News
Developer Bulldozes Frank Lloyd Wright Building as Preservationists Rushed to Save It
The demolition, which occurred overnight on January 10, came as a shock to preservation groups who had been working to save the building.
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For the First Time in 940 Years, the Bayeux Tapestry Will Leave France
The 70-meter-long embroidery also features 35 dogs, three women, and an astral phenomenon.
In Brief
Why Google’s Art Selfie App Doesn’t Work in Texas and Illinois
Both states have strict user privacy laws governing the use of biometric identifiers like scans of facial geometry.
Art
How Atlanta’s High Museum Attracted a 45% Non-White Audience
In an era where art museums are having trouble diversifying their audiences, the High Museum of Art is making great strides.
Announcement
BRIC Presents Reenactment, Where Artists of Color Examine Historical Reenactment in Contemporary Art
This group exhibition — curated by Jenny Gerow, Assistant Curator at BRIC —will examine the aesthetics and politics of historical reenactment in contemporary art.
Art
How Fashion Has Constricted Women’s Bodies Over 250 Years
An exhibit at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology looks at society's obsession with the body through garments from the late 1700s to our time.
Poetry
Two Poems by Yi Won
Our poetry editor, Wendy Xu, has selected two poems by Yi Won for her monthly series that brings original poetry to the screens of Hyperallergic readers.
Art
Making Music Amid Anthony McCall's Light Projections
A series of performances accompanying Pioneer Works's Anthony McCall exhibition will find musicians soloing alongside his dramatic, dancing light art.
Art
The Story of NYC Trash Through Art and Artifacts
The City Reliquary in Brooklyn is exploring centuries of trash in New York City, and the artists and groups who have responded to it.
In Brief
Governor Tosses Rule Radically Limiting Books in New York State Prisons
The new directive would not only have drastically restricted the number of books available to inmates, but also prohibited them from receiving warm clothes like hoodies and any fresh produce.
Art
Collaborations in Contemporary Craft Between California and Mexico
Artists talk about their techniques and collaborations in Mexico and California.
News
Four More Women Allege Sexual Misconduct by Chuck Close
In the wake of recent sexual harassment allegations against Close, four additional women have shared the stories of their encounters with the artist — including one who says he touched her.