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Saturday, June 20, 2026

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Hudson Valley Shakespeare just traded its longtime tent setup for a jaw dropping new outdoor theater in the Hudson Valley. After 38 years under canvas, the company is stepping into a purpose built space that is designed to feel close to nature while still looking and sounding like a serious stage.

11:56 AMNew York Times Arts

Henry, the beloved Hudson shop run by artist Nancy Shaver, is shutting its doors after three decades, with a final closing date of July 15. The place has always been more than a store, selling everyday collectibles in a way that doubled as an ongoing artwork and a hangout for people who care about objects and taste.

5:02 AMARTnews

Frank Bowling, now 92, looks back on a life that took him from British Guiana to the UK and then New York, where his career really caught fire. He talks about the habits and quirks that keep him going, plus the big milestones that made him a fixture in modern painting, from the early “map paintings” to major institutional recognition. His current show, “Seeking the Sublime,” is running at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge through January 2027.

5:00 AMThe Guardian Art and Design

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