THis is interesting!!! The Scandinavian House, NYC, exhibition of ~Inside Voices, Out side Light: Perspectives on Art

Hi all my FineArtMagazineBlogblogspot.com readers the current trend in art in presenting perspectives form many differing views in  releases arriving  on my desk displays a shift in art culturel. Below isa very interesting presentation of ideas, art installed , panel discussions in video and overall a look into Scandinavian Perspectives  ~Inside Voices, OutSide Light . 

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INSIDE VOICES, OUTSIDE LIGHT  PERSPECTIVES ON WEST NORDIC ART A group exhibition featuring 21 contemporary artists from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Norway continues through June 20 at Scandinavia House. New York, NY—The exhibition Inside Voices, Outside Light: Perspectives on West Nordic Art is now on view through June 20, 2026 at Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America. A group exhibition organized by American-Scandinavian Foundation featuring 21 contemporary artists from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Norway, Inside Voices, Outside Light highlights the unique perspective of these North Atlantic territories, who share cultural and historical ties while each possessing distinct identities and communities. With works ranging across photography, paintings, textiles, film, and sculpture, including three site-specific installations, the exhibition also showcases the diversity and complexity of the region.  Ongoing related programming will include Gallery Tours on select Wednesdays at 5:30 PM, beginning May 6.  Participating artists include Morten Andenæs (NO), The Arctic Creatures (IC), Per  Barclay (NO), Ask Bjørlo (NO), Jóhan Martin Christiansen (FO), Helgi Þorgils Friðjónsson (IC), Inuk Silis Høegh (GL), Hansina Iversen (FO), Rannva Kunoy (FO), Nils Erichsen Martin (NO), Trine Lise Nedreaas (NO), Camille Norment (NO), Lisbeth Karline Poulsen (GL), Ragna Róbertsdóttir (IC), Agnieszka Sosnowska (IC), Inuuteq Storch (GL), Silja Strøm (FO), Steina and Woody Vasulka (IC), and Jens Dam Ziska (FO).  Download Press Release Download Image-Sheet Download Hi-Res Images Connected through geography and culture including Norse history, reliance on marine resources, and shared Arctic/maritime focus, the West Nordic countries form a distinct sub-region within the larger Nordic area. While Greenland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands all share colonial ties with Denmark, each country has its own culture and identity, with locations closer to neighbors in the west: Canada, the U.S., the UK and Ireland. Each region also presents a unique perspective. Borrowing from the title of a collection of poetry by Icelandic poet, translator and film director Sigurður Pálsson, Inside Voices, Outside Light brings together a diverse spectrum of work ranging from the haunting, almost surreal, and authentic images in Inuk Silis Høegh’s four-part film The Green Land, to the high energy and humor of the artist collective The Arctic Creatures, to the intricate and delicate textile tapestries of Ask Bjørlo. With current geopolitical conditions renewing interest in the area, some works also confront misconceptions. Lisbeth Karline Poulsen depicts resistance and strength in reaction to the current annexation threats, while Trine Lise Nedreaas explores our shared experience of a temporal existence in a relentless eternity.  The exhibition also features site-specific work by Camille Norment, Hansina Iversen and Jóhan Martin Christiensen.  Our Opening Celebrations in April 2026 included a Curator Panel with Karin Hellandsjø, Kinna Poulsen, Pari Stave and Emily Stoddart on April 16, available to stream here, and a Book Launch and Artist Panel with Kinna Poulsen, Hansina Iversen, Jóhan Martin Christiansen, and Emily Stoddart, available to stream here.  Organized by ASF, Inside Voices, Outside Light is the second in a series of exhibitions celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Scandinavia House — which has welcomed over 3 million visitors since opening its doors in October 2000 — and continues a year-long series of anniversary events. The exhibition has been curated by Emily Stoddart, Manager of Exhibitions at Scandinavia House, with the support of three curator consultants: Karin Hellandsjø (Norway), Kinna Poulsen (Faroe Islands), and Pari Stave (Iceland). Major support has been provided by the Monika and Charles Heimbold Fund for Exhibitions and Programs. Additional support has been provided by the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, Nordic Culture Fund, the Office for Contemporary Art Norway, and The Royal Norwegian Consulate in New York. Support has also been provided by the following ASF Funds: The Bonnier Family Fund for Contemporary Art, The F. Donald Kenney Fund for Visual Arts, and The Kronquist Mesaros Memorial Endowment Fund. For press information, please contact Lori Fredrickson, Director of Communications, Marketing & Digital, at 212-847-9727 or lori@amscan.org.    IMAGES—INSIDE VOICES, OUTSIDE LIGHT INSTALLATION PHOTOS BY KC MADDUX/CHROMATIC STUDIOS

