Chiang Hsin-Ching | Of Mountain and Sea II (2017) | For Sale

Taiwanese contemporary artist Chiang Hsin-Ching's 2017 ink-and-color-on-paper work "Of Mountain and Sea II" is being offered for sale by Hiraya Gallery (EU) for €20,000. The 175 × 96 cm piece, stamped by the artist's estate and accompanied by certificates of authenticity, is listed on Artsy with shipping from Taichung, Taiwan. Chiang, born in 1970 in Taichung, is a researcher at the Contemporary Ink Art Research Institute and has exhibited widely, including at the Kyocera Museum of Art in Kyoto, the Venice International Art Exhibition, and ART TAIPEI.

Absa L’Atelier ambassador opens Solo Exhibition in Uganda, challenges hair bias

Absa Group has announced that Eric Joe Gayi, an Absa L’Atelier 2023 Ambassador, will open his solo exhibition *Breaking the Norm* on November 1, 2025, at The Summit Residences in Naguru, Kampala, in collaboration with Amasaka Gallery. The show features intricate ballpoint pen drawings exploring Afro hair as a symbol of identity, resistance, and cultural pride, using blue figures to represent conformity and black figures with honeycomb textures to symbolize authenticity and resilience against Eurocentric beauty standards.

Artist Eric Joe Gayi challenges beauty standards in new exhibition

Ugandan artist Eric Joe Gayi, an Absa L’Atelier 2023 Ambassador, is presenting his solo exhibition "Breaking the Norm" at The Summit Residences in Naguru, in collaboration with Amasaka Gallery. The show features intricate ballpoint pen drawings in blue and black ink, exploring Afro hair as a symbol of identity, resistance, and cultural pride, while challenging colonial and Eurocentric beauty standards. Blue figures represent conformity, while black figures with honeycomb-textured faces symbolize authenticity and resilience.

Art e Fekts to host artist Paul DeLuca’s pottery exhibit May 8

Art e Fekts Gallery in Downtown Pittston will host "This is Me – The Pottery of Paul DeLuca," the second exhibit of 2026, opening on Friday, May 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Dr. Joseph Lombardo Gallery. The exhibit coincides with the first 2nd Friday Art Walk of the year and will run until June 5, featuring the unique ceramic work of regional artist Paul DeLuca, who owns and operates Bank Street Pottery.

Art on Main presents "Women in Art: Revealing Our Magnificence" opening reception

Art on Main in Dallas is presenting "Women in Art: Revealing Our Magnificence," a juried exhibition featuring bold, expressive works across mediums such as painting, drawing, photography, fiber art, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics. The opening reception includes live music by the East Dallas Uke-A-Ladies and a set by DJ MISO, along with a Best in Show award presentation, and the exhibit runs through May 30.

Albert Yuk Shuttered Light Exhibit Opens in Reed Gallery

On April 12, the Reed Gallery opened 'Shuttered Light,' an exhibition of photographs by Deerfield Academy student Albert Yuk (class of 2026). The show juxtaposes staged war scenes from a Beijing film set with real wartime documentation from Israel and Iran, aiming to highlight media bias and the blurring of authenticity in news imagery. Yuk, who has traveled to conflict zones including Israel, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Afghanistan, began his photography career working for Pulitzer Prize-winning Chinese photojournalist Liu Heung Shing. The exhibition includes personal favorites like 'Intersection of Tradition and Modernity' and 'Warrior’s Respite,' reflecting themes of freedom, liberty, and gender roles.

Staten Island Museum's triennial exhibit showcases local artists

The Staten Island Museum has opened its triennial exhibition, “Here You Are,” featuring seven artists with strong ties to Staten Island. Among them is graphic artist Roemello Agjmurati, who presents “365 Proof of Life,” a collection of daily digital designs created over a year as a personal creative exercise. The show spans multiple mediums including fiber, paint, film, photography, and graphic design, and runs through mid-October.

Open Call: Submit artwork to Sinvergüenza group show

Acción Latina's Juan R. Fuentes Gallery in San Francisco has issued an open call for Bay Area artists to submit artwork for "Sinvergüenza," a group exhibition honoring women and nonbinary people who defy societal expectations. The show reclaims the term "sinvergüenza" (shameless) as a badge of courage, inviting works in all formats including painting, ceramics, photography, and mixed media. The submission deadline has been extended to January 18, 2026, with the exhibition running from February 14 to March 29, 2026.

