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Contemporary art is often parodied for its use of bodily waste – urine on canvases, faeces in tin cans, menstrual blood as installation. But rewind two centuries and you’ll find that while excretory materials may not have made it to the content of images, they nevertheless did serve as ingredients for their production.Two luminous substances in art and early photography embody this intersection of excreta and visual culture in 19th-century South Asia: the medieval pigment called Indian yellow, and Bengal light, one of the first ever artificial photographic lighting sources. Both technologies of illumination were derived in Bihar from bovine…
Nifty Gateway, the non-fungible token (NFT) trading platform that was once central to the 2021 digital art boom, will shut down on Feb. 23, 2026.Starting immediately, the platform has entered withdrawal-only mode, giving users one month to move any NFTs or funds still on the site, according to an announcement from the company. The website also shows a notice of closing on its homepage. Users can withdraw their funds from the platform through a connected Gemini Exchange account or to their bank via Stripe.Nifty website shutdown notice (Nifty) The Gemini-owned platform helped bring digital collectibles to a broader audience by…
Nifty Gateway, the non-fungible token (NFT) trading platform that was once central to the 2021 digital art boom, will shut down on Feb. 23, 2026.Starting immediately, the platform has entered withdrawal-only mode, giving users one month to move any NFTs or funds still on the site, according to an announcement from the company. The website also shows a notice of closing on its homepage. Users can withdraw their funds from the platform through a connected Gemini Exchange account or to their bank via Stripe.Nifty website shutdown notice (Nifty) The Gemini-owned platform helped bring digital collectibles to a broader audience by…
Contemporary art is often parodied for its use of bodily waste – urine on canvases, faeces in tin cans, menstrual blood as installation. But rewind two centuries and you’ll find that while excretory materials may not have made it to the content of images, they nevertheless did serve as ingredients for their production.Two luminous substances in art and early photography embody this intersection of excreta and visual culture in 19th-century South Asia: the medieval pigment called Indian yellow, and Bengal light, one of the first ever artificial photographic lighting sources. Both technologies of illumination were derived in Bihar from bovine…
Contemporary art is often parodied for its use of bodily waste – urine on canvases, faeces in tin cans, menstrual blood as installation. But rewind two centuries and you’ll find that while excretory materials may not have made it to the content of images, they nevertheless did serve as ingredients for their production.Two luminous substances in art and early photography embody this intersection of excreta and visual culture in 19th-century South Asia: the medieval pigment called Indian yellow, and Bengal light, one of the first ever artificial photographic lighting sources. Both technologies of illumination were derived in Bihar from bovine…
The painting “When You’re Back” by Aimee Tomlinson is one of the nearly 40 works from local artists featured in the Anton Art Center exhibition “Heartwork.” Image provided by Anton Art Center The painting “Healing Hands” by Ashlee Royster is one of over 50 works from Michigan artists featured in the Anton Art Center’s Michigan Annual LIII exhibition. Image provided by Anton Art Center Advertisement MOUNT CLEMENS — Local talent takes center stage at the Anton Art Center this winter as two exhibits show off top works from the metro area and across the state. From Saturday, Jan. 31 until…
The painting “When You’re Back” by Aimee Tomlinson is one of the nearly 40 works from local artists featured in the Anton Art Center exhibition “Heartwork.” Image provided by Anton Art Center The painting “Healing Hands” by Ashlee Royster is one of over 50 works from Michigan artists featured in the Anton Art Center’s Michigan Annual LIII exhibition. Image provided by Anton Art Center Advertisement MOUNT CLEMENS — Local talent takes center stage at the Anton Art Center this winter as two exhibits show off top works from the metro area and across the state. From Saturday, Jan. 31 until…
Contemporary art is often parodied for its use of bodily waste – urine on canvases, faeces in tin cans, menstrual blood as installation. But rewind two centuries and you’ll find that while excretory materials may not have made it to the content of images, they nevertheless did serve as ingredients for their production.Two luminous substances in art and early photography embody this intersection of excreta and visual culture in 19th-century South Asia: the medieval pigment called Indian yellow, and Bengal light, one of the first ever artificial photographic lighting sources. Both technologies of illumination were derived in Bihar from bovine…
World Association of Artists (WAA)Oceanside, CA – January 23, 2026 – The World Association of Artists (WAA), a professional art association and art organization based in Oceanside, California, continues to expand its mission as a worldwide art association serving artists across borders, cultures, and disciplines. As a professional membership organization, WAA provides a trusted global art association platform designed to support today’s interconnected art community. As the art world evolves into a truly global space, regional artist groups may no longer meet the needs of artists seeking international growth. WAA addresses this shift by offering a world-level stage where artists working…
World Association of Artists (WAA)Oceanside, CA – January 23, 2026 – The World Association of Artists (WAA), a professional art association and art organization based in Oceanside, California, continues to expand its mission as a worldwide art association serving artists across borders, cultures, and disciplines. As a professional membership organization, WAA provides a trusted global art association platform designed to support today’s interconnected art community. As the art world evolves into a truly global space, regional artist groups may no longer meet the needs of artists seeking international growth. WAA addresses this shift by offering a world-level stage where artists working…