Art
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finance.yahoo.comGaruda Indonesia Commissions Mural on Boeing 737 for Independence Day
State-owned carrier Garuda Indonesia hired artist Erika Richardo to paint a Boeing 737 with batik designs representing 16 ethnic groups. The project marks Indonesia's 80th independence anniversary in August 2025.
Underwater Sculpture Park Opens Off Miami Coast
An underwater sculpture park called Reefline has been installed about 300 yards from the Florida coast. The project combines public art with an artificial coral reef structure located 20 feet below the surface.
Usa TodayLincoln Painting Once in White House to Go on Display at Roosevelt Library
A New York collector traced the history of an oil portrait of Abraham Lincoln that hung in the White House during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency. The painting will be exhibited at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library when it opens on July 4.
thehindu.comPublic Vote Selects Winner of Sycamore Gap Tree Wood Artwork Competition
A competition to create an artwork from wood of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree concluded with a public vote. The winner was announced after the voting process.
bbc.co.ukArtist to Present Portrait of Cornwall Aid Worker Killed in Ukraine
An artist based in Saltash will give a portrait of Chris Parry to his parents at an exhibition opening on 28 May. Parry, 28, from Truro, died in January 2023 while helping evacuate a civilian in eastern Ukraine.
The IndependentInflatable Artworks Installed Across The Hague for Monthlong Exhibition
Twenty-four inflatable sculptures are on display in parks, buildings and a train station in The Hague. The exhibition runs through June 21 and marks the fifth edition of the BlowUp series.
uctoday.comArtist Inflates Giant Cave Structure Over Paris Bridge
A large fabric cave installation has begun covering the Pont Neuf in Paris. The structure is scheduled to open to the public on June 6.
bbc.co.ukStreet Artist JR Inflates Giant Cave Over Paris Oldest Bridge
French artist JR began inflating a massive fabric cave structure over the Pont Neuf on Thursday morning. The temporary installation will open to the public on June 6 and remain accessible through June 28.
londontheinside.comLondon Exhibition Displays Winston Churchill Paintings
A new exhibition in London presents paintings by Winston Churchill. The show highlights his work as an artist alongside his role as a wartime leader. It opens to the public this month.
wwd.comDiane Keaton Auction Features Collages, Clothing and Scripts
Bonhams will hold a sale of Diane Keaton's personal items in New York on 8 June. The exhibition includes collages, clothing, scripts and other objects from the actor's collection.
fortune.comOnline Users Criticized Real Monet Painting Labeled as AI-Generated
An anonymous artist posted a cropped image of a real Monet painting on X with an AI label. Users analyzed the work as an inferior AI creation before the source was revealed.
rnz.co.nzUK Artist Invites Public Selfies for AI National Portrait Project
A British artist is collecting selfies from adults across the country to create an AI-generated digital artwork. The project aims to explore ideas of national identity through technology.
artnews.comValie Export, Austrian Performance Artist Known for Provocative Feminist Works, Dies at 85
The Austrian performance artist and film-maker died three days before her 86th birthday. The artist’s own foundation announced her death on Thursday evening. Export’s provocative 1960s works, once scandalising Austria, are now recognised as milestones in feminist art.
nationalpost.comStephanie Bai Discusses Books, Film and Art in Atlantic Culture Edition
Stephanie Bai, senior associate editor at The Atlantic, described several cultural works she enjoys in the newsletter's Sunday edition. She highlighted the Netflix film Nimona, Lauren Groff's short story collection, and a sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bai also ment…
Japan TimesVenice Biennale Opens with Pavilions from Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine
The 61st Venice Art Biennale began its first public day on May 9 2026 after a press preview marked by drizzle and controversy. Demonstrators from the Pussy Riot group protested on May 7, following a mass resignation of the Biennale jury over Israel's and Russia's participation. R…
Japan Times61st Venice Biennale Opens with 24 National Pavilions
The 61st Venice Biennale began its press preview on May 8 2026 as demonstrators from the Pussy Riot group protested the previous day. A mass resignation of the Biennale jury over Israel's and Russia's participation led to further protests, country withdrawals and postponed ceremo…
uctoday.comArtists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale
Multiple pavilions at the Venice Biennale were closed on Friday as artists joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The action added to existing disruptions at the international art exhibition. Organizers had not commented on the extent of the closures by Friday afternoon.
variety.comPussy Riot Stages Protest at Venice Biennale Against Russian Pavilion
Dozens of activists from the anti-Kremlin art collective Pussy Riot staged a protest at the Venice Biennale art exhibition. The group waved Ukrainian flags and chanted slogans against Russian President Putin to oppose Moscow's participation. @Reuters reported the demonstration oc…
Japan TimesSouth Korean Sculptor Kim Yun Shin Gains Recognition at 91
South Korean sculptor Kim Yun Shin, 91, continues to work with a chainsaw in her studio in Paju. The artist is the subject of a solo exhibition at a South Korean art museum, the first such show there dedicated to a woman since the institution opened in 1982. Kim spent decades out…
The IndependentParis Musee d’Orsay Opens Gallery for Nazi-Looted Artworks
The Musee d’Orsay has opened a new gallery displaying 13 works known as MNR artworks that were looted by the Nazis and have no identified owners. The display allows visitors to view the reverse sides of the paintings showing stamps and labels from their wartime history. The museu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJenny Saville Opens New Exhibition in Venice Showcasing Latest Works
British artist Jenny Saville has unveiled her newest paintings in a Venice exhibition running through November. The show follows a recent retrospective in Fort Worth that spanned three decades of her figurative art. Saville discussed her inspirations and views on the art market i…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSpanish Painter Nieves González Rises to Fame via Lily Allen Album Cover
Nieves González, a 29-year-old artist from Andalusia, gained widespread recognition after painting the cover for Lily Allen's album 'West End Girl.' The album's success led to millions of views of the artwork on various platforms. González's style blends Baroque elements with mod…