Tufting Artist Creates Bold and Beautiful Wall Art With Vibrant Yarn

He tells My Modern Met, The sculpting part of the process is hands down my favorite. Thats where I can really lean into the precision aspect of the medium. Each piece is a true labor of love, but Notts no stranger to meticulous craftsmanship. For Nott, the transition from monochrome to color felt natural. From the outside, these two mediums look really different but at the core they are quite similar....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Frank Johnson

Art Gallery Curator Reflects on 20 Years of Displaying Art for Everyone at Thinkspace Projects [Interview]

Pink Skies and More, Alex Garant, 2024. For many organizations, anniversaries offer crucial moments of reflection. On February 1, the gallery openedPERSEVERANCEin celebration of its 20th anniversary. “Pink Skies and More,” Alex Garant, 2024. Featured in “PERSEVERANCE.” The exhibition demonstrates an astounding creative range, one that Hosner has strived to cultivate with Thinkspace. Read on for our exclusive interview. Set Sail, Alex Face, 2024. “Set Sail,” Alex Face, 2024. Featured in “PERSEVERANCE....

February 17, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Victoria Carter

FDA Bans Synthetic Food Dye Red No. 3, Citing Possible Health Concerns

Well, it turns a lot of them use Red No. Out of the 36 approved color additives on the FDAs list, nine are artificial. Although the FDA has not yet banned other synthetic dyes such as Red No. Photo: KateNovikova/Depositphotos 40, the Red No. 3 ban will significantly impact a number of products sold to and consumed by Americans. Over 9,200 products use the artificial additive, including certain dietary and health supplements....

February 17, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Terry Williams

Felix Art Fair 2025 Preview: Iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Opens Its Doors for Intimate Art Fair in LA

Photo: Casey Kelbaugh. Among these are over 30 first-time exhibitors, such asILY2from Portland, Oregon, andsobering galeriefrom Paris, France. We are so excited to be back for our seventh edition of Felix. Photo: Casey Kelbaugh. Courtesy of Felix LA The 2025 Felix Art Fair will run from February 19-23, 2025. To learn more about this event and get tickets, visitFelix Art Fair’s website. Photo: 12.26 To learn more and get tickets, visitFelix Art Fair’s website....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Brian Patton

Frieze Los Angeles 2025: The Sixth Edition of the Iconic International Art Fair Will Open in Late February

Ruby Sky Stiler, Woman with Children in Blue, 2024. Frieze Los Angeles highlight from Alexander Gray Associates. Though staged as an international arts platform, Frieze LA maintains a strong connection to its eponymous city. Ruby Sky Stiler, “Woman with Children in Blue,” 2024. Frieze Los Angeles highlight from Alexander Gray Associates. My Modern Met will be on location during Frieze LA, capturing the fairs most exceptional moments. Summer Wheat, No Rain No Flowers, 2025....

February 17, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Lisa Jimenez

Striking Winners of the 2024 Nature inFocus Photography Competition

Through the Looking Leaf by Salahuddin Ahmed. After receiving a record-breaking 14,180 entries across 42 countries, the2024 Nature inFocusphotography competition has announced its winners. For his efforts in documenting these issues, Dilshan also won the Ramki Sreenivasan Conservation Photography Award. “Through the Looking Leaf” by Salahuddin Ahmed. Winner, Young PhotographerLocation: Sundarganj, Bangladesh“A damselfly peers through a hole in a vibrant green leaf, offering a glimpse into its delicate world. The contrast between the insect’s form and the leaf’s texture highlights the small yet intricate wonders hidden in the undergrowth....

February 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · Darlene Hull

Watch the Surprising Moment a Humpback Whale Swallows a Kayaker and Spits Him Out

Adrian Simancas, a 24-year-old Venezuelan kayaker, has a story for the ages. Despite the initial terror, the kayaker promptly emerged from the whale’s mouth unharmed. This nerve-wracking moment was captured onvideoby Simancas' father, Dell. Luckily, two seconds later he was back on the surface, piecing together what had just happened. I didn’t see Adrian for three seconds and I got scared, the older SimancastoldTVN. When I turn around, I don’t see anything, I don’t see Adrian....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · John Adams

Biophilic Residences Inspired by Seoul’s Rich Landscape Beautifully Unite Urban and Natural Amenities

It will never fail you. A new residential concept byUNStudiois yet another manifestation of this impulse. The O-shaped towers, on the other hand, opt for the waterlily as their source of inspiration. Emblematic of the nearby Han River, waterlilies figure into the architecture through a spiral design. The result is a graceful and expressive silhouette, one that cohesively responds to its aquatic surroundings. No design or decorative element is superfluous in Hannamdong-4....

February 16, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Marissa Mitchell

Young Photographer Explores the Individual Stories of Queer Communities in New York City [Interview]

The Time We Spent Together Was Kind, from the I.D. To capture someone on camera requires a certain level of intimacy. This sensation is one thatEvan Murphyprioritizes throughout his own work. “The Time We Spent Together Was Kind,” from the “I.D.” series. Based in New York, the 24-year-old photographer approaches the medium with an unwavering commitment to his subjects. Regardless of who is being photographed, its clear that their personality shines through....

February 16, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Nicholas White

2025 Burning Man Temple Draws From Kintsugi and Volcanic Rock To Mix Strength and Fragility

The monumental sculpture, titledTemple of the Deepis described as a bold evolution from recent Temple designs. Through communal healing, these scars tell our journey (kintsugi), turning loss into peace and connection. The temple reminds us that healing comes from exploring and embracing our journey. At the same time, this design choice provides an alluring interplay of light and shadow. Miguels design stood out for its imagination and depth,writesBurning Man Festival....

February 15, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Robert Smith

Zaha Hadid Architects Merges Rome’s Past and Present With Stunning Hotel Design

The result isHotel Romeo Roma, one of Hadids last projects before herdeath in 2016. Boasting 74 rooms and suites, Hotel Romeo Roma strikes a rare balance between historical and contemporary architecture. Traditional Roman vaults serve as a primary source of inspiration, expressed through ZHAs swooping ceilings. Photo: Jacopo Spilimbergo These ceilings reimagine a Roman vaults geometrical profile while also being imbued with a dynamic sense of movement. All the different rooms, down to the furniture, are designed with this concept....

February 15, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Charles Decker

Infrared Technology Reveals Secret Portrait Hidden Beneath Picasso Painting

Pablo Picasso, Portrait of Mateu Fernandez de Soto, 1901. After his death, Picasso took over his old rooms in Paris and turned them into his studio. During this period, Picasso faced financial struggles and frequently reused canvases rather than discarding them. Pablo Picasso, “Portrait of Mateu Fernández de Soto,” 1901. Oskar Reinhart collection “Am Römerholz,” Winterthur, Switzerland Instead of whitewashing previous paintings, he simply layered new compositions over them. The identity of the mysterious woman depicted beneath De Sotos portrait remains unknown....

February 14, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Katherine Dixon

Mirrored Concert Hall Reflects the Sands of the Saudi Desert

And thus, the mirroredMaraya Concert Hallwas born. The aim was to add something to the past, not replace it. And its when youve seen everything that you go back to the essential. Currently the largest mirrored building in the world, Maraya Concert Hall has already won an officialGuinness World Record. The interior is also impressive, with a color palette based on the surrounding desert landscape. Related Articles:

February 14, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Heather Lara