Art

January 22, 2025

Street Artist Leads Non-Profit That Transforms Miami Schools Into Vibrant Pieces of Art [Interview]

Believing in the ability of art to create a positive environment for learning, aWall Mural Projects has produced over 150 murals at schools across Miami Dade County since 2018. Founded and directed by artist Sergio Arce, who paints under the name Registered Artist, this year's round of murals reached a peak during Miami Art Week. During that time, about 30 international artists descended on Miami to transform bleak school walls into something special.

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January 20, 2025

LA Art Show Preview: Celebrate Its 30th Anniversary With Countless International Galleries

As Los Angeles’ largest and longest-running art fair, the LA Art Show (LAAS) has served as a crucial forum for discovering and engaging with thriving art communities around the world. The event encapsulates over 120 galleries, museums, and non-profit arts organizations, and features work across all disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, and design. “Art is most impactful when it transcends borders and diversity is our strength,” says LA Art Show’s director & producer, Kassandra Voyagis.

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January 16, 2025

500-Pound Bead Installation Represents Cross-Cultural Dialogue Between U.S. and Senegal

In January 2012, artist Nick Cave was invited to spend a month in Dakar, Senegal, to gain inspiration for a large-scale installation to be installed at the city's U.S. Embassy. This residency, part of the U.S. Department of State Art in Embassies (AIE) program, allowed him to create a stunning installation based on the cross-cultural dialogue he experienced with local artists.

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January 15, 2025

Electric Paintings Capture the Enigmatic Glow of Cities at Night

Cities take on a whole new personality at night. As the sun sets, a new energy fills the air—a blend of mystery, calm, allure—that daytime just can’t capture. Japanese artist Keita Morimoto brings these moments to life in his stunning paintings, capturing the quiet intensity of cities after dark. The nomadic artist travels between Toronto and Tokyo, capturing the hidden corners of each city at night.

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