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‘Endless scrolling induces permanent craving’: panGenerator highlights our unhealthy relationship with technology

An exhibition titled 'Elusive Sense: On the Fluid Boundaries of Perception' at London’s art’otel featured five contemporary Polish artists, including the collective panGenerator. Their interactive installation 'Infinity' (2020) invites viewers to kneel and endlessly scroll through nonsensical digital shapes on a screen, mimicking social media's infinite scroll. The work aims to make users feel uncomfortable and reflect on their daily digital habits, drawing parallels between trust in technology and religious belief. Another panGenerator piece, 'Hash to ash' (2017), lets visitors take a selfie that melts into ash, critiquing selfie culture and the fragility of digital photos.

Iconic Images, Local Roots: Bernie Boston Exhibit Opens at Historic Pleasant Grove Church

Megan Clarke of Good Morning Washington visited McLean’s Historic Pleasant Grove Church to report on a new exhibition featuring the work of photographer Bernie Boston. Boston, a DMV native and longtime McLean resident, was the first African American member of the White House Press Corps and covered presidents from Truman through Clinton. He is best known for his iconic “Flower Power” photograph, which earned him a runner-up spot for the Pulitzer Prize. The exhibit showcases photographs spanning his career, including both celebrated images and candid shots of the photographer himself.

East Cobb painter to present holiday art exhibit in Buckhead

Lynne McDonald, an abstract artist and entrepreneur from East Cobb, will present a Holiday Art Exhibition at Serendipity Labs Buckhead in Atlanta on November 19, 2025. The event will feature the unveiling of her new pieces, with guests enjoying light refreshments. McDonald, who began painting in 2015 and became a full-time artist by 2020, creates vibrant organic artworks using acrylics and unconventional tools like blow torches and forks. She has sold works internationally and held over 18 shows, including 15 solo exhibitions.

Andi Crist’s Five-Star Exhibition on Artistic Labor at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art

Andi Crist presents her first solo museum exhibition, “Live, Laugh, Labor: Thoughts on Usefulness and Other Myths,” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, on view until January 11, 2026. The show explores the hidden labor behind art production through works like “How to Hang a Painting,” a cast-aluminum instructional piece, and includes preparatory sketches, a recreated “The Door,” and ceramic works such as “Good Idea/Bad Idea (trash can)” and “Target Practice.” Crist, who identifies as a creative, designer, fabricator, art handler, and comic, uses humor and self-deprecation to expose the messy realities of making art.

Ridgeline High School's 'A Little Glimpse' Art Exhibit to Open Nov. 7 at USU

Ridgeline High School in Millville, Utah, is presenting its seventh annual student art exhibition, "A Little Glimpse," at the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery in the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence on the Utah State University campus. The show, running from November 7, 2025, through January 8, 2026, features advanced student works in ceramics, 2-D media such as watercolor, oil paint, pencil, ink, and pastels, as well as wire sculptures. Students participate in the entire process from creation to installation, with an opening reception for families and the community.

ClaySA Exhibition + Studio Tours

ClaySA, a volunteer-led committee of ceramic artists and enthusiasts, is launching its inaugural ClaySA Exhibition + Studio Tours in San Antonio, Texas, running from November 8 to November 23, 2025. The month-long celebration begins with an opening exhibition titled "The Mark of the Hand: ClaySA’s Inaugural Exhibition" at Mercury Project, curated by Hilary Rochow, featuring works from local ceramic artists. Following the exhibition, two weekends of self-guided studio tours allow the public to visit artists' working studios, meet the makers, and learn about their processes, with a special closing celebration on November 29.

‘D.I.Y. in the District’ at MLK Library: An exhibition that celebrates D.C.’s artist run spaces

The article reports on the exhibition 'D.I.Y. in the District' at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (MLK Library) in Washington, D.C., which celebrates the city's artist-run spaces. The show highlights the grassroots, self-organized venues that have shaped D.C.'s visual art scene, featuring works and histories from collectives and alternative galleries that operated outside traditional institutions.

