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In ‘Ocean Sentinels,’ Jason deCaires Taylor Installs Eight Hybrid Sculptures as Coral Guards

May 26, 2023In ‘Ocean Sentinels,’ Jason deCaires Taylor Installs Eight Hybrid Sculptures as Coral Guards
Jean Baptiste Vérany’s Wildly Influential Cephalopod Chromolithographs Depict Sea Creatures in Stunning Opalescent Color

May 26, 2023Jean Baptiste Vérany’s Wildly Influential Cephalopod Chromolithographs Depict Sea Creatures in Stunning Opalescent Color
A Pair of Contrasting Prints by Seb Lester Gilds Popular Aphorisms in Elegant Lettering

May 26, 2023A Pair of Contrasting Prints by Seb Lester Gilds Popular Aphorisms in Elegant Lettering
Composite Images From NASA’s Most Powerful Telescopes Reveal Mind-Boggling Details of the Cosmos

May 25, 2023Composite Images From NASA’s Most Powerful Telescopes Reveal Mind-Boggling Details of the Cosmos
Guadalupe Maravilla Transforms a School Bus into an Immersive Installation for Sound-Based Healing

May 25, 2023Guadalupe Maravilla Transforms a School Bus into an Immersive Installation for Sound-Based Healing
Conner Griffith Animates the World of Objects Through Historical Engravings in ‘Still Life’

May 25, 2023Conner Griffith Animates the World of Objects Through Historical Engravings in ‘Still Life’
Playful Illustrations by Yau Hoong Tang Layer Optical Illusions into Imaginative Stories

May 24, 2023Playful Illustrations by Yau Hoong Tang Layer Optical Illusions into Imaginative Stories
Gio Swaby Embarks on an Exploration of Self-Love and Acceptance in Her Vibrant Textile Portraits

May 24, 2023Gio Swaby Embarks on an Exploration of Self-Love and Acceptance in Her Vibrant Textile Portraits
A Humbling Short Film Visualizes the Breathtaking Magnitude of 13.8 Billion Years of Cosmic Existence

May 24, 2023A Humbling Short Film Visualizes the Breathtaking Magnitude of 13.8 Billion Years of Cosmic Existence
Bursting Blooms Link Modernity and History in Gordon Cheung’s Decadent Still-Life Paintings

May 23, 2023Bursting Blooms Link Modernity and History in Gordon Cheung’s Decadent Still-Life Paintings
‘At the Precipice’ Emphasizes the Role of Emotion, Tactility, and the Senses in Understanding the Climate Crisis

May 23, 2023‘At the Precipice’ Emphasizes the Role of Emotion, Tactility, and the Senses in Understanding the Climate Crisis
Invoking Design Principles, Kpe Innocent Builds Minimal Human Figures with Geometric Shapes

May 23, 2023Invoking Design Principles, Kpe Innocent Builds Minimal Human Figures with Geometric Shapes
Flat-Lays of Halved Walnuts and Other Shells Study the Diversity of the Botanical Fruits

May 22, 2023Flat-Lays of Halved Walnuts and Other Shells Study the Diversity of the Botanical Fruits
Paper-Thin Ceramic Pieces Puzzle Together to Form Elegant Vessels by Ellis Moseley

May 22, 2023Paper-Thin Ceramic Pieces Puzzle Together to Form Elegant Vessels by Ellis Moseley
Poetic Drawings by Yuria Okamura Meditate on the Sacredness of Plants

May 19, 2023Poetic Drawings by Yuria Okamura Meditate on the Sacredness of Plants
Looks Fishy: Andrey Savin Greets Marine Denizens in His Vibrant Underwater Portraits

May 19, 2023Looks Fishy: Andrey Savin Greets Marine Denizens in His Vibrant Underwater Portraits
Spikes, Interlocked Rings, and Bold Bulges Sprout from Megan Bogonovich’s Otherworldly Ceramic Botanicals

May 18, 2023Spikes, Interlocked Rings, and Bold Bulges Sprout from Megan Bogonovich’s Otherworldly Ceramic Botanicals
Ruslan Khasanov Brings Cosmic Phenomena Down to Earth in His Mesmerizing Short Film ‘Space Iris’

May 18, 2023Ruslan Khasanov Brings Cosmic Phenomena Down to Earth in His Mesmerizing Short Film ‘Space Iris’
Brendon Burton Captures Moments of Nostalgia and Wonder in North America’s Most Isolated Places

