News
A List of Reopening Dates for NYC Museums
Plan your visit to see art in person again with our growing list of reopening dates at major New York City institutions.
COVID-19
Art
Shellyne Rodriguez’s Drawings Expand the Definition of “Essential Workers”
"I didn't want to be pigeonholed into that idea, the 'COVID drawings.’ To me this was just part of a moment,’” she told Hyperallergic of her drawings depicting her fellow organizers and Bronx community.
News
NYC Museums and "Low Risk" Cultural Sites Can Reopen On August 24, Governor Says
Institutions will be allowed to welcome visitors at 25% capacity, and they must enforce face coverings, among other safety measures.
Film
The Art of the At-Home Concert
Under quarantine, everyone from Justin Bieber to Dua Lipa has had to adjust to conveying intimacy to online audiences.
Art
How the Pandemic Has Highlighted a Crisis in Contemporary Museums
In researching three Indiana institutions, it is clear that the lockdown has exacerbated trends in the museum field such as a lack of relevance to the general public and increasing reliance on private philanthropy.
News
Dallas Art Fair Will Not Reimburse Participants for Canceled 2020 Edition
As galleries struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, exhibitors learned the fair will not reimburse participants for the booth fees they have already paid.
Film
Professional Wrestling Takes a Cinematic Turn Amid the Pandemic
Having to put on shows without crucial audience participation is forcing new evolution within wrestling.
Opinion
Reimagining Higher Education Through Socially Engaged Art
The answer to what happens next for City University of New York (CUNY) post-pandemic will depend on expanding the ideals of low-cost, high-quality liberal studies in which culture, self-reflection, and interdisciplinary learning enrich democratic values.
News
After Layoffs, Tenement Museum Union Files Complaint With National Labor Relations Board
A complaint by UAW Local 2110 on behalf of the staffers accuses the museum of laying off workers without notice or severance and withholding information from the union.
News
American Museum of Natural History Will Reverse Pay-what-you-wish Admission Upon Reopening
Pending approval from the state and city, the museum plans to reopen September 9 after being closed for the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
Columbia University Asks Professors to “Reconsider” Their Choice to Teach Online, Prompting Backlash
In an e-mail sent to staff, the executive vice president of Columbia's School of Arts and Sciences asked professors to help the school mount "a more robust offering of in-person or hybrid courses" this fall.
News
One-third of US Museums May Never Reopen, Says American Alliance of Museums
A survey of 760 museum directors warns that the impact of COVID-19 on the cultural sector could shutter 12,000 institutions permanently.