‘The Art of Resistance’: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
The relationship between art and resistance is nothing new and often predicts
‘Voodoo Craftsman’ Marcus Brown on History, Cultural Memory, and Technology in Public Spaces
Born and raised in New Orleans, Marcus Brown crafts objects—sometimes monumental,
250: A Coast-to-Coast Celebration of Public Art in America With Toni Sikes of CODAworx
Twelve years in, Toni Sikes shows no signs of slowing down. As founder and CEO
250: A Celebration of Public Art in the U.S.: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
As I admire the murals in my historic Richmond, Virginia, neighborhood, many of
Modern Love: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
As much as we’d like to believe we can control our emotions, when it comes to
Is AI the New Muse? Artists Weigh the Future of Creative Work
Strike up a conversation with an artist about artificial intelligence, and you’ll
What Does It Mean to Be Creative in the Age of AI?
Artificial intelligence is not necessarily at odds with art. In fact, many artists
Kacie Lees: Neon’s Rising Star
Q+Art is a series featuring the artists behind our First Friday Exhibitions. Today,
Open Call for Artists: ‘Modern Love: Reflections on Intimacy and Eros’
NOT REAL ART’s First Friday Exhibition series returns in 2026 with a new season
‘Out of Bounds’: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
In the history of our rapidly spinning planet, art has served as a response and
Brazil and Texas Suburbia: Julia Fisher Photographs the Space Between Two Worlds
Q+Art is an interview series featuring the artists behind our First Friday Exhibitions.
Brownsville Artist Marcelina Gonzales Reclaims Her Adolescence Through Intimate Resin Works
Editor’s note: Marcelina Gonzales, a Brownsville, Texas–based visual artist,
Lone Star: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
Considered a maverick among the 50 states and immortalized in TV Westerns and
Everything Worth Seeing, Hearing, and Thinking About in Art This Year
Artists had a hell of a year in 2025. While the NEA slashed funding and corporate
Pulp Fiction: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
The word “pulp” has numerous connotations, but without this goopy fibrous material,
Home for the Holidays: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
Watching master printers at work at Graphic Studio in Tampa, and struggling to
Witchy Women: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
The persecution of witches dates back to ancient times, peaking between the 15th
Every Emotion All at Once: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
It won’t be long before our AI overlords take over the creative work, leaving us
H2O: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
Moving from hurricane-prone Florida to a city with a failing infrastructure has
Mixed-Media Artist Seth Prestwood Embraces Healing Through Water and Queer Community
Editor’s note: Seth Prestwood appears in our June 2025 exhibition, Midwest Nice.
Midwest Nice: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
The first time I saw The Wizard of Oz, I thought Dorothy must be daft. Leave the
Ones to Watch: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
What, or who, is an "emerging" artist? Do they, as the phrase suggests,
Creatures: Mythical to Mundane: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
To me, the word “creature” conjures images of mythical beings from classic literature
First Friday Exhibitions: An Exclusive Sneak Peek Into Our 2025 Schedule
In 2023, NOT REAL ART launched First Friday Exhibitions, a new series designed to
Unveiling First Fridays Exhibitions: A Deep Dive into NOT REAL ART’s 2025 Calendar [Podcast]
This episode is your guidebook to our 2025 First Friday Exhibitions series. Today,