At ELAC’s Vincent Price Art Museum, an exhibition pays tribute to 30 years of Latina lesbian activism

East Los Angeles College’s Vincent Price Art Museum is hosting an exhibition through August that spans three decades of Latina lesbian activism in Los Angeles, from the 1980s to the late 2000s. The show features photos, posters, letters, and ephemera highlighting the fight against anti-gay hate crimes, alongside struggles for LGBTQ+ healthcare, affordable housing, fair wages for janitors, and immigrants’ rights. Co-curated by Jocelyne Sanchez and Vanessa Esperanza Quintero, the exhibition is a collaboration with UCLA’s Latina Futures 2050 Lab and pays tribute to activists including the late archivist Yolanda Retter Vargas.

Levitation: CERN’s new temporary exhibition explores space and time through glass art

From 13 June to 24 August 2025, the Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN presents *Levitation*, a temporary exhibition featuring glass sculptures by Slovak artist Ján Zoričák. The works incorporate metal, bronze, natural materials, and even materials from CERN experiments, exploring themes of space and time. A short AI-generated film by Nina Tahy and curator Ivan Jančár accompanies the artworks, offering additional technological perspectives.

Paradise Center for the Arts Hosts Opening Gallery Reception Tonight; The Work of Aramis Wells, Dana Lacina, Trudi Schaefer, Marissa Shackleford, Monica Wilder, and the Minnesota Mosaic Guild on Display

The Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault, Minnesota, is hosting an opening reception tonight for new gallery exhibitions featuring multiple artists. The displays include work by the Minnesota Mosaic Guild, painter Dana Lacina, assemblage artist Trudi Schaefer, oil painter Marissa Shackleford, acrylic painter Monica Wilder, and Northfield photographer Aramis Wells. Wells, an astro and landscape photographer, is showing a series of winter scenes from Lake Superior alongside his signature images of the Northern Lights and solar eclipses. The reception runs from 5pm to 7pm and is free to the public, with the galleries open through August 9th.

Barrie artist wins Juror’s Choice Award at Unity in Diversity exhibition

The Museum of Dufferin and the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation unveiled the fourth annual Unity in Diversity art exhibition on June 7 at the museum's Silo Gallery. The juried multicultural show features works by 18 artists from across Ontario and presented four awards: Juror's Choice, Youth Artist, Emerging Artist, and Best in Show. Barrie-based artist Faryal Shehzad won the Juror's Choice Award for her piece "Homecoming," while Kaiya Davoodian received the Youth Artist Award for "Glory to Ukraine." Other winners include Vishwa Patel (Emerging Artist) and Melissa Boodoo (Best in Show).

New Art Gallery to Open at La Boutique Design in Reykjavík

Independent design store La Boutique Design will open a new gallery space in downtown Reykjavík on 26 June. Located at Mýrargata 18, the lower floor of the shop will launch with a large group exhibition featuring around 60 works by approximately 20 Icelandic artists, including Hallgrímur Helgason, Auður Ómarsdóttir, Snorri Ásmundsson, and Aðalheiður Valgeirsdóttir. The store has hosted solo exhibitions since spring 2024, showcasing artists such as Guðrún Einarsdóttir and Unnar Ari Baldvinsson, and will continue its solo series alongside the new group shows.

Village Art Gallery opens on Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Village

The Village Art Gallery has opened at 200 Brevard Avenue in historic Cocoa Village, owned by local artists Bruce Reigle and Teri Roper. The gallery represents 37 artists across multiple media including painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, and jewelry, and features a dedicated music/art room with ukuleles and hand-painted guitars, as well as a workshop for building and repairing picture frames and furniture. Reigle co-founded the Ukulele Lending Program with the Brevard County Library System, and the gallery is seeking donations to expand the program to all 17 libraries. The space also offers fine-art and drawing classes, and a Crystal Bowl Meditation event is scheduled for May 29.

An Artist Honors Extinct Plants and Animals at New York’s Swiss Institute

The New York Times reports on an exhibition at New York's Swiss Institute where an artist pays tribute to extinct plants and animals through their work. The show features installations and artworks that memorialize species lost to extinction, blending scientific documentation with artistic expression to create a poignant reflection on biodiversity loss.

