A new special-edition passport featuring the likeness and signature of President Trump is set to be released by the US State Department to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. This passport will include a portrait of President Trump on the inside cover, alongside text from the Declaration of Independence, and will be available exclusively at the Washington Passport […]
In the fall of 2018, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Gabriela Rangel, and Asad Raza curated the exhibition *Lydia Cabrera and Édouard Glissant: Trembling Thinking* for the Americas Society. This exhibition focused on artists who created works inspired by Martinician writer and philosopher Édouard Glissant and Cuban writer and activist Lydia Cabrera’s contemplations on identity. The exhibition offered an opportunity to explore […]
George Herms, founder of the West Coast Assemblage movement and a transformative figure in the art world, passed away on April 24 at the age of 90. Renowned for turning found materials and discarded debris into poetic sculptures and collages, Herms’s work embodied themes of impermanence with a unique blend of pathos and humor. Born on July 5, 1935, in […]
The Yale School of Art Partners with Sotheby’s for Scholarship Auction The Yale School of Art, in collaboration with Sotheby’s, is hosting an auction to support scholarships for students in its Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program. This initiative addresses the pressing issue of affordability in higher arts education. On May 15, thirteen art pieces will be auctioned in Sotheby’s […]
**In Memoriam: Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Influential Artists** Every week, “In Memoriam” honors those we have recently lost from the art world. This edition commemorates a diverse group of creatives who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields, including photojournalists, painters, educators, and collectors. **Raghu Rai (1942–2026)** Celebrated as India’s most acclaimed photojournalist, Raghu Rai captured […]
The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) has announced the 12th edition of its signature art fair, NADA New York, slated to take place from May 13 to 17, 2026, at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in West Chelsea. This renowned event will feature a diverse array of contemporary art, showcasing over 121 galleries and art spaces representing 15 countries and 46 cities […]
This spring, the American Folk Art Museum (AFAM) presents *Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists*, a major exhibition critically examining the historical definition of the “self-taught artist” in the United States through authorship, agency, and self-representation. Spanning the early 20th century to today, the exhibition features 90 works focusing on self-portraiture, alter egos, and autobiography. *Self-Made* is the first sustained […]
**Daily Newsletter Update: Unusual Fundraising, LACMA Controversy, and More** The art world is abuzz with a unique funding approach for Alma Allen’s Venice exhibition, as the American Arts Conservancy launches an online donation campaign for the 2026 US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. This unconventional method is necessary due to the lack of institutional financial support. Meanwhile, Hyperallergic is encouraging […]
Title: PichiAvo’s “Athena with a Mohawk”: A Blend of Traditional and Modern in Athens Athens, Greece—a city celebrated for its extensive heritage and classical design—has warmly welcomed contemporary art in unexpected manners. A striking representation of this blend is the mural “Athena with a Mohawk” by the distinguished street art pairing PichiAvo. Situated in the lively district of Psiri, this […]
The intricate world of funding art exhibitions can often reveal underlying complexities, as shown by the current situation with the United States Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Historically, patronage from esteemed foundations and wealthy enthusiasts has been openly celebrated, yet this year, the funding landscape appears unusually opaque. Alma Allen’s pavilion, a project overseen by the recently established American […]