Author: Shane Ramsey
Shane Ramsey
Shane is a London-based art journalist whose work centers on contemporary art, photography, and artist-led exhibitions. He writes for ArtDigger.net and other independent cultural publications, with a particular interest in younger artists working across installation, moving image, and experimental forms. His writing often combines straightforward criticism with an interest in the personalities and eccentricities of the art world, including the strange things people say during gallery openings.
TOKYO — Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her iconic polka dots, has died at the age of 97, according to her studio. She passed away on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo. Kusama’s…
Sorayama has ended his NANZUKA relationship and launched his own management company. The move gives him more control over his work, IP and collaborations. Sorayama says he currently does not control @hajimesorayamaofficial. For most artists,…
More than 65,000 images by photographers in 121 countries were submitted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The jurors selected 100 images, highlighting diverse wildlife and their habitats. The competition covers categories like…
On one skateboard, a wide-eyed smile stretches across the deck. Another features a woman whose elongated neck is adorned with necklaces made from costume jewelry, complementing her animal-print clothing. The designs were created by Nora…
For Julie and Hal Hanson, the new ‘Growing Kindness’ sculpture at the Overland Park Arboretum isn’t just about honoring their son Jeff, but about honoring the values he stood for. The $1.1 million sculpture, officially…
Be sure to check out our full 2026 Fall Arts Guide to live music, movies, art, theater, festivals and more in the Bay Area. I’ll be honest with you: making this list is hard. There’s…