‘Armor,’ Art Exhibition Focused on Meanings of the Word, Opens in Downtown Haverhill

An exhibition titled 'Armor,' curated by Brianna Osborne, has opened at Creative Haverhill’s downtown gallery in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The show features fifteen artists and students from across New England, including participants from Waltham High School’s ceramics program, who explore the concept of armor in its physical, emotional, inherited, and self-made forms. The gallery will host special hours during Haverhill’s inaugural Hill-o-Ween event on October 31 and an artist reception on November 1.

Tales from the Tread: Tread of Pioneers Museum hosts contemporary Native American art exhibition

The Tread of Pioneers Museum in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, will open the exhibition “This Is Native Art” on October 22, featuring works by over 26 contemporary Native American artists. Curated by artist, activist, and author Danielle SeeWalker, the show originated at the Colorado State Capitol as an initiative of Colorado Creative Industries, then traveled to the Golden History Museum before arriving at its current venue. Executive Director Candice Bannister secured the exhibition after attending the Indigenous Connections Summit in Golden, collaborating with the Golden History Museum, SeeWalker, and state arts officials to bring it to the Western Slope.

Karen Sylvester to exhibit at Studio Joli

Karen Sylvester, a self-taught Trinidadian artist known for her lush landscapes and waterscapes, will present her latest exhibition "Somewhat Familiar" at Studio Joli in St James, Trinidad, from October 18 to 30, 2025. The show features works inspired by her childhood on the banks of a river in the Northern Range of Trinidad, created through direct observation, sketches, photographs, and visual memory. Sylvester has been exhibiting since 1993 and is widely respected in the region, with her work held in the National Museum and private collections.

Well-known Manx artist to showcase her latest work in new exhibition

Eileen Schaer, a well-known Manx artist, will open her latest exhibition 'Small Paintings' at Studio 42 in Port St Mary, Isle of Man, on October 19. The show features 28 new gouache paintings created over the past two years, marking her first solo exhibition in two years. Studio 42 owner Eben Carswell describes the works as dreamlike, imaginative, and harmonious, blending animals and humans in joyful dreamscapes.

Art Center Waco showcases 5 female artists in new exhibition

Art Center Waco is presenting "In Her Element," an exhibition spotlighting five Austin-based female artists: Valerie Fowler, Tara Eales, Georgie Miller, Amy Twomey, and Philana Oliphant. The show, curated by Andrea La Valleur-Purvis in partnership with the nonprofit Women & Their Work, opens with a reception on Thursday at 6 p.m. and runs through October 31. The artists explore personal narratives through experimental materials, bold concepts, and vivid visuals, with works ranging from Fowler's oil paintings on environmental and feminine themes to Miller's collages based on her muses' last meals.

‘Lakay’ exhibit marks debut of Brooklyn’s first BIPOC-owned artist co-working studio

Atelier Artist, a new BIPOC-owned and -operated co-working studio in Central Brooklyn, launched its inaugural exhibition titled 'Lakay' on September 14. The show features a dozen artists from the studio's residency program, highlighting emerging and established voices from the Caribbean diaspora. Co-founders Jonathan Pierre Lafleur and Franck Henry Godefroy, along with creative director Mc Alexander Ciceron, emphasize that the space provides affordable 24/7 studio access, monthly exhibitions, and community programming such as healing circles and open mics. The exhibition is hosted at Brooklyn Commons' Clock Tower Loft in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Maltese Contemporary Artist Etienne Farrell’s Fallen Angel II Sells For €35,000 At Auction

Maltese contemporary artist Etienne Farrell's artwork *Fallen Angel II* sold for €35,000 to AI company XGENIA at the SiGMA Euro-Med Charity Auction. The piece is the second in a series of three, created as a tribute to her late colleague Mark Mallia, and is based on a self-portrait that inspired the title and theme. Farrell, born in 1974, is a multimedia artist working across painting, sculpture, installation, video art, and photography, and lectures in the Department of Digital Arts at the University of Malta.

