Art
Required Reading
This week, National Geographic's racist past, reviewing Surrealism in Egypt, the best museum in the world, FBI surveillance of black bookstores, Portugal's role in introducing tempura to Japan, and more.
Hrag Vartanian
Hrag Vartanian is editor-at-large, founding editor, and co-founder of Hyperallergic.
News
New Banksy Mural Speaks Out Against Turkish-Kurdish Artist's Imprisonment
The newest Bowery mural, a collaboration between the elusive British street artist and Borf, addresses the continued imprisonment of journalist and artist Zehra Doğan.
Art
Required Reading
This week, a new self-driving car, Kara Walker in New Orleans, #MeToo in the art and architecture worlds, the death of a historic Greenwich Village building, a gallerist quits art fairs, and more.
Art
Spring Break Is an Oasis for Art Fair Haters
If you want to experience some of the most uplifting energy in New York's art community, I'd suggest checking out this beloved art show.
Art
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This week, viral photo of the SpaceX launch, art and tech's complicity, Thomas Heatherwick's "The Vessel," travel in the age of Instagram, drone fashion models, the Las Vegas painting with a cult following, and more.
Art
In the Event of an ICE Raid, Please Follow These Signs
Created by artists Jenny Polak, the ICE Escape Signs are designed to jolt US citizens into realizing the challenges the undocumented face on a daily basis.
Art
Required Reading
This week, in praise of negative reviews, the tallest building ever to be demolished, the queer history of Ancient Egypt, hiding the history of the Midwest’s mysterious mound cities, and more.
Art
Required Reading
This week, the Obama portraits, Fortuny in Madrid, the precarious lives of independent curators, slavery at US colleges, the information apocalypse, and more.
In Brief
Fearless Girl and Wall Street Bull Sculptures May Get a New, Permanent Home
Adweek [http://www.adweek.com/agencies/fearless-girl-is-getting-a-permanent-home-in-nyc-though-she-may-be-relocated/] is reporting that negotiations are underway between the New York City Mayor’s Office and State Street Global Advisors, the financial firm behind the infamous "Fearless Girl" statue [
Art
Required Reading
This week, Ellsworth Kelly's new Texas chapel, visiting the Trump border wall prototypes, woke in Arkansas, whitesplaining the Classics, drones at the Olympics, and more.
News
Artforum Posts Statement After Boycott Letter, and Amanda Schmitt's Attorneys Respond [UPDATED]
Artforum released a statement distancing itself from former publisher Knight Landesman. Attorneys for former employee Amanda Schmitt responded.
Art
Art World Largely Silent as Artforum and Landesman Continue to Fight Sexual Harassment-related Lawsuit
A few months after news broke about sexual harassment allegations against Knight Landesman at Artforum, some want to sweep the realities of the issue under the rug.