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The shooting killed 24 year-old Lowyn Romero, authorities said. The surviving shooting victims were not cooperative with police, the area's alderwoman said.
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The shooting killed 24 year-old Lowyn Romero, authorities said. The surviving shooting victims were not cooperative with police, the area's alderwoman said.

The annual parade saw thousands pack a sunny but chilly Wentworth Avenue in Chinatown.
A commuter walks down the street after a historic blizzard hit parts of the East Coast, on Feb. 25, 2026 in New York City. After a mild Saturday hinting at spring, overnight lows in the teens are triggering expanded warming efforts across the region. [ more › ]

The survey spotlights not only the country’s 50 states, but also its occupied countries, annexes, military bases, and territories.
the design follows proportional rules derived from the golden section and the logarithmic spiral associated with the nautilus fossil. The post GRRIZ shapes reversible timber structure along the arc of the setting sun in italian mountains appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Mount Vernon Elementary School students marked Black History Month 100th anniversary with a celebration of the Harlem Renaissance, which took place at the same time as the birth of the commemorative month.

Brazilian practice Studio Melina Romano has used Portinari tiles and works by Brazilian artists and designers to outfit a residential-style showcase in São Paulo. The Caminhos – Portinari presentation was created for the 2024 edition of CasaCor, São Paulo's annual celebration of art and design. With

Hundreds marched through Downtown Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's attack on Iran that killed the country's supreme leader and has lead to wider conflict throughout the Middle East.
A protest against ICE in lower Manhattan last summer. The case rippled through state politics, where lawmakers are discussing legislation to limit cooperation with ICE. [ more › ]
A sign is hoisted during a "Stop the War on Iran" protest in Times Square in New York City on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran earlier on Saturday. The protest came after the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Prospect Lefferts Garden rental, a Park Slope co-op, and a Bay Ridge row house. Park Slope was popular with readers this week. The least expensive property on the list is the Prospect Lefferts Gardens rental at $2,650 a month and the… Read
Loli Bahia on the cover of AnOther Magazine's 50th issue in Comme des Garçons, in a collections story photographed by Robin Galiegue and styled by Robbie Spencer
A 2014 total lunar eclipse. March is a month of astronomical transitions from winter to spring. [ more › ]

Do you think I'm made of money? 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 Maximum’s Upcycled ‘Billex’ Process Turns Discarded Bank Notes into Furniture appeared first on Colossal.

explore our monthly round up of must-see art, design, and architecture exhibitions to check out around the world. The post designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this march appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

A faceted brick extension links a manor house and a 17th-century barn to form the Shoemakers Museum in Somerset, England, designed by UK studio Purcell. Commissioned by local charity Alfred Gillett Trust, the museum houses collections of fossils and displays on shoemaking, including the history of s

Natural materials, vaulted ceilings and utilitarian furniture feature in this lookbook of monastic interiors, where every room is a sanctuary for minimalist devotees. Typically located in a church compound, a Christian monastery is a building that houses monks or nuns, and their restrained interiors

Studio Lionel Jadot has transformed a former military barracks in Ghent, Belgium, into a hotel featuring peeling plaster on the walls and furniture made from reclaimed materials. The Ghent hotel is the latest destination from the Jam Hotels brand, which prioritises sustainability through the use of
IN WORKING ON THIS ISSUE, I kept thinking about the 2013 essay “The Power of Patience,” in which Harvard art historian Jennifer L. Roberts argues the importance of closely observing works of art.* In every one of her undergraduate and graduate courses (many of which I was privileged to take, experie
ART HISTORIAN, critic, gallerist, and curator Anka Ptaszkowska (1935–2025) passed away on November 6, 2025. With her death, an era has ended and, for many of us, a link to avant-garde experimentation has been broken. We bid farewell to Anka and her singular approach to the world, which revolved aro
On the architecture of Bruce Goff
STEFANIE HESSLER is a curator and writer and the director of Swiss Institute (SI), New York. Her curatorial practice centers artists and ideas through new commissions, transdisciplinary collaborations, and experimental formats often focusing on ecological and technological urgencies. At SI, Hessler
On the art of Carol Bove
On Central Asia and the infrastructures of contemporary art
On the art of Margarita Paksa
On the feedback loops of mimesis, from the ancients to AI
THE TERM “full frontal” kept coming to mind as I clicked through the portraits produced at Foto Estudio Luisita in Buenos Aires. The subjects appear to offer their likenesses without reserving an ounce of modesty; confidence and audacity steel their faces and poses. They seem so desiring of my gaze,

