Source: The Arts Districts.
In an era dominated by digital experiences, an unexpected trend is emerging: Gen Z, the first generation to grow up fully immersed in technology, is leading a movement back to the physical. From vinyl records to print books, and from brick-and-mortar stores to independent art galleries, young people are showing a renewed interest in tangible experiences and handcrafted works.
Source: Artsper Magazine.
From street graffiti to radical performance, protest art has long served as a powerful vehicle for resistance and social commentary. This article explores the scope and impact of politically engaged art, tracing its historical roots and examining how contemporary artists continue to challenge systems of power, amplify marginalized voices, and transform art into a force for change.
Source: Cosimo.
Crafting art with sustainable materials is crucial because art is a powerful medium for expressing ideas. Eco art merges artistic expression with environmental consciousness, offering a meaningful way for artists to reflect their values. Using recycled materials and non-toxic paints demonstrates an alternative approach to artistic expression that aligns with preserving the health of our planet.
BE OPEN Art is proud to announce Rizpah Amadasun as the Artist of the Month for July 2025, chosen through a public vote among emerging artists featured on our online gallery.
Source: Money Week.
In a year marked by declining sales and rising defaults, as traditional structures wavered and high-end transactions faltered, collectors increasingly turned to trusted relationships, smaller galleries, and direct deals. This shift signals a deeper transformation in how value and credibility are negotiated in an evolving, trust-driven art economy.
We are thrilled to announce Sasha H Porter as the July winner of the ART LIMITLESS competition. A 21-year-old disabled and queer artist, Sasha is currently studying at the Adelaide Central School of Art (ACSA). Through her vibrant and deeply personal practice, she channels lived experience into powerful artistic expression and community advocacy.
Explore inclusive design best practices and their impact on user experience in this 19-minute conference talk from All Things Open 2022. Discover how advancing inclusivity through accessibility can improve the user experience for everyone. Learn from Maria Lamardo of CVS Health as she delves into the principles of inclusive design and demonstrates its potential to create more user-friendly and accessible digital experiences.
Inclusive Design: Designing and Developing Accessible Environments edited by Rob Imrie and Peter Hall explores how built environments can be designed to include people with diverse physical, sensory, and cognitive needs. Through critical analysis and international case studies, the book investigates urban planning, architecture, and policy, revealing the social barriers that inaccessible spaces create. It argues that accessibility should be integrated from the outset of any development, not added later, and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration to create spaces that are usable, dignified, and empowering for all.
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BE OPEN Art is proud to name Andrea Terceros, a talented visual artist from Bolivia, as its Regional Artist of the Month for July in the South America stage of the 2025 competition. Running from July to September, this stage highlights emerging artists from across the region, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, French Guiana.