El Paso's International Museum Of Art Features A Tattoo Artists For The First Time Ever

El Paso tattoo artist Francella Baca will open a solo exhibition at the International Museum of Art on May 4, marking the first time the museum has featured a tattoo artist in a solo show. Baca, who has worked in tattooing for nearly two decades and owns the shop Dreadful Things, will display painted works alongside tattooed synthetic skins and a recreated tattoo shop environment, blending her background in tattoo culture with surrealist painting.

South Asian artists draw inspiration from heritage and identity at exhibition

The South Asian Artists Association of America held its "Vasant: A Spring Mosaic by Indian Artists" exhibition at Bridgewater Commons mall in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, from April 25 to 27, 2025. The three-day event featured 21 artists showcasing diverse works including large paintings, hand-carved candles, small sculptures, and traditional Madhubani-style art, with live painting demonstrations, workshops, Indian dance performances, and face painting for kids. The exhibition was part of the second annual Garden State Art Weekend and attracted over 60 attendees on opening day, with artworks priced under $150.

Two Fort Worth Artists Join Forces for a New Western-Meets-Modern Exhibition at Bowie House

Two Fort Worth artists, Abigail Faye Jackson and Jacob Lovett, have joined forces for a new exhibition titled "West of Real" at Bowie House in Fort Worth, opening April 27. Jackson's works focus on charrería, the national sport of Mexico, using 23-karat gold leaf backgrounds to create a surreal, timeless atmosphere. Lovett's paintings depict cowboys on horseback riding into blank white canvases, using window-like compositions to invite introspection and blur the line between reality and imagination.

Marie-Claude Bugeaud - En galerie

Marie-Claude Bugeaud (born 1941) is the subject of an exhibition titled "Marie-Claude Bugeaud. Des histoires" at Galerie Éric Linard in La Garde Adhémar, France. Her paintings explore the memory of everyday objects, blending abstraction with intimate evocation through sensitive lines and colors, creating a poetic dialogue inspired by decorative traditions. The article highlights her emancipatory journey and the expressive freedom in her work, where living forms and light gestures convey a personal quest.

The Cabins Make a Max of It!

Les cabanes en font un max !

The article reports on the 10th edition of the "Mini Maousse" competition, which invites students in architecture, art, design, and landscape to design micro-architecture around a theme. This year, participants reimagined the contemporary symbol of the cabin ("cabane"). Winning and commended projects were exhibited in May at the Cité de l'architecture in Paris and are also compiled in a book published by Éditions Alternatives, featuring contributions from artists, architects, and writers such as Marielle Macé, Claire Brunet, Gilles Tiberghien, and Joëlle Zask.

An Anthology on Time

Une anthologie sur le temps

The publishing house Citadelles & Mazenod has released a new anthology titled "Écrire le temps. De l’Antiquité à nos jours" (Writing Time: From Antiquity to the Present Day). Edited by Pascal Dethurens, the 480-page volume compiles a vast array of literary sources on the concept of time, from ancient thinkers to contemporary writers, and pairs these texts with a wide variety of artistic representations.

Mirei Monticelli’s Hand-Woven Banana Leaf Lamps Swell Between Material and Movement

Milan-based Filipina designer Mirei Monticelli creates biomorphic lighting fixtures from hand-woven Banaca fabric, made from Abacá fiber sourced from the Philippines. Her studio collaborates with a community of weavers in the Bicol province, developing the material through a long-term relationship. The lamps, which blend sculpture and utility, were recently featured in an installation titled 'Pleasure Garden' at Milan Design Week. Monticelli’s process incorporates techniques from garment construction, learned from her mother, a fashion designer.

Barry Webb Documents a Marvelous, Macro Array of Colorful Slime Molds

British photographer Barry Webb creates large-format macro photographs of slime molds, revealing their intricate, sculptural forms and vibrant colors. His work transforms organisms typically only a few centimeters tall into atmospheric, large-scale images that showcase a hidden world.

