A Comprehensive Guide to New York City’s Fall Art Fairs

Art fairs in New York City are a vibrant celebration of creativity, showcasing diverse works from various artists worldwide. This year’s fall art fair season is set to offer an exciting array of events, providing both seasoned collectors and new art enthusiasts with opportunities to explore, appreciate, and acquire unique pieces. **The Armory Show** is a cornerstone of the New […]

Photographs Illustrating Dementia with Respect and Dignity

**When Art Becomes Personal: Alicia Vera’s “Va a Llover Toda La Noche”** Alicia Vera, a photographer known for her poignant and humanistic style, has unveiled a personal project that delves deep into the relationship with her mother, Concepcion, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2018. This project, now a self-published book titled “Va a Llover Toda La Noche,” captures […]

Pennsylvania Museum Initiates Legal Action Against Trump Administration Over Reduction in Grants

A Pennsylvania art museum is suing the Trump administration after the government terminated a $750,000 federal grant for collection conservation earlier this year. The Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia filed a lawsuit yesterday, August 26, against President Donald Trump, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the agency’s Interim Director Keith Sonderling, and other administration officials, months after the […]

Africa Seeks a More Accurate Representation on the World Map

The African Union, comprising 55 African countries, has endorsed a version of the world map that more accurately reflects Africa’s true scale, as reported by Reuters. The organization has backed the “Correct the Map” campaign aimed at replacing the commonly used Mercator map with the Equal Earth projection, which corrects the distortion that enlarges landmasses like Greenland, making them appear […]

Call for Submissions: 2025 BOOOOOOOM Illustration Prizes

**Call for Submissions: 2025 BOOOOOOOM Illustration Awards** Are you an illustrator eager to reveal your artistic flair to a global audience? The BOOOOOOOM Illustration Awards are returning for 2025, providing a remarkable stage for artists to achieve recognition and honor the dynamic community of illustrators worldwide. The awards welcome both budding artists and experienced professionals, encouraging their inspiring creations that […]

“Artist Ellen R Hanson’s ‘Conflict of the Carmens’”

**Ellen R Hanson’s “Battle of the Carmens”** Ellen R Hanson, a creative and thought-provoking artist, is celebrated for her capability to contest traditional views through her artworks. One of her most captivating pieces, “Battle of the Carmens,” draws the audience into a multifaceted story woven into a lush fabric of cultural and musical heritage. **The Concept** “Battle of the Carmens” […]

The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Host Landmark Raphael Retrospective

**Discovering Raphael: A Glimpse Into the High Renaissance Genius** Renowned for his synthesis of clarity, beauty, and harmony, Raphael Sanzio of Urbino remains a timeless icon of the High Renaissance. A major exhibition, *Raphael: Sublime Poetry*, slated to open at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, invites art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the grandeur of Raphael’s oeuvre. Celebrated by Giorgio […]