Art

April 18, 2026

Goldsmith-Turned-Painter Illuminates the Magic of Wildlife With Metal Leaf [Interview]

Mixed-media artist Marie Lavallee is a great reminder that creativity doesn’t have to follow just one path. She first fell in love with painting in high school, went on to build a career as a goldsmith, and then found her way back to painting after turning 50. Although she shifted mediums, traces of her earlier craft remain ever-present—Lavallee incorporates elements of gold and copper leaf into her striking portraits of birds and woodland animals.

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April 17, 2026

Artist Uses AI To Reimagine His Older Work as the Ingredients for a New Series of Animal Art

Artist Jim Naughten finds animals more interesting than people. It’s not for lack of trying; throughout his creative life, he’s studied a wide range of topics. “My work has been inspired by books and childhood interests,” Naughten tells My Modern Met, “particularly historical subject matter, ranging from WWII military re-enactors through to Namibian tribes in Victorian costume.

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April 15, 2026

2026 San Francisco Art Fair Will Be Honoring AAPI Voices [Interview]

Starting April 16, thousands of artists, gallerists, and collectors will gather on a pier overlooking the San Francisco Bay. These visitors won’t just be in the area for the expansive views of the Golden Gate Bridge or the nearby Fort Mason Park. They’ll also be there for the 2026 San Francisco Art Fair (SFAF), staged annually by Art Market Productions.

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April 14, 2026

Museum of the African Diaspora Marks 10 Years of Its Emerging Artists Program

The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Emerging Artists Program (EAP) with the announcement of its 2026-2027 cohort. Bay Area artists Jasmine Ross, Demetri Broxton, Dorian Reid, and Tahirah Rasheed earned selection from hundreds of applicants. Each will present a solo exhibition at the museum over the coming year.

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