A curated feed of art, design, and culture
A cluster of housing blocks with jagged grass-covered rooftops form Nieuw Bergen, a residential complex completed by Dutch studio MVRDV in Eindhoven. Comprised of seven buildings, the mixed-tenure development contains 237 homes, including luxury penthouses, within five new blocks and two renovated 2
Art for a moment when we’re no longer sure whether to laugh or cry.
the theatrical paintings of 'slow burn' explore the uneasy intersection of beauty and environmental crisis. The post shawn huckins frames painted wildfires and smoke-filled skies behind hyperreal curtains appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
A Knicks fan embraces a police officer following the Knicks victory. The 94-90 win ends a 53-year curse. [ more › ]
US studio Charlap Hyman & Herrero has built in rows of metal workstations to create a futuristic yet comfortable work environment for an aerospace manufacturer's office in California. Charlap Hyman & Herrero was tasked with designing the space to both inspire workers of the manufacturer and create a
Knicks fans want it all tonight. The Knicks could win it all tonight and NYC is ready. [ more › ]
combining a foldable roof, modular interiors, and recycled materials, the project connects mobile living to a broader lakeside infrastructure network. The post sculptural foldable roof shields white floating micro-home drifting across lake como appeared first on designboom | architecture & design ma
a hydrogel textile absorbs moisture through the fabric, collecting 400 to 900 milliliters of water per day for outdoor and emergency use. The post UT austin researchers develop a jacket that pulls drinkable water from the air appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Dezeen School Shows: a comic strip that examines AI's impact on designers is among the student projects by Parsons School of Design. Also featured is a branding proposal for a make-up company and a project exploring how the creative industry may be affected by AI. Parsons School of Design Institutio
An MSG spokesperson says up to 3,000 ticketed fans will be allowed into Plaza33, just west of the Garden. An MSG spokesperson says up to 3,000 ticketed fans will be allowed into Plaza33, just west of the Garden. [ more › ]
Light-oak tambour panelling covers the walls and curves onto the ceiling inside this yoga studio in Mexico City, designed by local firm Talo Atelier. Align Studio offers yoga sessions, pilates classes and other wellness-focused activities within a flexible studio space that Talo Atelier founder Tade
Amy Schumer performs with the New York Knicks City Dancers during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2025 in New York City Revisit some of the team’s most memorable onscreen cameos. [ more › ]
working with hand knitters across india, the designer creates a colorful collection inspired by the country's rich visual, artistic, and cultural heritage. The post taarini anand on creating whimsical menswear inspired by indian art and culture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design ma
NJ Transit officials hope their trains deliver World Cup fans to futbol instead of misery this summer. New Jersey's transportation systems will be under a global spotlight as the most-watched sporting event on the planet heads to MetLife Stadium. [ more › ]
As of Friday, about 10,000 trees were reported for safety concerns across the city, according to the Department of Streets and Sanitation. The department's commissioner said it has never handled such widespread damage.
East New York Affordable Housing Lottery Has $1,238 Two-Bedroom Apartments An affordable housing lottery has launched for a new 13-story development on Atlantic Avenue in East New York. The 229-unit building largely replaced a row of two and three-story mixed-use buildings that long stood on the art
It's time to vote. Voting begins Saturday in an unusually competitive slate of congressional primaries with big implications for the Democratic Party's future. [ more › ]
The gallery is now the exclusive partner of the Consejo Leonora Carrington in France and rossogranada.
UK studio Built Works has nestled a yoga retreat in an East Sussex woodland, wrapping it with charred timber and a raised veranda evoking a traditional Japanese engawa. Named Yogi's Cabin, the 38-square-metre retreat sits alongside a pond in Great Park Farm. It was designed for Architects Holiday, a
The “Obamalith” is unveiled while the School of the Art Institute of Chicago wages war against its students’ imagination.
Contemporary interpretations of traditional UK homes feature in our latest roundup, which gathers six British houses derived from their neighbours. As a result of strict UK planning laws, new residential proposals are often required to fit into the existing local context – dictating design elements
rewriting design history requires attention to its beginnings; from bauhaus to the arts and crafts movement, the contributions of women in graphic design have long been overlooked in german design history. The post UN/SEEN—Women: an archival publication rewriting the narrative of early graphic desig
Retaining women in the arts isn't a women's issue—it's a leadership issue. The post The Art World Is Great at Spotting Talent. Keeping It? Not So Much. appeared first on Artnet News.
This week on Dezeen, we launched our Gaudí Centenary series marking 100 years since the death of Catalonia's most famous architect. We kicked off the series with an introduction that looked at the key moments and buildings from Antoni Gaudí's life and career. As the central tower on Gaudí's most fam
the visionary design morphs from a self-sustaining social rehabilitation center into a lush, green energy resort, offering a striking blueprint for future coastal survival. The post baobab-inspired floating waterfall power plant generates renewable energy off madagascar appeared first on designboom
In collaboration with Archivio Bonalumi, the artist's 1970 sculpture returns to view at Art Basel Unlimited. The post How Agostino Bonalumi Turned Painting Into Space appeared first on Artnet News.
