nao matsunaga new art centre

The New Art Centre at Roche Court Sculpture Park in Wiltshire is presenting “Nao Matsunaga: A Year’s Thought,” a solo exhibition of the Japanese artist’s multidisciplinary work. The show features glazed porcelain sculptures and recent works made from timber sourced from the park itself, continuing a dialogue with the artist that began with his 2017 exhibition “Blue & White” at the same gallery. Matsunaga, who studied at the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art, is known for his contemplative practice exploring form, material, and finish.

hudson shaoxia zhangus golf foundation

Chinese American artist Hudson Shaoxia Zhang has been named the inaugural recipient of the U.S. Golf Art Foundation Fellowship Award, a distinction recognizing his prolific career dedicated to the intersection of sport and landscape painting. Zhang, a former art historian who authored over 40 books before returning to a dedicated studio practice, has produced more than a thousand paintings of golf courses. His work has gained significant international traction recently, with four solo exhibitions across Europe in 2024 and a major museum retrospective at the Art Museum of Nanjing University of the Arts in 2023.

Nine Artists on the Gardens They’ll Never Forget

Nine artists, including Hiroshi Sugimoto, Irene Neuwirth, and Umberto Pasti, share personal reflections on unforgettable gardens from around the world. Each contributor describes a specific garden that left a lasting impression, ranging from historic estates to wild natural landscapes, highlighting the sensory and emotional impact of these spaces.

Mohonk Mountain House Unveils a New Art Exhibition Celebrating History and Nature

Mohonk Mountain House, a historic resort in New York's Hudson Valley, has unveiled a new art exhibition titled "Essence by Design" on Earth Day (April 22). The exhibition features 41 hand-painted glass slides from 1902, originally created by artist Walter T. Weaver, depicting exotic and native flora. The slides, preserved in the resort's archives thanks to Daniel Smiley and his daughter Pril Smiley, have been digitized into large-scale prints (26×32 inches) and permanently installed in the Grove building. Pril Smiley, a fourth-generation steward and Director of Art, curated the selection to continue the legacy of founder Albert Smiley, who believed in blending indoor and outdoor experiences.

Breezy Swathes of Fabric Dance Amid Landscapes in Thomas Jackson’s Photos

Photographer Thomas Jackson creates striking images featuring multi-colored fabric installations billowing in natural landscapes. His work, which appears digitally manipulated but is captured in-camera with minimal post-production, explores the tension between nature and artificiality.

11 artists explore nature and art in next Tahawus Gallery exhibit

The Tahawus Gallery will host an upcoming exhibition featuring 11 artists whose works explore the intersection of nature and art. The show brings together a diverse group of creators to examine themes of landscape, ecology, and the natural world through various media.

Chosun University Museum of Art Hosts 'Strolling Through the Garden' for 80th Anniversary

Chosun University Museum of Art in Gwangju, South Korea, is hosting a special exhibition titled 'Strolling Through the Garden' from May 7 to May 27 to celebrate the university's 80th anniversary. The show features 34 works by 13 contemporary artists working in Western painting, Korean painting, installation, and media art, organized around three themes: 'Garden of Imagination,' 'Garden of Senses,' and 'Garden of Metaphor.' Admission is free, and the exhibition coincides with the university's Rose Week (May 14–17), encouraging visitors to experience nature and art together on campus.

Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum Hosts Exhibition Marking Anniversary of Florida-Wakayama Sister State Agreement

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University is hosting the exhibition “Harmony of Nature and Art” to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the sister-state agreement between Florida and Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The traveling exhibition, which previously appeared at the Florida Capitol’s 22nd Floor Art Gallery and the Atlantic Center for the Arts, features traditional Noh masks by master carver Hakuzan Kubo, netsuke miniature sculptures from the Frost Art Museum collection, and paintings by the Florida Highwaymen. It is organized by the Florida Department of State Division of Arts and Culture with loans from multiple institutions and private collectors.

Robert Zhao Renhui: After Control @ Kyoto City University of Arts Gallery @KCUA

ロバート・ザオ・レンフイ「アフター・コントロール」@ 京都市立芸術大学ギャラリー@KCUA

The Kyoto City University of Arts Gallery @KCUA is hosting a solo exhibition by Singaporean artist Robert Zhao Renhui titled "After Control" (アフター・コントロール), running from May 16 to July 12, 2026. The exhibition presents works from Zhao's long-term projects on Christmas Island, Singapore, Tokyo, Hampi (India), and Phuket (Thailand), exploring environments shaped by human intervention and the complex interplay between nature and artificiality. Zhao, known for his participation in major international exhibitions including the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025, the 60th Venice Biennale (2024), and the Gwangju Biennale (2023), uses photography, video, and installation to critically examine how ecosystems transform under human control.