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Applications now open for the .ART Award 2026, a global prize for artists across all disciplines. $50,000+ in prize value, free to enter at award.art.

On 9 May the 61st Venice Biennale opens with a phrase its late curator Koyo Kouoh left behind: In Minor Keys. We’ve picked seven pavilions that take her instruction to the letter — four first-time presentations, a stateless pavilion shaped by language, a Bulgarian fictional research lab, and a Finnish composition for wind. Pack good shoes. The 61st Venice Biennale opens on 9 May with a phrase its late curator left behind. “The minor keys refuse orchestral bombast and goose-st

How does a painting become a carpet? And what happens to the image along the way? Medina's "In the After Image" opens at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum with some unexpected answers. On April 14th, 2026, just before World Art Day, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum in Baku opened its doors to “In the After Image,” a solo exhibition by Medina, the official artist of the .ART Registry. The timing was no coincidence: a day dedicated to celebrating the power of art becam

Your domain name is more than a URL — it's your brand's first impression. This guide breaks down how to choose, protect, and launch a branded domain that works in search, in ads, and in conversation. Understanding the Importance of Domain Names What Makes a Domain Truly Branded A branded domain is not just descriptive—it is distinctive, memorable, and ownable. A domain becomes branded when it: creates a unique association (“novara.art”) is not easily replaceable with synonyms

A single image, unfolding across painting, carpet, sound, and scent—Medina’s new exhibition in Baku is about processes and images being mirrored in diverse media. Featured image: “Winter” by Medina On April 15, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum opens In the After Image, a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Medina (medina.art). Spanning painting, mosaic, stained glass, digital media, and textile techniques, the show explores a simple but powerful idea: that an ima

What does it actually take to bring a national pavilion to the Venice Biennale? Beyond the finished exhibitions lies a complex, high-stakes process—part logistics, part diplomacy, part creative vision—rarely seen by the public. What does it actually take to bring a national pavilion to the Venice Biennale? Beyond the finished exhibitions lies a complex, high-stakes process—part logistics, part diplomacy, part creative vision—rarely seen by the public. As the 2026 edition appr

ETHDenver is known for builders, code, and fast-moving ideas. But in 2026, something else shaped the experience just as strongly: an art program that revealed the cultural layer of the Ethereum ecosystem. When most people think of ETHDenver, they picture code sprints, hackathons, and bleeding-edge protocol discussions. It’s one of the largest gatherings in the Ethereum ecosystem — a place where builders and thinkers push ideas forward at full speed. But in February 2026, some

A conversation with Oleg Stavitsky, co-founder and CEO of Endel, on the science and art of healing through sound. Few tools have supported our editorial process quite like Endel. Its adaptive soundscapes have become the quiet backbone of many late-night writing sessions behind this magazine. After years of experimenting with background music, from Chopin to Coldplay, rock to electronic — nothing has proven more effective for focus and calm. For Oleg Stavitsky, co-founder and

Artists don’t just need visibility — they need a name that travels with them. is.art introduces a new way to claim a clean, professional online identity in seconds, while fitting into the broader digital ecosystem artists are building today. Digital presence is no longer optional for artists — it’s infrastructure. Whether you’re applying for residencies, sharing work with curators, selling editions, or building community, the first question is almost always: Where can I see y

Museums are competing for visibility in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. Here’s how AAM and .ART are building infrastructure that strengthens identity — and reinvests back into the field. The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has announced a strategic partnership with .ART Registry — a collaboration designed to strengthen digital identity for museums and museum professionals across the United States while introducing a sustainable funding model that reinvests back

What if the spaces we move through could actively support healing, creativity, and connection? In this conversation, neuroaesthetics expert Saskia Wheeler explores how design, art, and sensory environments shape the brain, body, and emotional wellbeing. Saskia Wheeler, MA, MSc is a neuroaesthetics and wellbeing consultant exploring how the sensory environment shapes belonging, emotional health, and human experience. A writer, speaker, and podcaster, she currently serves as a 

In the age of AI-powered search, your website isn’t just a portfolio — it’s your identity anchor. Here’s why artists who don’t own a domain risk being misrepresented, overlooked, or erased altogether. In today’s digital ecosystem, simply posting art on social media is no longer sufficient to build a sustainable professional presence. Research and industry best practices show that owning a personal website — ideally on a branded domain like .ART — provides artists with greater

A bike. A projector. A city at night. BEAMBIKE Amsterdam turns cycling into a moving public artwork—activating canals, façades, and streets through light, motion, and sustainability. BEAMBIKE (beambike.art) is a nomadic public art project by German visual artist and filmmaker Jonas Denzel, transforming the act of cycling into a performative, light-based intervention in urban space. Using a […]

A bike. A projector. A city at night. BEAMBIKE Amsterdam turns cycling into a moving public artwork—activating canals, façades, and streets through light, motion, and sustainability. BEAMBIKE (beambike.art) is a nomadic public art project by German visual artist and filmmaker Jonas Denzel, transforming the act of cycling into a performative, light-based intervention in urban space. Using a […]

A candid conversation with multimedia artist and TED speaker Phil Hansen on destruction as healing, the myth of the “hustle,” navigating creative ruts, and rebuilding an authentic artistic life. Above: Phil Hansen in his studio, photo by Katie Marek Phil Hansen has built a career out of turning setbacks into starting points. A multimedia artist, […]

Discover how artists, scientists, and visionaries across the world are redefining what it means to heal through creativity — from neuroscience and sound to fashion, AI, and personal transformation. What does healing look like in art? In the new issue of .ART Odyssey Magazine, it takes many forms: a painter naming her truth on canvas a […]

Two innovators, one vision: discover how Artcrush and WHATCLASS, winners of the 2025 Digital Innovation in Arts & Culture Award, are reshaping public art and creative education through technology — from turning billboards into galleries to turning artists into teachers. The intersection of art and technology has never been more alive. This year, two groundbreaking […]

Discover how Daithi Magner’s Virtual Museum of Art is redefining what a museum can be – creating immersive, accessible, and inclusive spaces where anyone can experience art beyond physical walls. Title image: VMA’s Futurophia exhibition featuring artist Sophie Delaney — an immersive exploration of identity, technology, and digital aesthetics within the Virtual Museum of Art. […]

Venezuelan artist Cromwell creates generative works designed for monumental screens worldwide, from Taipei to Lisbon. Combining technical precision with emotional intent, she talks about building “art with soul,” the challenges of working at architectural scale, and how persistence turned open calls into an international career. Katherine, known in the art world as Cromwell (cromwell-zla.art), is […]