PANART is pleased to announce its exclusive representation of Carry Me – 100 Years of Handbags for North America. In collaboration with Expona, this significant collection offers a nuanced exploration of the handbag’s evolution across more than a century of fashion, design, and cultural history. Carry Me features a boutique selection of handbags—from early leather pouches and empire-waist silhouettes influenced by the discovery of Pompeii to iconic creations by Dior, Chanel, Gucci, and other major houses. These pieces are drawn from a private Italian collection and are rarely seen by the public. More than a retrospective of style, the collection traces how handbags have mirrored and influenced social change. It reflects shifts in gender roles, economic structures, and personal identity, while examining how cultural figure ... More
SAN ANTONIO, TX.- Encounter the merging of tradition and innovation through iconic pottery in “O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell,” on view at the McNay Art Museum July 31, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026. The exhibition offers an overview of Folwell’s career, presenting approximately 25 works spanning more than five decades. A contemporary potter from Kha’p’o Owingeh (Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico), Folwell is widely considered among the most influential clay artists of her generation. Since devoting herself to pottery in the early 1970s, Folwell has consistently leveraged her technical skill to push the boundaries of form, content and design. “Jody Folwell is a daring artist who continues to inspire the next generation,” said Matthew McLendon, Ph.D., the McNay’s director and CEO. “‘O’ Powa O’ Meng’ both ... More
The new logo for the Georgia Museum of Art, created by Pentagram.
ATHENS, GA.- After more than 75 years of welcoming the public, the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia is turning the page with a fresh brand identity. Developed in collaboration with international design studio Pentagram, the updated look reflects the museum’s core values — inspiration, wellbeing, discovery and curiosity — while strengthening its connection to the university and broader community. The project began in August 2024, shortly after the museum celebrated its 75th anniversary. Led by Eddie Opara, Pentagram’s design team worked closely with museum staff and leadership to gain a deep understanding of the institution. They conducted interviews with stakeholders, reviewed existing materials and visited in person to study the museum’s place in campus life. That work led to a brand idea rooted in learning and exploration, encouraging visitors to slow down and engage with art. At the heart of the museum’s new identity ... More
After Alexander Calder, Bicentennial Tapestry. Le Sphere et les Spirals. Sold for $29,250.
GLEN COVE, NY.-Roland Auctions NY hosted its mid-summer Multi-Estates auction on July 26th, 2025, with Contemporary Art once again taking the lead, along with several fine jewelry pieces from a prominent Long Island collection. Alexander Calder once again came in as the highest seller of the day at Roland, with three unique After Alexander Calder Bicentennial Tapestries joining a selection of several Frederick Stuart Church paintings, from a highly impressive NYC private collection, also selling well in the Art arena. An After Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), Le Sphere et les Spirals (The Sphere and the Spirals), Aubusson, France, Pinton Fr?res from The Bicentennial Tapestries, woven wool. [41" H x 58" W] woven signature to lower right, Calder and PF, woven number to verso '32' (32/150), with fabric manufacturer's labels to reverse ?d'apr?s un carton de Calder H: 105 L: 150 PF CA Tapisserie d'Aubusson Pinton ... More
Apollo 17 Astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt samples the boulder at Station 7 located at the base of North Massif in the Taurus-Littrow valley. This large boulder was dislodged by a strong moonquake that occurred about 28.5 million year ago. The source of the quake was likely from an event on the Lee-Lincoln fault. The picture was taken by astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 commander.
WASHINGTON, DC.- A new study co-led by the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and the University of Maryland reveals that surface changes near the location of the Apollo 17 landing site, in the form of landslides and boulders rolling down slopes, resulted from strong moonquakes. The paper, published in Science Advances, shows the possibility that future moonquakes could cause new thrust faults, the type of faults that produce escarpments, to form on the surface of the moon, and existing fault scarps to grow. These moonquakes could pose a potential hazard to exploration and long-term outposts and infrastructure on the moon. The moonquakes resulted from formation and ... More
Ryoji Ikeda, data-verse 1/2/3, 2019–2020. Photo: National Asian Culture Center.
