Art
August 19, 2025

Yayoi Kusama Retrospective Becomes Most Visited Exhibition in Australian History

Yayoi Kusama has a habit of setting records. In 2024, Kusama clocked $58.8 million in auction sales—the highest total by a contemporary artist for the second year in a row. Last December, the Melbourne-based National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) staged Australia’s largest retrospective exhibition of the renowned Japanese artist, encompassing more than 200 artworks across nine decades of creative output.

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Academy
August 19, 2025

3 Inspiring Online Art Classes To Spark Creativity as You Learn New Skills

To many, the month of August signals the end of a carefree summer and the transition back into the academic school year. If you’re not ready to get back in the classroom again, though, why not ease into learning with fun and inspiring online art lessons? My Modern Met Academy offers a whole host of top-rated courses from top-notch artists that can help you get into the right mindset.

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Entertainment
August 18, 2025

Pamela Anderson Sells Pickles Using Family Recipe To Support the California Wildlife Center

One of the most exciting Hollywood comebacks of late is that of Pamela Anderson. The 58-year-old actor has been the subject of a revealing documentary, received praise for her recent range of work in the films The Last Showgirl and The Naked Gun, and made waves for championing a no-makeup look. Her latest endeavor draws from her love for nature and her family, and it’s for a good cause.

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Painting
August 18, 2025

Simple Pastel Paintings Celebrate Everyday Life With Quiet Tenderness

For those living between multiple countries, “home” is a very nebulous concept. This is the case, at least, for Danym Kwon. After more than a decade in California, the Korean-American artist returned to her native Seoul in 2022, only to realize how much the Bay Area had shaped her sense of place and belonging. In her latest solo exhibition, Kwon mines those feelings through quiet, meditative paintings that encapsulate “home.

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