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All images courtesy of Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, shared with permission Gijs Van Vaerenbergh Gracefully Reimagines a 16th-Century Belgian Abbey Church in Steel May 4, 2026 DesignHistory Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark In the late 12th century, a nobleman named Count Gerard van Loon commissioned an abbey to serve as his final resting place. Over the…

“We dream of life and life becomes a dream (Front Crown)” (2026), found auto and bicycle rubber, bicycle parts, chain, wood, screws, fender washers, rubber washer, metal turntable and black spray paint, 20.75 x 11.25 x 11.5 inches. All photos by Max Yawney, courtesy of Charles Moffett, shared with permission Kim Dacres Revitalizes Sleek Tires,…

All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission Laura K. Sayers’ Vibrant Postage Stamps Celebrate the Beauty of Everyday Moments April 30, 2026 ArtCraftIllustration Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark From recognizable scenes around her home in Scotland to delicately rendered snapshots of places she visits, Laura K. Sayers’ meticulously crafted postage stamps nod to…

“Wild Flowers” (2026), oil on canvas, 107 x 137 centimeters. All photos by Jon Linkins, courtesy of Monica Rohan, shared with permission In Monica Rohan’s Paintings, Tablecloths and Chairs Uncannily Perch in Remote Landscapes April 30, 2026 Art Grace Ebert Share Email Bookmark Home might be a mutable concept, but some objects retain the aura…

All images courtesy of SpY, shared with permission Dozens of Suspended ‘Halos’ Glimmer in a Florentine Factory April 30, 2026 ArtDesign Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark Earlier this month, dozens of metallic discs suspended from the ceiling of a large industrial space invited viewers to immerse themselves in what SpY describes as “a continuous choreography…

“Earth” spelled using NASA’s Landsat name generator Spell Your Name with NASA’s Earthly Alphabet of Aerial Images April 29, 2026 DesignPhotographyScience Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark From rivers and oxbow lakes to crop-field patchworks and mineral sediments, Landsat has seen it all. A program of NASA and USGS, the satellite initiative has documented the Earth’s…

“El Latir Del Maiz” (2022), linocut, 22 x 15.5 inches. All images courtesy of Eduardo Robleno, shared with permission Linocuts by Eduardo Robledo Celebrate Mexican Heritage and Community April 29, 2026 ArtIllustration Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark In the richly detailed linocuts of Eduardo Robledo, festive ceremonies, spiritual motifs, and dream-like interactions unfurl. The Mexico…

Ogawa Kazumasa, colorized photograph from ‘Some Japanese Flowers’ (1896) May 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists April 29, 2026 Opportunities Colossal Share Email Bookmark Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Scenerium…

The sea grasses of Monterey Bay glow in the evening light. All images © Jon McCormack, courtesy of Damiani Books, shared with permission From Micro to Mega, Jon McCormack’s Striking Photos Reveal Nature’s Patterns April 28, 2026 BooksNaturePhotography Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark Growing up in the Australian Outback, where he first picked up a…

Shoplifter’s hair installations. All images courtesy of Louisiana Channel 7 Artists Discuss the Power and Urgency of Textiles April 28, 2026 ArtFilm Grace Ebert Share Email Bookmark “We live with so many hard things,” says Sheila Hicks, “that we’re crying for softness.” The pleasure, simplicity, and tactile qualities of textiles ground a new film from…