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Bed Stuy, Bay Ridge, Marine Park, and Sheepshead Bay. They range in price from $1.098 million to $2.295 million. 82 Chauncey Street Price: $2.295 million Area: Bed Stuy Broker: Compass (Tali Berzak) Sunday June 14, 1-2:30 p.m. See it h
A new public art project is set to liven up the streets of New York City’s five boroughs as well as nearby parts of New Jersey with soccer ball-themed sculptures created in honor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The project, titled “The Art of the Game,” was conceived by New Jersey-based arts accessibili
Over many decades, he developed the narrative potential of his medium. The post Duane Michals, Who Expanded Photography’s Boundaries With Élan, Dies at 94 appeared first on Artnet News.
Hockney is best known for his sun-drenched paintings of Los Angeles pools.
Blood and used medical items at the scene of a stabbing in Penn Station on June 7. Prosecutors say Hector Deleon, 51, stabbed six people and lunged at another on June 7. [ more › ]
It’s the latest in an ongoing back-and-forth between Republican federal officials and Chicago Public Schools.
Severe weather delayed Thursday night's concert until nearly 11 p.m., but residents said late-night noise comes with living next to Wrigley Field.
The work, a 1920s painting by the Scottish Colorist, sold June 4 for more than $250,000.
People enter the Bellevue Shelter in Midtown. The city began moving men into the 8 East Third St. shelter Thursday night. [ more › ]
Chris Pichardo was the first person at line. The 26-year-old Queens resident arrived at 1 a.m. The line at the CityStore near City Hall snaked all the way past a federal court building and down Pearl Street. [ more › ]
What's it like to crowd surf with 8.5 million people? We may find out Saturday. A Knicks win Saturday will be a victory for us all. [ more › ]
Amid a tough market, the South African stalwart cut fairs, reduced its roster, and invested in new businesses. The post What Comes After Grow-or-Go? How Goodman Gallery Changed Course appeared first on Artnet News.
His work over a prolific six decades ranged from psychologically precise portraits to luminous depictions of California pool sides.
Promotion: luxury appliance brand Fisher & Paykel unveiled the Nature – Ritual exhibition at EuroCucina at Salone del Mobile this year, which showcased its kitchen designs against a backdrop of New Zealand forests. Nature – Ritual's concept and sculptural kitchens were created in partnership with Al
British painter David Hockney, known for his bright, pleasure-suffused paintings of 1960s and ’70s Los Angeles, died in London on June 11. He was eighty-eight. His death was announced by his publicist, Erica Bolton. Hockney in the 1960s recuperated figurative painting and, more specifically, the hum
No humans have tested positive, per the Chicago Department of Public Health. The best way to prevent the illness is to prevent mosquito bites.
Chuck Park is building on Zohran Mamdani’s food-centered mayoral campaign. [ more › ]
The radical feminist author of “SCUM Manifesto” and the bygone world of Warhol’s Factory come to life in the 1996 film, now restored to 4K.
The artists Abanindranath Tagore and Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar both achieved auction records. The post Christie’s London Sale Confirms Growing Appetite for South Asian Art appeared first on Artnet News.
The Brown Line is an emerging, independent Chicago newsletter named for the elevated train—aiming to cut through redlining to elevate the underground arts, culture, and community life of the city’s Global South diasporas. Hop on board with the newsletter here, and make sure you never miss a stop on
presented at 3daysofdesign, the 'O series' brings steam stretch textile technology into portable lighting with interchangeable shades. The post atelier oï and A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE sculpt lamps from wire and pleated cloth appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
A series of 20-day furloughs are set to hit all staff at the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina. In a statement to The Post and Courier, the museum cited “financial pressure” and “a shift in the political and funding environment,” as the rationale for the meas
The governor and her Republican challenger have very different views on vaccines. [ more › ]
Some facts from art history to put it all in perspective. The post What Was the Art World Like the Last Time the Knicks Were in the Championship? appeared first on Artnet News.
Artists and curators share reflections of the artist who died, age 88. The post The Art World Remembers David Hockney: ‘A True Lover of Life’ appeared first on Artnet News.
E-scooter riders cross the Queensboro Bridge bike lane Thursday, hours after a fatal head-on crash killed two men. Last month's deadly bike lane crash highlights how many illegal scooters are active in New York City. [ more › ]
Spike Lee in Brooklyn after the Knicks won game two of the 2026 NBA Finals. The greatest fans in the world in the greatest city in the world. Including Hare Krishnas, Spike Lee, and robots. [ more › ]
From Indigenous survivance to quilting to modernism, these exhibitions and projects reframe and challenge the story of the United States.