geometric volumes reinterpret distant mountains and nearby waters in architectural form. The post red and white geometric sports complex emerges along daixi’s riverfront appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Hundreds showed up to protest a planned ICE facility in Roxbury, NJ Saturday. Hundreds of protesters showed up Saturday to oppose the project. [ more › ]
The NYPD said Saturda it's stepping up patrols around religious institutions such as synagogues, among other sensitive locations. The NYPD urged anyone seeing anything suspicious to alert police. [ more › ]
Federal prosecutors declined to pursue the death penalty after a judge dismissed a murder charge. Federal prosecutors told a judge Friday they would not challenge her decision to dismiss a federal murder charge. [ more › ]

US studio Charlap Hyman & Herrero has transformed a former pocketbook factory in Hudson, New York, into a hotel that riffs on the industrial aesthetic and includes multiple artist commissions. Charlap Hyman & Herrero, which was announced as the winner of Cooper Hewitt's National Design Award for Int

terraced courtyards extend the interplay between solid and void. The post stepped white brick facade wraps school group in france by brenac & gonzalez & associés appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

The veteran art worker is a “visionary and deeply thoughtful leader,” said Mayor Mamdani.
Dozens of Columbia students and faculty members gathered near the university’s main gates on West 116th St. to protest the immigration arrest of the student arrested earlier in the day. Agents are permitted to use "ruses" in enforcement actions, but they can bump up against constitutional protec
Timmy Regisford at 99 Scott in February of 2025. An interview with Shelter's architect, DJ Timmy Regisford, on carrying on the Paradise Garage's legacy, what's changed over time, and what hasn't. [ more › ]

The truck will start out at Frieze and then cruise through some of LA’s art neighborhoods.

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Luxury Gowanus Build With $907 Units An affordable housing lottery has debuted for a new nine-story development on the corner of Bond and Carroll streets, steps away from the Carroll Street Bridge. The complex, dubbed Maison Bond, is another large residential bui
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pitch to Trump for a giant Queens housing plan is getting a mixed response from local elected leaders who represent Western Queens. [ more › ]
Photographed here by Brianna Capozzi and styled by Emma Wyman, the third Prada fine jewellery collection is its most innovative and abstracted to date. Here, the two designers shed light on the thinking behind it
Vij recently joined Powerhouse Arts.
View of a warehouse US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to turn into a detention center in Roxbury, New Jersey. Local Republicans have long objected to water protection rules in the Highlands. They may now lean on them to fight ICE. [ more › ]

"It is not about reproducing the past but about engaging in dialogue with it." 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 Inside the Sacred Valley Ceramics Studio Referencing Ancien

New leader for the Louvre, big mess at the Berlinale, Juliette Lewis turns into a chair, and our heroes drop like flies.

Japanese studio HOAA has completed House in Nakano, a timber-lined home in Tokyo that is buffered from the street by an elevated, looping metal terrace for potted plants. The 96-square-metre residence in the Nakano ward was designed to act as both a studio and home for HOAA founder Hiroyuki Oinuma a

A home that fuses British and Japanese architecture features among the latest edition of Dezeen's houses of the month, as well as two mid-century renovations. Also included in Dezeen's monthly roundup of readers' favourite residences are contemporary homes in India and Costa Rica. Read on for the fu
The Melrose Hill gallery has expanded its program with 20th century artists while scaling back on fairs. The post Château Shatto’s Olivia Barrett on How to Make It in L.A. appeared first on Artnet News.

latticework, clay floors, glass, and iron complement the material palette. The post cast in red-pigmented concrete, la cacaotera museum celebrates cacao heritage in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter asks what's behind the trend for bold interiors in Ukraine and features an interview delving into the design of the Orion spacecraft. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth today! Dezeen design editor Jennifer Hahn investigated a flurry of small but striking interiors p

This week on Dezeen, the Pritzker Architecture Prize announced that this year's award would be delayed following director Tom Pritzker being named in the Epstein files. Speaking to the New York Times, a spokesperson for the organisation said that this year's announcement, which would typically happe

A federal judge ordered immigration officials to release those affected by his order by noon Thursday.

