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These seven totemic forms entitled Sweet Charity (2026) represent the culmination of Carol Bove’s “collage sculptures,“ a body of work that has occupied a central place in her practice for the past decade. Conceived for this double-height gallery, the soaring sculptures entwine steel construction tubing with elongated shards of industrial steel plate.
Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Carol Bove, Sweet Charity
If you’ve ever wondered just how many delicious things can be made with an egg, New York City is about to answer that question in spectacular fashion. The team behind the wildly popular Dragon Fest and Panda Fest is launching an entirely new culinary celebration this summer: Eggcellent Fest, a one-day-only event dedicated to one of the world’s most versatile ingredients.
Taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Eggcellent Fest will transform Washington Square North (between University Place and Fifth Avenue) into an immersive egg-themed festival featuring more than 50 egg-inspired dishes from approximately 35 food and merchandise vendors. Best of all, admission is completely free. Continue reading Get Ready to Crack Up at NYC’s First-Ever Eggcellent Fest
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If you’re celebrating America’s 250 Birthday in New York City this year, I hope you’re finding a little shade, staying hydrated, and saving some energy for tonight’s fireworks. This heat wave has certainly been putting our endurance to the test!
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, it’s also worth remembering that America was born from people who believed they could speak up, challenge authority, and imagine a better future. The freedom to express different opinions — even when they aren’t popular — isn’t separate from patriotism. It’s one of the ideals that helped shape our country in the first place.
Continue reading Happy 4th of July 2026, From Worleygig!
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Sana, Sana Mi Corazoncito/Heal, Heal My Little Heart (2026), draws flowers from the Codex de la Cruz Badiano (1552), the earliest known book on herbal medicine from the Americas. It was compiled and illustrated by indigenous physician Martin de la Cruz, and Latin scholar Juan Badiano, both faculty at the Collegio de Santa Cruz in Tlateloco, the first school of higher learning for indigenous peoples in the Americas. The book features 185 color illustrations and blends indigenous knowledge with some European medical concepts.
Continue reading Blanka Amezkua, Heal, Heal My Little Heart at the NYBG
David Hockney Self Portraits (All Photos By Gail)
The art world lost one of its brightest voices this week with the passing of British artist David Hockney, who died peacefully at home on June 11, 2026 at the age of 88.
Over a career spanning more than seven decades, Hockney transformed the everyday into something extraordinary. From his iconic California swimming pools and intimate portraits to his vibrant Yorkshire landscapes and groundbreaking iPad drawings, his work celebrated the joy of looking closely at the world around us.
Artist and Model
Continue reading Remembering David Hockney (1937–2026)