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November 16, 2025

Ethereal Manga-Inspired Paintings Hold Dear Our Connection to the Spirit World

There’s something deeply comforting about the fantastical paintings of aica, a Japanese artist now based in New York City. With their whimsical, childlike characters and surreal, candy-colored landscapes, her works transport viewers into dreamlike worlds brimming with magic. Aica draws inspiration from Japanese anime, manga, and traditional ukiyo-e. Though she has lived in New York for several years, she feels more connected to her Japanese roots than ever before.

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November 16, 2025

Artist Sets on a Journey of Self-Discovery by Rethinking His Glitchy Motifs [Interview]

Mexico City-based artist Alexis Mata, has been drawn to distortion throughout his creative career.

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November 14, 2025

Get To Know the Denver Art Museum, a Global Museum With Regional Emphasis [Interview]

Art museums play a vital role in the culture of a city or town.

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November 14, 2025

Shepard Fairey Exhibition of 400+ Prints Celebrates the Power Found Through Printmaking

Street artist and activist Shepard Fairey is a prolific creator. This has been possible, in part, thanks to printmaking. Using screenprinting and stenciling, Fairey has permeated the streets and culture at large with his iconic OBEY Giant and imagery that deeply considers issues of power, control, and propaganda.

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November 13, 2025

Yayoi Kusama Launches European Tour With First-Ever Retrospective in Swiss Museum

World-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama has officially launched a touring exhibition around Europe.

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November 13, 2025

Dublin’s Monumental Picasso Exhibition Showcases 60 of the Artist’s Masterpieces

Few artists have shaped modern art as profoundly as Pablo Picasso.

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November 12, 2025

African Artists Explore Universal Themes of Human Struggles at ART X Lagos 2025

Artwork can leave itself open to more questions than answers. And for many creators, that’s the point. They leave us to consider the concepts and themes raised in their work, allowing us to bring our thoughts and experiences into what we’re seeing. It’s a mental collaboration that combines the worlds of artist and viewer.

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November 12, 2025

Colorful Animation Comes to Life as You Drive by 600-Foot-Long Street Mural

The streets of Indio, California, just got an animated pop of color.

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November 11, 2025

KAWS Reimagines Renaissance Art With Modern Twist Highlighting Our Dependence on Technology

Contrary to expectation, world-renowned artist and designer KAWS doesn’t just find inspiration in pop culture—at least, that much is made...

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November 10, 2025

Life-Sized Concrete Cars Are Submerged To Create Artificial Coral Reefs in Miami

Miami is known for its sunny beaches, palm trees, and outdoor malls, but did you know it’s also home to the only coral reef in North America? As the second most visited city in the U.S., welcoming over 4 million tourists a year, Miami is poised to turn its coastline into both a cultural landmark and a living, breathing sanctuary for marine life.

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