GWANGJU.- The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) is pleased to announce 2025 ACC Focus: Ryoji Ikeda, an exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of the institution and its long-standing partnership with world-renowned audiovisual artist Ryoji Ikeda. This significant showcase will be open to the public from July 10 to December 28, 2025, at ACC Creation Space 3 and 4 in Gwangju, South Korea, with free admission for all ages. Ryoji Ikeda, born in Gifu Japan in 1966, is a prominent composer and audiovisual artist recognised for his pioneering work in electronic sound and data, often treating data not merely as information but as aesthetic material that engages the human senses. Currently residing in Paris, France, and Kyoto, Japan, Ikeda’s art explores the fundamental elements of sound and image through mathematical, physical, and aesthetic approaches. Since the mid-1990s, he has gained an international reputation for his ability to work convincingly across both visual and sonic media, with ... More
NEW BRITAIN, CT.- The New Britain Museum of American Art presents Pop! American Art in the 1960s from July 31, 2025, through July 26, 2026. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, a group of artists pioneered a new style that radically departed from the dominant movements of the post-World War II years. Rejecting Abstract Expressionism’s introspection and Minimalism’s formal rigor, they sought a bold visual language that was accessible to all and that reflected the everyday world around them. In vibrant, eye-catching images of soup cans, street signs, and postcard sunsets, Pop Art was born. With wry humor, Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Jim Dine broke from traditional artistic hierarchies by embracing the slick aesthetic of advertising, television, billboards, print media, shop windows, and comic strips to create works that celebrated and ... More
SYDNEY.- Four-time Archibald Prize finalist Loribelle Spirovski has won the Archibald Prize 2025 ANZ People’s Choice award for her portrait of William Barton, a virtuoso of the yidaki, also known as the didgeridoo. The portrait was made entirely using a finger-painting technique. Finger painting of William Barton is a tribute to Barton, a Kalkadunga man and internationally acclaimed composer, who has transformed perceptions of the yidaki through his pioneering work in classical and contemporary music. Spirovski said she was ecstatic to receive the news of her win and was quite emotional to know that her work was highly regarded by visitors to the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2025 exhibition. ‘I am overjoyed that the public have selected my work as the winner of this year’s ANZ People’s Choice award. I am infinitely grateful to William for allowing me to paint him and so humbled by everyone’s responses t ... More
40-vintage vertical of Spottswoode's legendary Cabernet Sauvignon (extending from the inaugural 1982 vintage to 2021) | Estimate $10,000-20,000.
LOS ANGELES, CA.- This September, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Spottswoode's iconic Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Christie's will present an extraordinary vertical encompassing all 40 vintages ever produced—from 1982 through 2021—consigned directly from the private cellar of the Novak family, and will be offered with an estimate of $10,000-20,000. This remarkable lot will be offered in Fine & Rare Wines Online: LA Edition, with bidding open from September 4 to September 18. The seller proceeds will be donated by the Novak family to Napa Green, a pioneering leader in sustainability and climate action within the wine industry. Chris Munro, Christie's Americas Head of Wine and Spirits says: "This offering is as historic as it is heartfelt—a complete, impeccably preserved 40-year vertical from one of Napa's most revered estates, consigned directly from the family who built its legacy. We're honored to bring this to market and to support Napa Green ... More
WOLFSBURG.- Just dive in. Without water, but with the same ease—playfully, immersively, interactively. The Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg presents its new exhibition Freischwimmen. Headfirst into Art! With the new exhibition Freischwimmen. Headfirst into Art!, the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg invites visitors to drift off into worlds of art. Around 100 works by more than thirty international artists form an open course that can be explored individually and intuitively. In addition to works by Ólafur Elíasson, Jeppe Hein, Sarah Morris, Elizabeth Peyton, Tobias Rehberger, Cindy Sherman, and James Turrell, the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg is also showing new works from its collection by Nairy Baghramian, Christian Falsnaes, Janette Laverrière, Thomas Grünfeld, Lienhard von Monkiewitsch, and the GCC collective. Visitors can playfully, creatively, and interactively chart their own paths through the exhibition. ... More
Victoria Crowe, Lily Illuminated, c.2022 Oil on board. H:101.5cm W:81cm.
