Art

February 6, 2026

New Takashi Murakami Exhibit Traces Shared Art History Between Europe and Japan

For Takashi Murakami, visiting Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny wasn’t simply a walk in the park. It was also an artistic exercise, prompting him to meditate upon Japan’s art historical relationship with Europe—and vice versa. These reflections are at the heart of Hark Back to Ukiyo-e, the artist’s newest solo exhibition at Perrotin in Los Angeles.

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February 5, 2026

Street Artist’s Tribute to Alex Pretti, Nurse Killed by ICE, Becomes Public Vigil Near Seattle Hospitals

Art offers a powerful way to process our emotions. When words fail, images and the act of creation can be a salve—not just for the artist, but their viewers as well. Grief, anger, and helplessness are potent emotions gripping the United States as the country reckons with the killings of peaceful civilians at the hands of masked ICE officers.

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February 2, 2026

Live Sketch Artist Used Her Drawing Board to Shield Herself From ICE Ammunition

Mixed-media artist Isabelle Brourman creates art live in public spaces, sketching courtrooms and protests in real time. She’s been an official sketch artist in high-profile American trials including Depp v. Heard, and The People v. Donald Trump. Recently, Brourman faced her most challenging setting yet on the streets of Minneapolis on January 24, at the scene where Alex Pretti was tragically shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

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January 30, 2026

Iris van Herpen’s Nature-Inspired, Sculptural Garments Will Be on Display in Brooklyn

Working at the intersection of art, sustainability, and science, Iris van Herpen is one of the most innovative fashion designers working today. The Dutch designer is known for using innovative materials and techniques to create otherworldly haute couture garments that reflect the dynamic systems of the natural world. Her upcoming exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, showcases over 140 of her creations made over the last 19 years.

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