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NordArt Published on 21 May, 2025

The historic grounds of Carlshütte in Schleswig-Holstein, serve as a venue where international art narrates a shared story of our time. NordArt is one of Europe's largest contemporary art exhibitions.  ARC Living Master Jon Boe Paulsen will be among the exhibiting artists.

Curated and redesigned annually, NordArt receives around 3,000 applications from artists worldwide each year. Once an iron foundry, Carlshütte has transformed into a melting pot of a different kind – one where diverse perspectives reveal that despite cultural differences, the hopes and dreams of East and West, North and South remain deeply connected. The art by the 200 selected artists embodies this spirit of dialogue and exchange, presenting unique perspectives on the world today.

The exhibition runs from June 6 – October 5, 2025 at Kunstwerk Carlshutte, Vorwerksallee, Budelsdorf 24782, Germany.

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Oil Painters of America’s 2025 Annual Exhibition & Convention Published on 20 May, 2025

Join OPA in beautiful Bradenton, Florida for the opening of its 34th Annual National Exhibition & Convention. Registered attendees will be eligible to compete in the Wet Paint Competition and vie for cash and merchandise awards in either the studio or plein air divisions. The Wet Paint Competition Awards will be announced on Friday, May 30th, during the National Awards & Recognition Ceremony.

Location:  Herrig Center for the Arts, 209 9th St W, Bradenton, Florida

Convention Dates
May 27, 2025 12:00 am - June 1, 2025 12:00 am

Show Dates
May 30, 2025 12:00 am - June 28, 2025 11:59 pm

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Little Beasts; Art, Wonder, and the Natural World Published on 15 May, 2025

Experience the wonder of nature through the eyes of artists. Look closely at art depicting insects and other animals alongside real specimens.

Art played a pivotal role during the dawn of European natural history in the 16th and 17th centuries. Advancements in scientific technology, trade, and colonial expansion allowed naturalists to study previously unknown and overlooked insects, animals, and other beestjes, or “little beasts.”  Artists such as Joris Hoefnagel and Jan van Kessel helped deepen and spread knowledge of these creatures with highly detailed and playful works that inspired generations of printmakers, painters, decorative artists, and naturalists.

A delight for all ages, this exhibition features nearly 75 of these paintings, prints, and drawings in a unique presentation alongside specimens and taxidermy from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Learn about the rich exchange between artists and naturalists that sparked a fascination with earth’s living creatures, big and small.

The exhibition runs from May 18 – November 2, 2025 at the National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C.

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Scented Visions: Smell in Art 1850—1915 Published on 15 May, 2025

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the world of Victorian art. By engaging the sense of smell, visitors will gain a new appreciation for the artists' intentions and the cultural context in which they created their works. From stench as disease to the scent of rainbows, discover how Victorian ideas around smell inform the meanings of paintings, in surprising ways.

Works of renowned artists such as Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, John Frederick Lewis, John Everett Millais, Evelyn De Morgan, G F Watts, Simeon Solomon, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti will be on display.

The exhibition takes place at the Watts Gallery Artists’ Village, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ, UK from May 15 – November 9. 2025.

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Paper/Mirror/Paper Published on 13 May, 2025

Self-portraiture—an exploration of identity, self-expression, and artistic mastery. Paper/Mirror/Paper brings together the work of FAA alumni, each artist reflecting on their own image on paper. From traditional drawing techniques in charcoal and graphite to the tactile richness of printmaking, this exhibition offers a diverse and personal approach to the timeless theme of self-representation.

The online exhibition, now live the FAA website, spans the spectrum from classical to contemporary. Select works will be shown in-person at the FAA Gallery located 293 Via Aretina, Firenze 50136, Italy, from May 9 – 30, 2025. This exhibition is a celebration of the unique ways in which their alumni engage with their craft, offering insight into their personal and artistic growth.

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