Art

October 26, 2025

Monumental Digital Screens of Impressionist Paintings Offer a Novel Way To View Great Art

Earlier this month, the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) pushed the limits of what an exhibition could be. Rather than remaining within the confines of the museum’s walls, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World appeared in another public space as well, this time in the form of a clever art installation. For several weeks, Caillebotte’s Impressionist paintings decorated the ceilings of a Chicago shopping mall, reimagining his oeuvre for contemporary audiences.

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October 24, 2025

Kyoto Is Now Home to teamLab’s Largest Museum of Immersive Installations

Immersive art collective teamLab has added yet another museum to its roster in Japan, and this is its biggest one ever. Located in Kyoto, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto spans over 10,000 square meters (about 107,639 square feet) and over 50 artworks that transport visitors to another world. From interactive installations to educational spaces, the museum is a full display of teamLab’s creativity.

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October 23, 2025

Ukrainian Performance Artist Visualizes the Weight of Living With Depression

In the United States alone, major depression impacts more than 21 million adults each year. Globally, an estimated 5.7% of adults grapple with depression, representing approximately 332 million people. Just in time for Depression Awareness Month, which is held annually every October, Ukrainian actor Tania Galakhova shared a video that portrays what it can feel like to live with the disorder.

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October 21, 2025

Artist Keeps Ukrainian Folk Art Alive With Stunning Petrykivka Paintings

Inspired by her Ukrainian heritage, Odesa-born and Pittsburgh-based artist Marianna Mackanych creates vibrant folk art in the traditional Petrykivka style. Her paintings bloom with sweeping brushstrokes and radiant colors, depicting flowers that embody beauty, renewal, and resilience. “For me, Petrykivka is more than just a pattern; it is a worldview expressed through rhythm, movement, and breath—truly the art of free people,” Mackanych tells My Modern Met.

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