Art

March 10, 2026

Artist Builds Giant Butterfly Wings From Thousands of Tiny Porcelain Fragments

A butterfly wing looks silky smooth to the naked eye, but it’s a different story under a microscope. Up close, the wing is actually made up of thousands of tiny overlapping scales. New York-based artist Rebecca Manson takes inspiration from these minuscule natural details, creating ceramic sculptures that capture the incredible beauty of butterfly and moth wings.

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March 6, 2026

For the First Time, This Legendary Folk Artist’s Work Will Venture Outside of Japan

A century ago, Kawai Kanjirō and two of his close friends coined a term that would come to redefine Japanese art: mingei. The portmanteau combined the words minshū (“people”) and kōgei (“craft”), reflecting a populist, hand-crafted sensibility. As one of its founders, it should come as no surprise that Kanjirō critically influenced the movement, which inspired everything from utilitarian pottery to wood carving.

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March 5, 2026

Artists Celebrate Olympic Champion Alysa Liu With Creative Tributes

Olympic gold-medal figure skater Alysa Liu is an icon—but not just because she became the first U.S. athlete in 24 years to win the top spot on the podium. She’s also proof that staying true to yourself and bringing joy to everything you do is a recipe for success. Her story has inspired millions, prompting artists around the world to create tribute works in her honor.

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March 4, 2026

Artists Around the World Are Creating Heartfelt Tributes to Baby Monkey Punch

From Grumpy Cat to Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, plenty of animals have become internet icons, but few have captured hearts quite like Punch the monkey. The adorable, 7-month-old Japanese macaque first graced our screens in early February, and his difficult start in life quickly had people across the globe rooting for him. Now, artists are channeling that affection into cute and creative tributes.

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