Isaiah Cacnio's solo art exhibition "Fragments" at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila features cutting-edge LG OLED display technology to reinterpret the Earth's story. The exhibit showcases three digital pieces, "Where Fire Begins," "Stories in Stone," and "What Breaks, Flows," which blend art, science, and emotion to reflect the Philippines' geological and cultural evolution.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/19/tmt-newswire/lg-showcases-fragments-by-isaiah-cacnio-at-the-national-museum/2135887A masterclass on landscape painting in watercolor will be taught by artist Jen Consumido, covering topics such as color theory and brush control. Students can expect to learn various techniques including wet-on-wet and dry-brush methods. The workshop is open to individuals of all skill levels, with basic drawing skills recommended for participation.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/19/tmt-newswire/landscape-painting-at-sunshine-place/2135888The exhibition features works by artist Mishkan, whose pieces capture a liminal state between life and death, drawing inspiration from Greek mythology and Middle Eastern mysticism. The artwork depicts mythic, feminine figures with fractured forms, reminiscent of Homer's sirens and 19th-century Orientalist paintings. Rendered in oil on linen, the works showcase a narcotic palette and blend academic precision with devotional painting techniques. Recurring objects such as fallen glass, poppy petals, and decanters with Mesopotamian goddesses evoke talismans and fetish objects, anchoring the visual field and imbuing the paintings with spiritual significance.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/nicolette-mishkan-lethe-s-tavern-megan-mulrooney-los-angeles/The Art Students League's Vanderbilt Gallery was transformed into a disco ballroom for this year's event, hosted by comedian Murray Hill. The venue welcomed 500 guests, who experienced immersive art studios and performances, including tarot card readings by Gereve, live sketches by Dane LaChiusa, magic by Emma Olsen, and burlesque and drag shows featuring Cassandra Rosebettle, Jack Barrow, Miss Perfidia, Creep Suzette, Taylor Poore, and Ava Jean.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/art-students-league-150th-anniversary/Kirill Serebrennikov's opera "Boris Godunov" is a modern allegory of Russia, exploring themes relevant in present-day Russia under Vladimir Putin's rule. The story revolves around the corruption of power and complicity among the masses, as well as fatalism and the futility of resisting tyranny. In Putin's Russia, people remain silent out of self-preservation or swear loyalty to the regime, with the state offering financial incentives to villagers to participate in violence against neighbors.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/11/boris-godunov-kirill-serebrennikovs-titanic-indictment-of-the-russia-he-loves-a89410The Surface Travel Awards have announced its finalists for this year, featuring institutions with grandiose designs inspired by nature and culture. The Qatar Museum, designed to resemble a desert rose, is among the nominees alongside the Canadian Library in Montreal, adorned with curvaceous red cedar, and the Hong Kong Opera House, modeled after a traditional Chinese lantern.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/travel-awards-best-cultural-institutions-2019/The art market is shifting its focus towards Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, as China's market declines. This trend is driven by wealthy collectors, including those on the Forbes rich list, who are investing in Middle Eastern art and auctions. In contrast, younger generations of collectors, known as millennials, are redefining what they want from art and may impact the market's trajectory.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/09/billionaires-report-brings-two-surprisesNigeria has received 119 priceless "Benin Bronze" artefacts from the Netherlands, a return that marks the largest physical restitution to Nigeria since the looting of the Benin Royal Palace by British forces in 1897. The artefacts were stolen during a military expedition that killed nine British officers and torched the capital city, with most being sold to finance the expedition and later auctioned off or sold to museums across Europe and the US. The return is seen as a significant step towards healing historical wounds, with Dutch Ambassador Dewi van de Weerd hailing Nigeria's persistence in campaigning for their repatriation.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/netherlands-returns-over-100-benin-bronzes-looted-from-nigeria/article_2f5bc200-49a3-565f-85b9-ec37a4e56bed.htmlAlic Brock's new exhibition, "Suspended Daydreams," features acrylic paintings created using his signature airbrush technique. The works reflect a period of profound transition in Brock's life, including the loss of his mother and the birth of his son. This dual experience influenced his approach to visual storytelling, blending pop culture references with personal imagery. Born in Dayton, Ohio, and now based in Atlanta, Georgia, Brock's practice explores themes of visual transmission and contemporary communication through a vibrant color palette and manipulated digital and manual techniques.
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