In Brief
Curator Admits Manifesta Art Biennial in Russia Is in Trouble
The chief curator of Manifesta, the roving European Biennial of Contemporary Art, told Deutsche Welle that the biennial has hit an "impasse: nothing’s happening."
Hrag Vartanian
Hrag Vartanian is editor-at-large, founding editor, and co-founder of Hyperallergic.
In Brief
Performance Artist Does the Impossible, Shows Up Courbet's "Origin of the World"
A twentysomething woman sits down in front of Gustave Courbet's "Origin of the World" (1866), pulls up her dress, splays her legs, and shows her vulva, clitoris, and possibly part of her vagina to the visitors in the gallery.
Art
10 Artists to Watch from the 2014 Bushwick Open Studios
This year's Bushwick Open Studios were as sprawling and eventful as ever. After recovering from last weekend, we've taken some time to reflect and asked Hyperallergic editors and contributors to suggest a few artists, none of whom we've previously highlighted, to watch.
Opinion
Art School's Pulp Fiction Moment
Thank you, Jerry Saltz, for sharing this classic pulp fiction book cover on Twitter. It really puts art school into a real context.
In Brief
Helly Nahmad Being Sued for Allegedly Hiding Painting Stolen by Nazis
First it was the accusations of gambling, and now Manhattan art dealer Helly Nahmad, and his dad, David Nahmad, are being "sued for allegedly hiding a $20 million painting stolen by the Nazis," according to the New York Post.
News
Creative Dissidents Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and many, including one of China's most famous dissidents, Ai Weiwei, are commemorating the occasion with personal protests.
News
Artist Trademarks Pi, Inadvertently Trolls Internet
Art practice today can be a confusing thing, and Brooklyn-based artist Paul Ingrisano's decision to trademark the symbol for pi followed by a period has caused a furor online.
Art
Art Rx
This week, we make sure you know about a hair braiding workshop (social practice!), a discussion of artistic property (own!), a feminist media conference (represent!), and much more.
Art
Thoughts on the Present and Future of Bushwick Open Studios
People's reactions to Bushwick Open Studios (BOS) generally fall into two passionate camps: those who love the event and those who despise it.
Opinion
Required Reading
This week, women in street art, the worst waiter in history, art market bubble, a broken Picasso plate, reviewing Chipotle lit, the capitalist imagination, immigration stats, letters in words, and more.
Art
Before the Studios Open: Friday Night Shows at Bushwick Open Studios
Opening night of the 2014 Bushwick Open Studios took place on a cool May night, and thousands of people were bouncing between art spaces, bars, restaurants, and private studios to meet friends, share stories, and talk about how much the neighborhood has changed.
Art
The Story of 13 Artists Who Sat Down at a Communal Table
One of the group shows I was most anticipating during the 2014 Bushwick Open Studios was Communal Table, a group show curated by artist Björn Meyer-Ebrecht, and last night I attended the early opening to discover that it was most certainly worth the wait.