Announcement
ICP and Eyebeam Present a Symposium on Vision, Technology, and Justice
VISION AND TECHNOLOGY: toward a more just future is a free symposium tackling contemporary issues around representation and new media practices
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Art
A New Museum Chronicles Niagara Falls’ Pivotal Role in the Underground Railroad
The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center tells the stories of those who sought freedom — and those who helped them get there.
Art
Newly Digitized Collection of Early 20th-Century Lakota Drawings Tells a Curious History
The collection has been digitized by the Newberry Library, as part of its new open access policy.
Art
“I Wanted to Make Art that Told a Story”: Alison Saar on Her Eloquent Sculptures
At her home and studio, Saar elaborates on her powerfully direct stories, particularly as they pertain to the African American experience.
Guide
Your Concise Guide to Frieze Week 2018
As Frieze and TEFAF go head-to-head, eight other fairs or fair-like endeavors are vying for your attention (and time, and money) this week.
Art
Researchers Believe They've Identified the World's Oldest Tattoo Kit
The findings lend insight into ancient Native American inking traditions.
Announcement
Christine Borland, Sam Durant, and Mark Leckey Discuss Sculpture and Authorship at Nasher Prize Dialogues
The discussion, organized in partnership with Common Guild, will be held on May 2 at the Trades Hall of Glasgow and livestreamed on Facebook.
Art
From Farming to Ethics, How the Ancient World Lived Sustainably
Historians explore older methods of sustainable living, from Ancient Greece to the Mayan Civilization.
News
Protesters Occupy Brooklyn Museum Atrium, Demanding Decolonization Commission
Over 60 protesters from 20 community groups rallied at the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden demanding the beloved institutions play a role in safeguarding their local communities.
Announcement
Penn Museum Unveils Its New Middle East Galleries
The Middle East Galleries are the first in a series of transformative gallery renovations taking place at the Penn Museum over the next several years.
In Brief
Columbia University MFA Students Demand Tuition Refunds
Earlier this month, 51 of the 54 students in Columbia's visual arts MFA program met with the school's dean and provost to demand full tuition refunds.
In Brief
Sacré Bleu! French Museum Is Full of Forgeries
The Musée Terrus in Elne recently brought in an art historian to examine its holdings; he found that 82 of the 140 works in the museum's collection are fake.