News
Smithsonian Secretary Responds to Trump’s Museum Crackdown
In a letter to staff, Lonnie Bunch reportedly defended the institution’s independence and vowed to ensure that the museums are “nonpartisan.”
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Curator Targeted by Trump Tapped to Lead Milwaukee Art Museum
Kim Sajet, who resigned from her post as director of the National Portrait Gallery after Trump criticized her support for DEI, will begin her new role later this month.
Features
A Chicago Artist-Run Gallery’s Last Hurrah Before Forced Closure
Roman Susan will host its last projects this month ahead of the demolition of its historic building by owner Loyola University Chicago.
Art Review
There’s Not Enough of Liverpool in the City’s Biennial
While the "Bedrock" theme suggests connections to the region, many works fail to engender meaningful dialogue with the area.
News
Rosalyn Drexler, Pop Artist and Polymath, Dies at 98
The painter, Emmy-winning screenwriter, and one-time wrestler probed gender and power in popular culture.
Community
Required Reading
This week: rewriting the stories of two forgotten artists, how Jaws gave sharks a bad rep, Afghanistan earthquake aid, shady influencer funding, a radical history of boxing, and more.
Community
A View From the Easel
“I love the creaky floorboards and how they hold the memories of artists before me.”
News
Baltimore Museum of Art to Host Amy Sherald Show After Artist’s Smithsonian Withdrawal
Sherald canceled her touring exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery over concerns that her painting of a trans woman would be censored.
News
Eight Arts Writers Awarded 2025 Rabkin Prizes
Tempestt Hazel, Paul Chaat Smith (Comanche Nation), and America Meredith (Cherokee Nation) are among this year’s recipients.