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Jonathan Knight’s Meditative Series ‘Exhale’ Invites Us to Slow Down and Practice Noticing
Knight conceived of ‘Exhale’ as a way to explore the nuances of color and “the emotional experience of looking.”
Symmetry Meets the Sacred in Shuling Guo’s Dreamy, Diffused Paintings
In Shuling Guo’s dreamlike works, “different visual traditions converge as a way of exploring devotion and ritual.”
Woo Jin Joo Conjures Mythic Tales from Uncanny Sculptures of Fiber and Found Objects
Stumbling upon a battered end table or lost mitten is an opportunity for magic in artist Woo Jin Joo’s mind.
Psychedelic Paintings by Rafael Silveira Explore a World of ‘Visual Synonymies’
Silveira juxtaposes objects and organisms in unlikely scenarios to challenge how we perceive the world around us.
More Than 18,000 Wildlife Species Populate Joel Sartore’s Ambitious ‘Photo Ark’ (So Far!)
National Geographic celebrates 20 years of photographer Joel Sartore’s massive project to document the planet’s biodiversity.
Precarious Dwellings Perch Atop Rocks in Simon Laveuve’s 1/35-Scale Miniatures
See these works in person later this fall in the artist’s solo exhibition at Loo & Lou Gallery in Paris.
Hannah Lim Draws on Her British-Singaporean Heritage in Sculptural Snuff Bottles
In playful, anthropomorphized sculptures, London-based artist Hannah Lim takes inspiration from historical ceramics.
Photographer Elizaveta Porodina Turns Her Luminous Lens to Insects
‘Found Dreams’ highlights beetles, butterflies, and mantises in Elizaveta Porodina’s signature ethereal style and saturated color.
Amok Island’s Geometric Murals Teem with Vibrant Local Flora and Fauna
The Fremantle-based artist shines a light on the continued importance of conservation through vivid murals of wildlife.
Pre-Columbian Archaeology Meets Science Fiction in Max Lehman’s Quirky Sculptures
Max Lehman delves into a kind of future past inspired by science fiction, where modern tech and prehistoric visual culture merge.
Through Fictional Self-Portraits, Tang Shuo Visualizes an Ancestral Archive
Long interested in his ancestry and familial connection to the land, Chinese artist Tang Shuo once again journeys to his home territory.
Monumental Sculptures by Sharif Bey Meditate on Identity and Objecthood in ‘Homecoming’
Calm yet imposing figures evoke the Benin Bronzes, ceremonial masking traditions, and the Moai stones of Easter Island.
Gaia Alari’s Lilting Animations are Drawn Frame by Frame
Gaia Alari’s works are defined by a distinct, effervescent visual language. Made from thousands of handmade drawings on paper, the artist’s elaborate animations put on strikingly tactile performances as fleeting marks of oil pastel and charcoal dance across the screen.
Tomás Saraceno Returns to the Past to Envision a More Just Future
At Haus der Kunst, Tomás Saraceno’s ecological and collaborative projects take center stage for the sweeping presentation, Ancestral Futures.
Wild Hijinx and Hilarious Happenstance Reign in the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards
The competition welcomed its largest ever number of entries—more than 10,000—from photographers in 112 countries.
World of WearableArt’s ‘GLO!’ Is a Celebration of Culture, Nature, and Whimsy
The annual fashion-meets-performance competition is an international visual feast that continues through October 4.
In Chicago, teamLab Expands Our Perceptions Through Boundary-Breaking Installations
teamLab consists of hundreds of collaborators who tap into the provocative intersection of art, science, and technology.
Eddy Firmin Interrogates History and Colonizing Forces in Provocative Sculptures
The Montréal-based multi-disciplinary artist is deeply interested in the history and politics of colonization.
A Workforce of Creatures Chugs Along in Kate Renshaw-Lewis’ Hand-Drawn Film ‘Busy Bodies’
Animator Kate Renshaw-Lewis’ “Busy Bodies” is a short film inspired by Rube-Goldberg sequences and factory labor.
Fantastical, Elemental Hybrids Persevere in Jon Ching’s Metaphysical Paintings
Inspired by his island upbringing on O’ahu, Hawai’i, Ching continues to turn to nature as a boundless source of wonder and solace.
Niklas Roy Constructs a Functional Pendulum Clock Made Entirely of Trash
Berlin-based artist and inventor Niklas Roy is fascinated by the convergence of art, science, and technology.
October 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
It’s time for another round of open calls, grants, residencies, and fellowships for artists and creatives. Don’t be afraid to apply!
A Giant Gold Coil by Plastique Fantastique Created a Loopy Portal on the High Line
The brainchild of artists Marco Canevacci and Yena Young of Plastique Fantastique, “auroBOROS” spent a week wedged beneath a raised building.
At a ‘Molecular Level,’ Mu Pan Composes Meticulous Mandalas in Acrylic
Mu Pan’s eccentric, mandala-inspired paintings are rendered at “a molecular level” with acrylic on paper.
On Concrete Remnants of London’s Aylesbury Estate, Harriet Mena Hill Preserves a Community
Artist Harriet Mena Hill is devoted to documenting the Aylesbury Estate community in South East London amid demolition.
