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In an otherwise unassuming neighborhood, this modest house has undergone an unusual transformation thanks to a Japanese art collective.

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An interior view of an installation comprising a small house that looks like a cave on the inside An art installation comprising a small house with holes in it that open to what looks like a cave on the inside
January 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Vintage maps 🤝 migratory birds

Steeven Salvat's latest body of work is a poetic nod to the analog and nature's patterns.

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A painting of flying birds on a vintage map by Steeven Salvat A painting of flying birds on a vintage map by Steeven Salvat
January 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Stephen Shames, Black Panther kids demonstrate during the Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins trial, New Haven, Connecticut, May 1, 1970

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two kids on a statue and one has his fist raised
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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From ornately stitched Japanese robes to patterned belts in Central Africa’s Kuba kingdom, a new book compiles a world of compositions made with needle and thread into a single volume.
'The Atlas of World Embroidery' Traces the Global History of the Art Form
Forthcoming from Princeton University Press, 'The Atlas of World Embroidery' celebrates the global history of a timeless fiber art.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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This stunning portrait series by Pieter Henket celebrates the new generation defining queerness in Mexico City.

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a black and white portrait by Pieter Henket of three masked people posing together in elaborate clothing a black and white portrait by Pieter Henket of a person seated on a stool wearing a lace dress and a framed frilly lace piece on their face
January 8, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Like much American folk art, what Minnie Evans referred to as “the lost world” was drawn from her visions of religious imagery. Her works are on view now in Atlanta.
The Verdant 'Lost World' of Minnie Evans Comes Alive in Vivid Mixed-Media Drawings
Born to a family of farmers near Wilmington, North Carolina, Minnie Evans (1892-1987) never intentionally set out to become an artist.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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A new book traces a wide array of natural pigment recipes from the ancient world to today.

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a botanical illustration of a plant called elephant ears with purple flowers and big leaves a lithograph of four botanical illustrations in a grid on one page from a German book about flowers a book cover with splotches of color
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Stevens Towns, “All We Knew Was Joy” (2025)

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A mixed-media textile artwork by Stephen Towns of Black children swimming, viewed from underwater
January 7, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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“Father’s Letters” opens in 1937 and traces the correspondence between Professor Vangengheim—who worked as Stalin's weather forecaster and was later imprisoned in the Soviet Gulag— and his daughter Eleonora.
Hope and Love Prevail During a Terrible Historic Era in the Short Film 'Father's Letters'
Written and directed by Alexey Evstigneev, 'Father's Letters' traces a correspondence between a father and his daughter, Eleonora.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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This Hyderabad-based design studio translates traditional Indian basketweaving into contemporary installations.

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a large wicker shelving unit with undulating, rounded shapes
January 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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In Chicago, Luftwerk draws on the characteristics of sunlight as it broaches the horizon, cultivating a body of work that conjures luminosity through negative space and pigment.

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colorful rectangular shapes on a glowing purple backdrop by Luftwerk an installation by Luftwerk of a vibrant gradient of thin, vertical strips on a gallery wall colorful rectangular shapes on white by Luftwerk
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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🌟Get published in Artistonish Magazine!

Artistonish Contemporary Art Magazine will feature jury-selected artists from around the world in its January 2026 issue. Artists will be featured on Artsy, receive a certificate of achievement, and more. Submit: artistonish.com/calls

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January 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Roberto Benavidez, “Bosch Beast No. 14” (2025), paper, paperboard, glue, wire, and crepe paper, 33 × 19 × 14 inches

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a papier-mâché sculpture by Roberto Benavidez of an imaginary mouse-like creature based on a detail of a Hieronymus Bosch painting
January 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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We love a miniature. This furniture maker recently replicated a 17th-century marquetry table from the V&A's collection at 1:8 scale.

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January 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Trailblazing Japanese artists innovated printmaking techniques, merged tradition with new methods, and reveled in experimentation. A vibrant new book celebrates their legacy.

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a lithograph by Ruth Asawa of a desert plant in pink, surrounded by yellow, emphasizing its geometrical branches and roundness a silkscreen print by Ay-O of a prismatic, abstract volcano a silkscreen print by Yayanagi Go (Tsuyoshi) of fish in water, with a red rectangle inset with an upside-down fish sticking out of it
January 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Grab a cup of coffee and apply!
January 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Happy New Year ✨
Ring in the New Year with Andrea Love's Stop-Motion Felted Wool Pyrotechnics
Rockets soar and sparks fly in Andrea Love’s stop-motion animated tribute to a favorite New Year's Eve tradition.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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There's a new spot to hang out in Rome. Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page have reimagined this gallery as an atmospheric art bar.

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An art installation by Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page that doubles as a bar, with furnishings and decor made of plaster-cast hands An art installation by Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page of plaster-cast hands in a circle around a red portal-like painting An art installation by Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page that doubles as a bar, with furnishings and decor made of plaster-cast hands
December 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Our favorite stories of 2025 👀

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December 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Brian Dettmer, “American English” (2023)

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A sculpture by Brian Dettmer made from a manipulated and reassambled hardcover book
December 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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One of the most delightful holiday traditions 🎄
A Small Scottish Town Delegates the Annual Christmas Light Display to Its Youngest Residents
In a delightful holiday tradition, the small town of Newburgh in southern Scotland tasks its youngest residents with creating the glowing Christmas decorations that adorn the streets. Now in its 19th ...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Next month in Los Angeles, a group of artists embraces an affordable and ubiquitous material: cardboard.

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An iconic chair designed by Frank Gehry made from corrugated cardboard that has a straight back and a wiggle shape at the base two large sculptures in white by Ann Weber
December 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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A stunning jungle-esque apartment in São Paolo

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An apartment interior designed by Guto Requena with an eclectic variety of contemporary furnishings and houseplants draping from rafters in the ceiling An apartment interior designed by Guto Requena with an eclectic variety of contemporary furnishings and houseplants draping from rafters in the ceiling An apartment interior designed by Guto Requena with an eclectic variety of contemporary furnishings and houseplants draping from rafters in the ceiling
December 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Miguel Arzabe begins each work by painting two abstract canvases that he then slices into strips and weaves into these dynamic compositions.

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an abstract woven composition by Miguel Arzabe a suspended abstract woven tapestry by Miguel Arzabe
December 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Anthony Theakston continues his avian explorations in bronze and ceramic, sculpting these sleek creatures primed for flight.

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two stone bird sculptures by Anthony Theakston a stone owl sculpture by Anthony Theakston
December 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM