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April 27, 2026

Portrait of a Family Torn Apart by ICE Named 2026 World Press Photo of the Year

Each year, the World Press Photo Contest recognizes the most powerful images created by photojournalists around the globe. For 2026, the organization recently announced its prestigious Photo of the Year prize along with two striking finalists, offering a sobering look at migration, conflict, and the long fight for justice. This year’s top honor goes to Separated by ICE, photographed by Carol Guzy for The Miami Herald. Taken inside the Jacob K.

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April 26, 2026

Exhibition Dives Headfirst Into Water as a Source of Everyday Enchantment

It takes care to observe the quotidian. In many ways, we must intentionally train our eyes to see what might otherwise strike us as ordinary or as a given. This act of observation anchors Claudia Keep’s practice, which revolves around everyday subjects and moments inspired by her personal archive of photographs. For her latest solo exhibition, the artist turns her gaze toward water, one of the most essential yet ubiquitous elements in our lives.

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April 25, 2026

How This Artist Pivoted Into Surreal Sculpture After Decades of Photography [Interview]

For decades, Nic Nicosia was known first and foremost as a photographer. Throughout the 1980s, the artist rose to prominence for his surreal, highly theatrical images, pairing humor and whimsy with elaborate sets, casts, and crews. By 1983, Nicosia’s aesthetic vision gained even greater recognition, thanks in no small part to the Whitney.

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Louvre Museum Partners With a Luxury Watch Brand on Timepieces Inspired by Ancient Civilizations

The works housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris have long inspired generations of creatives and brands. Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Vacheron Constantin is one of them; it has had a long-standing partnership with the institution. Beginning in 2019, the company created a series of limited-edition watches inspired by the museum’s collection.

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