each dial shows the real day cycle of that planet, so the clock doesn’t calculate time digitally but copies planetary spin to show day and night. The post mechanical clock with rotating discs can tell what time it is on other planets appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The LongHouse Reserve, which houses the work, is fundraising for its restoration. The post Iconic Buckminster Fuller Sculpture Collapses Under Heavy Snow appeared first on Artnet News.
The hospital under its previous name, Christ Hospital. Local leaders say they're thankful for the reprieve, but that it doesn't go far enough. [ more › ]

Intentionally or not, this year’s edition brought issues of class, labor, and immigration into the fair tent.
Steve Hauschild Thu 3/19 at Epiphany Center for the Arts The post Electronic composer Steve Hauschildt returns to his old stomping grounds to celebrate his latest album, <i>Aeropsia</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Shabaka Sun 3/29 at Constellation The post Shabaka embraces a world of musical tradition through spiritual jazz appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Skaiwater Sat 3/28 at Avondale The post Skaiwater exemplifies chameleonic contemporary pop rap appeared first on Chicago Reader.
National Photo Committee Mon 3/16 at Empty Bottle The post Chicago alt-country upstarts National Photo Committee come in <i>Red Hot</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader.
The Discussion Mon 3/9 at Sleeping Village The post Laura Pleasants of Kylesa turns from psychedelic metal to gothy postpunk in the Discussion appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Peaches Sat 3/7 at the Vic The post Peaches wants to liberate everybody with <i>No Lube So Rude</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Kaicrewsade Thu 3/5 at Metro The post Kaicrewsade has grown into one of Chicago’s best young rappers appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Fearing for her safety, Lisette Model buried her photos of artists like Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong, but a new book reveals them to the world.
Founded in 1967 in Rome, Flash Art was among the first regularly published magazines dedicated exclusively to art criticisms.
Items in the collection range from $36 to $268.
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. I vaguely remember the show Dinner and a Movie that was on TBS. As a kid, it didn’t mean much to me; the meal or snack the hosts paired with their […] The post

Does the exhibition prefer to destroy its long-standing significance for artists, curators, and art workers than to hold the moral clarity that this moment is asking from us?
The announcement came from department chair Steven Henry Madoff.

Originally envisioned as a center for collective memory and mourning amid the country’s 70-year armed conflict, the building still sits empty in the middle of Bogotá.
Aspen Medical has a government contract that allows it to staff ICE detention centers, but the company’s president now says it won't aid the agency. [ more › ]
The artist introduces her new exhibition at Baltimore's Art Hall

The vibes at Felix, Post Fair, and Enzo, the main satellite fairs to Frieze, were very different.

Earn your PhD in Art Theory, Aesthetics, and Philosophy with the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA).
Kubrickian, through 3/28 at Factory Theater The post Heeere’s Stanley! appeared first on Chicago Reader.

these impepinable studio-designed offices for agrosemillas reinterpret industrial construction with reused shipping containers. The post repurposed shipping containers top colorful workspaces by impepinable studio in spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Shape of the Bones, through 3/22, New Theatre Project at Theater Wit The post <i>The Shape of the Bones</i> examines faith, families, and manipulation appeared first on Chicago Reader.

The proposal would allow some Downtown hotels to charge a 1.5 percent fee added to the existing 17.5 percent hotel tax to bring in revenue for city marketing.
Miersten Wolf, through 3/8, Drinking & Writing Theater at the Neo-Futurist Theater The post <i>Miersten Wolf</i> explores memory, dreams, and Chicago’s water management history appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Red Light Winter, through 3/8, Ego Death Theatre Collective at the Greenhouse Theater Center The post <i>Red Light Winter</i> traces a toxic triangle appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Before the preview began, New York gallery Fort Gansevoort notched its first in-person sales. The post Frieze Owner Ari Emanuel Buys Three Quilts at Los Angeles Fair, Beating VIPs in the Door appeared first on Artnet News.