In December 2024, EN Japanese Brasserie, a fashion and art world hotspot for two decades, closed its doors. That was until Dom Perignon invited founder Reika Alexander and executive chef Kenjiro Shioyama to revive the legendary locale's cuisine for Expressions of Harmony, an experiential New York Ci
In one of Manhattan’s most beloved and sought-after neighborhoods, Greenwich Village, 44 West 8th Street is a new luxury condominium development with only five residences. With completion planned for 2027, and sales to launch later this year, the residential newcomer aims to offer a level of privacy
The spring 2026 edition of the Dezeen Showroom New Releases newsletter features a metallic side table that resembles scaffolding. Subscribe to Dezeen Showroom New Releases now! South African outdoor furniture design brand Haldane looked to Japanese bamboo scaffolding to inform the construction of it
Meela Syphrett, 7, with her parents, who said they would like to see all hearing-impaired students receive the same support as her. A carve-out dating to 2009 exempts New York City from having to do the state-required screenings. [ more › ]
"He had a special way of making a connection with every single person he met. He touched a lot of people, who are going to miss him," said his brother Joel Estes.
Never shy of giving a good quote, David Hockney frequently made headlines with his thoughts about contemporary culture and fellow artists. The post The Wit and Wisdom of David Hockney appeared first on Artnet News.
The project, organized by the arts nonprofit ARTS 14C, was supported by the late Agnes Gund.
San Antonio’s Department of Arts and Culture challenged the NYC agency to make a deal: Whoever loses Game 5 posts their favorite artwork in the winning city.
The antithesis of Fortnite or Grand Theft Auto. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article ‘Big Walk’ Is a New Video Game about … Walking and Talking appeared first on Colossal.
The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer. This is the third Nitrate Picture Show I’ve written about in my Moviegoer column, and as long as they both continue, the festival will be an annual staple of my
New York City has officially launched its “neighborhood passport” for the World Cup, encouraging residents and visitors to explore immigrant communities across the five boroughs. Released last week, the NYC Neighborhood Passport invites participants to check out diverse neighborhoods, cultural insti
Eligible pharmacies in rural and medically underserved communities will receive over $56,000 on Friday, aimed at keeping doors open and expanding services.
Police mind the watch party crowd outside MSG during this year's NBA finals. The fight began outside a bar as a group of Knicks fans spilled onto the sidewalk to cheer the victory, police said. [ more › ]
“Without the fabric there would be no painting.”
A 20th-century modernist has been the subject of a recent book that reassessed his legacy, as well as a dedicated conference at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice this month.
Inspired by Hans Eijkelboom’s photographic series, the London-based duo returns with a sophomore collection that approaches the male wardrobe with a playful touch
More than a monument to the Boss, the cultural venue aims to celebrate the breadth of the nation's popular music. The post How the Bruce Springsteen Center Is Telling the Story of American Music appeared first on Artnet News.
this treehouse resort expands along houguan lake in wuhan, china, immersing guests into trees, water, and nature. The post treehouses, boat houses, and pumpkin cottages scatter along wuhan’s lakeshore appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
A block in Greenwich Village has been co-named in honor of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, paying tribute to the street where he built the historic Electric Lady Studios. After a major snowstorm forced the ceremony in February to be rescheduled, part of West 8th Street was officially co-named “Jim
Following the news of David Hockney’s passing, revisit the Art Project from AnOther S/S21 in which RA artistic advisor Edith Devaney and Paco Rabanne creative director Julien Dossena revisited a prolific period in the British artist’s career
Brooklyn Bridge Park provides lights for night soccer games. Some groups want them to stay on even later. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's announcement is a boon for footballers who struggle to find field time in the city. [ more › ]
Self-taught photographer Duane Michals, known for unconventional and deeply personal narrative image sequences incorporating handwritten text, died in Manhattan on June 9 of pneumonia. He was ninety-four. His death was announced by New York’s DC Moore Gallery, which represented him. Mystical, metaph
Dezeen School Shows: a ceramic project exploring plant history and the overlooked contributions of female botanists is among the projects in this year's New Designers showcase. Also featured is a hand-embroidered reinterpretation of a Greek myth and a digital illustration portraying characters drawn
The conservation scientist currently serves as vice president and Grainger Executive Director of Conservation and Science at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Get ready to make some content. A new TikTok-friendly exhibit has opened at Edge NYC’s sky deck at 30 Hudson Yards. The largest transformation of the observation deck since opening in 2020, the colorful, immersive indoor exhibit includes seven installations of moving color, sound, and light that lea
On the second day of Sueños, Grant Park got soaked, and so did Gilberto Bahena. That was the summer of 2024, which was shaping up to be the Summer of Berto. His three-year-old pop-up concept was riding high on an ingenious Mexican riff on the classic French croque monsieur, aka the quesabeeria—a sou
With the World Cup 2026 kicking off yesterday, spectator areas are popping up across the three host countries, including an official FIFA Fan Festival zone designed by architecture studio Populous in Kansas City. Located on the National WWI Museum and Memorial's south lawn just outside Downtown Kans
Iceboy! Or, The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O‘Neill Came to Write "The Iceman Cometh", 6/20-8/9 at the Goodman Theatre The post The completely true story of <i>Iceboy!</i>‘s Chicago fringe theater connections appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Other details include the need for 320-foot-tall cranes to construct the 250-foot-tall arch.
