Natali Antonovich, an artist whose work acts as a portal into her inner world, has spent years grappling with the complexity of self-expression. Her artistic journey, driven by a relentless pursuit of individualism, reflects a deep curiosity about herself and the world around her. From an early age, Natali’s perceptive nature set her apart. She paid careful attention to the nuances of her surroundings, capturing details that others might overlook. This habit of contemplation and observation has followed her throughout her life, shaping her art and her personal philosophy. Natali’s path has taken her through various creative disciplines. She began…
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Nancy Staub Laughlin is an American pastel artist and photographer celebrated for her captivating use of color, light, and dimension. Holding a BFA from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, PA, Nancy has showcased her art at various galleries and museums along the east coast. An art critic and historian Sam Hunter described her creations as “refreshingly unique.” Her intricate compositions often blend reality with abstraction, inviting viewers to explore complex layers of visual storytelling. Nancy’s work offers a fresh perspective that feels both timeless and contemporary. Exploring “Spring”One of Nancy Staub Laughlin’s celebrated works is titled “Spring.” It’s a…
Cynthia Karalla, an American artist, blends activism, experimentation, and a no-nonsense approach into her craft. Starting as an architect-turned-photographer and refining her skills in fine arts, Karalla’s work defies convention, turning negatives into positives much like the process of developing film. Her mantra: What is photography if not a tool to shake up our view of the sensible in this chaotic post-digital reality? Karalla navigates through the City, both real and virtual, finding meaning in the everyday experiences that often go unnoticed. — The Love Story It all began on August 23rd, 2017. Seven and a half years ago. Love…
[ad_1] Days after penning a letter demanding the deinstallation of a “blasphemous” exhibition at the National Gallery–Alexandros Soutsos Museum in Athens, Greece, far-right Parliament Member Nikolaos Papadopoulos vandalized several of the artworks at the museum late Monday morning, March 10. Papadopoulos was temporarily detained and questioned after attacked four works from Greek artist Christophoros Katsadiotis’s in the group exhibition The Allure of the Bizarre, a show taking inspiration from Francisco Goya’s Los Caprichos (1797–98) etchings to present oddities, hybridizations, and the grotesque thematic to Greek art. “We unequivocally condemn all acts of vandalism and violence, and any attempts at censorship…
[ad_1] The outdoor balconies of Paris’s Centre Pompidou are one of the best places to take in the city’s iconic skyline. This past weekend, as the warm weather hinted at the arrival of spring, the balconies were full of families picnicking, taking in the sun, and this being Paris, couples embracing. Many were also there to bid farewell to the Centre Pompidou’s permanent collection, which closed Monday night. In September, the iconic building will fully close for five years of renovations. To mark the occasion, the museum—considered Paris’s top institution for modern and contemporary art—celebrated with a long weekend of…
[ad_1] Meow Wolf, the art and entertainment company known for its psychedelic immersive installations, will open its seventh permanent exhibition space at Pier 17 in New York’s historic Seaport. The venture was revealed at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, where Meow Wolf’s mascot, Plotzo the rat king, interrupted the “Dada for Dada: The Power of Absurdity” panel to deliver the news. “The energy of New York City is unlike anywhere else, and it’s the perfect place for Meow Wolf, ” said Jose Tolosa, CEO of Meow Wolf. “This city has given the world so much groundbreaking art and…
[ad_1] Anthony Caro is remembered as one of the most prominent British sculptors of his generation, who built up an impressive art collection of his own of leading works by his friends and contemporaries. Christie’s will sell a handful of pieces from Caro’s personal collection in May during the auction house’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale.The leading lot from the collection is by Caro’s close friend and leading American Colour Field painter Kenneth Noland. Purkinje Effect (1964) is a painting from Noland’s short-lived ‘chevron’ series, estimated to sell for between $1m and $1.5m. Another of Noland’s paintings, Exmoor (1970-71),…
[ad_1] Societal expectations, cultural norms, and hierarchies of value are deeply subjective and personal. At the same time, they are shaped by communities and vary from person to person and place to place. For Thai artist Kantapon Metheekul, better known as Gongkan, the space between these shifting boundaries serves as a powerful site of exploration—one where he reflects on his own journey while also examining broader personal and collective experiences. Gongkan, Private Hot Springs (2025). Courtesy of Tang Contemporary Art. Opening March 22, 2025, Gongkan’s solo show “Asynchronous Affinities” at Tang Contemporary Art in Hong Kong uses the proverbial idea…
[ad_1] Deborah Kass, “Subject Matters” (1989–90) (photo Hrag Vartanian/Hyperallergic)From reinventing abstraction to recreating Barbie for new generations, we’re looking at a wide range of art this week. Make sure to catch Norman Bluhm’s unorthodox abstracts and the Museum of Arts and Design’s dizzying display of Barbie’s history before they end this weekend. After that, revisit art history’s past with a survey of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s legendary project “The Gates” and Deborah Kass’s feminist pastiches. Manuel Herreros de Lemos and Mateo Manaure Arilla’s poignant 1982 documentary “Trans” and its accompany exhibition at the Institute for Studies on Latin American Art rounds…
[ad_1] The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has agreed to suspend a controversial requirement that grant applicants certify they would not “promote gender ideology,” a condition imposed under an executive order from the Trump administration. The retreat comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of several arts organizations, arguing that the measure is an unconstitutional restriction on free speech. While artists can now apply for funding without signing the contested pledge, the NEA has not removed broader eligibility restrictions that continue to exclude projects deemed to “promote gender ideology.” The legal battle…