Breakthroughs Spark When Tech Meets Biology, Not Tools
I didn’t expect a piano to make music visible but this does. That caught my attention. Someone spent three years trying to turn sound into something you can see. No AI. No screens. Just experimentation. They tried lasers, smoke, different materials. Nothing worked. Until they found something unexpected. Bioluminescent algae. A living system that glows when disturbed, turning each note into light. The first time you see it, it feels unreal. What stands out to me is not just the result, but the process. Innovation didn’t come from better tools. It came from combining ideas across disciplines. Technology. Biology. Art. So here’s something to think about: Where do the most meaningful breakthroughs come from today… deeper expertise, or unexpected combinations? #Innovation #Creativity #Technology #FutureOfTech
Clarify Terms, Payment, and Liability Before Consigning Art
Questions to answer before you consign art: Length of the term. How and when you get paid for sales. Party responsible for packing, shipping, handling, installing, etc. Party liable for loss, damage, theft. Party responsible for insuring the art. Insurance...
Create Immersive 3D Worlds From a Single Prompt
🔥OpenArt launched a new way to create with AI. With #OpenArt Worlds, you can generate a fully navigable 3D environment from a single prompt or image, step inside it, and capture shots exactly the way you envision them. #AI #artificialintelligence #AIart️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ @SpirosMargaris...
Haiku Paintings: 8×8 Canvas Series Capturing Poetic Lines
In the midst of so much, I have been making Haiku Paintings. This one is from the Summer Series, 1. They are 8x8 and come in a series of three, each a line from a haiku. https://t.co/syevhiklug
Group Shows Thrive When Curated, Suffer When Not
Downsides of group shows: Too many artists, too much art crowded too close together, lack of curation, hardly any restrictions on what artists can show, art is randomly displayed, viewers can get overwhelmed, difficult for critics to review, etc. Upsides...
Art Basel HK Draws Crowds, Yet Auction Sales Plunge
Latest report on Art Basel Hong Kong and Hong Kong's art market from Cathy Fan and I of The Asia Pivot team @artnet. Sales were made but big turnout on VIP day 1 did not immediately translate to big business....
Roksanda Concept Store Merges Fashion, Art, Architecture
Stepping inside the new roksandailincic Concept Store reveals a space operating as manifesto. Roksanda has always held dialogue between art and architectural design alongside her clothes, but the true resonance is in the curation: rare furniture by betonbrutlondon, glass sculptures...
Koo Jeong A's “Land of Ouss” Meets
Koo Jeong A koojeonga LAND OF OUSSS (GRAVITTA) kunsthausbregenz Image 1-8 KANGSE X @hauserwirth Image 9-16
New Bodhisattva Elle Painting Debuts at James Barron Art
Our newest painting of our Bodhisattva Elle, by artist @veragirivi - ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️❓ Shows at jamesbarronart
Robert Crumb's “Keep on Truckin’” Dominated 1970s Pop Culture
This Keep on Truckin' art by Robert Crumb was on everything back in the 70s https://t.co/BxOgkfQKya
Met Instagram Artist From Iran At
I wonderful in-pwrson discovery of an artist I have long followed on Instagram, who currently lives and works in Iran: affs00ngar Seen at outsiderartfair at pulpholyoke
Art Meets Science: Jasmine Pradissitto Uses Noxorb
On this episode of our #podcast, @annagammansart & I speak with artist & scientist Jasmine Pradissitto about the intersection of art & science, and her pioneering use of the depolluting material Noxorb >> https://t.co/eoVnIyQbAa #LondonArtCritic https://t.co/WicjWFhUm0
Matisse's 1952 Stained-Glass Christmas Eve
A woman walks past a stained glass "Nuit de Noel, 1952" (Christmas Eve, 1952) by painter Henri Matisse (1869-1954) during a press visit of the exhibition "Matisse, 1941 - 1954" at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, March 23, 2026....
Raphael’s Genius Revealed Through Three Masterpieces
The Genius of Raphael in Three Works of Art https://t.co/hqO9ji0wXr The latest fascinating piece by my brilliant art critic brother Blake.
Create Authentic Art by Using Your Own References
Way too many artists use images downloaded off the Internet as references for their art. The more of this you do, the less your art is about you, the more it is about "them," and the further it is from...