Photographed for AnOther’s new issue, a silver iteration of Louise Trotter’s Bottega Veneta Gondola clog reimagines a house signature rooted in the curves of the Grand Canal
As the erotic fantasia Pink Narcissus returns to cinemas, we explore the legacy of the late underground filmmaker, with help from fans John Waters and Peter Strickland
Eight Rembrandts were at the heart of a dispute over whether the museum reneged on its promise to permanently display 25 works.
Byrnes Park, a popular birding spot on the Far South Side, will celebrate new amenities such as scenic overlooks, boardwalks, a shade pavilion and improved access.
Because they'll be competing for attention, here are your early links: Ticks are in the city, backup ferries for World Cup fans, Tiny Desk staffers could get rich on Kalshi if they wanted to and more. [ more › ]
"Many people believe they are in a bubble, and that is why they can do things that harm nature, harm others, and also harm themselves." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article De
Dezeen Showroom: following this year's edition of 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, we've rounded up eight furnishings and surfaces that were launched during the event. Over 400 brands from around the world congregated in the Danish capital for the 13th edition of the annual design week, which took pl
PHOTOS: Take a peek at life in the city through the eyes and lenses of the Block Club Chicago staff.
Mark Thomas is searching for the right successor to take over the business, which includes the legendary punk store, the Art Colony and the Music Factory.
The Block Club staff is ready to make the most of summer with beach trips, festival goals, culinary outings, neighborhood tours and something called a "beer mile."
In a case of déjà vu, the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission approved plans for a new building set to replace Polonaise Terrace on Greenpoint Avenue. The new plans call for a six-story red brick apartment complex, rather than the modern gray office design previously pitched and approved. At th
Events like this Saturday’s Red Bull Spin Off and last weekend’s Beyond Wonderland have left much of the island’s beach and nature areas off-limits to the public.
Lightning bolts strike One World Trade Center in New York City as it fans out over the Hudson River and Jersey City, New Jersey during a thunderstorm on April 1, 2023, as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey. No major damage or injuries were reported after intense storms rolled through the city around
In the News This Is What Joy Looks Like for Knicks Fans [NYT] NYC Leaders Propose Building More Homes on Top of Libraries [NYT] Tickets to Brooklyn's World Cup Fan Zone Come Out Friday [Eagle] The Borough’s Best… Read More > The post Daily Links: Pols Eye Brooklyn Libraries for Affor
“Dancing the Revolution: From Dancehall to Reggaetón" through 9/20 at the MCA The post A first-of-its-kind exhibition at the MCA explores the impact of dancehall and reggaeton appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Following the news of his death at the age of 88, we examine a few lesser-known facts about the prolific British artist
Photographer Kendal Walker discusses her new book, Tracks – a fragmented autobiography drawn from eight years of images taken between Utah, New York and London
flowers remain one of craft's most enduring subjects, inspiring makers across disciplines to recreate, reinterpret, and preserve the botanical world through handwork. The post from beads and clay to paper and wood, makers keep finding ways to make flowers bloom appeared first on designboom | archite
He captured the pleasures and contradictions of modern life with wit, warmth, and technical daring. The post David Hockney, Revolutionary and Beloved Painter, Dies at 88 appeared first on Artnet News.
Australian studio MRTN Architects has completed Laneway House in Melbourne, extending a Victorian terrace with a "collage" of forms in red-toned brick, metal and timber. Located in the suburb of Carlton, the home sits within a network of Victorian laneways, where homes present traditional frontages
designboom talks with liza laserow berglund on defining nordic knots’ identity driven by the slow, deeply tactile reality of artisanal craft. The post liza laserow berglund defines textiles as the atmospheric foundation of a home appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The undulating architecture of Antoni Gaudí is lauded around the world, but less known is his distinctive furniture. For our Gaudí Centenary series, we look at five of these striking pieces. Although globally celebrated as an architect, it would be remiss to consider Gaudí's legacy without mentionin
The SAIC cracks down on a professor’s thought experiment and the Obama Presidential Center embodies a nostalgic idea of public life.
