Meditating on the connection between physical spaces and the feelings and memories bound within them is central to Ann Toebbe's practice.

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In "Compound Camera 3," viewers step inside a luminous viewing room.

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'Arcana Borealis—Northern Women and Esotericism' delves into a new perspective on modern art the Atenium Art Museum in Helsinki.

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The ingenious device is an adjustable support that sits comfortably on your lap or tabletop.

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Knight conceived of 'Exhale' as a way to explore the nuances of color and "the emotional experience of looking."

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Guo's paintings in 'Temple II,' opening next week at Hollis Taggart, explore memory, presence, and loss.

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Stumbling upon a battered end table or lost mitten is an opportunity for magic in Woo Jin Joo’s mind.

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Silveira juxtaposes objects and organisms in unlikely scenarios to challenge how we perceive the world around us.

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National Geographic celebrates 20 years of the photographer's massive project to document the planet's biodiversity.

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See these works in person later this fall in the artist's solo exhibition at Loo & Lou Gallery in Paris.

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The bottles' motifs have lately been inspired by an ancient Chinese tome called 'The Classic of Mountains and Seas.'

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A radiant series of portraits highlights beetles, butterflies, and mantises in Elizaveta Porodina's signature ethereal style and saturated color.

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The Fremantle-based artist shines a light on the continued importance of conservation.

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"The sculptures ask us to consider what happens when artificial beings become old enough to have ancestors..."

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Long interested in his ancestry and familial connection to the land, Tang Shuo once again journeys to his home territory.

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Calm yet imposing figures evoke the Benin Bronzes, ceremonial masking traditions, and the Moai stones of Easter Island.

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Meandering botanical forms, gestural dancing, and sweeping birds converge into fluid loops.

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In Munich, Saraceno's ecological and collaborative projects take center stage for a sweeping presentation titled 'Ancestral Futures.'

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The competition welcomed its largest ever number of entries this year from photographers in 112 countries.

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The annual fashion-meets-performance competition is an international visual feast.

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teamLab consists of hundreds of collaborators who tap into the provocative intersection of art, science, and technology.

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The Montréal-based multi-disciplinary artist is deeply interested in the history and politics of colonization.

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How do we get rubber gloves and fish?

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Inspired by his island upbringing on O’ahu, Hawai’i, Ching turns to nature as a boundless source of wonder and solace.

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The Berlin-based artist and inventor is fascinated by the convergence of art, science, and technology.

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Don't be afraid to apply!

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Earlier this month, a monumental, metallic spiral appeared on Manhattan's High Line to coincide with New York Fashion Week.

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The Brooklyn-based artist's solo show 'Micro MUniverse' runs through October 10 at Hashimoto Contemporary.

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Harriet Mena Hill is devoted to documenting a community amid demolition.

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Have you found yourself stunned by the Surrealist works of Remedios Varo? Same.

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