Art

Another day, another misbehaved tourist in Italy. Last Monday, September 4, a 22-year-old German man was detained in Florence for allegedly damaging a 16th-century marble statue of Neptune after climbing it to pose for a photo. According to a statement from the city’s municipal authorities, the tourist caused €5,000 (~$5,354) worth of damage to the 14-foot-tall statue by breaking off …

On Wednesday, September 6, a small group of elementary-age children excitedly pushed open a pair of glass doors on the ground floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They had just listened to several adults deliver speeches in advance of a preview event for The Met’s new children’s center, and the young visitors were among the first inside. Named 81st …

Almost a century and a half since Captain John Higgins and his eight-person crew watched the Trinidad descend into the frigid depths of Lake Michigan, the 140-foot-long schooner was found on July 15, still “remarkably intact” and with a trove of abandoned artifacts from when the vessel first sank in 1881, according to a report on the discovery. Wisconsin maritime …

Sometimes art can be puzzling, or, in this case, a puzzle. Introducing the new Hyperallergic Art Crossword!  We can’t think of a better way to challenge your knowledge of art or how up to date you are on what’s going on in the art community. Who doesn’t love a good crossword, right? For this inaugural edition, we’ve integrated some of …

Legendary artist Carrie Mae Weems is joined in conversation by Saisha Grayson, SAAM’s curator of time-based media, to discuss her new exhibition, Carrie Mae Weems: Looking Forward, Looking Back, opening September 22. Described as an icon, national treasure, and genius; Weems is a moral compass in the field, entwining art and activism to address racism, sexism, classism, colonialism, and xenophobia. …

 Art Craft #embroidery #fiber #found photographs #Han Cao #thread September 6, 2023 Kate Mothes “La Lucha.” All images © Han Cao, courtesy of Paradigm, shared with permission Known for her signature embroidered photographs, Han Cao (previously) examines intersecting ideas of identity, memory, and nostalgia. In her new body of work, the artist begins with vintage images, replacing faces and …

Posted inSponsored Event Announcement With over 80 events from 60 local artists and organizations, discover the beauty of the Pacific Northwest’s glass art movement this October. More than 100 glass art studios call the Pacific Northwest home, from emerging artists to master glassmakers. With such deep roots in the art form, it’s no wonder that Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience …

 Art #flowers #paper #sculpture #tiffanie turner September 6, 2023 Grace Ebert “Excerpt from Still Life with flowers on a marble tabletop” (2023), paper mâché, Italian crepe paper, stain, glue, and cardboard, 29 x 30.5 x 21.5 inches. All images © Shaun Roberts, shared with permission In preparing for her newest body of work, Tiffanie Turner sowed three ideas: to …

 Art Illustration #Graham Franciose #painting #surreal #trees #watercolor September 6, 2023 Kate Mothes “For All Your Years.” All images © Graham Franciose, courtesy of Gallery Ergo, shared with permission In watercolor and gouache, a world of wonder unfolds in surreal paintings by Graham Franciose (previously). In his current exhibition What Is Inside the Tree Is Inside of You, It’s Inside …

Exterior of Cruise Control Cambria gallery in California (photo John Seed/Hyperallergic) After financial struggles and multiple gallery closures in the wake of COVID-19, California’s art world is finally experiencing a surge of optimism, resulting in a host of emerging gallerists and new galleries. Inspired, flexible, and passionate about visual art, this generation of gallerists is defined by innovation as they …