What does it feel like to be inside a rainbow? 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 Liz West Transforms a Bristol Parking Garage into a Kaleidoscopic Passageway appeared first

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability dedicated its Thursday meeting to a panel where neighbors could address concerns with public safety leaders — but the police superintendent couldn't come.
Because his caffeinated tea company also happens to be registered at the address of a major Trump donor, here are your afternoon links: Mamdani is a pretty thoughtful gift-giver, glass bricks are cool, Bow Wow is a beauty influencer and more. [ more › ]

Boston architecture studio Safdie Architects has released images of the Mandarin Oriental Residences tower in West Palm Beach, with a sculptural shape that expands as it increases in height. Located at 5400 North Flagler Drive, the skyscraper will contain 87 units spanning 31 storeys and be the firs
“We’re looking back at the past and acknowledging our history — the good, the bad, and the ugly,” museum director Graham Boettcher said in a statement.

Set up with two duplexes, this Bed Stuy row house has attractive details in each unit, with plaster ornamentation, mantels, moldings, interior shutters, and wood floors. A new owner might want to make some updates to the 1890s row house at 292 Halsey Street, but there is plenty of eye… Read More > T

The Ancient Egyptian “Book of the Dead” turned me into a believer. We talked to the curators and conservators to learn how it came to be.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority sent a letter to Gov. Hochul on Thursday, saying climate law would lead to sharp price hikes for New Yorkers. [ more › ]

Following his Grammy win and a North American tour announcement, music legend Buddy Guy gave the Tiny Desk a career-spanning lesson in blues.
Celebrities like François Arnaud from "Heated Rivalry," television host Bill Maher, and actor Orlando Bloom were all in LA for the fair.
Dariusz Stola was among the museum directors purged by the nationalist Law and Justice party, which was voted out in 2023.
Booking agent Kelly Deasy moved to Chicago from Pennsylvania to study the music business at Columbia College Chicago. She dove headfirst into the local music scene, putting on her own events and taking on internships in several areas of the industry—she worked at Aware Records, Audiotree, Bottom Lou

After a busy Mexico City art week, Dezeen's US editor Ben Dreith selects 11 studios whose recent work stands out, from decorative pieces that incorporate steel and candles to a bench with pneumatic-tube cushions. The following list represents a swathe of designers at various points in their careers,
Salvador Dalí’s monumental 1939 ballet stage set, his largest painting, could fetch $350,000 at Bonhams Paris. The 65-by-100-foot work headlines a Surrealism sale amid strong global demand for works from the movement. Salvador Dalí‘s largest-ever painting could fetch up to $350,000 at auction in P
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday announced an overhaul of its “Music Under New York” program, which brings live music to subway stations across all five boroughs. Renamed MTA Music, the program marks the 40th anniversary of the MTA’s Arts & Design initiative and features an expa
The auction house is betting big on the booming anime market. The post Christie’s Launches First New York Auction Devoted to Anime and Manga appeared first on Artnet News.
Self-driving shuttle buses are coming to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) this spring, with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey launching a pilot program to test the technology. The agency announced Wednesday that it has partnered with three autonomous vehicle companies to operat
In the project 60 wrd/min art critic, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying to gain visas, working to establish themselves professionally, or just wanting feedback for a secret hobby. For this iteration, Waxman reviews
At the Museo de Arte de Zapopan, the artist’s self-titled exhibition culminates in a collective performance that unfolds across a historic pedestrian thoroughfare. The post How Tino Sehgal Turned a Street in Mexico Into a Living Artwork appeared first on Artnet News.
The Van Gogh Museum is celebrating the artist's favorite color in a show dedicated to his sunflowers, wheat fields, and more. The post How Yellow Became Van Gogh’s Most Powerful Color appeared first on Artnet News.
The city's subways looked like the Polar Express earlier this week. Previous MTA leaders were quick to close aboveground subway service during major snowstorms. In two major winter storms this year, current MTA Chair Janno Lieber opted to keep things moving. [ more › ]

Dezeen Showroom: the following pieces from our Showroom section are either reissues or reinterpretations of classic furnishings, spanning the 1800s to the 2010s. The selection below spans faithful reworkings of William Morris wallpapers, a Danish modern desk from 1958, a retro-yet-futuristic 1980s t
A mammoth plan to bring thousands of affordable homes to one of the largest undeveloped sites in New York City was resurrected this week. In a meeting at the White House on Thursday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani pitched President Donald Trump on the Sunnyside Yard development, a proposal to build a deck ove

the project critiques the idea of fixed historical truth, positioning history as perpetually in flux. The post autonomous robotic installation writes and erases history in real time appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Because it's Fashion Week over there, here are your early links: Mac Jones at the snowball fight, Tokyo-style pizza, modern ovens and more. [ more › ]
A manhole cover in New York City The incident sent all three to the hospital in stable condition with burns, according to police. [ more › ]
Roxbury Republicans say they’re fighting to prevent an immigrant detention center in the town. They also say they’re in favor of deportations and aggressive ICE actions. [ more › ]
Artists with Asian roots will be out in force for Berlin Gallery Weekend, potter Kawai Kanjirō is getting his first U.S. retrospective, and more. The post Japan’s Art Market Registers Modest Growth: Report. Plus, a Rundown of the Latest in Asia’s Art World appeared first on Artnet News.

