After a lively art-world week humming with protests and resistance, from the Venice Biennale to the Met Gala to New York’s American Folk Art Museum, we’ve made it to Saturday. Tomorrow, we celebrate the mothers in our lives, and to mark the occasion, Staff Writer Isa Farfan asked 15 artists to share the best advice they got from their moms […]
Research indicates that “baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s often portrayed as. Neural changes during pregnancy may prepare expectant mothers to better connect with their children and improve social cognition. Daliah Singer May 8, 2026 8:23 p.m. Hormonal changes during and post-pregnancy lead to significant transformations in brain structure and functionality. AleksandarNakic via Getty Images I rummaged through every drawer, […]
What an ancient dental bridge uncovers about health, wealth, and societal values during the late medieval and early modern eras Sonja Anderson | Daily Correspondent May 8, 2026 5:32 p.m. The 20-karat gold wire was placed prior to the man’s demise. Dittmar, J., Crozier, R., Cameron, A. et al., British Dental Journal, 2026 Researchers have discovered the oldest dental bridge in […]
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In the sixth century C.E., Norway may have faced volcanic eruptions, climate fluctuations, agricultural failures, famine, and disease, all of which exerted pressure on leaders and their communities Christian Thorsberg | Daily Correspondent May 8, 2026 3:45 p.m. The golden relic, a sword scabbard perhaps associated with an elite warrior leader Annette Græsli Øvrelid, Archaeological Museum, University of Stavanger A […]
A new documentary traces Mierle Laderman Ukeles’s decades-long practice of spotlighting marginal, unpaid, and feminine labor. It feels appropriate that Mierle Laderman Ukeles operated mostly beneath the notice of the general public for decades. As a “maintenance artist,” she focused on marginal labor, such as the upkeep of public spaces or the unpaid maternal and feminine labor that for a […]
Mary Frank’s art is a testament to her unique exploration of myth and form, showcasing her extraordinary ability to convey tenderness through her sculptures and works on paper. Her artistic journey, diverging from the prevalent trends of her time, presents figures that exude a mystical aura, inviting viewers into a realm where survival and love coexist gracefully. This article reviews […]
**Seagull Makes Waves at Venice Biennale: An Unexpected Artistic Highlight** VENICE — Among the vibrant artworks and bustling crowds of the Venice Biennale, a seagull has laid claim to its own unique spot in the renowned exhibition. This unexpected interlude of nature has taken shape with the bird nesting near Poland’s pavilion at the Giardini, bringing a sense of surprise […]
Each Mother’s Day, an array of maternal wisdom resurfaces, echoing the influence mothers and maternal figures have on their children, especially artists. The candid advice from Barbara Sapienza, an abstract oil painter, serves as a reflective guide for life’s stages: initially influenced by parents, then striving for self-improvement, and finally, living life to the fullest. To honor this dynamic, Hyperallergic […]
Printed Matter’s 2026 LA Art Book Fair: A Revival of Historical Media The 2026 LA Art Book Fair, organized by Printed Matter, returned to the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena with over 250 exhibitors, slightly fewer than last year’s 300+. This year, the fair emphasized the theme of archives, with many publications exploring historical media through a contemporary […]