The London tailoring house favored by Leonardo DiCaprio, Glen Powell, and Michael Fassbender has taken Armani's former Upper East Side space for its first flagship--4,100 square feet across two floors, making it the brand's largest location outside London. To celebrate the occasion, co-founders Thom
Chef Eugeniu Zubco brings an exacting standard of excellence to his omakase restaurant on the 37th floor of the GM Building Courtesy of Dorsia Every night for three and a half years, chef Eugeniu Zubco presented a single piece of squid--meticulously scored on both sides--to his mentor. The ritual ne
Plus, the Columbus Museum of Art offers free admission for visitors under 25 and Fondation Cartier hosts 'Exit: The Image of the Present,' a two-day symposium in Paris. Courtesy of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea. Fendi unveils a Rome venue for its couture show, and a Karl Lage
Somewhere between Jean Prouve's architectural precision, the organic fantasy of Les Lalannes, and the minimalism of Brice Marden, the collection finds its own language. Photo by Bilal Taright. For interior designer and furniture dealer Michael Bargo, summer is a ritual as much as a season. Every Jun
Dezeen Showroom: Belgian designer Sarah Dehandschutter has expanded the catalogue of her lighting brand LLLL with the addition of two new sculptural pendant lamps. Characterised by fluid, curvilinear metal frames wrapped in stretched knitted fabric, the lamps were designed to be hung vertically or h
Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Diébédo Francis Kéré has written a book candidly outlining his extraordinary career so far. In this interview, he explains why now felt like the moment to share what he's discovered along the way. Burkinabè architect Kéré became the first African to win the profess
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Lego's Sagrada Familia, which was launched to mark the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death. The replica of the famous Barcelona cathedral is the latest in Lego's architecture series, and will consist of 12,060 pieces making it the largest set ever
The artist interrogates narratives of citizenship and migration in a series inspired by her father’s earliest passport photo
The Ukurant exhibition at 3 Days of Design includes craft-focussed furniture ranging from a raw branch wood stool to a vertebrate-like sun lounger rendered in gleaming plastic. Set in a former factory in the Danish capital, Ukurant Makes Room brings together pieces by 26 emerging creatives from arou
Nike chief design officer Martin Lotti has joined Dezeen Awards 2026 as a judge. As the 2026 World Cup kicks off, he talks to Dezeen about five key projects that best represent his approach to design. Lotti has been at the helm of Nike's creative vision for nearly three decades. He is responsible fo
Promotion: Berlin-based micro-mobility brand Lemmo has launched two e-bike models, which spotlight how digital integration and enhanced flexibility can transform travel. Lemmo One Collab.Ride is equipped with smart technology designed to support the rider's biking experience, whereas Lemmo Zero has
Darializa Avila Chevalier is among the progressive Congressional candidates receiving support from a super PAC. What happens when a deep-pocketed super PAC promises a multimillion-dollar campaign to support progressive Democrats? [ more › ]
File photo of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, top prosecutor in the influential Southern District of New York, who has been nominated by President Trump to lead the national intelligence agency. Jay Clayton has also served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. [ more › ]
“Nothing stops me except the publishing industry,” quipped the novelist and AIDS historian, who cut her teeth as an East Village journalist writing for queer and feminist papers.
Chancellor Kamar Samuels and other officials at a recent groundbreaking. A new report from the education department avoids capping enrollment at desirable schools. [ more › ]
Gov. Kathy Hochul poses with a ceremonial bill commemorating the passage of the state budget. Officials say a change in accounting for federal aid drove the increase [ more › ]
Arizona’s Phoenix Art Museum, the largest art museum in the American Southwest, has received a gift of 185 works made by Indigenous artists from the William P. Healey Collection of Native American Art, the institution announced on June 2nd. Artists featured in the Healey trove include Cara Romero (C
Dr. Steven Nelson to helm the nonprofit, Aperture HQ's fall opening date, and, uh, the New Museum partners with Penske Media?
This week: Jean Shin’s memorial to the trees of Greenwood Cemetery, the 250th anniversary nobody wants, Pride bar-hopping, and more.
The institution cited “a shift in the political and funding environment” and said staggered furloughs would help avoid layoffs.
Brussels gallery dépendance, whose exciting young roster, thoughtfully curated shows, and commitment to remaining small earned it a reputation as an “artists’ gallery,” has announced its forthcoming closure. The gallery will cease operations at the June 27 close of its current exhibition, a solo sho
Frieze London has named the 172 galleries set to participate in its 2026 iteration, while Frieze Masters has announced 140 participants. Both fairs will take place October 14–18 in Regent’s Park, with Frieze London centering contemporary art and Frieze Masters focusing on that made in the twentieth
An NYPD officer's crest is seen close up. Prosecutors say Jonathan Baez shot a man in the head while searching for his stolen SUV. [ more › ]
The new campus is an expression of the former US president's civic ideals, and a reminder of how distant they now seem.