Restrained Emotions Simmer in Shinsuke Inoue’s Tender Wood Sculptures

Japanese artist Shinsuke Inoue creates small, emotionally resonant wood sculptures of human figures. His practice began about ten years ago when he carved a likeness of his child, sparking a dedicated focus on figurative woodcarving that captures universal human essence rather than specific portraits.

New Art Vault Installation: How to Have a Flying Dream

A new immersive installation titled "How to Have a Flying Dream" by interdisciplinary artist Nancy Dewhurst opens at Gallery One’s Art Vault in Albuquerque, with a reception on May 15. The installation explores the phenomenon of flying dreams through objects, dream journaling, immersive imagery, and a digitized 16 mm film projected onto the ceiling, inviting visitors to engage in dream training exercises.

Exhibition by textile artist Kadi Pajupuu to be opened at the Riigikogu

Textile artist Kadi Pajupuu has opened a solo exhibition titled "Sinane" (This Very) at the Art Gallery of Toompea Castle, the seat of the Estonian Parliament. Inaugurated by Riigikogu President Lauri Hussar, the showcase features experimental works that blend archaic Estonian linguistic themes with modern material technologies. The exhibition highlights Pajupuu’s innovative weaving techniques, including her patented RailReed and MultiWeave systems, which allow for adjustable warp density and three-dimensional textile structures.

Exhibition by Visual Artist Aly Roshdy to Open in Sofia

Visual artist Aly Roshdy will open his solo exhibition "Inside Out" at Sofia Green Gallery in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a vernissage on May 7. The show runs through May 21 and features a series of paintings and collages inspired by the artist's travels, each depicting a specific place seen through a window. Roshdy describes the window as both a literal frame for observing different cultures and a symbolic lens for documenting his journeys, capturing moments of silence and contemplation.

"Ganesha" Art Exhibition: 2 Artists, 2 PerspectivesExploring Beauty of Faith through Cracks and Passage of Time

Inspiration Space in Bangkok presents "Ganesha," a dual-artist exhibition running from 9 May to 5 July 2026, curated by Kullaya Kassakul. The show features paintings by Piya Charoenmuang, who created thousands of Ganesha works daily during the COVID-19 lockdown (2021–2024), exploring faith, success, and imperfection through mixed media and texture. It also includes a ceramic Ganesha sculpture by Yonkwan Thanyaset (Paint), fired at high temperatures and repaired with Kintsugi, highlighting cracks as beauty. The exhibition unfolds in two phases: Piya's paintings from 9 May, with the full ceramic installation joining from 6 June.

‘Before Common Era’: artist Jamz Jamezon exhibits in Silves

Belgian artist Jamz Jamezon presents 'Before Common Era' at Espaço JALI in Silves, Portugal, running until May 24. The exhibition features canvas paintings, wooden sculptures from salvaged materials, and reclaimed cardboard works, alongside a film documenting his murals. Jamezon, who began his career in graffiti in Ghent, now creates large-scale public murals in hospitals, schools, and care centers, aiming to bring calm and fantasy to intense environments. The venue, a former cork factory transformed by Marion Buz into a cultural center, also hosts a cork oak tree mural painted by the artist in its garden.

California State Univ hosts artist Tutul’s exhibition

California State University hosted a five-day solo exhibition titled 'Lost Symbiosis' by Bangladeshi artist and graphic design professor Md Harun-ar-Rashid Tutul at its Media Art Gallery from April 27 to May 1. The exhibition featured 24 oil and acrylic paintings on recycled paper mesh and canvas, exploring the fragile relationship between humanity and the natural world. Tutul also delivered a lecture on visual communication to students at California State University, Bakersfield, and a separate showing of the exhibition was organized by the Los Angeles Acting Academy and the local Bangladeshi community at the Church of Scientology in Los Angeles on May 3.

The world’s finest nature images are now on display at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG)

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition has opened at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG) in Shropshire, UK, running until 20 June 2026. On loan from the Natural History Museum in London, the show features over 60,000 entries judged anonymously by an international panel, including a striking image of a lioness and cobra by Gabriella Comi. Alongside the main exhibition, a community photography competition highlights local Shropshire photographers focusing on 'Wildlife on your doorstep'.

