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Satellites Are Taking Data-Based Images of the Earth and the Colors Are Spectacular—See Them Here
Satellites Are Taking Data-Based Images of the Earth and the Colors Are Spectacular—See Them Here
In advance of the midterms, Barbara Kruger reprises MOCA mural that asks 'Who is beyond the law?'
In advance of the midterms, Barbara Kruger reprises MOCA mural that asks 'Who is beyond the law?'
Elizabeth Turk's illuminating social sculpture will light up a beach with 1,000 glowing umbrellas
Elizabeth Turk's illuminating social sculpture will light up a beach with 1,000 glowing umbrellas
Smilin’ Jack
Smilin’ Jack
New York Is Inviting Nonprofits to Install Contemporary Art on the City’s Construction Sites
New York Is Inviting Nonprofits to Install Contemporary Art on the City’s Construction Sites
Here Are the 150 Artists Making Billboards for Every US State as Part of Hank Willis Thomas’s Midterm Election Project
Here Are the 150 Artists Making Billboards for Every US State as Part of Hank Willis Thomas’s Midterm Election Project
Yoko Ono Brings the Sky Underground in Newly Unveiled New York Subway Mural
Yoko Ono Brings the Sky Underground in Newly Unveiled New York Subway Mural
Manhattan Beach is looking for artists to beautify utility boxes. This is how you can apply
Manhattan Beach is looking for artists to beautify utility boxes. This is how you can apply
‘This Is Absolutely the Right Moment’: At Frieze’s ‘Social Work’ Section, Overlooked Women Artists Get Their Due
‘This Is Absolutely the Right Moment’: At Frieze’s ‘Social Work’ Section, Overlooked Women Artists Get Their Due
East Germany’s Secret Underground Murals Are Now on View for the First Time in 30 Years—See Them Here
East Germany’s Secret Underground Murals Are Now on View for the First Time in 30 Years—See Them Here
The Chicago Public Library Is Selling a Kerry James Marshall Painting to Fund Public Art in Underserved Communities
The Chicago Public Library Is Selling a Kerry James Marshall Painting to Fund Public Art in Underserved Communities
The New Glenstone is a Contemporary Art Retreat in the Wilds of Montgomery County
The New Glenstone is a Contemporary Art Retreat in the Wilds of Montgomery County
An Argentine Artist Has Created a Fun New Sport That’s Played With Absolutely Gigantic Balls
An Argentine Artist Has Created a Fun New Sport That’s Played With Absolutely Gigantic Balls
This California Winery Is Opening a Massive Sculpture Park With Works by Ai Weiwei, Yayoi Kusama, and More Blue-Chip Artists
This California Winery Is Opening a Massive Sculpture Park With Works by Ai Weiwei, Yayoi Kusama, and More Blue-Chip Artists
Who Owns Graffiti? A Judge Allows a Street Artist’s Lawsuit Against General Motors to Move Forward
Who Owns Graffiti? A Judge Allows a Street Artist’s Lawsuit Against General Motors to Move Forward
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'Weathering Change'
art, a story, media
'Weathering Change'
art, a story, media
art, a story, media
If You Build It, They Might Not Come: Animating City Spaces
art, a story, parks, public art, urban design
If You Build It, They Might Not Come: Animating City Spaces
art, a story, parks, public art, urban design
art, a story, parks, public art, urban design
See the Biggest, Weirdest, Most Radical Art From Burning Man 2018
art, artist, public art, a story
See the Biggest, Weirdest, Most Radical Art From Burning Man 2018
art, artist, public art, a story
art, artist, public art, a story
The Sodo Track is an Art Gallery Built for Transit Riders
art, a story, public art, mural
The Sodo Track is an Art Gallery Built for Transit Riders
art, a story, public art, mural
art, a story, public art, mural
What If All Community Development Started with Local Arts and Culture?
art, a story, public art, urban design, mural
What If All Community Development Started with Local Arts and Culture?