Swiss newspaper Züricher Tagesanzeiger asked, "What are they all doing up there?" Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article ‘Women in Trees’ Celebrates a Quirky Collection of Anony
A professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago asked her students to imagine a way to help someone they might encounter. Leadership found that beyond the pale.
The bill requires all shelters to provide high-speed broadband internet service. [ more › ]
The Houston institution said Clarence Heyward's self-portrait "Man in the Garden" (2025) was deliberately vandalized by visitors.
Independent 20th Century, a fair dedicated to shaking up the public’s established understanding of 20th century art, has just announced the specifics of its fifth edition, which will take place in the Breuer building—the home of Sotheby’s global headquarters in New York—and run from September 24–27
The New York City Council wants to build affordable housing on top of public libraries to ease the current housing crisis. Council Speaker Julie Menin on Thursday called on the Mamdani administration to invest $60 million to support the redevelopment of three initial library sites, one in each of th
An office chair by Foster + Partners Industrial Design made with reused fishing nets and lightweight aluminium benches designed by Naoto Fukasawa were among the objects displayed at this year's Chicago Design Week. This year's Chicago Design Week, which takes part between the city's sprawling Mercha
A look at the recently closed Bellevue Men's shelter in Midtown. A group of East Village residents sued the city over its plans to convert an existing shelter into intake services for homeless men. [ more › ]
The scene at Sparrow. “ The thing that I love about living in New York is everyone's, like, a little weird.” [ more › ]
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the launch of our latest editorial series. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. To mark 100 years since the death of Antoni Gaudí, Dezeen has launched the Gaudí Centenary series celebrating his legacy. This week's newsletter also included
Jerome Guthrie selling nutcrackers in Marcus Garvery Park “Every New Yorker has that ‘what’s a nutcracker’ moment. Once you try it, you’re like, I got hammered for like ten bucks or five bucks and it wasn't completely yucky.” [ more › ]
Brokeback Mountain, through 6/28 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater The post <i>Brokeback Mountain</i> is spare and heartfelt at Chicago Shakespeare appeared first on Chicago Reader.
The 137-year-old Carroll Street Bridge in Gowanus will reopen next week after a five-year rehabilitation, with access limited to pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency vehicles. The city’s Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced that the historic 1889 structure—one of just four remaining r
Smiley, through 6/21 at Open Space Arts The post Envy and emoticons in gay romantic comedy <i>Smiley</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Uncle Vanya, through 6/22, Split Lip Theater at United Church of Rogers Park The post <i>Uncle Vanya</i> goes to church appeared first on Chicago Reader.
This duplex loft in the Jackson Foundry Lofts at 130 Jackson Street in Williamsburg has classic loft bones made modern with 21st-century design highlights. But the condo’s private outdoor space is truly extraordinary. Constructed within the building’s industrial architecture, the multilevel garden i
Antigone, through 6/27, Promethean Theatre Ensemble at the Den Theatre The post <i>Antigone</i> grasps for relevance appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play, through 7/6, Jackalope Theatre at the Broadway Armory The post <i>Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play</i> offers a dark, fictionalized look at art, fame, and friendship appeared first on Chicago Reader.
On the garden level of a Bed Stuy two-family, this one-bedroom rental is compact but does boast an updated kitchen, in-unit laundry, and private outdoor space. On the far east side of the neighborhood facing Saratoga Park, the formerly Romanesque Revival style row house at 811 Halsey Street sports a
NYPD says more than 10,000 Knicks fans flooded Midtown streets after the Knicks won Game 4 Wednesday night, and many of them got rowdy. More than 10,000 people gathered in the area north of Madison Square Garden between Fifth and Eighth avenues, NYPD said. [ more › ]
Plus: Mirrors of the week, including one shaped like toast.
Eugene Onegin, through 6/14, Joffrey Ballet at Lyric Opera House The post <i>Eugene Onegin</i> makes a stirring debut at Joffrey appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Brad Lander, who is running for Congress, faced a day-long trial less than a week before the start of early voting. The former city comptroller, a progressive Democrat, is challenging Rep. Dan Goldman to represent Lower Manhattan in Congress. [ more › ]
Councilmember Chi Ossé speaking in support of the FARE Act in November 2024. NYC has helped tenants recover $15,500 in illegal fees and assessed $27,000 in fines since the FARE Act took effect. But tenants say they are also encountering a rise in schemes and workarounds. [ more › ]
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for floating living quarters to house key workers in London is among ten projects by architecture students at the University of Westminster. Also featured is a project that fosters togetherness between fibre artists and the queer community, and a project detailing the
Gotham Football Club has tapped renowned architectural firm SHoP Architects to design a new $35 million training facility in New Jersey for the championship-winning women’s soccer team. Announced on Wednesday, the project will transform the former New York Red Bulls training facility in Whippany int
"How many performance artists does it take to change a lightbulb?"
