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article culture schedule May 28, 2025 visibility 8 link 5 artists

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More than sixty years after his death, Frank Lloyd Wright remains a highly influential architect, and in 2025 his legacy continues to generate news. This article from Artnet News compiles eight recent stories about Wright's buildings, including Marc Jacobs' restoration of the Max Hoffman House, Loyola University's acquisition of the Emil Bach House, the contested sale of Oklahoma's Price Tower, and the deteriorating condition of the J.J. Walser Jr. House in Chicago. It also notes a fictional Wright-inspired building appearing in the Apple TV+ series *The Studio*, starring Seth Rogen.

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person people schedule Apr 27, 2026 visibility 29 link 9 artists

‘Tracey Emin said they’re all about death’: Johnnie Shand Kydd on his dog-walk photographs – and capturing the hard-partying YBAs

Johnnie Shand Kydd, a former art dealer turned photographer, reflects on his intimate black-and-white photographs of the Young British Artists (YBAs) in the 1990s, capturing figures like Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, and Sarah Lucas in candid, hedonistic moments rather than traditional studio portraits. Now 66, Shand Kydd has a new exhibition titled 'Ramsholt' at Emin's gallery in Margate, featuring photographs from his dog-walking route, which will also be published as a photobook.

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article culture schedule May 15, 2025 visibility 15 link 30 artists

Ten essential works of art to see on the French Riviera

The article highlights ten essential artworks to see on the French Riviera, tracing the region's artistic heritage from the 19th century to the present. It features works by Paul Signac, Henri Matisse, Ludovico Brea, and others, housed in museums such as the Musée de l'Annonciade in Saint-Tropez and the Musée Matisse in Nice, with historical context on how artists like Renoir, Picasso, and Chagall were drawn to the area's light and atmosphere.

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article culture schedule May 28, 2025 visibility 7 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

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Rob Franklin, a professor, poet, critic, and co-founder of Art for Black Lives, has released his debut novel "Great Black Hope" on June 10. The book follows Smith, a queer Black Stanford graduate, who is arrested for cocaine possession in the Hamptons after his best friend's death, leading him through New York's nightclubs, courtrooms, and recovery meetings. The novel is described as a satirical, intellectually incisive, and mournful addition to the canon of New York party literature, blending social commentary with a bildungsroman and elegy.

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article local schedule Apr 28, 2025 visibility 7 link 21 artists

A guide to Bay View Gallery Night 2025

The 14th annual Bay View Gallery Night will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood. The free, community-focused event features over 60 participating sites including galleries, breweries, restaurants, and shops, showcasing local artists, musicians, and makers. Highlights include live painting, tattoo art, virtual reality art, pet-friendly activities, and a complimentary shuttle service between key venues like Lincoln Warehouse and Hide House.

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article culture schedule Mar 26, 2026 visibility 9

Nintendo, Nostalgia and Gaming as Accumulation

The article examines the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto and the company's 137-year history, tracing its evolution from hanafuda playing cards to global video game dominance. It highlights how the museum curates nostalgia through interactive exhibits and preserved artifacts, framing Nintendo's journey as a sequence of applying technology for fun and profit.

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article local schedule Jan 20, 2026 visibility 7 link 1 artist

Tend Space Art Center showcases new exhibit: 'Caretaker'

Tend Space Art Center in Chauncey, Ohio, has opened a new group exhibition titled 'Caretaker,' featuring works by five artists—Chloe Sampson, Zelda Thayer-Hansen, Ellie Dale, Julia Weber, and Isabella DeRose—all of whom attended Ohio University for their undergraduate degrees. Curated by Selena 'Len' Loomis, who also runs the campus galleries at OU’s School of Art and Design, the show explores themes of personal growth, self-care, and responsibility to others. The exhibition includes ceramics, sculpture, and performance-based photography, and is on display until Saturday at 48 Converse Street.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 24, 2025 visibility 9

Nintendo Art Gallery to open in Kyoto this September

Nintendo is opening a dedicated Art Gallery on the second floor of its Nintendo Museum in Uji, Kyoto, on September 3, 2025. The gallery will display original character illustrations, concept drawings, and game art from iconic franchises such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, and Mario Kart, offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic development of Nintendo's games. The museum, which opened in October 2024 at a former Nintendo factory, already features historical products, interactive exhibits, and Hanafuda card workshops, with access managed via a lottery system.

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