Little Picassos celebrates 20 years of creativity with spring art exhibition

Little Picassos Art Studios is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a spring art exhibition in Adelaide Arcade, opening September 26, 2025. The show features over 600 original works by young artists aged from toddlers to teens, spanning drawing, painting, clay, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media. Founded in 2005 by Janine Boyd, the studio has become a cornerstone of children's visual arts education in South Australia.

At 86 she started an art gallery. Now almost 98, she's not stopping any time soon

Audrey Cooper, who is about to turn 98, continues to run the Art With Panache gallery in downtown London, Ontario, which she opened at age 86. The gallery, located in the Talbot Centre, showcases local artists who can hang their work for free, with Cooper taking a commission on sales. Cooper, a self-taught painter of 'urban folk art,' shifted from painting to promoting other artists, building the business through personal connections.

Artist ‘overwhelmed’ as new gallery enjoys successful opening

Artist Cal opened Future Rebel Art Gallery in Stourbridge, UK, on August 23, with a debut showcase featuring works from 13 artists including sculptures, mixed media, audio-visual art, and interactive pieces. The gallery, located beneath Grandad’s Attic opposite the Bonded Warehouse, attracted art lovers from far and wide during its first week, and early visitors included musician Adam Mole of Pop Will Eat Itself. Cal expressed being overwhelmed by the warm reception and plans a second exhibition in 10 weeks.

Exhibition to showcase work of local artist at Basingstoke museum

An upcoming exhibition titled 'Me, Myself and Art' will showcase the work of local figurative artist Neal Whelan at The Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery in Basingstoke, running from September 6 to October 5. The show features a diverse collection of Whelan's best works, including familiar North Hampshire landscapes and abstract pieces like 'An August Dance', inspired by Brian Friel's play 'Dancing at Lughnasa'. Whelan's art has previously been displayed at THAT Gallery and the 7Artists+ exhibitions at Proteus.

Exclusive: Thai gallery removes China-focused artworks after 'pressure' from Beijing

A Thai gallery has removed artworks focused on China from its exhibition after reportedly facing pressure from Beijing. The pieces, which addressed sensitive political themes, were taken down following diplomatic or official intervention, according to the gallery's statement. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between artistic expression and geopolitical influence in Southeast Asia.

Art Works: Solomon Lewis Hunter, leader and costume maker at Inspire Urself carnival troupe

Solomon Lewis Hunter, a Black carnival artist from Nottingham, describes his costume 'Rhythm of Bay Street,' which celebrates the Bahamian Junkanoo festival. The design features cowbells, trumpets, saxophones, and horn motifs to capture the energy of Bahamian brass bands. Hunter began his carnival journey in 2013 with Zodiac Allstars, later trained with Junkanoo Commandos in the Bahamas, and in 2017 founded Inspire Urself, a carnival troupe for young people and adults, with support from Arts Council England.

Story and photos: Howick Art Group exhibition opening

The Howick Art Group's Spring Festival Art Exhibition opened triumphantly at Howick Bowling Club, drawing over 100 attendees on Saturday evening. The show features 212 works by adult artists, plus student entries from local intermediate schools, with all pieces for sale. David Szeto won Best in Show for his painting "Beautiful Environment," which also took first in Landscapes. The exhibition runs daily until August 10, with free entry, and celebrates the group's 60th anniversary since its founding in February 1965.

Ocala’s smallest art gallery is a creative, interactive experience

A new mini art gallery called the Tiny Art Swap Shop has opened in Ocala, Florida, located outside the Art Approach Ocala Creativity Studio. Created by artist and business owner Stacie Rae Pedrick, the interactive space invites people of all ages and skill levels to leave their own miniature artworks, take a piece left by another artist, or simply view the display. The shop has no restrictions on age, talent, or medium, and Pedrick aims to inspire creativity as a tool for personal growth and mental wellness.

