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February 27, 2025

Venice Kicks off Carnival With an Epic Water Parade on the Grand Canal

When you think of Carnival in Venice, elaborate masks and costumes most surely come to mind. But kicking off the 2025 Venice Carnival was a sight you may be less familiar with—a 23-foot-long paper-mâché rat leading a parade down the Grand Canal. It was all part of a water parade that opened two weeks of Carnival festivities.

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Good News

February 27, 2025

Over 1,700 Artists and Arts Workers Will Receive Aid From the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund

Since its launch in January, the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund has served as a critical lifeline for artists...

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Sculpture

February 27, 2025

Disco Ball Animal Sculptures Bring Sparkling Glamour to Every Room

Spinning disco balls lit up every ’70s party. And now, London-based artist Nicolas Ginestet (of DiscoHeads)

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Art

February 26, 2025

Feria Material: Thriving Mexico City Art Fair Welcomes 18,000 Visitors From Around the World

Mexico City Art Week was full of spirited projects, aiming to bring together emerging artists and new audiences. Among the most compelling of them was Feria Material, also known as Material Art Fair. This event goes beyond being a place to simply buy and sell art. It serves as a platform that fosters dialogue around creating and supporting art. Feria Material celebrated its 11th edition from February 6 to 9 in Mexico City's Expo Reforma.

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Cityscape Photography

February 26, 2025

Photographer Offers an Intimate Glimpse Into the Private Lives of City Dwellers [Interview]

Photographer Gail Albert Halaban knows how to indulge a guilty pleasure.

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Travel

February 26, 2025

Venice Carnival Unfolds With Striking Costumes and Incredible Spectacles

Carnival is in full swing around the world, and one of the best celebrations happens in Venice.

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Art

February 26, 2025

Art Institute of Chicago Receives Monumental Donation of French Masterpieces

After a monumental donation by Jeffrey and Carol Horvitz, the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) now boasts one of the largest collections of French old masters in the United States. The gift encompasses more than 2,000 drawings, 200 paintings, and 50 sculptures, and is accompanied by one of the largest financial gifts in the history of the AIC.

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Archeology

February 26, 2025

Researchers Discover the First Royal Tomb of an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh in Over a Century

In 1922, British archaeologists uncovered the royal tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun near Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.

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Crafts

February 26, 2025

Sashiko Stitching: Learn How This Age-Old Mending Technique Can Give Your Favorite Garment a New Lease on Life

What do you do when your beloved jacket looks a little threadbare?

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Installation

February 25, 2025

Psychedelic “Wonderland” Installation Celebrates Creativity and Connection

At Quoz Arts Fest 2025 in Dubai, ENESS’ Forest Dancer installation transformed a contemporary architectural space into a psychedelic wonderland. The exhibition—spanning over 600 square meters (about 6,458 square feet)—invited viewers to move freely, while taking in the space’s pulsating lights and sounds. The temporary, immersive exhibition welcomed guests last month through a gigantic, 9-meter-tall archway adorned with illuminated pixelated patterns.

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