Painting

March 27, 2026

Bill Murray Says 19th-Century Painting at Art Institute of Chicago Saved His Life

Actor Bill Murray is known for his eccentric and at times aloof demeanor. But despite his public persona, he is an artist through and through, and is moved by powerful art just like anyone else. In fact, he has declared that a painting saved him at one of the lowest points in his life. Murray recounted this moment during a press conference for the 2014 film The Monuments Men.

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March 20, 2026

Artist and Marine Biologist Merges Love for Art and Science in Large-Scale Paintings [Interview]

Honolulu-based artist Havilah Abrego brings together her dual practice as a marine biologist and painter to create striking depictions of marine mammals. Inspired by her time diving and studying marine ecosystems, her work merges science, art, and a deep connection to the ocean. She invites viewers to reconnect with the ocean through her art and reflect on our shared responsibility to protect it.

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February 13, 2026

Intricately Patterned Painting Explores the Complexity of Women in a Protective Yet Confining Space

Within Naomi Okubo’s artistic universe, women often remain faceless. This isn’t because they lack identity; it’s more so because they function as mirrors. And, given that the Japanese artist considers them to be mirrors, it naturally follows that they solely exist within glass-like settings. Okubo’s newest painting continues this line of inquiry, this time plunging women into a translucent greenhouse.

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