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The Divine Powers of “Chicken Linda”
Pioneering performance artist Linda Mary Montano gave me a tour of her home-shrine and a glimpse into her lifelong spiritual quest through art.
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Guggenheim to Screen Artistic Portrait of Soccer Legend Zinédine Zidane
Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno's masterpiece about the French player will go on view at the museum this summer, timed with a bitter World Cup.
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As Democracy Falters, a New York Museum Champions Activism
The Museum of the City of New York will open its expanded center for social activism alongside a slate of exhibitions, public programs, and screenings.
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CalArts President Booed During Commencement Speech
Students held signs protesting staff layoffs at the esteemed Southern California art school as Ravi S. Rajan took the stage.
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Who Should Design NYC’s New Billie Holiday Monument?
Thomas J Price, Tavares Strachan, and Tanda Francis are in the running for a sculpture honoring the legendary jazz vocalist at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center.
In Memoriam
Remembering F. John Sierra, Valie Export, and Mary Lovelace O’Neal
This week, we honor a champion of Chicano art, an Austrian feminist artist, and a painter and Civil Rights luminary.
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Nicole Kidman's Billion-Dollar Breakfast at Christie's
The Hollywood star helped promote an evening sale that set new auction records for Pollock and Brancusi works.
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A Persian Garden Blooms on Governors Island
Bahar Behbahani convened artists and cultural practitioners for a four-hour event, blending performance and dialogue with rest and community.
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“Gaza Love” Monument Unveiled in Paterson, NJ
Kyle Goen’s artwork anchors the city’s recently dedicated Gaza Square.
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The Painted Book Cover Is Back
The recent shift toward figuration on book covers may reflect a broader desire for physical presence — proof of the artist’s hand in the digital age.
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The Black American Artists Who Dazzled Post-War Paris
An exhibition in Chicago celebrates the painters, writers, and performers who sought freedom in the city of light and left an indelible mark on its history.
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A Contemporary Art Haven Just a PATH Ride Away
More than a third of Mana Contemporary’s artists opened their spaces to the public for its spring open studios event, the largest participation number in years.