Art

May 29, 2025

JR Takes Over the Duomo of Naples With Massive Portraits of 600 Locals

Given their public and often monumental presence, murals can easily be considered participatory, but JR likes making that connection a little more concrete. The French artist has created murals of epic proportions since 2017, each deeply embedded within their urban fabric—and its people. Titled Chronicles and inspired by Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, the series revolves around photographing hundreds of locals and collaging those images together within public settings.

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May 24, 2025

New Exhibition at Serpentine Galleries Celebrates 60 Years of Arpita Singh’s Distinct Vision

Memory has always been a narrative thread in Arpita Singh’s art, but as she approaches her 88th birthday this June, it’s perhaps unsurprising that she revisits this theme yet again. Now, a new exhibition at Serpentine Gallery in London traces Singh’s 60-year career, unearthing the many memories associated with each of its 165 featured works.

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May 23, 2025

Giant Filtration System Serves Espresso Made With Water From Venice Canals

At this year’s Biennale Architettura (Architecture Biennale) in Venice, visitors can grab their Italian espressos from an unexpected source: the city’s canals. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), the Canal Cafe is an innovative and uniquely site-specific project from the architecture firm behind such iconic landmarks as the High Line in New York City. The installation is “part espresso bar, part laboratory,” according to DS+R, offering fresh coffee made directly from purified water.

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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.