art, a story, public art, urban design, mural
art, a story, public art, urban design, mural
Cuban Artists Rebel Against Government Decree to ‘Criminalize Independent Art’
art, a story
Cuban Artists Rebel Against Government Decree to ‘Criminalize Independent Art’
art, a story
art, a story
‘This Letter Is Illegal’: Jailed Turkish Artist Zehra Doğan Snuck Banksy a Heart-Wrenching Thank You Note From Her Cell
a story, artist, art
‘This Letter Is Illegal’: Jailed Turkish Artist Zehra Doğan Snuck Banksy a Heart-Wrenching Thank You Note From Her Cell
a story, artist, art
a story, artist, art
The Detroit Institute of Arts Has Bought Murky Photographs That an Artist Developed in Water From Flint, Michigan
art, artist, water art, a story
The Detroit Institute of Arts Has Bought Murky Photographs That an Artist Developed in Water From Flint, Michigan
art, artist, water art, a story
art, artist, water art, a story
Christo Will Personally Pay to Deep-Clean London’s Serpentine Lake After His Mastaba Sculpture Is Removed
a story, art, artist, water art, water
Christo Will Personally Pay to Deep-Clean London’s Serpentine Lake After His Mastaba Sculpture Is Removed
a story, art, artist, water art, water
a story, art, artist, water art, water
So You Want to Sell Your Art? Here Are 6 Online Platforms Looking to Help Emerging Artists Make a Buck
art, artist, a story
So You Want to Sell Your Art? Here Are 6 Online Platforms Looking to Help Emerging Artists Make a Buck
art, artist, a story
art, artist, a story
Japanese Art Collective TeamLab Is Bringing Its High-Tech Immersive Art Experiences to New York
art, artist, technology, a story
Japanese Art Collective TeamLab Is Bringing Its High-Tech Immersive Art Experiences to New York
art, artist, technology, a story
art, artist, technology, a story
A Petition Calling on MoMA PS1 to Change Its ‘Discriminatory Policies’ Against Mothers Gains 18,000 Signatures
a story, museum, art, women
A Petition Calling on MoMA PS1 to Change Its ‘Discriminatory Policies’ Against Mothers Gains 18,000 Signatures
a story, museum, art, women
a story, museum, art, women
LACMA Debuts its 'Solar Reserve,' a Digital Sculpture Addressing Energy Conservation
art, L.A., technology, a story
LACMA Debuts its 'Solar Reserve,' a Digital Sculpture Addressing Energy Conservation
art, L.A., technology, a story
art, L.A., technology, a story
This Intricate Dream City Is Congolese Artist Bodys Isek Kingelez’s Most Ambitious Work. Here’s What It Means
art, a story, urban design
This Intricate Dream City Is Congolese Artist Bodys Isek Kingelez’s Most Ambitious Work. Here’s What It Means
art, a story, urban design
art, a story, urban design
Banksy Takes Aim at France’s Callous Response to the Refugee Crisis With Poignant Murals in Paris
art, a story
Banksy Takes Aim at France’s Callous Response to the Refugee Crisis With Poignant Murals in Paris
art, a story
art, a story
How 5 Artists in the Hammer Museum’s Made in LA Biennial Are Using Their Work to Imagine Alternative Futures
art, museum, L.A., a story
How 5 Artists in the Hammer Museum’s Made in LA Biennial Are Using Their Work to Imagine Alternative Futures
art, museum, L.A., a story
art, museum, L.A., a story
Turner Prize Winner Mark Wallinger Unveils a Permanent Public Art Tribute to the Magna Carta
public art, artist, a story
Turner Prize Winner Mark Wallinger Unveils a Permanent Public Art Tribute to the Magna Carta
public art, artist, a story
public art, artist, a story
Ann Philbin And The Art Of The Provocative Are Thriving At The Hammer Museum
art, museum, a story
Ann Philbin And The Art Of The Provocative Are Thriving At The Hammer Museum
art, museum, a story
art, museum, a story
Art History, or the Illuminati? What Jay-Z and Beyoncé Are Really Up to With Their Viral New Louvre Video
art, a story, museum
Art History, or the Illuminati? What Jay-Z and Beyoncé Are Really Up to With Their Viral New Louvre Video
art, a story, museum
art, a story, museum
How Dealers Are (Slowly) Rebooting Their Businesses to Take Software-Based Art Mainstream
art, technology, a story
How Dealers Are (Slowly) Rebooting Their Businesses to Take Software-Based Art Mainstream
art, technology, a story
art, technology, a story
Artist Barbara Kruger Turns A Bland Building Into A Screaming Statement. Time To Listen Up.
public art, art, L.A., a story
Artist Barbara Kruger Turns A Bland Building Into A Screaming Statement. Time To Listen Up.
public art, art, L.A., a story
public art, art, L.A., a story
What Will Art Look Like in 100 Years? We Asked 16 Contemporary Artists to Predict the Future
art, a story, artist
What Will Art Look Like in 100 Years? We Asked 16 Contemporary Artists to Predict the Future
art, a story, artist
art, a story, artist
See These 5 Show-Stopping Works at Art Basel Unlimited 2018
art, a story
See These 5 Show-Stopping Works at Art Basel Unlimited 2018
art, a story
art, a story
Art is Becoming a Financial Product, and Blockchain is Making it Happen
art, a story
Art is Becoming a Financial Product, and Blockchain is Making it Happen
art, a story
art, a story
In The Hammer Museum's 'Made in L.A.' Biennial, Dance Moves Back Into The Picture
art, museum, L.A., a story
In The Hammer Museum's 'Made in L.A.' Biennial, Dance Moves Back Into The Picture
art, museum, L.A., a story
art, museum, L.A., a story
Art Industry News: Ai Weiwei Will Redesign a Beverly Hills Gallery + More Must-Read Stories
art, L.A., a story
Art Industry News: Ai Weiwei Will Redesign a Beverly Hills Gallery + More Must-Read Stories
art, L.A., a story
art, L.A., a story
The Gray Market: Why Portia de Rossi’s Art-Tech Startup Has a Hard Road Ahead (and Other Insights)
art, technology, a story
The Gray Market: Why Portia de Rossi’s Art-Tech Startup Has a Hard Road Ahead (and Other Insights)
art, technology, a story
art, technology, a story
‘Arrested Development’ Actor Portia de Rossi Has Invented a New Technology That She Hopes Will Render Art Galleries Obsolete
technology, a story
‘Arrested Development’ Actor Portia de Rossi Has Invented a New Technology That She Hopes Will Render Art Galleries Obsolete
technology, a story
technology, a story
A Guantánamo Prisoner Will Not Be Allowed to Show His Art, Military Judges Rule
artist, a story, art
A Guantánamo Prisoner Will Not Be Allowed to Show His Art, Military Judges Rule
artist, a story, art
artist, a story, art
LACMA and Arizona State Join Forces to Help Curators of Color
art, L.A., a story
LACMA and Arizona State Join Forces to Help Curators of Color
art, L.A., a story
art, L.A., a story