The Art Spirit Gallery’s latest exhibition featuring AI-generated images spurs backlash from the local art community

The Art Spirit Gallery in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, faced backlash from the local art community after announcing an exhibition titled "No Permission Needed," featuring AI-generated images by Mike Baker, CEO of Heritage Health. The exhibition, which opened on Nov. 12, sparked nearly 200 comments on Facebook, with local artists calling the work "disgusting," "slop," and "unethical." Four artists protested outside the gallery during the city's monthly ArtWalk event on Nov. 14, and a subsequent panel discussion on Nov. 22 included Baker, gallery owner Blair Williams, former NASA scientist Denise Yost, and Jen Jackson Quintano. Williams noted that three artists have severed ties with the gallery over the show.

New York’s Art Stars of the ’80s, Curated by One of Their Own

The New York Times reports on a new exhibition curated by a prominent figure from the 1980s New York art scene, showcasing the artists who defined that era. The show brings together works by key figures of the period, offering a firsthand perspective from someone who was part of the movement.

A World Reshaped by A.I. Needs Museums More Than Ever

The New York Times article argues that as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms society, museums have become more essential than ever. It contends that museums offer a crucial counterbalance to the speed and abstraction of AI by providing spaces for slow, embodied, and critical engagement with history, culture, and human creativity. The piece emphasizes that museums are not just repositories of the past but vital institutions for fostering the kind of deep thinking, empathy, and perspective needed to navigate an AI-driven world.

Bloomfield College’s Scott H. Kaplan ’02 Art Gallery Presents: “The King Has Spoken”

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University's Scott H. Kaplan ’02 Art Gallery will open its fall exhibition, “The King Has Spoken,” on September 25, 2025. Curated by gallery director Wanda Croudy, the show features six male artists—Kervin André, José Camacho, Jo-El Lopez, Suliman Onque, Ron “Reap” Powell, and Levi Robinson—presenting deeply personal works exploring identity, resilience, and expression. The exhibition is supported by Marc and Ellen Kaplan and presented in partnership with Newark Arts.

The Animals We Are. The New Metamorphosis of the Apartment-Showroom Casaornella in Milan

Gli animali che siamo. La nuova metamorfosi dell’appartamento-showroom Casaornella a Milano

Interior designer Maria Vittoria Paggini has unveiled the 2026 edition of Casaornella, her apartment-showroom in Milan's Via Conca del Naviglio 10, during Design Week. Titled "L'animale sociale" (The Social Animal) with the subtitle "Nessuno mi può giudicare" (Nobody Can Judge Me), the space is completely restructured each year. For this edition, Paggini removed all doors to create a fluid, open-plan layout, using curtains for privacy. The project explores themes of authenticity and human relationships in the digital age, inspired by Italian pop songs from Mina to Luigi Tenco, which form the exhibition's soundtrack.

Unbridled Imagination, Welcoming the New Year on Horseback — The 2026 Horse Zodiac Art Exhibition

天马行空·马上迎新——2026马·生肖艺术大展

The 2026 'Horse' Zodiac Art Exhibition opened at the Shanghai Library East Branch on January 28th. This annual event, now in its fourth year, showcases over 200 selected works from more than 7,000 global submissions, featuring diverse mediums like traditional Chinese painting, oil painting, sculpture, installation, and digital art. The exhibition is structured into four sections: a special invitation section with works by renowned Shanghai artists, a three-dimensional works section, a traditional art section, and a digital art section.

Refreshing Turn to Craft at AIPAD’s Photography Show

The AIPAD Photography Show, a major fair dedicated to fine art photography, took a refreshing turn by emphasizing craft and handmade processes. The event featured a notable shift away from purely digital and commercial photography, highlighting works that incorporate traditional techniques such as cyanotypes, photogravures, and hand-applied color. Galleries presented pieces that blurred the line between photography and other media, including mixed-media works and artist books, reflecting a growing interest in the tactile and artisanal aspects of the medium.

‘AI slop’: SFO museum criticized for AI-generated art exhibit, artist responds

San Francisco International Airport's museum (SFO Museum) has faced criticism for an exhibit featuring AI-generated art, with detractors labeling the work as 'AI slop.' The artist behind the exhibit has responded to the backlash, defending the use of artificial intelligence in the creative process.

French Ideas, Made in the U.S.A.

The New York Times article 'French Ideas, Made in the U.S.A.' explores how French artistic and intellectual concepts have been adapted and reinterpreted in the United States, often losing their original context or gaining new meanings. It examines specific examples from art, design, and philosophy, tracing how French movements like Impressionism, Surrealism, and structuralism were imported, commercialized, or transformed by American institutions, collectors, and artists.

Starland's Cute Tomatoes Gallery showcases authenticity for Savannah-based artists

A new art gallery called Cute Tomatoes Gallery has opened in Savannah's 41st Street district, next to Natasha Gaskill's restaurant Sixby and near other local hotspots. The gallery focuses on showcasing authenticity for Savannah-based artists, providing a fresh platform for local creative voices in the city's growing arts scene.