Quinn Keck: ‘All Models Are Wrong; Some Are Useful’
When a person is born, Aristotle said, their mind is like a white sheet of paper
Creative Machines: Joseph O’Connell on Play, Problem-Solving, and Public Art
Joseph O’Connell launched Creative Machines from his garage over two decades
Matthew Mazzotta: Public Art, For the People
As a young, broke art school student, Matthew Mazzotta and his friends would cruise
‘Born From the Earth’: How Sculptor Ava Blitz Brings Nature Into Public Art
About 20 minutes outside Philadelphia, on a half-acre patch of land, four cement
In Every Rupture, a Poem: Paige L. Morris on the Beauty of Impermanence
Q+Art is a series featuring the artists behind our First Friday Exhibitions. Today,
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
Kacie Lees: Neon’s Rising Star
Q+Art is a series featuring the artists behind our First Friday Exhibitions. Today,
‘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
Watch: Remote, S2E4: Remote Destinations
In Season Two of Remote, filmmaker Badir McCleary broadens his geographic scope
Come One, Come All: Installation Artist Scott Pennington Revives the ‘Temporary Wonderland’ of a Small-Town Carnival
Growing up in the unincorporated community of Adamstown, Maryland, Scott Pennington
Why I’m Not Going to Burning Man This Year
In today’s episode, Scott “Sourdough” Power discusses his decision not to
Watch: Remote, S2E2: Monuments of Dedication
In Season Two of Remote, filmmaker Badir McCleary broadens his geographic scope,
Watch: Remote, S2E1: Art Parks and Outdoor Museums
In Season Two of Remote, filmmaker Badir McCleary expands his geographic horizon,
Casey Fletcher: Exploring the Artist’s Role as a Truth-Seeker
This week, the NOT REAL ART podcast features Casey Fletcher, a grant recipient whose
The After Party: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
I never liked parties. During my second birthday, I cried for hours while the adults
Alison Hiltner: Innovation, Installation Art, and Sci-Fi Cinema [Podcast]
What if art could unlock the mysteries of science and reveal the hidden connections
My Burning Man 2024 Experience [Podcast]
If you’ve ever set foot in Black Rock City, you’ll know Burning Man isn’t just
Blessing Hancock: Transforming Abstract Ideas Into Monumental Public Art [Podcast]
How do you transform abstract ideas into striking monumental art? In today’s podcast
How Burning Man’s Katie Hazard Chooses the Art at Black Rock City [Podcast]
Right now, over 400 artists are preparing to unveil their avant-garde installations
NOT REAL ART 2024 Grant Winners: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
In the dog days of a sweltering summer, only art (and maybe iced tea) can save us
Plush Sculptures From James Hsieh Capture the Wonders of the Natural World
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Catch Up on Season One of ‘Remote,’ Our Six-Part Series on Contemporary Public Art
How does public art in the U.S. reflect and shape our communities and cultural identities?
‘Remote,’ Ep. 6: An Eye for Public Art
“Some of the best public art is hidden,” says Badir McCleary, gesturing toward
Artist Natalie Lambert Reclaims Control with Fetish and Fantasy [Interview]
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