> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://hyperallergic.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Week in Review: US Urges Release of Jailed Turkish Philanthropist; Sculptor Paves Way in Prosthetics for Darker Skin - URL: https://hyperallergic.com/week-in-review-us-urges-release-of-jailed-turkish-philanthropist-sculptor-paves-way-in-prosthetics-for-darker-skin/ - Published: 2021-02-12T12:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-24T16:38:38.000Z - Description: Also, a bipartisan group of US Senators introduced a resolution in solidarity with Cuban artists, and more. - Author: Jasmine Weber - Tags: News, Week in Review, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-hidden, #Import 2025-11-24 09:11 (2021, 2022, part 1) *Week in Review is a weekly collection of news, developments, and stirrings in the art world.* [*Subscribe*](https://hyperallergic.com/newsletters?utm%5Fsource=page&utm%5Fcampaign=artmovements) *to receive these posts as a weekly newsletter*. Hyperallergic acquired documents raising questions about the **San Francisco Art Institute** board and tax-exempt bond misuse at the school, which is being [investigated by the **California Attorney General**](https://hyperallergic.com/why-is-the-california-attorney-general-investigating-the-san-francisco-art-institute/). The **US State Department** released a statement [urging the release of art philanthropist **Osman** **Kavala**](https://hyperallergic.com/us-urges-immediate-release-of-art-philanthropist-osman-kavala-in-turkey/) in Turkey and denouncing the "specious charges against Kavala, his ongoing detention, and the continuing delays in the conclusion of his trial." Sculptor and former special effects artist **John Amanam** is paving the way for [**prosthetics** in darker skin tones](https://hyperallergic.com/john-amaman-prosthesis-dark-skin/). He began crafting impressive replicas of human body parts after his brother lost part of his hand, and has served nearly 200 customers in two years. A [new **AR** app](https://hyperallergic.com/monuments-project-app-ar/) allows you to insert monumental figures of under-recognized icons like **Shirley Chisholm** and **Toussaint Louverture** into public spaces. The [**Asian American Art Initiative**](https://hyperallergic.com/asian-american-art-initiative-stanford-cantor-arts-center/) (AAAI) at **Stanford's Cantor Arts Center** is committed to studying and exhibiting more Asian American art. More than 50 artists submitted drawings for a coloring book [benefitting the **Black**](https://hyperallergic.com/black-painters-academy-coloring-book-fundraiser/)[ **Painters Academy**](https://hyperallergic.com/black-painters-academy-coloring-book-fundraiser/) to fund a permanent home for the new art school. A bipartisan group of **US** **Senators** [introduced a resolution](https://hyperallergic.com/us-senators-cuban-artists-solidarity/) in solidarity with **Cuban** **artists** and urging the release of **Denis** **Solís**, a rapper arbitrarily detained last year. 15th-century **Venetian glass beads** found in Alaska are [some of the earliest European objects discovered](https://hyperallergic.com/beads-found-in-alaska-may-be-earliest-european-objects-discovered-in-north-america/) in North America. **Chinchero**, in **Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas**, is home to a dozen Indigenous cultures as well as 15th-century Inca ruins. [The site is ](https://hyperallergic.com/a-sacred-incan-site-is-threatened-by-a-new-airport/)[**at risk**](https://hyperallergic.com/a-sacred-incan-site-is-threatened-by-a-new-airport/)due to the construction of a new airport. The remains of [**Khaled Al-Asaad**](https://hyperallergic.com/khaled-al-asaad-archaeologist-beheaded/), an archaeologist who was beheaded in 2015 after refusing to lead **ISIS** to ancient artifacts from **Palmyra**, were discovered. Artists **Melissa Vadakara** and **Marios Tzavellas** have [created classical **snow sculptures**](https://hyperallergic.com/snow-sculptures-astoria-queens/) in Astoria Park. Unique works from the [**Works Progress Association**](https://hyperallergic.com/wpa-swann-galleries-auction/) sold at **Swann** **Galleries**. ## Awards & Accolades The **Martha Graham Dance Company** is the inaugural artist in residence at **the** **Church** in Sag Harbor, a new residency, exhibition space, and creative center. **Niamh O'Malley** will represent **Ireland** at the 59th **Venice Biennale**. The **World Photography Organisation** has announced the **2021 National Awards Winners** for the annual Sony World Photography Awards. | [WPO](https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/winners-galleries/2021/national-awards/winners/2021-national-regional?utm%5Fsource=Press+Contacts+-+Main+List+%28Last+Update%3A+08.02.2021%29&utm%5Fcampaign=440dbc3a9b-EMAIL%5FCAMPAIGN%5F2019%5F12%5F30%5F01%5F51%5FCOPY%5F02&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fterm=0%5F3dd83b44bd-440dbc3a9b-89888251&mc%5Fcid=440dbc3a9b&mc%5Feid=bad9ec645b) ## Transitions **Ali Banisadr** is now represented by **Victoria Miro** **Gallery**. **Jordan Casteel** is now represented by **Massimo de Carlo Gallery**. | [CultureType](https://www.culturetype.com/2021/02/09/painter-jordan-casteel-who-portrays-her-subjects-with-illuminating-detail-is-now-represented-by-massimo-de-carlo-gallery/?ref=hyperallergic.com) **Neal Benezra** will step down as director of **SFMOMA**. | [Hyperallergic](https://hyperallergic.com/sfmoma-director-to-step-down-after-a-tumultuous-year-at-museum/) ## In Memoriam Chick Corea (1941–2021), Grammy Award-winning composer and musician | [Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/feb/11/chick-corea-grammy-winning-jazz-musician-dies?ref=hyperallergic.com) Maria Guarnaschelli (1941–2021), book editor known for her impact on culinary literature | [*New York Times*](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/11/dining/maria-guarnaschelli-dead.html?ref=hyperallergic.com) Charles McGee (1924–2021), artist and educator | [Click On Detroit](https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/02/05/iconic-detroit-artist-charles-mcgee-dies-at-96/?ref=hyperallergic.com) Mary Wilson (1944–2021), founding member of the Supremes | [*New York Times*](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/09/arts/music/mary-wilson-dead.html?ref=hyperallergic.com) S. Clay Wilson (1941–2021), underground comix artist | [Datebook](https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/art-exhibits/s-clay-wilson-ingenious-underground-comix-artist-dies-at-79?ref=hyperallergic.com)