The Avondale bar, which opens Saturday, has taken over the old Tepco Tune-Up on Belmont Avenue.
An unlikely player has entered Midtown’s Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment: President Donald Trump and the federal government. As first reported by Reuters last week, the United States government’s General Services Administration (GSA) signed an agreement with Pakistan, which owns the iconic but shutter

The soul food restaurant, which closed in 2024, will reopen Saturday in the former Reggio’s Pizza building with earlier hours for dine-in and takeout meals.

by Kirstyn Brendlen, Brooklyn Paper As New York City’s largest blizzard in a decade moved toward the coast on February 22, Brooklynites flocked to grocery stores to stock up on food and ice melt before dangerous cold and wind swept into the borough. On Monday, with snow blowing and a travel ban… Rea
After 27 years at McQueen, Sarah Burton is now making the house of Givenchy her own. Here, she talks to Susannah Frankel about being true to oneself and the importance of enduring friendships

Matthew Smith's capture of two elephant seals in the Falkland Islands earns him to the Underwater Photographer of the Year award. 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 A Pair o
The R train platform at the Jay Street-MetroTech station in Downtown Brooklyn on Feb. 13, 2021 The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries to his head and back, according to the NYPD. [ more › ]

In the News Mamdani’s ‘Rental Rip-off’ Event Invites Tenants to Air Grievances [NYT] Putting on the Shvitz [NYT] Brooklyn Just Saw Its Priciest Residential Sale So Far in 2026 [NYP] The Collectors Bar Opens on Grand Street [Greenpointers] Man Dead in Bushwick Wall Collapse, NYC Officials Say [Gotham
Regional museums make a winter road trip compelling with must-see exhibitions.
Miller, a true Chicago original, has been called the city's "forgotten Renaissance man." A new graphic novel seeks to tell his story, highlighting two of the remarkable "handmade homes" that give sparkle to Old Town.
You were never supposed to read about the Highlands Real Estate Investment Trust. The Chicago-based real estate firm was created in 2016 to sell off its portfolio of properties, return money to its investors, and quietly put itself out of business. Instead, Highlands not only endures but may also p
“Watching my film, you die,” says director Oliver Laxe of his unlikely Oscars contender, an extraordinary road trip that is shaking audiences to their core

simran boparai navigates a balance of extremes, where modern stone-clad volumes meet french neoclassical interiors and bastar teak craftsmanship. The post simran boparai completes prabh-te-ras residence balancing marble, murals and modernity appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magaz
These city-owned buildings offer low-cost rent to grocery stores and restaurants. They've even helped turn Indian cuisine into a Manhattan powerhouse. [ more › ]

Australian architecture studio Splinter Society has completed Coastal House, a minimalist home in Victoria finished in a palette of concrete, limestone, copper and hardwood designed to "age beautifully" in the harsh coastal weather. Designed for a local builder as a development project, the family h
In practice, these Prada gloves are a remarkably simple gesture to bring a sense of elegance and occasion to the everyday
As a new box set of The Disintegration Loops drops, the ambient artist reflects on its extraordinary realisation against the backdrop of 9/11, and its status as a transcendent masterpiece
Prada’s Autumn/Winter 2026 womenswear show was a mesmerising exploration of contradiction, an aesthetic non-sequitur of removing layers of clothes, to add layers of meaning

Architecture studio Archohm has unveiled The Shuttle badminton academy in Bhubaneswar, India, which was designed to look like a shuttlecock. Located near Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the venue was designed to draw attention to both the city and wider state of Odisha's focus on badminton. Archohm
A woman holds a child as federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, on Aug. 14, 2025, in New York City. Holding rooms in the building, used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain immigrants, sometimes including children,

Gaza overshadows the German film festival, accusations of theft at the High Museum, three Community columns, and Juliette Lewis turns into a chair in a new movie.

