Podcast
Art Critic John Yau Talks About Four Decades of Writing in New York
The words of John Yau continue to be read by those who want to know what is going on in contemporary art in New York and beyond.
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News
“College of Grievance Studies”: A Satirical Illustration of a Fake University Lights Up the Internet
From a “Cuck Zone” to a Karl Marx fountain, a satirical illustration of a liberal arts campus by Chelsea Saunders is making its rounds on the internet.
Film
An Animated Horror Film Dredges a Disturbing Chilean History
The Wolf House is thick with layered references to Chile's repression under Pinochet, but it's not necessary to understand any of them to get the full brunt of its terrifying, intricately animated imagery.
Announcement
SUNY New Paltz Presents 2020 MFA Thesis Exhibition Online
The State University of New York at New Paltz’s 2020 online MFA show explores the possibilities of other worlds.
Community
A View From the Easel During Times of Quarantine
This week, artists reflect on quarantining from their studios in Joshua Tree, New York City, Seattle, and Naples, Florida.
News
Week in Review: Philly Mayor Proposes to Eliminate Arts Budget; Museum Expansions Continue in LA
Also, the New York Public Library acquired the archive of avant-garde dancer Martha Graham, and more.
News
Hauser & Wirth's New Online Exhibition Celebrates the Artists Among Its Staff
All proceeds for Homegrown will go directly to the artists; an additional 10% of gross profits will benefit the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization.
News
Philadelphia Mayor Proposes Arts Budget of Zero, a Crushing Blow to Local Institutions
As statewide cultural grants are rescinded, Mayor Jim Kenny introduces a 2021 budget proposal that totally eliminates the city’s $4.4 million allowance for the arts.
Art
80 LA Galleries Band Together In an Effort to Survive the Pandemic
Galleryplatform.la launches May 15, featuring online viewing rooms for small and blue-chip galleries, video profiles of artists, and a column on the history of LA galleries — all to help galleries stay afloat.
News
LA Museums Continue Construction and Expansion Projects, Despite Pandemic
In California, all construction — including museum expansions — has been categorized as essential. While much of the art world is standing still, expansions at LACMA, the Hammer, and other museums are prompting both questions and criticisms.
Announcement
UT Dallas Offers Transdisciplinary Graduate Programs in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication
Apply by July 1 to develop your creative skills and undertake critical investigations of technology in artistic practices.
Art
Curator John Lukavic Picks Five Artists to Watch From Indian Market
In this ongoing series, curators and members of the Native arts community share five artists they were looking forward to seeing at the 2020 Indian Market, which has been postponed to 2021.