Artisans & Craft
Celebrating the makers, materials, and masterful techniques behind timeless handmade goods.
J Carino's paintings show nude figures communing with nature
In J Carino's latest works, nude figures intimately commune with nature, prompting viewers to question the very definition of what is considered 'natural' and innate.
US government picks Halmar and Skanska for Penn Station redevelopment
After decades of proposals and false starts, the $8 billion New York Penn Station renovation project has finally secured a master developer and an additional $200 million in federal funding for critic
Community Project Aims to Stitch 11,000 Birds
In 2023 alone, 10,863 birds were found dead after hitting buildings in Chicago, a silent epidemic now brought to life by community members stitching fabric replicas of the fallen.
Tugboat Printshop Celebrates 20 Years with Discounted Prints
Valerie Lueth of Tugboat Printshop often uses up to five intricately carved pieces for a single woodblock print, a testament to the painstaking craft now more accessible through a 20th-anniversary dis
Give Indoor and Outdoor Projects More Color With HobbyHarborCo’s 34-Color Foxy Hues Paint Bundle
For artists and painters seeking to infuse their work with lasting color, HobbyHarborCo offers a versatile solution with its 34-Color Foxy Hues Paint Bundle. This curated set is designed to empower creative projects, fro…
South Florida Opens New Artist Opportunities and Grants for 2026
A South Florida filmmaker stands to receive $50,000, mentorship, and equipment access through Oolite Arts' Cinematic Residency, a powerful commitment to nurturing local talent, according to Artburst M
NASA's Webb telescope captures 223-megapixel image of Cigar galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope spent nearly three days observing a single galaxy, Messier 82, to capture a 223-megapixel image.
James Turrell Completes 100th Skyspace in Aarhus
James Turrell has completed his 100th Skyspace, a colossal light installation in Denmark.
Clasping Arms sculpture celebrates Minneapolis community resilience
A monumental 23,000-square-foot ground mural now sprawls across Minneapolis' Boom Island Park, marking the first U.
Holly Guertin weaves animal tales in felted wool art
From July 6 to October 10, Salisbury, North Carolina's Waterworks Visual Arts Center will host Holly Guertin's solo exhibition, 'Hand in Hand.
Vitrocsa headquarters showcases precision innovation and transparency
In Switzerland, Vitrocsa's newly completed headquarters isn't just an office; it's a living exhibition where the walls themselves disappear, showcasing the company's award-winning 'invisible' window s
Ceramic tile mural captures Guadalajara's sun-drenched ecosystem
Thousands of individual, handmade ceramic tiles now cover the facade of Guadalajara's Torre San Luis hotel, transforming it into a vibrant, flowing ecosystem of abstract shapes and colors.
Brooklyn Renovation Uses Birch Plywood for Affordable Storage
In a recent Brooklyn duplex renovation, designers chose stained birch plywood for storage, a bold move defying the borough's reputation for prohibitively expensive upgrades.
Armadillo's Meridian Collection Features Diverse Rug Constructions
Armadillo, the first US and Australian rug maker to achieve B Corp status, has introduced a rug in its new Meridian collection featuring a 100% Polypropylene pile and machine-made construction, accord
Zaha Hadid Architects Rebrands to ZHA Following Legal Victory
As of June 12, 2026, the firm formerly known as Zaha Hadid Architects officially became ZHA Architects Limited, a change cemented by a UK Court of Appeal ruling that ended a decade-long licensing agre
Es Devlin Unveils Revolving Bookshelf Pavilion at UK Country House
Inside the 18th-century Temple of the Four Winds at Castle Howard, 250 books from renowned British designer Es Devlin's personal collection now spin on a luminous, revolving bookshelf.
Delcy Morelos' installations connect land and spirit
In Seville's Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, artist Delcy Morelos is constructing a sepulchral mound from soil, straw, and grass, directly confronting the site's colonial past.
Annalise Neil's cyanotype art uses natural dyes and mixed media
Annalise Neil's 'Littoral Talisman' (2026) isn't just a photograph; it's a cyanotype print infused with madder root, chestnut tannins, and strawberry leaf tea, then woven and embroidered.
Jochen Raiß collected anonymous women in trees photographs
Photo collector Jochen Raiß has spent decades amassing 91 anonymous photographs of women perched in trees, a collection that hints at a forgotten popular pastime.
Gaudí's unique style: Modern architects conquer imitation challenges
After 144 years of construction, the final major tower of Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família, the Tower of Jesus Christ, reached completion in Barcelona, according to The Economic Times .
Eggersmann's Blue Ocean quartzite brings luxury to kitchens
Eggersmann has unveiled a new jewel in its luxury material crown: the striking Blue Ocean quartzite.
Dave Krugman Captures Intimate NYC Lives in WINDOWS Project
For five years, photographer Dave Krugman has captured the intimate, unseen lives behind New York City's windows, focusing on nocturnal scenes, according to Thisiscolossal .
Birmingham City University opens creative hub at car park
Birmingham City University has opened a vibrant community makers hub at an operational car park, a project detailed by Dezeen.
June 2026 Color Trends Forecast: Playful Hues Drive Self-Expression
Butter yellow nails, a hue evoking sunshine, have surged by a staggering 1,000% in popularity, according to ELLE .
Obama Presidential Center Reveals June 19, 2026 Opening Date
The Obama Presidential Center, set to open June 19, 2026, has seen its construction cost nearly triple from initial estimates of $350 million to an approximate $850 million, according to AP News .
Interior Designers Embrace Bold, Colorful Tapware Trends
Kohler has resurrected historic shades like Spring Green and Peachblow, making them available across seven different plumbing fixtures, reports stylebyemilyhenderson .
MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen to Retire; Herman Miller Names New Creative Directors
A seismic shift is underway at MillerKnoll.
Amy Casey's surreal paintings show a world in distress
In Amy Casey's 2024 painting 'Dissolve Copy,' a colossal pillar of countless individual buildings rises impossibly from the ocean, defying gravity and logic.
Felipe Caboclo Arquitetura completes sublime Nest Chapel
In São Paulo, a newly completed chapel occupies just 10 square meters, yet its design invokes the monumental architectural philosophy of Le Corbusier.
Craig Hubbard's Pacific Surf Photography Now Available in Six Giclee Print Sizes
Every made-to-order giclee print of Craig Hubbard's Pacific Surf photography now includes free custom framing.