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Caroline Bachmann, Nicolas Party at Galerie Gregor Staiger

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/12/2025 8:00 PM

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Keita Morimoto Lingers in the Artificial Light of Urban Nights

By Colossal | Grace Ebert | 3/12/2025 7:03 PM

In 'To Nowhere and Back,' Keita Morimoto continues his explorations into the interplay of light and shadow. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Keita Morimoto Lingers in the Artificial Light of Urban Nights appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders’ Hand-Tufted Textiles

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 3/12/2025 10:41 AM

Saunders' compositions merge cultural narratives and history with mythology, nostalgia, identity, and personal experiences. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders’ Hand-Tufted Textiles appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Sarah Benslimane at Galerie Francesca Pia

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/11/2025 8:00 PM

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Peter Wächtler at Le Consortium

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/11/2025 8:00 PM

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Lauded Dutch Golden Age Painter Rachel Ruysch Gets Her First Major Survey in the U.S.

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 3/11/2025 6:15 PM

The major survey includes more than 90 international loans, including 48 of Ruysch's most significant works. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Lauded Dutch Golden Age Painter Rachel Ruysch Gets Her First Major Survey in the U.S. appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Vasilisa Romanenko’s Lush Portraits Wrap Common Birds in Decadent Patterns

By Colossal | Grace Ebert | 3/11/2025 2:15 PM

Vasilisa Romanenko paints common birds amid clusters of fruits and flowers, exploring the power of opulence in times of upheaval. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Vasilisa Romanenko’s Lush Portraits Wrap Common Birds in Decadent Patterns appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Raque Ford at KUNSTVEREIN GARTENHAUS

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/10/2025 8:00 PM

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Kasper Bosmans at Galerie Tschudi

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/10/2025 8:00 PM

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Intricate Postage Stamp Tattoos by Ash Aurich Are an Ode to Art History

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 3/10/2025 10:12 AM

The artist's deep appreciation for iconic artworks inspires tiny odes to famous compositions. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Intricate Postage Stamp Tattoos by Ash Aurich Are an Ode to Art History appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Rui Sasaki Encases Spectral Flowers in Intimate Glass Assemblages

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 3/10/2025 6:00 AM

Sasaki portrays botanicals in enchanting glass sculptures ranging in size from a few feet to room-size. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Rui Sasaki Encases Spectral Flowers in Intimate Glass Assemblages appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Bri Williams at Clima

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/9/2025 8:00 PM

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Sophie von Hellermann at Pilar Corrias

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/9/2025 8:00 PM

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Gruss Aus Strahlungen at Etablissement d’en face

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/8/2025 7:00 PM

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Nothing is Permanent at Galerie Fons Welters

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/7/2025 7:00 PM

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Égrégore at Galerie Chantal Crousel

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/7/2025 7:00 PM

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Through LEGO Compositions, Katherine Duclos Grounds Chaos in Color

By Colossal | Jackie Andres | 3/7/2025 2:20 PM

The artist begins each artwork with a color palette and no plan. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Through LEGO Compositions, Katherine Duclos Grounds Chaos in Color appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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David Surman’s Gestural Paintings Question How We Understand Animal Emotion

By Colossal | Grace Ebert | 3/7/2025 11:22 AM

Surman renders animals in a manner that reflects our tendency to ascribe human emotion and feeling to other species. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article David Surman’s Gestural Paintings Question How We Understand Animal Emotion appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Michael Simpson at American Art Catalogues

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/6/2025 7:00 PM

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Modeling at Lo Brutto Stahl

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/6/2025 7:00 PM

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‘Woolly mice’ were just a start. De-extinction still faces many hurdles

by Science News | Mar 28 2025

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SPIED: Why Is BMW Testing A Non-Hybrid M5 On The Nürburgring?

by carbuzz.com | Apr 01 2025

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Hawks vs. Trail Blazers odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 1 best bets from proven model

by CBS Interactive Inc | Apr 01 2025

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13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

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Ray Nayler knows that “total, knowledgeable engagement” is the only way forward

by BookPage | Apr 01 2025

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Star Sightings: Doechii Performs in a Denim Outfit in Florida, Edgar Ramirez Gets Pampered Before the Oscars

by ET Online | Mar 31 2025

finance

The stock market is riding an oversold rally for now. Here’s when it stalls out.

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 20 2025

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The Temperature Rule You Should Always Follow For Rye Bread

by The Daily Meal | Apr 01 2025

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Giants benching of QB Daniel Jones spotlights NFL-wide issue

by ESNY | Nov 18 2024

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Drucker, Mulé and Koslow Join AJC-LI for Municipal Leaders Against Antisemitism Task Force Meeting

by Nassau County | Apr 01 2025

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Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

by thehealthy.com | Mar 07 2025

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April Fools' 2025: 'Silent' Crunch bar, ranch-flavored Olipop

by United Press International, Inc. | Apr 01 2025

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Barack Obama lets his urban swag out showing how to greet LeBron James and Steph Curry

by marca.com | Apr 01 2025

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Retirement plannomg: the differences between a traditional and Roth IRA

by Fox News | Mar 30 2025

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Watch eerie 'UFOs' and a solar 'cyclone' take shape in stunning new ESA video of the sun

by LIVE SCIENCE | Apr 01 2025

Word of the Day

cynosure

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 1, 2025 is:

cynosure • \SYE-nuh-shur\ • noun

A cynosure is a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest. As a proper noun, Cynosure may refer to the North Star or its constellation Ursa Minor.

// He was the cynosure of all eyes as he walked into the room.

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Examples:

"Look at any picture of Kashmir and you'll understand why it is called heaven on earth. And Srinagar, framed by the majestic Zabarwan Mountains, is the cynosure of all travel itineraries, offering a mix of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and spirituality." — Mallika Bhagat, Times Now (Mumbai, India), 17 Dec. 2024

Did you know?

Ancient mariners noted that all the stars in the heavens seemed to revolve around a particular star, and they relied on that star to guide their navigation. The constellation that this bright star appears in is known to English speakers today as Ursa Minor, or the Little Dipper, but the Ancient Greeks called it Kynósoura, a term that comes from a phrase meaning "dog's tail." Kynósoura passed into Latin and Middle French, becoming cynosure. When English speakers adopted the term in the 16th century, they used it as a name for both the constellation and the star (which is also known as the North Star or Polaris) and also to identify a guide of any kind. By the 17th century, cynosure was also being used figuratively for anything or anyone that, like the North Star, is the focus of attention or observation.