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There were gardens at King's Leap

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/24/2026 8:00 PM

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Resisting Death: Glitches and Ornaments at CASTLE

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/24/2026 8:00 PM

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An Interactive Archive Celebrates the Wide Ranging Projects Inviting ‘Unruly Play’

By Colossal | Grace Ebert | 4/24/2026 12:50 PM

"Play is how we give permission." —Vitor Freire Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article An Interactive Archive Celebrates the Wide Ranging Projects Inviting ‘Unruly Play’ appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Selome Muleta at b-side

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/23/2026 8:00 PM

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Prelude for a Press at palace enterprise

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/23/2026 8:00 PM

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Water Samples from Around the World Melt into Dima Rebus’ Dreamy Paintings

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 4/23/2026 10:37 AM

The London-based artist incorporates water samples collected from strangers around the globe. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Water Samples from Around the World Melt into Dima Rebus’ Dreamy Paintings appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Thousands of Strips of Silk Undulate in Kenny Nguyen’s ‘Deconstructed Paintings’

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 4/23/2026 8:15 AM

The North Carolina-based artist draws on his Vietnamese heritage and his background in fashion design. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Thousands of Strips of Silk Undulate in Kenny Nguyen’s ‘Deconstructed Paintings’ appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Reba Maybury at Secession

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/22/2026 8:00 PM

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Martin Kippenberger at Galerie Gisela Capitain

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/22/2026 8:00 PM

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Vibrant Sea Creatures Spring to Life in Lisa Stevens’ Textured Sculptures

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 4/22/2026 11:30 AM

The Bristol-based artist's vibrant practice is inspired by underwater organisms. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Vibrant Sea Creatures Spring to Life in Lisa Stevens’ Textured Sculptures appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Animals Wander through Neighborhood Streets at Twilight in Nicholas Moegly’s Illustrations

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 4/22/2026 8:11 AM

Nightfall sets the scene for neighborhoods and quiet streets in which curious creatures roam. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Animals Wander through Neighborhood Streets at Twilight in Nicholas Moegly’s Illustrations appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Michaela Eichwald at Maureen Paley

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/21/2026 8:00 PM

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Matt Connors at Herald St

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/21/2026 8:00 PM

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Stained Glass Objects by Pia Hinz Reflect the Contrast Between Strength and Fragility

By Colossal | Jackie Andres | 4/21/2026 8:00 AM

The artist “questions our relationship to objects, their use value, and their narrative potential.” Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Stained Glass Objects by Pia Hinz Reflect the Contrast Between Strength and Fragility appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Willem de Rooij at Lumiar Cité

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/20/2026 8:00 PM

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Pilvi Takala at Kunsthall Trondheim

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/20/2026 8:00 PM

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Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna’s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 4/20/2026 8:00 AM

The Brazilian artist is known for his black-and-white murals that emphasize community and emotional bonds. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna’s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Gaylen Gerber at Hans Goodrich

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/19/2026 8:00 PM

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Hannah Black at zaza'

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/19/2026 8:00 PM

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Secret Asian Man presents: 언니 언니(unni) at Whistle

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 4/18/2026 8:00 PM

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Kim Dacres Revitalizes Sleek Tires, Chains, and Gears in Defiant Sculptures

by Colossal | May 01 2026

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Lakers-Rockets, Golden Knights-Mammoth and more

by CBS Interactive Inc | May 01 2026

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Connecticut passes AI regulations after years in development

by CT Mirror | May 01 2026

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GameStop is hungry for relevance. Is buying eBay the answer?

by MarketWatch.com | May 01 2026

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Can AI Actually Help You Manage Your Study Time Effectively?

by CNET | May 01 2026

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Here’s Why Spring Air Smells Funkier Than You Remember

by Reader's Digest | Apr 29 2026

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Melissa McCarthy highlights weight loss in figure-hugging power suit for Hollywood outing

by Hello! Magazine | May 01 2026

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Runaway Waymo that dropped passenger at California airport is every traveler’s worst nightmare: ‘It’s not my mistake’

by New York Post | May 01 2026

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Court blocks abortion pills prescribed through the mail

by upi.com | May 01 2026

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Op-Ed: New Jersey’s child-care crisis rooted in low pay for educators

by NJ Spotlight | May 01 2026

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Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

by marca.com | Apr 28 2026

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New ranking of best places to buy a home includes these long-overlooked Midwestern industrial cities

by NY Post | May 01 2026

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Proton beam timing tool could check radiotherapy energy before nearly every treatment

by phys.org | May 01 2026

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US Army selects THOR autonomous VTOL drone soldiers can carry for frontline warfare

by Interesting Engineering | May 01 2026

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South Korea exports jump 48% in April

by United Press International, Inc. | May 01 2026

Word of the Day

Beltane

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 1, 2026 is:

Beltane • \BEL-tayn\ • noun

Beltane refers to the Celtic May Day festival.

// Beltane falls each year approximately halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice.

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Examples:

“On May 1, we celebrate what began as the ancient Celtic holiday of Beltane. ... It started at sundown April 30, when, according to Celtic lore, the evil spirits that had wreaked havoc on humans since Halloween had a last fling before the dawning of May 1 cast them into their annual six-month exile. The night of April 30 is still celebrated, especially abroad, with bonfires and revelry.” — Deane Morrison, The Owatonna (Minnesota) People’s Press, 26 Mar. 2026

Did you know?

To the ancient Celts, May Day marked the start of summer, and a critical time when the boundaries between the human and supernatural worlds were removed, requiring that people take special measures to protect themselves against enchantments. The Beltane fire festival originated in a summer ritual in which cattle were herded between two huge bonfires to protect them from evil and disease. The word Beltane has been used in English since the 15th century, but the earliest known instance of the word in print—as well as the description of that summer ritual—appears in an Irish glossary commonly attributed to Cormac, a king and bishop who lived in the south of Ireland near the end of the first millennium.