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Southern Gothic: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis

Southern Gothic presents artists rooted in, inspired by, or transplanted to the South, reshaping notions of this diverse, culturally rich terrain.

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Sep 4

‘The Art of Resistance’: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis

‘The Art of Resistance’ features impactful work that illuminates a cause, spotlights an injustice, attempts to right a wrong, and advocates for change.

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Aug 18

‘Voodoo Craftsman’ Marcus Brown on History, Cultural Memory, and Technology in Public Spaces

New Orleans artist Marcus Brown talks America’s suppressed histories, the spiritual mechanics of making, and why he places cultural memory in plain sight.

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Jul 7

250: A Coast-to-Coast Celebration of Public Art in America With Toni Sikes of CODAworx

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May 1

Modern Love: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis

Modern Love: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis

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Mar 24

What Does It Mean to Be Creative in the Age of AI?

Artists featured in our recent tech-themed exhibition, 'Out of Bounds,’ reflect on how AI is reshaping creativity and artistic expression.

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Mar 14

Open Call for Artists: ‘Modern Love: Reflections on Intimacy and Eros’

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Mar 6

‘Out of Bounds’: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis

Our latest exhibition, ‘Out of Bounds,’ features inventive, tech-savvy, critically aware artists navigating the porous terrain between technology and art.

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Jan 2

Lone Star: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis

Our first exhibition of 2026, Lone Star, features an inspiring array of work in a range of media created in or about Texas.

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Dec 23, 2025

Everything Worth Seeing, Hearing, and Thinking About in Art This Year

From witch hunts and biometric portraits to reality TV art shows and tarot decks, here's the work that defined NOT REAL ART's 2025.