British company Nothing has revealed the design of its latest phone, the (4a), including a new pink variation that the brand says nods to "tech that's expressive and optimistic". The company has drip-fed information about the Nothing Phone (4a) this week, ahead of a planned public launch on 5 March

fiberglass is retained as primary material expression rather than decorative effect. The post reclaimed corrugated fiberglass panels reform as luminous sculpture by heilig objects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

In the latest Dezeen Weekly episode, we discuss an update to Donald Trump's controversial redevelopment of the White House's East Wing. Then, we delve into an unexpected story from Ukraine: the emergence of a flurry of interestingly designed interiors in the war-stricken country. Finally, we talk ab
Plus, Foster + Partners released updated Two World Trade Center images and Martin Margiela will exhibit art in Japan. Courtesy of Pace Pace Prints is opening a printmaking studio in Los Angeles. New York-based printmaking publisher Pace Prints is opening its first West Coast outpost. Located in Holl

Springy silicone, candy-coloured resin and second-hand cat figurines are among the materials used to create these shining examples of lamps spotted by Dezeen's design and interiors reporter Jane Englefield over the past month. Lineair by Baptiste Vandaele for YSM Belgian designer Baptiste Vandaele l
For French artist and designer Ferreol Babin, using his Japanese woodworking hand tools has become "almost like an addiction." Babin's first New York solo show, "In a Landscape," opening March 6 at Friedman Benda, is the happy result: a collection of fourteen sculptural furnishings, from lighting to
Beneath the privately owned James Turrell Skyspace within the West Hollywood home of Sybil Robson Orr and Matthew Orr, enthusiastic members of the art elite received glasses of champagne to toast Frieze Los Angeles and Serpentine Americas Foundation. Beyond a sophisticated corner bar, and past the c

Collectible design gallery Spazio Leone has opened a larger showroom in east London, with a neutral interior that "allows the works to breathe". Spazio Leone founder Gennaro Leone wanted to keep the existing industrial feel of its Dalston showroom, which features structural pillars and polished-wood
One of the leading postmodern painters of the last fifty years, David Salle’s art is one of juxtaposition, and his artistic “style” is the integration of disparate, contrasting styles. Since the 1980s, Salle has plucked compelling imagery from art history, print advertising and, most extensively, hi

South African designer Peet Pienaar has created a bold, contextually led visual identity for BLE$$, a payment network that aims to make it easier for the country's rural population to transact digitally. BLE$$ was established by a team of fintech professionals as an alternative to traditional bank a
Sources tell Gothamist that Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with President Donald Trump about reviving a plan to build 12,000 housing units over the railyard in Sunnyside. [ more › ]
Dozens of Columbia students and faculty members gathered near the university’s main gates on West 116th St. to protest the immigration arrest of the student arrested earlier in the day. Mamdani said Thursday that President Trump assured him that a Columbia University student detained earlier in
An organized snowball fight takes place in Washington Square Park. Influencer Gusmane Coulibaly now faces a misdemeanor count of obstructing government administration and a harassment violation, not assault, in the viral park incident. [ more › ]
The DePaul Art Museum, the contemporary art museum of DePaul University in Chicago, will shutter permanently on June 30. The contemporary art institution’s closure comes as the school struggles with budget cuts forced by a steep decline in international graduate enrollment, a rise in demand for fina

Director Tricia Tuttle's job is on the line for failing to silence criticism of Israel at the embattled film festival.

The LA Times reported that 10 employees accused the activist and artist of using funds from a Mellon Foundation grant for personal benefit.

American architects Neil Denari and Brian Murphy are part of an exhibition of architect-created artworks presented at Emeco House, coinciding with this week's Frieze Los Angeles art fair. Including photographs, paintings, collages and sculptural furniture pieces, the Architect's Art exhibition highl
Ben Davis and Kate Brown are joined by London-based news editor Margaret Carrigan to discuss the biggest headlines of the month. The post The Art Boom in the Middle East, Are Old Masters Cool Now?, and a Fresco Fracas in Italy appeared first on Artnet News.
Hudson Regional Hospital in Jersey City is closing ahead of schedule. The hospital informed nurses that they will not have jobs after Saturday at 7:30 p.m. [ more › ]

Aaron Wile will be a senior curator at the institution. Plus, the Venice Biennale announces its full list, and the Bezoses are chairing the Met Gala (yay!).

