**Daily Newsletter: Art Highlights and Industry Insights** The latest edition of our daily newsletter delves into significant arts happenings and insights from industry leaders. **Whitney Biennial: First Impressions** The Whitney Biennial, renowned as a pivotal survey of American art, has opened to the press, presenting an array of moody, contemplative, and immersive experiences. Our editors offer their initial impressions, detailing […]
**Booooooom Shop: Tomorrow’s Talent Volume 5 Book – Highlighting Up-and-Coming Artists** Booooooom, a respected art platform celebrated for its relentless support of creative talent, presents the latest addition to its acclaimed series—Tomorrow’s Talent Volume 5. This publication extends the legacy of spotlighting the next generation of artists, acting as both a platform and tribute to emerging voices from across multiple […]
**The Whitney Biennial 2026: Pulse-Check on American Art** The Whitney Biennial, renowned for reflecting the contemporary state of American art, returns this year with a diverse showcase curated by Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer, alongside Beatriz Cifuentes and Carina Martinez. This edition features 56 artists, duos, and collectives, focusing on the concept of “relationality,” exploring themes like family, technology, and […]
**Selected Highlights from the Festival d’Arts al Carrer Al Calldetenes (FACC) in Spain** The Festival d’Arts al Carrer Al Calldetenes, commonly referred to as FACC, is an energetic tribute to street arts that turns the quaint town of Calldetenes in Catalonia, Spain, into a lively and colorful stage. Renowned for its variety of performances and artistic expressions, the FACC draws […]
**Art Review** **Magdalena Abakanowicz: The Quiet Power of Organic Sculptures** Her organic sculptures convey a quiet power, the faceless anonymity of multitudes transformed into a collective oneness. Magdalena Abakanowicz, a revolutionary Polish artist, explores the organicity encoded in the human body, a concept that permeates her work with direct yet mysterious knowledge. Abakanowicz’s survey, “Magdalena Abakanowicz: The Thread of Existence” […]
**New York Newsletter: A Glimpse Into Spring 2026’s Art Scene** This spring, New York City offers an eclectic array of art exhibitions and events, curated to cater to diverse tastes and interests. The Hyperallergic Spring 2026 New York Art Guide unveils more than 70 must-see shows, ensuring art enthusiasts can make the most of the season, with anticipated blockbusters and […]
New York City arts leaders are hopeful the new cultural affairs commissioner Diya Vij will tackle the industry’s affordability crisis at a time when the Trump administration slashed federal funding for arts organizations and New York’s artists are increasingly leaving the city due to its high cost of living. “I can’t think of anyone more appropriate for this role at […]
**DePaul University Announces Closure of Campus Art Museum, Sparking Backlash** DePaul University in Chicago is set to close its campus art museum, the DePaul Art Museum (DPAM), on June 30, following projections of a major budget deficit expected by 2026. The announcement was made by the university’s president, Robert L. Manuel, in a letter addressing students and staff about ongoing […]
**Art Review: Niyū Yūrk at NYPL** An intriguing exhibition at the New York Public Library, Niyū Yūrk, provides a profound exploration of the paradox of invisibility and visibility experienced by the Southwest Asian/North African (SWANA) community in the U.S. Curated by Hiba Abid, the display emphasizes the historical and cultural contributions of the SWANA diaspora to New York City’s cultural […]
The Center for Craft has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Craft Archive Fellowship, offering four $5,000 awards aimed at fostering research on underrepresented craft histories in the United States. This fellowship is accessible to a diverse group of scholars, from emerging to well-established individuals, including independent and artist researchers. The focus of the research will be on […]