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The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City is returning 124 Aboriginal remains and 90 Aboriginal cultural items as the museum faces increasing pressure to return thousands of human remains. The news follows updated, more stringent federal rules under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA) that took effect earlier this year. Last Thursday, July 25, AMNH President Sean Decatur updated staff on the status of the agency’s repatriation efforts in a letter New York Times. According to his announcement, AMNH has “conducted more than 400 consultations with approximately 50 different stakeholders, including…

Vandorn Hinnant, a seasoned artist, has spent a lifetime immersed in the world of creativity, geometry, and spiritual exploration. His journey, deeply influenced by the works and life of Hilma af Klint, has been one of discovery, perseverance, and ultimately, acceptance of the “Divine Timing” that guides his artistic expression. Hinnant’s connection with Hilma af Klint goes beyond mere admiration. Her life story resonated with him on a profound level, particularly her relationship with her benefactress, which mirrored his own experiences. In 2002, Hinnant encountered two significant benefactresses who would become instrumental in his life and work. His wife, AnaMaria,…

Enzo Lefort’s portrait of French long jump and triple jump Paralympic athletes, “Arnaud Assoumani” (2023), photo on DIBOND (all images © Enzo Lefort unless otherwise stated Owned by Ford, courtesy Olympic Museum) As the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics kick off, we’re waiting with bated breath to see what happens at this year’s competition, with some of the athletes themselves proud to have their creations showcased in exhibitions at the Palais de Tokyo. Watch during the game (August 11) Olympic Artist Program The exhibition includes artwork by seven international athletes, including French fencing champion Enzo Lefort’s stylized portraits…

Katerina Tsitsela is an artist whose work bridges the realms of painting and engraving, diving deep into the human perception of landscapes. Her art is not just a depiction of physical surroundings but a journey into the human psyche, presenting what she describes as “internal landscapes” or “landscapes of the human soul.” Her paintings often feature dark, introspective scenes where beams of light pierce through, symbolizing the figures that embody our current existential situations as seen through the observer’s eyes. Tsitsela’s approach to art is deeply psychoanalytical, seeking to uncover the “excessive truth” that lies beyond our material journey. Her…

Yee Wong’s new work, “Forever Peace,” has finally been released. Yee’s fans wait no more. This latest offering is a luxurious limited edition print collection, printed on museum-quality paper, and is a must-have for all art collectors and enthusiasts. Yee Wong is an international contemporary artist whose work has garnered global attention. Her art has been showcased across various media, including the social media channels of prestigious contemporary art museums like the Saatchi Gallery in London, and on the cover of Art Voices Magazine in New York. Esteemed publications and platforms such as Yahoo, Artsy, and Domino Magazine have also featured her work, showcasing the influence…

Frieze Sculpture will return to London’s Regent’s Park this autumn, showcasing the work of 22 leading artists, including Leonora Carrington, Theaster Gates and Yoshitomo Nara. The exhibition will be held from September 18 to October 27, in conjunction with the Frieze London art fair and the Frieze Masters art exhibition, which will be held from October 9 to 13. Fatoş Üstek, curator of Frieze Sculpture, will return to curate the event. “This year’s selection takes our ambitions a step further, featuring bold and experimental artistic approaches,” Üstek said in a statement. “It also provides a platform for playful encounters, socially…

Brian Eno has long refused to be the subject of a documentary. Filmmaker Rob Nelson recently told New York Times 1993 shootings Words to the dying It was “a great game of cat and mouse” due to the experimental musicians’ aversion to being captured. It was only because director Gary Huthwaite’s pitch appealed to Eno’s longstanding interest in generative art that he acquiesced. Ino (2024). The final film relied on an algorithmic program that remixed hundreds of hours of interviews and archival footage, ensuring that no two screenings were the same. (this era There are an estimated 520 million possible…

Mary Ann Cangialosi (b. 1975, USA) is a self-taught fine artist and former textile designer, known for her mixed media assemblage paintings. She thrives on the physicality and immediacy of applying layers of texture and paint. This process lets her express her fascination with psychology, delving into the deeper parts of ourselves. Her work is genuine, vulnerable, expressive, and experimental, layered with enigma and energized by color. Through her art, she aims to promote self-awareness, equality, and transparency. Mary Ann Cangialosi’s journey into the art world began with a background in textile design, but her true calling was always in…

A derelict 19th-century warehouse in east London is to be transformed into an arts center housing the studios of more than 40 artists, designers and architects, helping to ease the pressure creative people feel to secure affordable space. Plans to transform 31-35 Stoke Street, Newham, into a creative hub are being led by Create London, which “commissions art and architecture in the public realm”, according to its website.A project statement said: “The new space will open in late 2025 and will provide 48 creatives with affordable workspace, a café and studios dedicated to design, art and architecture, learning and skills…

Jesse A. Kantu studied and graduated from the University of Houston with a BFA in Sculpture and a Minor in Art History in 2006. His work delves into the common denominators and the brokenness of Man’s plight found in all cultures. In 2011, he started Pyramid Art Services, a social arts hub to help others find their artistic voice. By May 2015, he had graduated with his MFA in Painting from Houston Baptist University. In 2020, Kantu released his first literary publication, EMERGING-New Contemporary Narratives in the 21st Century. He lives and works in Houston, TX, where he continues to create…