A funeral scene, wedding, and childhood home videos. 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 In ‘The Fall-Off Is Inevitable,’ J. Cole Circles Back to the Beginning appeared first
A photo released by City Hall following the meeting between Mayor Mamdani and President Trump. This marks the mayor’s second meeting with the president. [ more › ]

This week: how to make art with a full-time job, portraits of Black marronage, artists vs. algorithms, US men’s hockey team acts up (again), snow sculptures in NYC, and more.

The artist and scholar spent decades championing Black artists through collecting, creating, and providing financial support through the Driskell Prize.

An internal investigation traced “financial irregularities” back to Brady Lum, who had served as the Atlanta art museum’s chief operating officer since 2019.

Stone Clouds: What Happens When We Build Data Centers Like Cathedrals Here’s something I didn’t expect to be writing about today: a data center made from structural granite .Carl Fredrik Svenstedt Architects just received planning approval for “Stone Clouds” — a data center near Stockholm’s Arlanda
A full-floor penthouse at Dumbo’s tallest tower officially closed this week, setting a new record for the borough. Penthouse B at Olympia, a 33-story condo at 30 Front Street, sold for $16.25 million, becoming the highest price-per-square-foot ($3,297) deal ever for a Brooklyn sponsor condo. The hom
Staging the storied artist's latest exhibition involved a cross-country roadtrip, cleaning crushed granite, and more. The post Behind the Scenes of Gagosian’s Massive Michael Heizer Show appeared first on Artnet News.
Top Girls, through 3/22 at Raven Theatre The post Same as it ever was appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Dicqbeats Wed 3/11 at the Burlington The post Digital hardcore artist Dicqbeats declares war on normal with <i>Dicqbroke</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Flyingfish Tue 3/10 at Subterranean The post Phoenix teen shoegaze phenom Flyingfish kicks off a tour in Chicago appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Chicago Psych Fest Fri 3/6 and Sat 3/7 at the Hideout The post The Chicago Psych Fest convenes an assortment of music for the heads appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Snowcuffs Thu 3/5 at Beat Kitchen The post Chicago dream-pop group Snowcuffs celebrate their second EP at Beat Kitchen appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Mitski performs during All Points East Festival 2024 at Victoria Park in London. British jazz, Australian indie, Mitski, and Michael Shannon. [ more › ]
Aquí o Allá: a circus story, through 3/22 at Actors Gymnasium, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston The post Here or there, up in the air appeared first on Chicago Reader.
The site where a wall collapsed in Bushwick on Feb. 26, 2026. Both men were in their 40s, according to police. [ more › ]
Black Cypress Bayou, through 3/15 at Definition Theatre The post Dark water, deep secrets appeared first on Chicago Reader.

American design studio House Under Magic has created a space that features sci-fi elements and retro influences for Oddball bar in New York City's Alphabet City neighbourhood. Oddball uses retro elements and space-age memorabilia as scene-setting for its cocktail menu, which, in turn, influenced the
Bernadette, the Musical, through 3/15 at Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture The post <i>Bernadette, the Musical</i> is earnest but lacks fire appeared first on Chicago Reader.

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features plans for a sports district in India, which will be built around the world's largest stadium. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Named Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, the complex will include a trio of sports venues designed by

In Flatbush near Newkirk Plaza and Ditmas Park, this sizable two-bedroom rental is on the first floor of a detached home built in 1910 as a two-family. Mantels, stained glass, and wood floors are still to be found in the unit at 597 East 17th Street. Builder Edward R. Strong was… Read More > The pos
A large snowball fight broke out in Washington Square Park after Monday’s blizzard, drawing a heavy police response. Police say officers were injured after being hit with snow and ice during a social media-promoted gathering. [ more › ]
After President Donald Trump ordered the removal of the Pride flag at New York City’s Stonewall National Monument earlier this month, Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday formally introduced legislation to make the flag congressionally authorized. Supported by Schumer and Rep. Dan Goldman, the bill seeks

