronald Lee Washington, who presents two paintings, "Lunch Break" and "Face Value," and longtime contributor Ikru Warmaneazy, who painted "The Jazz Musicians." The exhibition runs through the end of May.
Karin Skiba's 50-year retrospective, titled "Tapestries, Paper, and Paint," opens May 17 at the Hi-Desert Artists Gallery in Yucca Valley during the Yucca Valley Artwalk. The exhibition runs through June 16 and features large-scale collages of Detroit's decaying architecture, fictional portraits of women, and works layered with beads and symbolic feathers. Skiba, who spent over 20 years teaching in the community college system and helped establish the gallery at Norco College, describes art-making as integral to her identity.
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.