Art
Taking in Local Projects at Zona Maco, Latin America’s Largest Art Fair
Even with art on view from dozens of countries, I found myself most drawn to work from local Mexican artists and spaces.
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In Brief
Former Students of the Shuttered Art Institutes Given Chance at Loan Forgiveness
A lawsuit filed in October of 2019 will allow some of the 26,000 affected students opportunities to have their loans canceled through the Education of Department’s closed-school discharge program.
Announcement
Western Union: Small Boats by Isaac Julien Is on View at the Neuberger Museum of Art
The video installation addresses the enduring political questions raised by migration: Who belongs and who does not? Who lives and who dies? On view February 12-May 31.
Film
At Sundance, Tracing the Potential of Visual Art as an Agent of Change
Rounding out our Sundance coverage, here’s a look at some of the most exciting visual arts-focused films that debuted at the festival.
News
Art Basel Will Refund Hong Kong Exhibitors 75% Of Booth Fee
| Art Basel will partially refund galleries slated to participate in its now-canceled Hong Kong fair, according to a fair spokesperson. MCH Group, Art Basel’s parent company, announced its decision to call off the fair yesterday, February 6, due to concerns related to the rapidly spreading coronavir
Announcement
The Neuberger Museum of Art Explores Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Range of Work and Influence
Pasolini openly criticized the government, the Church, the right and the left — anywhere he saw a wrong. Pier Paolo Pasolini: Subversive Prophet is on view February 12–May 31.
Film
Approaches to Feminism by Way of Shirley Jackson and a Black Beauty Pageant
At Sundance, Shirley and Miss Juneteenth explored ways women claim control of their own narratives.
Film
The Complicated Personas of Mozart, Rock Hudson, and Jean Seberg
A new retrospective at Anthology Film Archives presents the work of pioneering independent director and film essayist Mark Rappaport.
Announcement
Phillips to Offer El Anatsui's "Affirmation"
The work is part of A Vision in Red, a collection offered at Phillips, London’s 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening & Day Sales. The auctions will take place on February 13 and 14.
Film
A No Wave Filmmaker Brings Feminism to the Fore
A program of shorts and features organized by Beth B for the International Film Festival Rotterdam examines issues of conformity among women, challenges gender stereotypes, and advocates for female agency.
In Brief
Over 150,000 Botanical Illustrations Enter the Public Domain
The free images, uploaded courtesy of the Biodiversity Heritage Library, include animal sketches, historical diagrams, botanical studies, and scientific research.
News
Week In Review: Art Basel Hong Kong 2020 Canceled; Military Veteran Artists Urge MoMA to Divest From “Toxic Philanthropy”
Also, a man jumped to his death from Thomas Heatherwick's Vessel sculpture in New York’s Hudson Yards, Delhi police censored a public artwork at India Art Fair 2020, and more.