Design studio Journey and Tao Hospitality Group have refreshed the interiors of dining venues at The Edge, the triangular observation deck at New York's Hudson Yards. The team has completely redesigned Peak with Priceless, the restaurant located on the 101th floor of the KPF-designed 30 Hudson Yards
Security fences now surround MetLife Stadium as FIFA prepares for the World Cup. Garden State transportation officials on Wednesday warned fans against trying workarounds for the pricey transportation options. [ more › ]
A new English language reissue and forthcoming film adaption brings Pier Vittorio Tondelli’s novel Separate Rooms to a new generation of readers
The early 20th century row house had its charms for sure, including patterned tin ceilings, a bit of stained glass, wall moldings, and original doors. To some, it might not have been the kind of detail that cried out "restore me!" But the founding principals of Brooklyn-based CO Adaptive Architectur
Artforum and ARTNews announce a four-day event inviting collectors, patrons, and art enthusiasts to experience the city’s vibrant art landscape
"Matter is memory, and memory is a medium," Neil says. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Natural Dyes Merge with Mixed Media in Annalise Neil’s Dreamy Cyanotypes appeared f
Dezeen Showroom: oak surfaces with a timeless appearance define interior design studio Vermland's modular kitchens, which are handmade in Denmark. Founded in Copenhagen by cabinetmakers Joakim Tolf Vulpius and Anton Bak, Vermland aims to make kitchens that are long-lasting in terms of both durabilit
This piece was copublished with n+1 as a part of City Mouse, a column by Morley Musick. Earlier this year, I interviewed a retired steelworker named Tom Wells, who had taken hundreds of color photographs of Chicago’s freight train tunnels in the late 80s and early 90s. At their peak, the tunnels en
by Isabella Gallo, amNY Disabled Brooklyn tenants are taking their landlord to federal court after years of unreliable elevators and wheelchair lifts and months without cooking gas have made it nearly impossible for them to reliably prepare food and get out of their apartments to go to school, work,
Because here are your early links: A Rockefeller heir is paying the MTA to display her colorful art where ads would otherwise go, Knicks fans are tipping their bartenders, Voodoo Doughnut is here and more. [ more › ]
In Near Field, Czech painter Adéla Janská presents uncanny portraits of women whose steady gazes draw viewers into an exploration of intimacy
In the News This Parking Spot Is Free. Should It Be? [NYT] The City That Watches Together [NYT] Splashy Outdoor Pools Are Coming to NYC Rentals [NYP] Brooklyn Leaders Demand Action on Snap Benefit Theft [BP] … Read More > The post Daily Links: Carroll Street Bridge Reopens on Monda
The Turner Prize-nominated artist returns with charged works of turmoil and trauma for a new solo show at Modern Art, Paris
File photo of people gathered people gathered in Chinatown, Manhattan, to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year marking the Year of the Fire Horse in New York City, on Feb. 17, 2026. The Newest New Yorkers report tracks a bevy of other changes across the five boroughs. [ more › ]
Architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has transformed the industrial structure of the Titlis Tower in the Swiss Alps into a sculptural tourist destination with dramatic cantilevers and a panoramic viewpoint. Built in the mid-1980s, the former telecommunications tower sits over 3,000 metres above se
Knicks fans celebrate an historic Game 4 comeback win outside Madison Square Garden. The Knicks erased a double-digit deficit to beat the Spurs 107-106 in the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. [ more › ]
Following news of the photographer’s passing, revisit an interview in which Michals recalled a chance encounter with a little-known theatre actress destined for greatness
New York really is the Greatest City in the World. But it’s also 400 years old, and it shows. [ more › ]
Plus, the largest survey of Arthur Jafa’s work is coming to New York.