Revolutionary Art Reveals Economics, Politics, and Policy
Great article by @marthagimbel on @bloomberg. I studied the French Revolution at Sciences Po AND Ecole du Louvre. What did the art of the time tell us about the economics, politics and policy? Quite a bit actually. https://t.co/hjXaHomwVN
Sustainable Gallery Practices and Integrity in Somerset
For this episode of our #podcast, @annagammansart & I speak with Founder of Close Gallery Freeny Yianni and Sales Director Richard Scarry about having a gallery in Somerset, being sustainable and curating and creating with integrity >> https://t.co/I8IsSKiLvu #LondonArtCritic
Protect Anonymity: Fame Should Be a Choice, Not Default
Correct: In culture, fame should not be the default; it should be a choice. "True Banksy or Ferrante fans do not care about their real identities. On the contrary, they collude in the mystery." The Guardian view on anonymity in art:...
Bay Lights Return, Shining Brighter Than Ever
So happy to see the Bay Lights back, great work by leo_villareal and @illuminatethearts. Somehow, this new version is even more beautiful than the last one.
Meet Ferha Farooqui: London‑Inspired Emerging Artist
Ferha Farooqui is my latest artist inspired by London and you can read more about her work in this post via @Londonist https://t.co/d8LaJt4jOC
Seasonal Haiku Paintings Await Spring's Blossoms in Santa Fe
In the midst of sitting, writing, teaching, I have been doing Haiku Paintings, small paintings of the seasons. Three bare winter paintings, two bright summer paintings, and four night fall paintings. I have yet to paint spring. But here in...
Consistency Matters, but Stay True to Your Art
Rate and consistency of production are indicators many galleries and seasoned collectors consider when deciding what art to show or buy. Galleries prefer solid supply chains in case their clienteles respond favorably to a show. Both galleries and collectors prefer...
Inside Somerset House Studios: A Decade of Creative Evolution
Did you know there’s a creative hub in Somerset House? Ahead of its tenth anniversary, I spoke to Marie McPartlin, director of Somerset House Studios, about how it was founded, how it’s evolved & its role within the wider programme...
Asher Hartman's Debut Collection: Mad Clot on a Holy Bone
Mad Clot on a Holy Bone: Memories of a Psychic Theater by Asher Hartman. Mad Clot on a Holy Bone: Memories of a Psychic Theater is the first published collection of work by playwright and artist Asher Hartman and his Gawdafful...
Paris Opens World's First Sufi Art Museum
Paris is not short of museums, but in 2024, it welcomed a unique addition: the world’s first museum dedicated to Sufi art & culture. Read more in my interview with the Claire Bay, President of the Board, for @worldofFAD >>...
Inside the British Museum's Samurai Exhibit with Yasuke Performer
Yesterday I giddily ran over to the britishmuseum to check out their #Samurai exhibition. We were lucky enough to speak to both curator joenickols and Yasuke performer from @assassins_uk Tongayi Chirisa
Subway Spaces Transform Into Unexpected Urban Art
Even the subway Can be a work of art h/t Bulovas
Reuters' Controversial Attempt to Reveal Banksy's Identity
Why did Reuters feel compelled to dox Banksy? What to Know About Banksy and the Effort to Unmask Him https://t.co/gMAh8Sa9Ph
Jason Edmiston Unveils Two New Film Character Portraits
One of my favorite artists, Jason Edmiston, is back with two new additions from his Eyes Without a Face series: This time, focusing on two very recognizable characters from an upcoming film. (1/2) https://t.co/W0FkqY6zjA
River Flows Through Portikus in Interactive Art Installation
Diversion: Asad Raza 📰 This artist newspaper, edited by Asad Raza and Mathew Hale, accompanied a work by Raza of the same name shown at Kunsthalle Portikus in 2022. Diversion redirected the Main river through the Portikus space, inviting the public...
Art Exclusivity Scars Buyer Memory, Regardless of Market
Art market slowdowns always offer opportunities to reflect on how things got to where they did. Being overly exclusive about who gets to own what works of art is often part of it. For example, "qualifying" people to buy art...
Essential Winter Art Books Curated with Quick Reviews
I've picked my Top Art Books to Read this Winter for @worldofFAD - each with a concise review so you can see if it's for you >> https://t.co/b53RyZCsDR #LondonArtCritic #ArtBooks https://t.co/Si1gbPEwTb
Hasui Kawase’s Vintage Woodblocks Celebrate Moonlit Trees
Of trees, tenderness, and the Moon – the gorgeous vintage woodblocks of Japanese artist Hasui Kawase https://t.co/6dPkjlpTEt
Vote for the Top Engineered Yeast Bioart
It’s time for the annual vote for best engineered yeast bioart from the @ImperialBioeng undergrad #SynBio students. Help us decide among these beautiful final 4 with your votes. 🗳️ ⬇️ https://t.co/2fo1XaGCmL
XCopy Outsells Banksy and Hirst, Remains UK Unknown
My guess is that @XCOPYART outsells both Banksy and Hirst currently in value traded, and no one in the UK even knows that he is their biggest artist, which is good. Disgusted to see Banksy doxxed for clicks.
