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May 28, 2025

16-Foot-Tall Cactus Made of Vintage Cadillac Parts Celebrates Palm Springs Heritage

Like a mirage, the genius of Roger Reutimann’s newest installation becomes clearer the closer one gets to it. At first, it appears to be a simple cactus, its spiny arms rising out of the Californian desert. Approach it more and a metallic sheen and red lights begin to emerge. Even the installation’s name is a play on its hybrid identity.

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May 27, 2025

17th-Century Painting by Old Master Found in Barn Attic Sells at Auction for Over $7 Million

On May 21, Sotheby’s New York hosted an auction replete with stunning paintings by Old Masters.

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May 27, 2025

Chicago White Sox Unveils New Mural of Pope Leo XIV Inside Baseball Stadium

Pope Leo XIV may be living a new life in the Vatican, but he’ll forever have a presence in Chicago—not...

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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

Alex Chinneck’s Playful Undulating Sculpture Looks Like a Brick House Taking a Seat

Artist Alex Chinneck has brought one of his playful public installations to London for Clerkenwell Design Week.

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May 23, 2025

Street Artist Shares Healing Journey of Overcoming Addiction and Homelessness

For Jonas Melvin, who is better known by his graffiti tag GREY, it took losing all control to finally regain...

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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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May 23, 2025

Artist Spends 1,000 Hours Drawing Stunningly Detailed Snapshot of Central London

When sifting through his portfolio, it becomes clear that Jack Nolan is invested in the details.

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May 22, 2025

Woman Transforms Her NYC Stoop With Vibrant Display of LEGO Flowers

On the Upper East Side in Manhattan, decorating your stoop for special occasions has become a bit of a neighborhood...

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May 21, 2025

The Other Art Fair Showcased Just How Exciting New York’s Contemporary Art Scene Is

Just a few weeks ago, on a quiet, tree-lined street in Brooklyn, a warehouse transformed into a bustling art fair. New York is, of course, no stranger to these sorts of events, but this particular fair offered a more immediate and raw glimpse into the city’s contemporary art scene.

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