Amin Gulgee: Forging Identity and Innovation in Contemporary Pakistani Art Over the span of three decades, Karachi-based artist Amin Gulgee has challenged traditional artistic conventions with a diverse practice that spans metal sculpture, immersive performance art, and collaborative curation. A new monograph, Amin Gulgee: No Man’s Land (Skira, 2025), edited by John McCarry, brings long-overdue attention to the breadth and […]
Title: Artist Janiva Ellis Cancels Harvard Talk in Protest of University Actions Artist Janiva Ellis and art historian Rizvana Bradley have withdrawn from a scheduled talk at Harvard University’s Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, citing concerns over actions taken by the university that they believe compromise academic freedom and fail to stand in solidarity with marginalized voices. The talk, set […]
Uncovering the Hidden Layers: Joan Miró’s “Painting” Conceals a Portrait of His Mother In a remarkable fusion of art and science, researchers at Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona have recently unveiled a long-hidden secret: beneath the layers of Joan Miró’s abstract 1927 piece titled Painting lies a portrait of the artist’s mother, Dolors Ferrà i Oromí. Nearly a century after […]
Title: “The Encampments”: A New Documentary Captures the Columbia Gaza Solidarity Movement In an era where student activism and campus protests are often distilled into brief headlines and politicized sound bites, The Encampments, a newly released 76-minute documentary, threads a compelling counter-narrative. Directed by BreakThrough News journalist Kei Pritsker and filmmaker Michael T. Workman, and executive produced by rapper Macklemore […]
Preserving History from the Ashes: The Effort to Save Altadena’s Batchelder Tiles In the serene foothills of Altadena, California, a quiet but powerful movement is taking shape — a community-led effort to salvage and preserve historic fireplace tiles from homes ravaged by wildfires. At the heart of this rescue mission is Save the Tiles, an initiative dedicated to reclaiming artistic […]
Irving Petlin: The Quiet Radical of Political Art Irving Petlin (1934–2018) was a rare artist whose work straddled two seemingly irreconcilable approaches: the bold urgency of political action and the tender interiority of poetic, symbol-laden art. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Petlin not only witnessed — but also actively participated in — seismic shifts in 20th-century political, […]
Exploring “After Modernism”: A Peek into the Neumann Family Collection PHILADELPHIA — Tucked within the stately halls of the University of Pennsylvania’s Arthur Ross Gallery, art lovers can now experience a survey as personal as it is encyclopedic. The exhibition “After Modernism: Selections from the Neumann Family Collection” presents 56 vibrant, enigmatic, and thought-provoking works, culled from one of America’s […]
Title: Art as a Balm: Exploring Spring 2024’s Most Inspiring Art Exhibitions in Upstate New York Header image: Cathy Wysocki, “When the light of your eyes falls to the ground (for Wayne)” (2025), oil, ashes, and glitter on canvas. Courtesy LABspace, Hillsdale, NY. As spring breathes new life into Upstate New York, the region’s galleries and art centers are blossoming […]
Unlocking Artistic Potential: Inside the New York Studio School’s Summer Marathon Experience “You should do it,” a friend urged, prompting Giles Goodhead to arrive on West 8th Street, sculpting apron in hand, nerves buzzing. With only a small seated figure in his artistic history, this was his first attempt at a life-size sculpture—and the start of an unforgettable journey. Moments […]
**A Comprehensive Exploration of the Career and Artistry of Emma Beatrez** Emma Beatrez is a modern artist who has garnered attention for her emotionally impactful themes, meticulous compositions, and an innovative blend of traditional methods with contemporary perspectives. Rising as a distinct and genuine voice in the artistic realm, Beatrez has achieved significant recognition in the visual arts, particularly through […]