Three Artists and Two Writers On Surrealist Painter Remedios Varo’s Influence
Like the Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin, the first time I found myself in front of a painting by the Spanish-Mexican artist Remedios Varo (1908-1963), I was stunned. Who was this elegant owl-figure with dainty fingers and feet? What was animating the creaturely machine at her side with tentacle-like brushes as hands? And, would I ever be able to look away?
Fantastic Plants Spring from Taehyoung Maria Jeon’s Digital Illustrations
Taehyoung Maria Jeon reimagines the plants cohabitating in her apartment, starting with leaves before venturing into surreal terrain.
Red Moons and Lightning Illuminate Sarah Lee’s Uncanny Landscapes
Delicate waves, mysterious fissures, and diffused lightning set some of the scenes in Sarah Lee’s dreamy landscape paintings.
Woodland Creatures Inhabit an Imaginary World in Kanako Abe’s Intricate Paper Cuts
Paper artist Kanako Abe imagines dreamlike scenes reminiscent of childhood narratives and folk tales.
John Wilson’s ‘The History of Concrete’ Is Anything But Mundane
Wilson’s movie debut is primed for absurdity, delving into something that’s immanently mundane yet fundamental to the way we live.
Microscopic Universes Come Alive in Nikon’s Small World in Motion Contest
Nikon’s annual Small World in Motion competition received more than 340 video entries from 40 different countries.
Emmy Star Brown’s Vivid Murals Channel Youthfulness and Play
Amorphous shapes intersect with squiggles and occasional geometric lettering in the murals of Chicago-based artist Emmy Star Brown.
Diverse and Dramatic Behaviors Top the 2026 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest
This year, the competition welcomed more than 24,000 entries from wildlife photographers around the globe.
France Celebrates the Bicentennial of Photography with Traveling Themed Exhibitions
In our era of digital screens and virtually endless images and videos, it’s a challenge to imagine the time before photography existed.
Lush Mixed-Media Collages by Clotilde Jiménez Piece Together an Artist’s Lineage
Through vivid collages layering fragments of paper and fiber, Clotilde Jiménez echoes his own mélange of experiences and histories.
Classical Musicians Interpret Astronauts’ Footage of the Planet for Earth Music Theater
On the International Space Station (ISS), a module known as the Cupola allows astronauts to float into a small, window-filled viewing area. It’s used for observing high-tech exercises, spacewalks, and incoming vehicles, but it’s also a spectacular place to view what’s right outside: Earth.
Step Inside the Studios of 20 Contemporary Black Artists in ‘Another View’
Forthcoming from Phaidon, “Another View: The Vibrant World of Contemporary Black Artists” invites readers into 20 distinctive studios.
Across Two Exhibitions, Jaume Plensa’s Monumental Sculptures Unite Scale and Material
‘Beyond Silence’ marks Jaume Plensa’s tenth solo exhibition with GRAY, coinciding with ‘Remote, Serene, Ethereal’ opening next week.
Through Carved Wooden Assemblages, Daniel Minter Communes with the Spiritual
At the Haggerty Museum of Art in Milwaukee, Daniel Minter presents carved wood sculptures that tap into ancestral knowledge.
South Tyrol’s Bunkers Shoulder WWII History in Vincenzo Pagliuca’s Portraits
Pagliuca continues his exploration of the architecture of northern Italy through a series titled ‘Bunker,’ focusing on South Tyrol.
Art by Humans, For Humans: A Letter from Our Editorial Director
We believe in the power of art and creativity and have faith that it can help usher in a better tomorrow.
The Largest Roman Mosaic Ever Excavated Opens to the Public
The “Great Mosaic” sits within the recently opened Museum of the Baths of Trajan on the Oppian Hill in central Rome.
Pablo Luna Studio Takes Inspiration from Nature for Its Climate-Responsive Architecture
Using bamboo to create precise yet organic forms, Bali-based firm’s designs blur the boundary between structure and environment.
Please No Photos! A Short Film Focuses on Tourists’ Obsession with Capturing the Moment
If you find yourself feeling impatient at the slow, meditative opening scenes of “The Spectacle,” just wait. The short documentary from The New Yorker visits a slew of stunning vistas primarily across Norway, showcasing star-dappled night skies and awe-inspiring mountaintop views. We’re witness to landscapes that appear untouched by humanity, until director Yasmin van Dorp plops us down amidst hordes of tourists.
The Legacy of Colonialism Haunts Hew Locke’s Era-Defying Flotilla
How people, capital, cargo, and ideas traverse the globe has long been central to Hew Locke’s work, including his suspended flotilla.
How Monumental Environmental Works by Meg Webster Cultivate Reconnection
Our fraying relationship to our environment has long informed artist Meg Webster’s interdisciplinary practice.
In ‘Ascent,’ Debra Baxter Explores the Power in Vulnerability, Mysticism, and Time
Baxter uses materials derived from the earth that are explicitly solid, evoking an intimate tension between vulnerability and strength.
Art History and Pop Culture Converge in Friedrich Kunath’s ‘The Nearest Faraway Place’
Kunath is known for traversing realms of pop culture, irony, and fiction, often with a tinge of the comedic.
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Silver Exhibition
Presented for Houston Center for Contemporary Craft’s 25th anniversary, A Material Inheritance employs silver as both subject and lens.