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Take Ai Weiwei's Middle Finger Anywhere in the World
A new collaboration between the artist and Avant Arte invites users to flip the bird anywhere and everywhere on Google Maps.
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A Photographer's Love Affair With Black Southern Quilt-Making
The 131 quilts were assembled by Roland Freeman, a prominent photographer and documentarian of 20th-century Black culture.
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Museum Director Reviled by Chinatown Activists Heads to Smithsonian
Nancy Yao, the embattled president of NYC’s Museum of Chinese in America, has been chosen to lead the forthcoming American Women’s History Museum.
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Protests in Greece Following Assault of Archeologist
Some believe the attack on archaeologist Manolis Psarros is connected to ongoing pressures from the tourism industry.
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The Sick, Abusive World of Tom Sachs
Former workers who spoke to Hyperallergic reveal a culture of rampant mistreatment at the artist's studio.
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Petition to Help Met Museum's “Hot Dog King” Garners 40K+ Supporters
Dan Rossi, a disabled veteran, says poor city oversight has created too much competition among food vendors along the Fifth Avenue stretch.
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Artist’s Tiny Home in a Dumpster Goes Viral on TikTok
Harrison Marshall’s 25-square-foot house cost him just $4,000, but some question its sustainability as the housing crisis continues.
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Photo Sale Supports Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria
Five photographers with personal connections to Turkey are selling more than 200 prints to benefit aid efforts.
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As Brazil Heals From Riots, a "Museum of Democracy" Takes Shape
Hyperallergic spoke with Cecília Sá of Brazil's Ministry of Culture to discuss the new multi-faceted public art initiative.
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Museum Apologizes for Asking Native Mother to Remove Traditional Baby Carrier
A staff member at the Portland Art Museum told her the basket violated the museum's "no backpacks" policy.
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Phyllida Barlow, Sculptor of the “Nonmonumental,” Dies at 78
The British sculptor found international acclaim in the early 2010s after retiring from a successful teaching career.
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Artists Team Up With Venus Williams to Save Nina Simone’s Home
An upcoming benefit auction will include artworks by Adam Pendleton, Ellen Gallagher, Rashid Johnson, Julie Mehretu, and more.