Title: Technology, Ecology, and Imagination: A Tour Through the 2025 Hunter College MFA Thesis Shows In the bustling heart of Tribeca, the 2025 Hunter College MFA Thesis Exhibitions have unfolded in five compelling iterations at The 205 Hudson Gallery. Dismissing any assumption that this is “student work” to be judged on a curve, these showcases deliver bold, refined, and strikingly […]
Art Basel Expands to Doha: A New Chapter for Qatar’s Cultural Landscape Amid Criticism Art Basel, one of the most prestigious global art fair brands, recently announced its plan to launch a new edition of the fair in Doha, Qatar. Scheduled for February 2025, the inaugural Art Basel Qatar will take place in the M7 Cultural Forum, located in Msheireb […]
**“Wa Leng Wa Hor” – A Photographic Journey by Adri Tan** Within the vibrant cultural fabric of Southeast Asia, narratives are frequently transmitted through spoken tales, complex traditions, and striking visuals. Based in Singapore, photographer Adri Tan has embarked on an exceptional visual journey that intertwines language, identity, and heritage in his photographic collection titled *“Wa Leng Wa Hor”*, a […]
**Experiencing a Brazilian Summer in the Northern Hemisphere: Exhibition at STRAAT Museum** As the Northern Hemisphere embraces its cooler seasons, a lively and colorful retreat awaits art aficionados and culture enthusiasts at Amsterdam’s STRAAT Museum. This winter, the museum has unveiled a sensory-rich celebration of Brazilian creativity and essence through its exhibition, “Experiencing a Brazilian Summer in the Northern Hemisphere.” […]
**Honoring “Don’t Fret”: A Tribute in Memoriam** In the dynamic landscape of street art and modern visual expression, few figures have made such an ambiguous and emotionally significant impact as the elusive artist recognized simply as “Don’t Fret.” Combining humor, social insight, and quirky cleverness, Don’t Fret’s creations transformed mundane urban environments into poignant stories — turning public spaces into […]
Title: A Union Victory: SVA Faculty Organize for Fair Compensation and Stability Over 1,000 faculty members at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in Manhattan officially unionized on May 22, 2024, marking a significant moment in the growing wave of academic labor organizing across the United States. Following a two-thirds majority vote, the faculty have affiliated with the United Auto […]
Title: NYC Arts Advocates Rally for Cultural Funding Amid Budget Uncertainty Dozens of New York City’s cultural leaders, artists, educators, and museum workers braved rainy weather outside City Hall on May 21 to demand robust, sustainable public funding for the city’s arts and culture sector. With Mayor Eric Adams’s proposed $115 billion fiscal year 2026 executive budget under review, cultural […]
The 2025 Hawai‘i Triennial “ALOHA NŌ”: Art, Place, and the Power of Healing Narratives From February through spring 2025, the Hawaiian archipelago transformed into a living gallery with the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025, titled ALOHA NŌ. Spanning multiple islands and 14 venues, this widely anticipated event not only showcased contemporary art from across the Pacific and beyond but rooted each piece […]
Morning vs. Evening Showers: What Science Reveals About the Optimal Time for Personal Hygiene Few discussions regarding lifestyle ignite as much enthusiasm as the ongoing debate about when to shower: Are you someone who prefers to shower in the morning, or do you enjoy rinsing off at night? At first glance, it might appear to be simply a matter of […]
Title: Light, Space, and Inspiration: Inside the Creative Studios of Contemporary Artists The artist’s studio has long been a sanctuary — a space where experimentation, reflection, and creation unfold. In the 286th installment of “A View From the Easel,” readers are granted an inside look into the unique working environments of two contemporary artists, Mark Kobasz of Pennsylvania and Holly […]