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December 2, 2025

National Academy of Design Celebrates 200th Anniversary [Interview]

On November 8, 1825, thirty artists and architects met in the rooms of the New York Historical Society, a stately building that, back then, was nestled in City Hall Park. At that time, the city had no established art schools, no museums, and no galleries—and this group hoped to change that.

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November 25, 2025

Photographer Shares Why His Animal Portraits Are Shot From Bottom Up [Interview]

Photographer Andrius Burba captures his animal portraiture from the bottom up.

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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 10, 2025

British Artist’s Voyeuristic Oil Paintings Reveal the Quiet Intimacy of American Life [Interview]

British-born, New York–based artist Nigel Van Wieck captures intimate human moments that invite viewers to feel like voyeurs, glimpsing the private lives of others. A self-proclaimed storyteller and American Realist, Van Wieck paints what he sees, finding inspiration in he bars, street corners, stations, and beaches of the U.S.

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October 28, 2025

‘Hawaii Walls’ Street Art Festival Shows How Art Unites and Strengthens Communities [Interview]

For more than a decade, Hawaii Walls has been creating new cultural experiences in Honolulu thanks to a rich week...

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October 26, 2025

How This Artist’s Practice and Her Role as a Gallery Director Enrich One Another [Interview]

There are countless artists who work in galleries, just as there are countless gallerists who also happen to be artists.

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October 23, 2025

Evocative Paintings Demonstrate the Masks Women Wear in Society [Interview]

Montreal-based artist Sandra Chevrier is known for her pop-infused paintings, illustrations, and street art pieces that combine captivating portraits of women with aspects of comic book culture. Her latest exhibition, a Cage & a House in it, debuts a set of 35 paintings that are two years in the making.

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October 22, 2025

Cinematic Photos Look Like Hyperrealistic Paintings With Mysterious Stories To Tell [Interview]

Artist Summer Wagner is a storyteller, and lenses are the vehicle through which she shares her tales.

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October 17, 2025

Art Toronto Director Shares What We Can Expect From “Canada’s Art Fair” This Year [Interview]

The beauty of an art fair is that it offers a chance to showcase the creative culture of the city...

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October 7, 2025

Cheech Marin Speaks About His Love for Chicano Art and the Collection That Led to a Thriving Museum [Interview]

For most people, Cheech Marin is known as part of the comedic duo Cheech & Chong, who were at the peak of their fame in the 70s and 80s. But for the art world, Marin has long been one of the greatest patrons of Chicano art. This artistic movement has its roots in the plight of Mexican Americans in American society, taking a stand against racism, oppression, and class disparity.

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