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Wired for Art: How NeuroArts Is Redefining Health, Healing, and Human Connection

Submitted by JD Talasek on Friday, 01/02/2026 11:35am

Wired for Art

Throughout human history, we have always turned to art to make sense of the world, to express emotion, build community, and imagine new futures. In the most ancient of cultures, there was no separate word for art as creativity through dance, song, and storytelling was an integral part of everyday life, health, and community. What is newly emerging, however, is a growing body of scientific evidence indicating that these creative impulses are not merely cultural preferences but biological ones. We are, quite literally, wired for art.

In Memoriam: Steve Kurtz (1958–2025)

Submitted by jasonlam on Friday, 11/14/2025 8:04am

(Photo above: © University at Buffalo | Douglas Levere)

Critical Art Ensemble's Steve Kurtz, May 8, 1958-November 12, 2025

Steve Kurtz was an American professor, writer, artist, and activist, a member of the well-known tactical media collective, Critical Art Ensemble. Today, November 12, 2025, he completed his final mission on Earth, which was to leave humanity the legacy of his many creations and cultural struggles. He passed away peacefully at home, accompanied by his partner and wife, Lucia Summer.

—Lucas Fortunato

TOGETHER FOR CULTURAL FREEDOM AND COLLECTIVE COURAGE - Leonardo signs Cultural Freedom Demands Collective Courage Initiative

Submitted by jasonlam on Tuesday, 10/28/2025 2:05pm

 

Join Leonardo’s collaborative leadership in supporting the “Cultural Freedom Demands Collective Courage” initiative. As a proud signatory, we reaffirm our commitment to artistic and intellectual freedom, resist institutional self-censorship, and stand united with the global arts community in defending open cultural expression. Stand with us.

RECOGNITION OF LEONARDO’S OUTSTANDING PEER REVIEWERS

Submitted by Nick Cronbach on Tuesday, 10/21/2025 2:55pm

As a result of 50 years of publishing work on the cutting edge, Leonardo has become the leading international peer-reviewed journal on the use of contemporary science and technology in the arts and music and, increasingly, the application and influence of the arts, design and humanities on science and technology.

Passing the Torch: Welcoming Kevin Hamilton and Honoring Sean Cubitt

Submitted by Diana Ayton-Shenker on Wednesday, 08/27/2025 12:54pm

Image Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer

 

Today marks a significant milestone for the Leonardo Book Series as we welcome new leadership while celebrating a legacy of excellence.

I'm thrilled to share that Kevin Hamilton has been appointed as our new Editor-in-Chief. Kevin brings an expansive curiosity and a gift for navigating complexity—qualities at the heart of Leonardo's mission.

Recognition of Leonardo’s Outstanding Peer Reviewers

Submitted by Nick Cronbach on Tuesday, 08/12/2025 10:02am

As a result of 50 years of publishing work on the cutting edge, Leonardo has become the leading international peer-reviewed journal on the use of contemporary science and technology in the arts and music and, increasingly, the application and influence of the arts, design and humanities on science and technology.