The Paradoxical Promise of Postwar Liberation 

The period between 1945 and 1952 was an odd one in Japan’s history. The country’s cities and economy had been devastated by the victorious Allied forces during World War II. Under the paradoxical promise of American liberation, Japanese artists faced a dilemma that...

International Contemporary Ensemble Performs Jennie C. Jones at The Met

How does visual art become sound? Artist Jennie C. Jones’s fascination with sound manifests in her sculptures, from early works made from audio cables to her 2025 Met Roof Garden Commission, Ensemble, a set of abstract string instruments. For this special performance...

Asia NOW Returns to the Monnaie de Paris for Its 11th Edition

From Wednesday, October 22, to Sunday, October 26, 2025, Asia NOW is open to the public at the Monnaie de Paris, with an invitation-only day on Tuesday, October 21. For its 11th edition, the fair brings together more than 70 international galleries from across Asia...

Creative Boom IRL finds the perfect partner in James Cropper

IRL Sheffield The Lake District–based paper mill James Cropper is backing our grassroots series of free meetups, which bring creatives together in real life to connect, share ideas, and spark new friendships. Creative Boom IRL is all about what happens when we step...