Black Art Vindicated as “Sinners” Finally Receives Respect
Last night was a moment of vindication and exhilaration for Black art as we watched Sinners get some of the respect it has been due, and I found myself conflicted in the best way.
Sarah Cain Transforms Vintage Sheet Music Into Colorful Art
Music Book by Sarah Cain 🎹 Music Book is a 64-page facsimile artist’s book by Sarah Cain, comprising a series of colorful abstractions painted directly over a collection of vintage sheet music. The original book of music was found in Switzerland...
Artist Animates Genesis' 'Lamb Lies Down' Album
New York artist Nathaniel Barlam created a full animated interpretation of Genesis’s 1974 album 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.' The project visualizes Rael’s surreal story across the entire progressive rock classic. https://t.co/YgtKv0E8KZ
Artist Electrifies Paintings with Rice Lab’s Graphene
📰 🧪 James Tour Group in the News: Artist uses Rice lab’s laser-induced graphene to electrify his artworkAn article featuring Joseph Cohen’s artwork mentions that it was created […] https://t.co/fJ0GKOoOtz
AI Arm Extends Brush, Merges Ink Tradition with Tech
A Hong Kong artist is doing something fascinating with AI. Victor Wong uses an AI-powered robotic arm to create landscapes inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting. It’s not replacing the artist, it’s extending the brush. When technology starts collaborating with centuries-old art forms,...
Duchamp Advocated Mind‑Driven Art, Not Handcraft
Duchamp wrote of the desire to forge an artistic process that allowed him to remove himself from the physical creation of the work—or, as he put it, “to cut my hands off.” He expressed his intent to “reduce the idea of aesthetic...
Art at Sainsbury Centre Confronts Atrocities, Seeds Hope
Art confronting atrocities – there are Seeds of Hate and Hope at the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich. Read my full review of the show for @worldofFAD and plan your visit now >> https://t.co/42EKWqXivh #LondonArtCritic https://t.co/SbRSWU7ceI
Exploring Perceptual Diversity at SXSW Panel and Award
Off to @sxsw for a panel on "perceptual diversity: art and neuroscience in design (Mon 16th, 4pm, Marriott Downtown, https://t.co/FFxuhtbxos), & then the @berggruenInst Essay Prize Award Ceremony (Tue 17th, 6pm, The Line, https://t.co/tYxorhMatq) ⭐️
NewBridge Newcastle: Beyond a Simple Third Space
More than just a third space. I've written about the NewBridge project in Newcastle for @worldofFAD https://t.co/ojM6hSw2Ub
Month 9: First Full-Color Piece Using Five Mediums
Latest piece finished "The Rawdog" - used ~5 different mediums for this one and one of the first I've done in full color Month 9 teaching myself art https://t.co/b7Ps3Ias0k
Celebrating 25 Years of Artist-Led Innovation at Somerset House
In this episode of our #podcast, @annagammansart & I speak with Director of Somerset House Trust Jonathan Reekie CBE about artist lead projects at the iconic institution, and the 25th anniversary of the building as a public arts and cultural...
Jewel’s “Art” Slated for Venice Biennale via Crystal Bridges
Jewel’s “art” coming to Venice Biennial under the auspices of Crystal Bridges Museum. Looks legit to me https://t.co/TZtDlkhxZ7
MeetLayer Gallery Opens Tonight in San Francisco
One of my portfolio companies @MeetLayer has a gallery opening in SF tonight https://t.co/oOT6U5hwnh If you're curious to see it in action, stop by!
Exploring NYC Streets Through My Wife's Lens
If you're a lover of photography, you may enjoy this interview with my wife, @mwoshaughnessy, about her street photography work in NYC https://t.co/UEwzSXd7Jd
Satirical Trump‑Epstein Installation Tests First Amendment on Mall
A new satiric art installation featuring President Donald J. Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was just installed on the National Mall under a permit, entitled “The King of the World.” This iteration comes with a line of “Make...