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An intricate floral sculpture inspired by a watercolor painting, showcased at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts' Art in Bloom event.
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FSU Museum of Fine Arts Hosts Inaugural Art in Bloom Event

For $100, attendees at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts' inaugural Art in Bloom event on June 11 will witness local floral artists transform watercolor paintings into ephemeral botanical sculptures, with f

Matteo Ricci·May 29, 2026
Diverse group of people enjoying themselves in a dimly lit, energetic queer nightclub, showcasing authentic nightlife experiences.
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New Book Captures Queer Nightlife Worldwide Through Photos

In 1991, photographer Phyllis Christopher captured a woman in tights peeing in a San Francisco back alley.

Andre Silva·May 26, 2026
Artist Mark Ulriksen's 'Kings of New York' cover art for The New Yorker, showcasing Jalen Brunson, displayed prominently in a New York City studio.
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Mark Ulriksen's Kings of New York Art Captures Brunson's Rise

Just hours after Mark Ulriksen's 'Kings of New York' cover for The New Yorker was revealed, an art print of the piece went on sale, its discount expiring in six hours.

Eleanor Voss·May 25, 2026
Renowned Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai, known for capturing India's transition and significant historical events, holding his camera with a thoughtful expression.
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Raghu Rai Photography Captures India's Transition Through His Lens

In December 1984, Raghu Rai captured the haunting image of a dead infant, a stark symbol of the Bhopal gas tragedy's immediate devastation, a moment that defined his unflinching lens.

Matteo Ricci·May 23, 2026
Michelle Millar Fisher, the new Chief Curator of Cooper Hewitt, standing in a museum gallery with design objects.
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Michelle Millar Fisher Becomes Cooper Hewitt Chief Curator

Effective July 13, Michelle Millar Fisher will take the helm as Chief Curator of Cooper Hewitt, overseeing a permanent collection of over 215,000 objects and five curatorial departments, according to

Matteo Ricci·May 15, 2026
A grand, aging art museum with a tattered national flag, symbolizing the impact of economic crises on national identity and cultural institutions.
Culture

Economic Crises Reshaping National Identity Through Art

The Venice Biennale, a global beacon of contemporary art, saw its lowest attendance in two decades last year.

Eleanor Voss·May 12, 2026
Visitors viewing impactful anti-fascist artworks in a dimly lit, atmospheric exhibition space at Towner Eastbourne.
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Comrades in Art exhibition explores anti-fascist art legacy

In 1942, Herbert Baum and his comrades risked their lives to set off small explosive devices in a Nazi propaganda exhibition.

Matteo Ricci·May 12, 2026
The University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center undergoing a major restoration, with scaffolding visible against its historic architecture, set for a Spring 2025 completion.
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UA Fine Arts Center restoration set for Spring 2025 completion

What was initially projected as a $40 million endeavor in 2018, the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center restoration is now budgeted at $65 million, a 62.

Matteo Ricci·May 10, 2026