May 17, 2023Brendon Burton Captures Moments of Nostalgia and Wonder in North America’s Most Isolated Places
Through Otherworldly Graphite-and-Ink, Juliet Schrekinger Advocates for Protecting Endangered Species

May 17, 2023Through Otherworldly Graphite-and-Ink, Juliet Schrekinger Advocates for Protecting Endangered Species
Through Lush Aerial Photos, Pham Huy Trung Documents the Rich Textures and Colors of Vietnam’s Agriculture

May 17, 2023Through Lush Aerial Photos, Pham Huy Trung Documents the Rich Textures and Colors of Vietnam’s Agriculture
Through Trompe L’oeil Bronze, Prune Nourry Fuses Human Anatomy and Arboreal Roots

May 16, 2023Through Trompe L’oeil Bronze, Prune Nourry Fuses Human Anatomy and Arboreal Roots
Supple Patterns Illuminate Bold Volumes in Oliver Chalk’s Sophisticated Wooden Vessels

May 16, 2023Supple Patterns Illuminate Bold Volumes in Oliver Chalk’s Sophisticated Wooden Vessels
Dancing Figures and Natural Elements Coalesce in Jonathan Hateley’s Elegant Bronze Sculptures

May 16, 2023Dancing Figures and Natural Elements Coalesce in Jonathan Hateley’s Elegant Bronze Sculptures
Explore the Extraordinary Eons-Old Details of the Moon’s Surface in an Astounding 1.3-Gigapixel Composite

May 15, 2023Explore the Extraordinary Eons-Old Details of the Moon’s Surface in an Astounding 1.3-Gigapixel Composite
Steve Messam’s Inflatable Installations Highlight How Landscapes and Architecture Shape Communities and Culture

May 15, 2023Steve Messam’s Inflatable Installations Highlight How Landscapes and Architecture Shape Communities and Culture
Lavish Scenes Glorify the Female Figure in Olivia De Bona’s Straw Marquetry

May 15, 2023Lavish Scenes Glorify the Female Figure in Olivia De Bona’s Straw Marquetry
Gem-Encrusted Creatures Encounter Otherworldly Ecologies in Jon Ching’s Vibrant Oil Paintings

May 15, 2023Gem-Encrusted Creatures Encounter Otherworldly Ecologies in Jon Ching’s Vibrant Oil Paintings
By Imprinting an Ornate Rug in Snow, Javier de Riba Draws Attention to Flora and Fauna Living in the Pyrenees

May 12, 2023By Imprinting an Ornate Rug in Snow, Javier de Riba Draws Attention to Flora and Fauna Living in the Pyrenees
Dilapidated Mom-and-Pop Shops Stand Alone in the Scottish Highlands in New Paintings by Andrew McIntosh

May 12, 2023Dilapidated Mom-and-Pop Shops Stand Alone in the Scottish Highlands in New Paintings by Andrew McIntosh
Frenzied Emotions Swirl Through Changyu Zou’s Poetry-Inspired Illustrations

May 12, 2023Frenzied Emotions Swirl Through Changyu Zou’s Poetry-Inspired Illustrations
‘Drip! Drop! Slice!’ Bursts with Color and Texture Inside the You Are Beautiful Gallery

May 11, 2023‘Drip! Drop! Slice!’ Bursts with Color and Texture Inside the You Are Beautiful Gallery
Through Gripping Photos, Ryan Newburn Captures the Depths of Iceland’s Ancient Glacial Caves

May 11, 2023Through Gripping Photos, Ryan Newburn Captures the Depths of Iceland’s Ancient Glacial Caves
Ravishing Roosters and Perky Pigeons Populate Sarah Suplina’s Vibrant Flock of Paper Birds

May 11, 2023Ravishing Roosters and Perky Pigeons Populate Sarah Suplina’s Vibrant Flock of Paper Birds
Layered and Embellished Trapunto Paintings Exude Spirit in Pacita Abad’s First Retrospective

May 10, 2023Layered and Embellished Trapunto Paintings Exude Spirit in Pacita Abad’s First Retrospective
‘One Hundred Famous Views of Edo’: Hiroshige’s Seminal Series of Woodblock Prints Gets a Vibrant Reprint

May 10, 2023‘One Hundred Famous Views of Edo’: Hiroshige’s Seminal Series of Woodblock Prints Gets a Vibrant Reprint
Tom Hegen’s Aerial Photos of Spanish Olive Groves Reveal Undulating Patterns and Deep Traditions