Foster + Partners and developer Silverstein Properties have released renderings of the Two World Trade Center skyscraper in New York, which will complete the development and contain headquarters for finance company American Express. Following a design that was leaked in 2022, new images show a stepp
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Mamdani is asking tenants to share their housing horror stories at a series of public hearings starting Thursday. [ more › ]
The Mamdani administration supports a 15 mph speed limit in Central Park imposed by Mayor Adams on his final days in office. The lower speed limit, which was imposed by Mayor Eric Adams, prompted a lawsuit. [ more › ]
This two-bedroom parlor co-op on a tree-lined Chelsea block at 231 West 21st Street, asking $799,000, has plenty of pre-war charm along with tons of sunlight and a renovated kitchen and bath. Low monthly fees and laid-back co-op regs make Manhattan living a little easier. High ceilings, well-tended
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it will sue the federal government unless funding for the Second Avenue Subway expansion resumes within a week. The MTA on Wednesday sent a letter to President Donald Trump’s administration, warning that the agency will pursue legal action unless the fe
A new book offers an eye-opening look into the American auteur’s practice as an artist. Here, he discusses his adventures in paint, from childhood through today
Overflowing garbage bins like this one are a common sight in Claremont Park. The mayor now says he's committed to making parks 1% of the city budget by the end of his term. [ more › ]

by Dean Moses, amNY Chaos unfolded in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening when ICE agents showed up and tussled with local residents who sought to prevent them from detaining a man. The incident began unfolding at around 6 p.m. on February 24 near the corner of Bushwick Avenue and Suydam Street in Bushwick,

Dezeen School Shows: a fashion collection exploring femininity and a sister's bond is among the projects from the National College of Art and Design Ireland. Also featured is a medical device designed as a holistic treatment for osteoarthritis, and a film exploring the views of theatre-makers. Natio

"The health of the world we see is deeply dependent on the health of the tiniest elements." 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 Whimsical Beaded Sculptures by Amy Gross Medit
President Donald Trump NJ township and state officials say they’ll continue fighting to prevent the deal from moving forward. [ more › ]
“Not a Soft Thing" through 3/22 at the Chicago Cultural Center The post A constellation of mother figures appeared first on Chicago Reader.
Because airport lounges are crowded, but maybe airport bars are where real life happens, here are your early links: White House wants in on the Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment, ICE chase in Newark, CC Sabathia's number being retired and more. [ more › ]

"It's safe to say we touched almost everything," said architect Sarah Jacoby of the top-to-bottom renovation of a turn-of-the-century limestone row house. The massive undertaking transformed the two-family home to a single-family for an artistic couple -- she's in textiles, he's in film -- with two
To helm Chanel is, to many, the greatest job in fashion. Alongside photographs of his agenda-resetting first collection by Willy Vanderperre, styled by Olivier Rizzo, Matthieu Blazy talks about what Chanel was, is and could be

Deadlines approaching! 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 March 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists appeared first on Colossal.

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An NYPD vehicle in New York City The NYPD says the man was crossing the highway when he was hit. [ more › ]
The Swedish designer’s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection draws on her memories of figure-skating, proposing a woman defined by spectacle under the pressure of competition
Featuring fifteen artists, the group exhibition examines infrastructures, frameworks and the urban or social designs that hold cities together.
The nurses made financial gains, while the general public could benefit from other contract changes. [ more › ]

Indian studio Ma+rs has completed Serenity, a wildlife retreat in Tamil Nadu crowned by a cluster of thatched roofs intended to blend in with the distant Anamalai mountain range. Nestled within a 1.6-hectare forested plot near the village of Sethumadai, the building is part of a wider project to tra
An organized snowball fight takes place in Washington Square Park on February 23, 2026 in New York City. The attorneys represented five young men who were arrested in 2010 after an off-duty police officer said they threw a snowball at him. [ more › ]

Patchwork timber, frosted glass and fine horsehair are among the materials used to create the furniture displayed in the Max Radford Gallery debut exhibition at London's Collect fair. The presentation is part of Collect, the annual craft and design fair at Somerset House, which opens today. East Lon

Paris-based studio Carl Fredrik Svenstedt Architects has unveiled plans for a data centre in Sweden, which will be housed in silo-like forms built from structural stone. Carl Fredrik Svenstedt Architects first developed proposals for stone data centres across Europe, named Stone Clouds, in 2022 for

Dezeen Showroom: from marble, stone and terrazzo effects to solid greens, whites and darks, HIMACS has added a plethora of new colourways for users to choose from. These versatile HIMACS colours aim to equip designers with surfaces that offer enhanced aesthetics, including additional options contain