**Artists and Cultural Workers Threaten Boycott of 61st Venice Biennale Over Israel’s Participation** The 61st Venice Biennale, scheduled to commence on May 9, 2026, faces potential boycotts from artists and cultural workers due to its invitation to Israel. The anonymous group Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA) expressed their objections in an open letter, calling for Israel’s exclusion due to its […]
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The austere glass cubes for which Larry Bell is best known landed in New York City’s Madison Square Park this fall. Concurrently, a smaller show at the Judd Foundation showcases his lesser-known works on canvas, which Flavin Judd organized at his father’s art foundation in Soho. Politically conservative, even corporate in aesthetic, Bell’s objects glow with an elegance that is […]
The latest government shutdown in the United States has left numerous federal agencies and programs in uncertainty as Democrats and Republicans fail to agree on funding. Key cultural and arts institutions like the Smithsonian museums, National Gallery of Art (NGA), National Endowment for the Arts, and various national monuments managed by the National Park Service are significantly affected. The Smithsonian […]
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The Atlanta Art Fair opens its doors as a unique cultural landmark, standing apart in a city known for its contrasts. Held at the redeveloped Pullman Yards, this event distinguishes itself from traditional art fairs by showcasing a varied selection of artworks and creators. Atlanta, rich in cultural history yet contending with significant income inequality, presents a paradoxical backdrop that […]
Theatre Picasso, an exhibition at Tate Modern curated by artists Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca, challenges conventional historical approaches by using the entire Picasso collection. The show is framed as a stage, encouraging visitors to engage with the artworks as participants. However, the exhibit’s execution has been criticized for its lack of coherent curatorial narrative and chaotic thematic organization. While […]
**UC Irvine Acquires Orange County Museum of Art** The Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) has become part of the University of California, Irvine, in a merger that aims to create a new institution, the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art. This move integrates OCMA with the UC Irvine Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California […]
On Sunday, October 12, from 11am to 3pm, Northern Cheyenne artist Bently Spang will present Tekcno Powwow Jr.2: To the Second Power at Rutgers’ Voorhees Mall in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This free, public event is part of Spang’s Tekcno Powwow series, blending powwow traditions with modern cultural expressions like breakdancing and hip-hop to explore artistic influences. Spang challenges stereotypes […]
Join a community of dedicated artists for full-time study in drawing, painting, and sculpture. The New York Studio School (NYSS) was founded in 1964 with an emphasis on artists learning from artists, working from perception in extensive studio sessions, and the pursuit of drawing as the most direct means of describing one’s ideas or experiences. At NYSS, students cultivate distinctive […]