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From His Grandmother’s Studio to the Whitney: Leo Castañeda Builds Worlds You Can’t Conquer
When Leo Castañeda was four, his parents took him to the home of a family friend. The man showed them
30 Days in Marfa: Nygilia McClain’s Digital Mythologies
Inspired by Marfa’s mysterious lights and desert folklore, new media artist Nygilia McClain uses code to bring stories to life. Her generative art brings together ancestral traditions, technology and personal memories to create new ways of thinking about identity and belonging.
The Art World in 2026: Seven Trends Worth Paying Attention to
What art trends and topics are worth watching in 2026? Discover key shifts from new patronage to analogue craft and tech art.
7 Miles of Ink: James Merrill on Generative Art, Plotter Drawings, and His Art Blocks Collection “BUSY”
James Merrill’s generative art blends math, ink and paper, turning algorithms into mesmerizing plotter drawings.
Opening up the Art World — One Residency at a Time
In San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, gallerist Jonathan Carver Moore is turning a vacant storefront into a live-in artist residency, inviting artists to paint in public.
Why Funding Innovation Isn't Enough: The Real Technological Crisis in Museums
Cultural institutions aren’t failing to innovate, they’re crumbling under the weight of technical debt.
Quitting the White Cube: Art Dealer Robbie Fitzpatrick on Running a Nomadic Gallery
Gallerist Robbie Fitzpatrick opts for slow, site-specific exhibitions outside the white cube.