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THis is Great!!! Special Olymipics will open today May 2 In Massapequa at 9:AM events all day

Catch this if you can Today's Special Olympics! Special Olympics NY Hosts 2026 Long Island Spring Games At Multiple Venues Within Massapequa School District Nearly 750 Athletes and 400 Coaches Registered to Attend Long Island’s Largest Annual Competition Massapequa, NY – Athletes from Long Island and New York City are gearing up for a thrilling day of competition at the 2026 Long Island Spring Games, Long Island’s largest Special Olympics competition each year. Details on the event are as follows: When: Saturday, May 2, 2026. The parade line up begins at 9:00 AM, Opening Ceremonies start at 9:30 AM, with Competition beginning at 10:30 AM. Where: Berner Middle School – Opening Ceremonies, Olympic Village, Healthy Athletes, Track and Field, Powerlifting 50 Carman Mill Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758 Farmingdale School District Aquatic Center - Swimming 522 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Marjorie Post Park - Tennis 451 Unqua Rd, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 Who: Nearly 750 registered athletes, 400 registered coaches, 60 teams, and thousands of spectators and volunteers What: Competition in track and field, swimming, powerlifting, and tennis Like all Special Olympics NY competitions, the Long Island Spring Games is free and open to the public. Members of the media are cordially invited to attend. ### About Special Olympics New York Special Olympics New York is one of the largest state chapters in the country, serving more than 51,000 athletes across New York with year-round sports training, athletic competition, and health screenings. The organization also partners with more than 375 schools statewide to offer Unified Sports, where students with and without disabilities compete as teammates. All Special Olympics New York programs are offered at no cost to athletes, their families or caregivers. The organization has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, making it one of the most trusted charities in the business nationally. For additional information about Special Olympics New York, to learn more about getting involved, or to make a donation, visit www.specialolympicsNY.org.

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It's Spring and the Glass House is open for events all membership drive Month long. Happy May Day!

Happy May day!! Nice to see the news from the Glass House. A beautiful architecture, and setting on view for all!!! Wishing all our fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com readers a great day!!!  

May is the perfect moment to deepen your connection to one of America’s most significant sites of Modernist architecture.    When you join or renew your membership at The Glass House during the month of May, you’ll be entered to win two complimentary tickets to our Glass House + Galleries Tour, redeemable during the 2026 Season. This signature experience offers an immersive exploration of this iconic site, its remarkable landscape, and the stories of Modernist art, architecture, and design that continue to inspire.    Members enjoy opportunities to engage with the 2026 Season at The Glass House, including exhibitions, programs, and special events presented across the campus throughout the year.    Member Benefits Include:  10% off Tour Tickets - Enjoy a discount on tours throughout the 2026 Tour Season.  10% off purchases at the Glass House Design Store - Save on thoughtful gifts, books, and design objects inspired by the site.  Advance notice of programs and events - Be among the first to hear about exhibitions, talks, and special initiatives at The Glass House and partner institutions.  Subscription to Preservation Magazine - Stay connected to the work of the National Trust for Historic Preservation through its beautifully produced publication.    Join or renew by May 30 to be entered to win.  Winners will be notified in early June.  May Highlight: Golden Hour at The Glass House  Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore The Glass House and its grounds during the Golden Hour.  This special two‑hour guided tour offers an unforgettable experience of the site and its many distinct architectural landmarks as the sun lowers in the sky.    Guests will witness Richard Kelly’s pioneering lighting design - developed in collaboration with Philip Johnson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - transforms the Glass House and surrounding structures at dusk. Designed to facilitate personal‑use photography, the experience highlights the site’s architectural forms, landscape, and light in a uniquely atmospheric setting. Please note: This experience involves approximately a three‑quarter‑mile walk over paved, grass, and gravel paths.    Member Benefit  In the month of May, Glass House Members and Patrons receive 20% off Golden Hour Tour tickets as part of their benefits.  Join today! Already a member or patron? Thank you!  We look forward to seeing you at The Glass House soon, and often. This giveaway begins on May 1, 2026, at 12:00 AM ET and ends on May 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. A completed Membership or Patron purchase must be received by the end of the promotion period to be eligible. Photo by Amanda Kirkpatrick