Alameda Senior Center Showcases Local Artwork

The Mastick Senior Center in Alameda, California, is hosting its 24th annual art exhibition, featuring 159 artworks from 88 artists, all members of the center. The show opened in June and runs through August 15, marking the largest edition yet, with expanded participation from members who create art independently. Curated by Alison Limoges and Diane Alabaster, the exhibition includes diverse mediums such as ceramics, mosaics, stained glass, knitting, jewelry, quilts, and for the first time, Chinese ink paintings. The center, which serves adults aged 50 and older, has transformed multiple rooms—including the dining room, game room, media room, and lobby—to accommodate the record number of pieces.

The Southwest City That Turned Itself Into an Essential Art Outpost

The New York Times reports on a city in the southwestern United States that has transformed itself into a significant art destination. Through strategic investments in museums, galleries, and public art initiatives, the city has attracted major exhibitions, international collectors, and a growing creative community, positioning itself as an essential outpost for contemporary art beyond traditional coastal hubs.

Throughline Announces Artists Selected for “Future Forward” Exhibition

Throughline Collective in Houston has announced the 15 artists selected for "Future Forward," a group exhibition featuring graduate and undergraduate art students from across Texas. Guest curated by Madi Murphy, Associate Curator of FotoFest, the show opens with a public reception on August 8, 2025, at Throughline Gallery and runs through August 30. Selected artists include students from universities in Denton, Houston, Lubbock, and San Antonio, working in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and textile-based art.

Space as Practice. A Decade of WL4 Art Space.

WL4 Art Space in Gdańsk, Poland, celebrates its tenth anniversary. Founded in 2015 when a group of artists took over a former bakery at Wiosny Ludów 4, the space has evolved from a practical need for studios into a self-organized, grassroots collective. Operating in a raw industrial building that once housed a giant steam bread oven, WL4 resists traditional display protocols, treating the site as a collaborator rather than a neutral container. Co-founder Adriana Majdzińska recalls the early euphoria as artists quickly filled the studios, building and adapting spaces while maintaining a simple rule: you had to be actively creating.

Red Calliope Gallery on Evers Hosts Art Exhibit

Red Calliope Gallery on Evers, a new art gallery and champagne bar in Plant City, Florida, is hosting an exhibit featuring local artists. The gallery, owned by self-taught artist Rachel and woodcraftsman Mark Dummeldinger, opened in March and recently held a juried competition called Dog Days of Summer, judged by local artist Liza Compass. Winners will be announced on August 2 at a public event with cash prizes, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment.

Emerging Artist Prithveer Jain Explores Identity and Inner Landscapes in Mumbai Solo Show

Emerging 18-year-old Indian artist Prithveer Jain is presenting his second solo exhibition, “Circus: The Late Arrival,” at IF.BE in Mumbai from July 31 to August 3, 2025. The show features paintings that blend portraiture with emotional cartography, exploring themes of identity, selfhood, and psychological delay through stylized, surreal figures and symbolic imagery such as ropes, curtains, and hats.

William Way Opens 19th Annual Group Art Exhibition featuring local LGBTQ+ artists

The William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia has opened its 19th Annual Group Art Exhibition, featuring three local LGBTQ+ artists: Daniel de Jesús, Kenzi Crash, and James Rose. The artists were selected from participants in the center's January Juried Art Exhibition, with local artist Gabriel Martinez serving as the designated judge. Art Exhibitions Manager Jake Foster curated the show, which presents each artist's individual work without a unifying theme. De Jesús blends mysticism, Catholic iconography, and queer identity; Crash presents a photography installation exploring queer intimacy; and Rose debuts a new series of self-portraits examining identity and emotion. The exhibition runs through August 28 and is also viewable online, with 65% of sales going to the artists.

Work by artist Susan Hanson on display at UNE Campus Center through August 29

The University of New England (UNE) is hosting the art exhibition “Maine Moments” by artist Susan Hanson at the UNE Campus Center in Biddeford from July 29 to August 29. Hanson, a photographer and former art educator, works in oil, acrylic, and gouache paints, focusing on Maine’s seasonal landscapes. Her work has been shown in a dozen exhibits around Maine since 2011, and she self-published the book “Marsh Moods” after photographing the Scarborough Marsh for a year.