Book Review

Where Would Contemporary Art Be Without Plastic?

A new anthology on plastics in art reveals the philosophical conundrums and contradictions at the heart of a material the world relies on.

Art Review

Mystery Is Embedded in Julia Fish’s Architectural Art

The artist transforms the act of looking into an intricate modality that visualizes the interplay of geometry and architecture, prismatic light and musical notes.

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Announcement

Vilcek Foundation Awards Five Immigrants $250,000 for Fashion Documentation

Tanya Meléndez-Escalante, Diego Bendezu, Jalan and Jibril Durimel, and Natalie Nudell received the 2026 Vilcek Prizes in Fashion & Culture for their contributions to fashion representation.

Daily Newsletter

When Jeff Koons Met Epstein

New revelations from the Epstein files, a hilarious protest against Melania's doc, the problem with archival art, our monthly crossword, and more.

News

Jeff Koons Attended Dinner Party at Jeffrey Epstein’s House

The artist confirmed to Hyperallergic that he was present at a 2013 dinner but said that he “did not have a relationship with Epstein” beyond that event.

Crosswords

The Art Crossword: Renaissance Edition

What do you call the artistic technique that creates contrasts of light and dark?

Guide

10 Art Shows to See in Upstate New York This February

A seminal Vito Acconci performance, Nona Faustine and Ocean Vuong’s explorations of identity, Sita Gómez’s celebrations of womanhood, and more.

Opinion

Archival Art Will Not Save Us

Archival work has a place in historical recovery and cultural self-understanding. But not every artwork must be archival, and our politics shouldn’t end with presence rather than action.

Opportunities

Opportunities in February 2026

Residencies, fellowships, grants, open calls, and jobs from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, the Rubin Museum, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.

News

Does This Restored Roman Fresco Depict Italy’s Prime Minister?

The recent restoration, which bears an uncanny resemblance to far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, is currently under investigation.

News

Protesters Dressed as Marie Antoinette Roast “Melania” Film at Kennedy Center

The action unfolded during the $75 million film’s premiere, days before Trump announced the two-year closure of the performing arts center.

Features

How Richard Wright Shaped John Wilson’s Protest Art

Wilson, like Wright before him, wrestled with the psychic toll of racial violence on Black families in his paintings and lithographs.