• Letter from London: The Art of Losing at Art

    While the real world was still bombing itself to oblivion last week, I found myself reading up on the exploits of a freshly released British-born American art dealer called Indigo Philbrick, who has just spent time in a low-security federal prison in Philadelphia. This was for the largest art fraud ever committed in US history. More

  • Hoboken Development: New Performing Arts Center in Fabian Arts District

    The Fabian Arts District Redevelopment Plan aims to introduce a key block in Downtown Hoboken, reviving the cultural importance once represented by the historic Fabian Theater. Fabian Arts District Redevelopment Plan Hoboken is close to introducing a new performing arts center, an event that signifies an important phase for the city’s cultural sector. This plan […]

  • MTA subway art featured in new book called 'Contemporary Art Underground'

    "Contemporary Art Underground" focuses specifically on the 103 new pieces of art completed since 2015.

  • Eastern New Mexico University to celebrate success of art students with ‘K through ENMU Juried Art Exhibition’

    Eastern New Mexico University is set to present the "K through ENMU Juried Art Exhibition" on April 27 at the ENMU Runnels Gallery at the Golden Student Success Center which will celebrate the educational achievement of art students.

  • The art of the training montage

    Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and killed her and the false spiritual guru (Makarand Deshpande as Baba Shakti) who ordered the massacre of Kid’s village in India. In a dense, tense, and pivotal 90-second sequence, Kid works himself into fighting shape by punching a rice sack repeatedly—for how many days, we don’t...

  • A Total Eclipse of the Arts

    The total eclipse this month won’t likely be forgotten soon by the millions of North Americans who witnessed it.  Even before the moon obscured our view of the sun, artists in the North Country were celebrating the celestial event.  They created works of art depicting light, shadow, and darkness, a Total Eclipse of the Arts. Organized by Foothills Art Society, the exhibit features work by 23 creative people from Malone and surrounding areas. Spotlight producer Paul Larson spoke with many artists...

  • 'The Art of Being Joey'

    Joey Halvorson was celebrated Friday, April 6, for earning the 2023 Brainerd Citizen of the Year award and a spot in the 2024 Brainerd Public Schools Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame class.

  • ‘Orange’ you glad for campus art?

    Arbitrary Ink, a new student art collective, unveiled an orange-themed installation at On Call Café last Thursday. The collective seeks to elevate quirky art on campus and foster collaboration between artists.

  • Beach Art, Water Music

    Recent scientific predictions have Miami Beach, a slender barrier island just off the swampy Florida mainland, more than halfway underwater by mid-century. Chronically underestimating looming realities, climate scientists admit to being continually overtaken by increasingly catastrophic developments. One can assume that the white sands of Miami Beach and the stylish foyers of its famous art More

  • Denver Center for the Performing Arts

    A delightfully unconventional and fun adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic comedy! This rendition of Emma is a joyous, irreverent take in conversation with the Regency novel. In a new adaptation that’s a bit zany and refreshingly contemporary, playwright Kate Hamill infuses the language and perspectives of today into Austen’s beloved characters. You may be surprised […]

  • Helios modern kinetic art sculpture

    Imagine stepping into a room where tranquility and movement blend seamlessly, creating an atmosphere of calm and inspiration. You are in the presence of Hēlios, the kinetic art sculpture that transforms any indoor environment into a haven of peace and creativity. As you gaze upon this modern masterpiece, you realize it’s not just a visual […]

  • Surround yourself with art, fun, and community spirit

    ASHBY — Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of art, creativity, and community at the 2nd Annual Ashby Art Fair, to be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better way to […]