EDINBURGH.- The Scottish Gallery marks Victoria Crowe’s 80th year with Decades. At its heart is a powerful new body of work, supported by a curation of earlier works from the 1960s to the 2010s, offering a richly layered view of Crowe’s evolving practice. Spanning six decades, Decades offers both a reflective and forward-looking perspective on an artist whose vision remains unwavering yet responsive to the world’s shifting tides. Rooted in themes of continuity, memory, and transformation, the exhibition reveals the enduring resonance of Crowe’s connection to place. Crowe’s landscapes are far more than depictions of terrain; they are poetic spaces imbued with metaphor and meaning. From her early years at Kittleyknowe with the solitary shepherd Jenny Armstrong, to the luminous canals of Venice and the elemental light of Orkney, Crowe’s paintings speak of ephemerality, stillness, and an intimate awareness of time’s passage. Join Victoria Crowe and Christina Jansen a ... More
Arwin Hidayat, Night Without Memories, 2025. 192 x 134.5cm. Hand-drawn batik on cotton.
BRISBANE.- Mitchell Fine Art presents the debut Australian solo exhibition of celebrated Indonesian artist Arwin Hidayat, running from 29 July to 23 August 2025 in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Recently commissioned by Australian fashion brand Zimmermann for 4 locations across 3 countries, Arwin Hidayat is gaining international recognition for his dynamic artworks, which feature birds, serpents, and intriguingly distorted human forms.
His practice is deeply rooted in folk traditions, yet subtly engages with Indonesia’s socio-economic and moral landscape, weaving storytelling and cultural memory into each piece. “Arwin’s work is a bold fusion of Indonesian tradition and fearless modern storytelling,” says Gallery Director Mike Mitchell. “We’re thrilled to introduce Australian audiences to his deeply personal and visually arresting practice.” Showcasing a captivating exploration of form and colour across three distinct mediums - painting, ceramics, ... More
TORONTO.- Today the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) unveils its newest public sculpture, Moments Contained, a monumental bronze figure by renowned artist Thomas J Price. Installed at ground level, Price’s sculpture depicts a casually dressed young woman, standing in front of the main entrance of the AGO, facing north and overlooking the intersection of Dundas St. West and McCaul St. A celebration of shared humanity, Moments Contained is one of Price’s public sculptures that challenges assumptions about the purpose and expectations of monuments. An object of great beauty, standing 2.7 meters tall, and made of bronze, Price says Moments Contained is a gesture that he hopes can lead to greater empathy and connection. “I want people to recognize themselves and feel valued,” says Price. Price's figures are fictional, purposeful amalgamations of different people; their attributes and features culled from ... More
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New DNA analysis allows scientists to identify specific animals by their feces WASHINGTON, DC.- Scientists from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) have successfully used swift fox droppings to identify individuals and collect other data vital to monitoring a reintroduced population in Montana. The now-validated technique could limit the need for capturing the animals, making monitoring the population easier both for the foxes and the humans trying to bring them back to the prairie. The study, published today in the journal Molecular Ecology Resources, reports an 85% success rate in extracting reliable genetic data from fox scat. The study is the result of a collaborative effort between scientists across NZCBI—the Center for Conservation Genomics, Center for Species Survival, Conservation Ecology Center and Great Plains Science Program all contributed to the project, demonstrating how cross-discipline partnerships ... More
Devendra Banhart hosts season 5 of the Rubin's AWAKEN podcast NEW YORK, NY.- On August 19 the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art will launch the fifth season of AWAKEN, a podcast about the dynamic path to enlightenment, with a new host: singer, songwriter, and artist Devendra Banhart. Using a painting of the Wheel of Life (also known as Wheel of Existence) from the Rubin Museum’s collection as a guide, the new season explores the Buddhist concept of interdependence with eight episodes featuring stories and insights from experts in the realms of art, social science, Buddhism, and more. This season illuminates how greater awareness of our interconnected nature can be the wake up call that motivates actions for a better world. “What a joy and honor to be hosting the new season of AWAKEN, an exciting deep dive into the heart of the Buddhist Wheel of Existence!” says Devendra Banhart. “The Wheel offers a map of inner and outer landscapes, of symbols ... More
