Before his passing in 2025, Joel Shapiro spent decades redefining what abstract sculpture could be. His monumental work Ark stands as a powerful example of that vision. At first glance, the sculpture appears to have been frozen in the middle of an explosion. Bold planes of red, blue, and yellow thrust outward at unexpected angles, balancing in a way that seems to defy gravity. Installed directly on the floor rather than elevated on a pedestal, the work encourages viewers to circle it and experience its constantly shifting presence. Depending on where you stand, it can suggest a vessel in motion, a collapsing structure, a child’s stack of oversized blocks, or even a figure striding through space. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Joel Shapiro, Ark→
During World War II, after the imprisonment of then partner, Max Ernst, Leonora Carrington fled France and sought asylum in Spain. There, she experienced a series of psychological crises. Her family placed her in a sanatorium against her will, where she was subjected to severe treatments. Carrington eventually moved to New York, where Andre Breton encouraged you to write about her experiences in the Surrealist journal VVV. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Leonora Carrington, Green Tea→
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 poolsand intimate portraits to his vibrant Yorkshire landscapes and groundbreaking iPad drawings, his work celebrated the joy of looking closely at the world around us.
Tom Sachs’ Eight Foot My Way (2001) looks like a page torn from a sketchbook. Arranged in a grid of nine panels, the artwork functions as a step-by-step tutorial for drawing Hello Kitty, the beloved character created by Sanrio in 1974. Beginning with a simple red circle for her signature bow, Sachs methodically builds the character panel by panel, adding ‘wings,’ a head, whiskers, clothing, and other details until a likeness of the familiar feline mascot emerges.
The latest installation on the High Line Billboard delivers a message that feels both humorous and surprisingly heartfelt. Created by Amsterdam-based artist Nora Turato, Give Us Mom!!! debuted just before Mother’s Day in the High Line-adjacent park at 18th Street and 10th Avenue, offering a bold plea for comfort and care amid the chaos of city life.
The billboard is impossible to miss: bright yellow Comic Sans-style lettering spelling out “GIVE US MOM!!!”against a flat blue background. The simple phrase transforms the familiar figure of “mom” into a symbol of nurturing, protection, and emotional support in a world that often feels fast-paced, distracted, and overwhelming. Borrowing the visual language of advertising, Turato turns a public billboard into an unexpectedly tender call for connection. Continue reading Give Us Mom!!! Billboard By Nora Turato On The High Line→
