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As we progress through 2025, the art world continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Modern art movements are increasingly blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology, creating entirely new forms of artistic expression. Let’s explore the most influential movements shaping today’s creative landscape.
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The fine art world is entering an exciting and transformative phase. Collectors, artists, and investors are navigating a landscape shaped by shifting cultural values, technological advancements, and evolving buying habits. From celebrated contemporary masterpieces to traditional artistic practices, the art industry presents vibrant opportunities for exploration and investment.
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In 2025, the creative arts are experiencing a transformative wave. Technology, cultural movements, and new forms of connection are expanding the boundaries of expression. From visual and performing arts to emerging forms that defy categorization, the arts are embracing a new era of inclusivity, innovation, and global resonance. This article explores the key trends shaping the future of the creative arts, where tradition and experimentation collide in an electrifying landscape.
BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Wen Tong as its Artist of the Month for May 2025, as chosen by art lovers around the world from among those featured in our online gallery.
In the early stages of product development, accessibility considerations are frequently ignored. Accessibility is mistakenly considered a problem to be resolved down the line, often put on the shoulder of the development team.
Webinar with Vitaly Friedman, Senior UX Consultant, European Parliament, and Creative Lead, Smashing Magazine.
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We are excited to announce that Sanah Rauf, a 27-year-old disabled artist and content creator, has been selected as the first winner of the ART LIMITLESS competition. Sanah was chosen for her exceptional creativity, resilience, and commitment to her craft. As a Film and TV graduate, her artwork reflects a unique perspective, with themes of strength and identity that resonate deeply with audiences.
Inclusive design, as highlighted in Regine Gilbert’s Inclusive Design for a Digital World, goes beyond physical accessibility to encompass digital spaces, ensuring that apps, web pages, and other tech products are accessible to the widest possible range of users. The book confronts crucial aspects of technological accessibility, offering step-by-step solutions for designers to consider diverse user needs, from visual and motor impairments to hearing loss, while addressing web accessibility issues that may inadvertently exclude entire populations, and ultimately guiding designers to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and navigate emerging technologies like VR and AR.
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Design Meets Disability by Graham Pullin argues that design for disabled people and mainstream design can mutually inspire radical change. Pullin illustrates how eyeglasses, once medical necessities, became fashion accessories through embracing design sensibilities. He suggests applying this approach to other assistive devices like hearing aids and prosthetic limbs, while highlighting how disability can, in turn, inspire mainstream design, citing Charles and Ray Eames’s furniture inspired by a leg splint. Through examples of innovative disability design and interviews with leading designers, Pullin explores how fashionable assistive devices, inclusive signage, simplified designs, and emerging design methods can enrich both fields, fostering a diverse and complementary approach to design.
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Tania Calvo, a rising visual artist from Vanuatu, has been selected as BE OPEN Art’s Regional Artist of the Month for May in the Oceania stage of the 2025 competition. Deeply inspired by her multicultural heritage and Vanuatu’s vibrant artistic traditions, Tania’s work is a celebration of identity, self-expression, and cultural continuity.