Miranda Lee and the Ethics of Attention

Curator Miranda Lee is redefining the presentation of digital and physical art by prioritizing "spatial practice" and the ethics of attention over the art world's typical demand for speed and novelty. Through major projects like RECRAFTED and the MULT Island virtual platform, Lee designs exhibition layouts and digital environments that incorporate "pause points," encouraging viewers to linger and reflect rather than succumb to frictionless scrolling. Her work spans physical galleries in Shanghai and London, as well as immersive virtual spaces, consistently focusing on how identity is staged across different environments.

Explorations: A State Affair? The historical exhibition unfolds at the Army Museum

The Army Museum in Paris is hosting "Explorations: A State Affair?", a comprehensive exhibition running from April 15 to August 16, 2026. The showcase traces three centuries of French global expeditions, from the aftermath of the Seven Years' War in 1763 through the space race to contemporary missions focused on climate change and resource security. Featuring a diverse array of artifacts including maps, scientific instruments, military uniforms, and paintings, the exhibition highlights the military's central role in scientific discovery, territorial expansion, and state power.

Traverse City exhibition highlights indigenous artists around the world (and here, too)

An exhibition titled "The Traveling Gallery of the Intercontinental Biennial of the Native American, Indigenous or Millenarian Art and Culture" is on display at The Alluvion in Traverse City, Michigan, through August 31, 2025. Featuring over 100 works from around the world, the show highlights indigenous artists from South and North America, including local Traverse City artists Paul Sinclair and Janelle Dahlberg, as well as St. Ignace artist Darryl Brown. Highlights include a portrait of Geronimo by Anderson Jahir Colcha Viñan and large oil-on-canvas rainforest paintings by Ana Piaguaje of Ecuador. The exhibition is produced and directed by Jorge Iván Cevallos and was brought to the venue by curator Jessica Kooiman Parker.

The new cultural space by Sanlorenzo Arts where design, creativity and sustainability meet

Sanlorenzo Arts has inaugurated Casa Sanlorenzo, a new cultural space in Venice adjacent to the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, opening on June 3 during the first edition of Venice Climate Week and the Venice Architecture Biennale. Designed by Piero Lissoni's architectural firm, the space blends history and contemporary design, featuring a restored building with adaptive lighting, a monumental glass staircase, and a new bridge connecting to the surroundings. It is not a traditional museum but a dynamic platform for art, design, and sustainability, hosting initiatives that reflect on contemporary society.

Juancho Cano Shares Heritage Through Art Exhibition ‘FRAGMENTARIO’

Colombian artist and musician Juancho Cano presents his exhibition “FRAGMENTARIO: Visions in Pieces” at Athentic Brewing Co. in Athens, Georgia. The show features two sets of paintings: one created in Colombia and the other after his move to the United States three years ago. The works draw heavily on the heritage and culture of Pasto, Colombia, including imagery from the annual Carnaval de Negros y Blancos, such as the Andean devil figure. Cano also plans a multimedia event on June 7 incorporating music, stage art, and video, with contributions from his band BAMBARABANDA and colleagues.

Science Museum Partners With Serendipity Arts For Free Events In London This June

The Science Museum in London has partnered with Serendipity Arts, a not-for-profit foundation supporting artistic practice across South Asia, to present free events this June. The collaboration launches on June 5 with Innovation Lates, an adults-only evening of music, making, and ideas inspired by Indian innovation, as part of the Great Exhibition Road Festival. The festival marks 175 years since the Great Exhibition of 1851 and includes workshops, talks, performances, and a puppet parade directed by Dadi Pudumjee.

La storica discoteca Paradiso di Rimini si trasforma in un polo per l’arte. La storia

The historic Paradiso nightclub in Rimini, Italy, which opened in 1957 and became one of Europe's most famous discos, is being transformed into a cultural hub. Acquired at auction in 2018 by Filo Srl after years of abandonment, the site underwent extensive renovation beginning in 2023. The new venue, named Casa Paradiso Art Gallery, is set to open between October and November 2026. It will feature art exhibitions, fashion shows, and corporate events, housed in a sustainable building that retains symbolic elements of its past, such as the iconic entrance gate.