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Modern Art Monday Presents: Erwin Wurm, It’s Not Me, It’s Not You (Mind Bubbles)

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What if you could actually see what was going on inside someone’s head? Erwin Wurm offers his own wonderfully strange answer with It’s Not Me, It’s Not You (Mind Bubbles), a 2025 sculpture that was part of the artist’s Double Dream exhibit at Lehmann Maupin.

To me, the sculpture looks like a character from some surreal cartoon: A cloud head / body perched atop pair of extremely long, skinny legs that bend awkwardly beneath the enormous, amorphous form. The entire figure is rendered in a soft, dreamy pale blue  right down to its little lace-up boots.
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Yayoi Kusama 1929–2026

yayoi kusama photo courtesy david zwirner galleryYayoi Kusama creating paintings for her My Eternal Soul series in her studio, 2014 (© YAYOI KUSAMA This Image Courtesy of David Zwirner Gallery, all other Photos By Gail)

August 26, 2026David Zwirner is saddened to announce the passing of Yayoi Kusama. The artist passed away from multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo on August 14, 2026, at the age of 97.

Kusama devoted her life to an international career as an avant-garde artist, working primarily in the visual arts while also extending her practice to performance, novels, poetry, and other forms of expression. She continued to paint until shortly before her passing, never setting aside her brush, and remained steadfast in her lifelong belief that love can save the world.

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Infinity Rooms Installation Red Mirror Room 2017
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Modern Art Monday: Getting Close to Close by Elmgreen & Dragset

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While wandering through the Chelsea Gallery district recently, I stopped by Pace Gallery on West 25th Street and headed up to the outdoor terrace. There, overlooking the eastern skyline with the Hudson River just beyond, I encountered a remarkable  sculpture of two young men standing together in a close embrace, while  each man wears a  virtual reality headst. Call this a  different kind of public art!

Entitled Close, this 2025 sculpture is by the Scandinavian artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset, and it is carved entirely from white marble. At more than five feet tall, the figures are life-size enough to feel like actual people sharing an intimate moment, which makes the VR headsets all the more intriguing.

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Designing a Home Studio That Helps You Create

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Setting up a home studio is super exciting for any creative person. It’s your very own spot for making music, recording podcasts, or whipping up video content. But turning a spare room or a basement corner into a functional and inspiring workspace takes a bit more than just plugging in your gear. To really get the best out of it, you’ll want to think about the space itself, how you power everything, and the kind of light you’re working with.

Creating Your Creative Space

How you lay out and organize your studio makes a huge difference to how smoothly you work and how comfortable you feel. First off, even if it’s not a separate room, try to define your space. You can use rugs or furniture to create a visual boundary. And don’t forget ergonomics! Your chair, desk height, and where your monitor sits should let you work for hours without getting all stiff and strained.

Acoustics are another biggie. No need to build a fancy sound booth to make your room sound better. Simple things like heavy curtains, a fluffy rug, or even a bookshelf packed with books can help soak up those rogue sound reflections. This means cleaner recordings and more accurate monitoring. Continue reading Designing a Home Studio That Helps You Create

Exploring Montana’s Diverse Entertainment Scene

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Montana may be famous for mountains, open skies, national parks, and outdoor adventure, but its entertainment scene gives travelers plenty to explore after the hiking boots come off. Live music, performing arts, festivals, museums, community events, and nightlife bring energy to cities and smaller communities across the state. What makes entertainment here particularly interesting is how often it connects with the surrounding landscape. An evening out might involve an outdoor concert beside a river, while another day could combine a museum visit with live music later that night. Travelers who balance Montana’s natural attractions with its cultural experiences can discover a much broader side of the state.

Make an Outdoor Concert Part of the Trip

Live music feels especially appropriate in Montana when the performance takes place against a dramatic natural backdrop. KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner offers exactly that kind of experience, combining an outdoor concert setting with mountain scenery. The venue hosts performers spanning genres including alternative, country, pop, bluegrass, metal, and electronic music.
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