Phyllotaxis: An Audio-reactive LED Display

Jagi Natarajan built an 89-LED display from a sunflower-like pattern, 3D-printed cells, mulberry paper and audio analysis on an STM32 board.

How Are Artists Affording Pet Care?

Artists describe pet-care bills reaching thousands of dollars as veterinary costs rise and owners weigh insurance, debt and other ways to pay.

A Stormy Week Of Art In NYC

A Hyperallergic roundup covers major New York exhibitions, a new activism show and labor negotiations at three museums after Armory Week.

Four Artists Win MacArthur “Genius” Grants

Christine Sun Kim, Rodney McMillian, Vincent Valdez and Chip Thomas are among 20 MacArthur Fellows, each receiving $800,000 over five years.

13 Best Diamond Painting Kits for Adults and Kids in 2026

I compared 13 diamond painting kits on canvas quality, drill clarity, and project value. Here’s how the top picks rank and which kit fits your skill level.

13 Best Diamond Painting Kits for 2026

I compared 13 diamond painting kits across canvas quality, drill clarity, and value. Here’s how the top picks stack up for adults, kids, and gift-givers.

15 Best Digital Art Drawing Tablets for Every Artist in 2026

I compare 15 digital art drawing tablets across pen feel, screen quality, and value — from budget slates like the XPPen StarG640 to the HUION Kamvas 13 Gen 3.

15 Best Wood Burning Pyrography Kits for 2026

I compared 15 wood burning pyrography kits on temperature control, pen comfort, tip variety, and value. Here’s how the top picks stack up for every skill level.

The Breathtaking Sight Of Ancient Rome’s Largest Surviving Wall Mosaic

Rome has opened an underground gallery beneath Trajan’s Baths, displaying a large Roman wall mosaic and an unusual fresco found in 1997–99 excavations.

8 Best Desktop Photo Scanners for Artwork in 2026

I compared 8 desktop photo scanners for digitizing artwork, from A3 flatbeds to high-speed photo feeders, and ranked them by scan quality and fit.