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THe Contex Venice is the ver 900 hundered artists planning to visit, and others to see the art intelligent discussions taking place.

News pertaining to the Venice Bu Annule!! Catch the update and perspective.

FITZ & CO and Contxt launch conversational intelligence layer redefining how the Venice Biennale is navigated Connecting more than 190 exhibitions across the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia through ideas, thematic pathways, and a FITZ-curated selection Venice, May 1, 2026 — FITZ & CO and Contxt announce the launch of Contxt Venice, a conversational intelligence layer spanning more than 900 artists showing and over 190 exhibitions taking place as part of and alongside the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2026. Designed as a mobile-optimized, browser-based experience, Contxt Venice allows visitors to seamlessly design their own Biennale journey based on themes, ideas, and real-time location, no downloads required. Contxt builds conversational intelligence for art and culture, scaling curatorial voices and enabling audiences to connect artists, artworks, movements, and ideas in new and meaningful ways. In Venice, where the Biennale and its concurrent exhibitions unfold across the city at a scale and density that can be difficult to navigate, Contxt Venice enables visitors to move fluidly across the program, discovering exhibitions not only by artist, venue, or location, but through the concepts that connect them. The platform features selections curated by FITZ & CO, Contxt's launch partner in Venice, that offer a distinct lens through which to navigate the exhibitions. The FITZ & CO-curated selection is led by Founder & CEO, Sara Fitzmaurice, whose perspective is shaped by more than three decades working across the international art world, with deep engagement with the broader Venice Biennale landscape, including national pavilions, and collateral exhibitions. The selection organizes the Biennale into a set of thematic pathways, offering distinct ways of navigating the program beyond geography or institutional structure. These include Art and Technology, Regional Spotlight: Asia, and FITZ Founder Favorites. Within these groupings, the selection highlights a range of practices shaping the current moment, from artists working at the intersection of algorithm and authorship to exhibitions engaging ritual, myth, surveillance, duration, and ecological systems. Rather than prescribing a single route through Venice, Contxt Venice enables visitors to follow ideas as they emerge across pavilions, institutions, collateral shows, and off-site exhibitions, creating pathways that reflect their own interests and ways of seeing. “The Biennale has always required a way of thinking as much as a way of navigating. With Contxt Venice, we’ve co-created a structure that allows visitors to move through Venice conceptually and physically, connecting exhibitions through ideas rather than proximity alone. It reflects how audiences are increasingly engaging with art today, across both traditional and digital contexts.” — Sara Fitzmaurice, Founder & CEO, FITZ & CO “Venice has more context than any one visitor can hold at once. Contxt Venice allows you to follow a line of thought across the city, connecting works, exhibitions, and ideas in a way that feels intuitive and open-ended. Partnering with FITZ & CO brings a level of cultural intelligence and perspective that expands what Contxt can do.” — Lukas Amacher, Founder, contxt.art Contxt Venice is available now at: https://contxt.art/venice #contextvenice art#veincalciannuel#ineartmagazineblog.blog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com#artfunforever# beeverycreative

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