Art

April 2, 2025

Immersive Exhibition Explores Timeless Beauty of Flowers Across Five Centuries of Art

In an exhibition that moves from classical to contemporary art, Rome's Chiostro del Bramante explores the timeless beauty of flowers. Flowers. Art from the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence spans five centuries of art and uses painting, sculpture, manuscripts, tapestries, photographs, installations, AI, and AR to show the role that flowers have played in the evolution of history and society.

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April 1, 2025

Fuorisalone 2025 Preview: What To See During Milan Design Week

The design world's eyes will turn toward Milan in early April when the 63rd annual Salone del Mobile opens. And right along with it, helping create Milan Design Week, is Fuorisalone. This collective event sees design showrooms, innovative installations, and exhibitions spread across Milan as the world's top designers, architects, and creatives flock to the city.

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March 30, 2025

Artist Reexamines Japanese Pop Culture and Consumerism in New Perrotin Exhibition

When he was a 25-year-old student in a specialization school in Japan, Mr. first encountered Takashi Murakami, the renowned artist behind the superflat movement. For years, the artist worked with Murakami in his Kaikai Kiki studio and, in so doing, developed a practice similarly inspired by kawaii, otaku, and anime culture. Now, a new exhibition at Perrotin’s Los Angeles location mines Mr.’s own interpretation of the superflat aesthetic.

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March 27, 2025

Expressive Charcoal Portraits That Play With Chaos and Uncertainty

Charcoal can easily be considered a chaotic medium: it smudges, it’s difficult to erase, it’s soft enough to break under too much pressure, and, because of this, it can feel uncontrollable. For Josh Hernandez, these features are part of the draw. Throughout his artwork, he seamlessly manages both the volatile and expressive aspects of charcoal, creating scenes that teem with movement and personality.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.