Traveling around NYC, a 14 foot box truck has been transformed into a diorama-style outdoor sculpture that is a stage for both visual and performance art, inspired by domestic scenes and stories shared on this site. Swoon, uses intricate cutaways, painting, and performance to build a world that blends reality and wonder. As a roving, mobile sculpture, The House Our Families Built asks viewers to consider the legacy of ancestral histories. Read the full article at https://www.pbs.org/american-portrait/public-art/the-house-our-families-built/

The fashion house is getting into the world of NFTs. Givenchy’s creative director, Matthew M. Williams was determined to bring to his designs his flair for artistic innovation. Partnering with graphic artist Chito, with whom he already worked on the spring 2022 pre-collection, Williams has co-created a series of 15 unique graphic designs.”I’ve been wanting to explore this new and exciting space of NFTs,” says Williams. “The fact that Chito is already active in the ecosystem made it feel even more natural for us to collaborate on this limited series and bring our collective vision for Givenchy even further.” The auction

The “Basic Instinct” and “Casino” actress makes her fine art debut with an L.A. exhibition called “Shedding.” Award-winning actress Sharon Stone is celebrating a new accolade. March 14 marked the opening of Shedding, her fine art debut, with Allouche in Los Angeles. Stars including Jamie Lee Curtis attended the unveiling of 17 acrylic paintings from Stone’s expansive portfolio, which also features watercolor portraits of her friends, including singer Rita Ora.   Read the full article at https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/sharon-stone-sheds-layers-in-her-first-art-exhibit/

Street and installation artist Swoon, aka Caledonia Dance Curry (b. 1977) takes much pride in subverting expectations, from the art world and otherwise. “It’s not like I don’t do things because I’m worried that they would be perceived as normal,” says Swoon. “Sometimes in life you are born feeling like a bit of an outsider. When that happens you realize that you have to kind of cut your own path in life.” Read the full article here https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamlehrer/2016/02/13/new-york-street-and-installation-artist-swoon-uses-humanity-as-her-most-powerful-tool/?sh=6b67e2284c16

What’s the most prized possession in your home? And why? My most prized possession is a new painting entitled “Do Not Disturb,” which I purchased from the artist Frank Coffie. I love this painting because it reminds me of my uncles. When I was growing up, I had five uncles, and they played an important role in my life. The painting reminds me of how they used to look in old pictures from the ’70s and early ’80s; it’s very nostalgic. Read the full article: https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/cover-features/my-world-law-roach