May 9, 2023Tom Hegen’s Aerial Photos of Spanish Olive Groves Reveal Undulating Patterns and Deep Traditions
A Reel-to-Reel Recorder Animates Wildlife Automata Using Carl Sagan’s Warning of Climate Disasters

May 9, 2023A Reel-to-Reel Recorder Animates Wildlife Automata Using Carl Sagan’s Warning of Climate Disasters
‘Then Comes The Body’ Follows the Nigerian Ballet Academy That Stepped into the Global Spotlight

May 8, 2023‘Then Comes The Body’ Follows the Nigerian Ballet Academy That Stepped into the Global Spotlight
In Killian Lassablière’s Short Film ‘Kukeri,’ a Centuries-Old Bulgarian Tradition Wards Off Evil Spirits

May 8, 2023In Killian Lassablière’s Short Film ‘Kukeri,’ a Centuries-Old Bulgarian Tradition Wards Off Evil Spirits
Cuba and the Carnivalesque Take Center Stage in Kehinde Wiley’s New Portrait Series ‘HAVANA’

May 8, 2023Cuba and the Carnivalesque Take Center Stage in Kehinde Wiley’s New Portrait Series ‘HAVANA’
Max Naylor’s Ethereal Landscapes in Ink and Oil Paint Defy Nature’s Rules

May 5, 2023Max Naylor’s Ethereal Landscapes in Ink and Oil Paint Defy Nature’s Rules
Expressive Hands Capture Portraits of Relationships and Cultural Heritage in Malisa Suchanya’s Acrylic Paintings

May 5, 2023Expressive Hands Capture Portraits of Relationships and Cultural Heritage in Malisa Suchanya’s Acrylic Paintings
Ukrainian Artist Julia Pilipchatina Draws on the Centuries-Old Tradition of Porcelain Painting with the Future In Mind

May 5, 2023Ukrainian Artist Julia Pilipchatina Draws on the Centuries-Old Tradition of Porcelain Painting with the Future In Mind
A Collaborative Photo Project Imagines a World Where Street Artists Have Free Rein

May 4, 2023A Collaborative Photo Project Imagines a World Where Street Artists Have Free Rein
Invoking the Divine Feminine, Delita Martin’s Mixed-Media Portraits Embrace Self-Empowerment

May 4, 2023Invoking the Divine Feminine, Delita Martin’s Mixed-Media Portraits Embrace Self-Empowerment
‘A World History of Women Photographers’ Unearths Hundreds of Images that Enrich the Canon

May 4, 2023‘A World History of Women Photographers’ Unearths Hundreds of Images that Enrich the Canon
Paris’s Arc de Triomphe Perfectly Frames a Glowing Full Moon in a Stunning Photo by Stefano Zanarello

May 3, 2023Paris’s Arc de Triomphe Perfectly Frames a Glowing Full Moon in a Stunning Photo by Stefano Zanarello
An Animated Swimmer Dives into the Exhausting Experience of Working Under Pressure

May 3, 2023An Animated Swimmer Dives into the Exhausting Experience of Working Under Pressure
An Enchanting Addition to the American Museum of Natural History Houses the New Gilder Center within a Massive Geological Cavern

May 3, 2023An Enchanting Addition to the American Museum of Natural History Houses the New Gilder Center within a Massive Geological Cavern
Vivid Foliage Suspends Xiao Wang’s Portraits in Uncanny Tension

May 2, 2023Vivid Foliage Suspends Xiao Wang’s Portraits in Uncanny Tension
Dozens of Photographers Gather For ‘100 For the Ocean’ to Support Marine Research and Advocacy

May 2, 2023Dozens of Photographers Gather For ‘100 For the Ocean’ to Support Marine Research and Advocacy
Three-Dimensional Narratives Spring from Antique Books in Emma Taylor’s Meticulous Paper Sculptures

May 2, 2023Three-Dimensional Narratives Spring from Antique Books in Emma Taylor’s Meticulous Paper Sculptures
May 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

May 1, 2023May 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
Barry Underwood Illuminates Human Presence in the Landscape in Geometric Light Sculptures

May 1, 2023Barry Underwood Illuminates Human Presence in the Landscape in Geometric Light Sculptures
Hank Willis Thomas and Coby Kennedy Extend a Monumental Welcome to Travelers Transiting Through O’Hare

May 1, 2023Hank Willis Thomas and Coby Kennedy Extend a Monumental Welcome to Travelers Transiting Through O’Hare