Generator Fund returns with $60,000 in grants for visual artists in western New York BUFFALO, NY.- The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art announced the third round of the Generator Fund, with $60,000 in grant funding available to support visual artists living and working in Erie and Niagara Counties. This regranting program supports public-facing, innovative visual arts projects, including exhibitions, installations, performances, publications, workshops, and experimental platforms. Applications open August 1 and are due September 30, 2025. This year, Generator Fund organizers are especially eager to reach artists based in Niagara County and to welcome applications from artists at all career stages, from emerging to well-established. The fund is designed to support visual artists in taking creative risks—offering time, trust, and resources to pursue ideas that might not fit inside traditional models. “We’re not asking artists to fix the world,” says BICA Executive ... More
Artville, Nashville's only citywide visual arts festival, to be held September 26-28 NASHVILLE, TENN.- Artville, Nashville’s only public visual arts festival, is entering its third year with plans to be bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever. Taking place from September 26 – 28, the festival is expanding from its original location in the Wedgewood Houston and Chestnut Hill neighborhoods to a city-wide event featuring multiple locations. The festival’s home base will be in the Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville, featuring immersive, large-scale public art installations, alongside the American Artisan Festival featuring 65 contemporary handcraft and fine artisans, as well as food, live music, kids’ activities, and more. Artville 2025 will also feature several Artville After Dark events each evening with activations throughout the city including The Arcade 5th Ave of the Arts, The Neuhoff District in Germantown, and Wedgewood Houston. “In just three years, ... More
The Met announces its MetLiveArts fall and winter 2025-26 season NEW YORK, NY.- The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today the fall and winter 2025–26 MetLiveArts season, which will feature world premiere performances and commissions created specifically for the Museum’s galleries as well as concerts in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium. This upcoming season will highlight a significant number of new works created by female artists, including composers and musicians Gabriela Ortiz, Wu Man, Hanzhi Wang, Emily Wells, Layale Chaker, and Leilehua Lanzilotti. Throughout the 2025–26 season, The Met collection and galleries, including the new galleries for the arts of Africa, the ancient Americas, and Oceania and special exhibitions like Man Ray: When Objects Dream, will provide inspiration for several new performances. Max Hollein, The Met’s Marina Kellen French Director and CEO, said, “This season of Live Arts ... More
Hartwig Art Foundation will present the world premiere of Minor Music at the End of the World by Saidiya Hartman AMSTERDAM.- Minor Music at the End of the World is a stage adaptation in three movements based on writer and scholar Saidiya Hartman’s acclaimed essays, The End of White Supremacy and Litany for Grieving Sisters. The texts draw inspiration from W.E.B. Du Bois’s The Comet, a speculative short story written in the aftermath of the 1918 global pandemic and imagining the end of the world. The collaboratively developed stage performance explores the possibility of Black life at the end of the world and in the wake of racial capitalism and white supremacy. Against this complex and layered backdrop, Minor Music conveys an ongoing series of catastrophes that converge at this critical inflection point — among others, the arrival of Africans in New York City, the first slave ... More
Crystal Bridges and the Momentary unveil fall lineup of exhibitions and immersive experiences BENTONVILLE, ARK.- Today, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary announced its complete list of fall exhibitions and art experiences, which invite visitors to experience a season of change, creativity, and discovery through experiences that blend art, nature, and culture. Returning for a second season, Time Loop by Klip Collective: A Forest Light Experience will transform Crystal Bridges’ North Forest into a mesmerizing journey through space and time. Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture will open at Crystal Bridges in September, presenting art that connects powerful stories of sports to everyday life. The Momentary continues its photography-focused exhibitions with The Greatest Wildlife Photographs, which will open in November. The exhibition features National Geographic’s most iconic images that showcase rare, authentic moments in the animal ... More
William Kentridge on ‘Self-Portrait as a Coffee-Pot'
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On a day like today, French painter and sculptor Jean Dubuffet was born
August 31, 1901. Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet (31 July 1901 - 12 May 1985) was a French painter and sculptor. His idealistic approach to aesthetics embraced so called "low art" and eschewed traditional standards of beauty in favor of what he believed to be a more authentic and humanistic approach to image-making. In this image: A young lady looks at "Paysage charbonneux" by French artist Jean Dubuffet dated 1946, and valued at 3.5 million Marks (1.5 million Dollars) at the 34th International fair for modern art "Art Cologne" in Cologne, Germany, Friday, November 3, 2000.