Continuing our Gaudí Centenary series, we look at Barcelona's House of Bones, Casa Batlló, which Antoni Gaudí covered with mosaics, skeletal shapes and topped with a scaly, reptilian roof. Located on Barcelona's central Passeig de Gràcia boulevard, Casa Batlló is one of Gaudí's best-known and most u
In "Ojo de Agua," abstract paintings and a conceptual installation conjure a place both real and imagined Installation views of Hugo Toro's 'Ojo de Agua' at Perrotin New York, 2026. Photographer: Guillaume Ziccarelli Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin. Haunting large-scale painted works by Franco-M
Plus, Zurich Art Weekend returns for its ninth edition and The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC received a $15 million gift Courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, New York. MoMA will bring Mondrian’s New York years together in a 2027 exhibition. Next spring, MoMA will stage a focused look at the
The latest edition of the Bread and Butter exhibition at 3 Days of Design, Perfect Pair in Bathing, saw designers create product duos related to bathing and sauna culture. Curated by Hee Choi and Myungnyun Kim of design studio Ae Office together with designer Pyeori Jung, Bread and Butter took over
Courtesy of Blu Dot. For NeoCon 2026, the Minneapolis-based Blu Dot returned to Chicago with their Floating Showboat activation and something new to show for it: Blu Dot Graded-In, a contract-focused upholstery program built for commercial design. The program pairs Blu Dot’s furniture with pre-appro
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect Matteo Thun and designer Benedetto Fasciana have collaborated on a wooden chair for Italian furniture brand Plank that can easily be folded away when not in use. Made from moulded plywood with an oak veneer, the Theo folding chair was designed for the contract sect
Photo by Benjamin Lund Developed in Switzerland by Vitra, in collaboration with Lisa Ertel and Anne-Sophie Oberkrome of Berlin-based Studio OE, the Bascule lounge chair conveys a relaxed visual language through its loosely fitted fabric adornment. Introduced at 3daysofdesign, the chair--which comes
With the gap between cheap and expensive furniture wider than ever, IKEA's new PS collection is a timely reminder that affordable design can also be joyful, writes Debika Ray. IKEA didn't invent the notion of "democratic design", but it did flat-pack and sell it. In 1995, at Milan design week, the S
With the World Cup kicking off in Mexico City today, we look at the architecture of the 16 stadiums in the USA, Mexico and Canada hosting games at the tournament. Unlike many previous World Cups, where stadiums were purpose-built for the tournament, all of the 2026 World Cup venues were built for ma
Vintage furniture and palette of richly toned materials bring a sense of warmth and personality to this renovated maisonette in Amsterdam, which interiors firm Studio Elèn Letort designed to reference the Dutch Golden Age. The house on the Dutch city's historic Herenmarkt was designed for a couple w
Fans watch Game 4 at a Midtown cannabis dispensary after Madison Square Garden canceled plans for an outdoor Knicks watch party on June 10, 2026. Team owner James Dolan says city restrictions made the event unworkable, though MSG requested the permit. [ more › ]
Known for his vibrant palettes and flattened perspectives, Kristof Santy translates common sights and everyday objects into vivid tableaux. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The articl
Starting July 1, the Columbus Museum of Art in Ohio will begin offering free admission to anyone the age of twenty-five and under, as well as to any adult accompanying a child who’s 16 years old or younger. The major shift in accessibility, announced by the museum in a press release on Wednesday, is
The 16th edition of the Gwangju Biennale will debut this September 5 and run until to November 15, and the list of forty-three participating artists and groups has just been announced. The illustrious lineup includes contemporary artist, filmmaker and ex-husband of singer Björk, Matthew Barney; the
Deborah Engel finished third out of a field of six Democrats in the June 2 primary and will move onto the November's general election for Essex County Commissioner. A change in New Jersey’s ballot system is upending local government races in parts of the state. [ more › ]
Because there's also a rock climbing wall and a golf simulator, here are your afternoon links: Taylor Swift maybe getting married at Madison Square Garden, parking is a nightmare, Gowanus bridge restored and more. [ more › ]
Twenty-three soccer ball sculptures are popping up across New York City and New Jersey to celebrate the arrival of the FIFA World Cup this week. The initiative, dubbed “Art of the Game,” includes large-scale public artworks by internationally recognized artists on major streets, parks, museums, and
Former NYPD officer Matthew Lambert is escorted into Manhattan criminal court in handcuffs. "You are absolutely beautiful," one of the text messages began. [ more › ]
A wildlife viewing deck and an elevated "canopy walk" through the forest are among the features at Beech Bluff County Park, which was designed by local firms In Situ Studio and Surface 678 for an area near Raleigh, USA. The 300-acre (121-hectare) park is located in southeastern Wake County, a suburb
The Morgan Library & Museum presents 'Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions' and delves into this centuries-old tradition of divination. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The arti
The number of New Yorkers sleeping in homeless shelters rose 27 percent under Mayor Eric Adams’ four years in office, driven by overcrowded housing conditions and evictions, according to a new report. The Coalition for the Homeless released its annual “State of the Homeless” report, which found that
As the first major survey of her work opens in Paris, Camille Vivier discusses her singular career in art and fashion photography
As Citizen opens at Sprüth Magers in London, Imhof discusses the ideas that connect her work, from Faust and ballet to female pleasure, death and the evolving language of her Wave paintings.
Awash in muted, calming shades, this Brooklyn Heights apartment has a generous amount of space for relaxing as well as three exposures. It is on the fourth floor of 15 Clark Street, an early 20th century building close to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and within the neighborhood's historic district