Art Movements, published every Thursday afternoon, offers a digest of essential news, appointments, accolades, and other notable events shaping the dynamic art world of today.
Canceled Biennale Exhibition Finds New Venue in Venice
Gabrielle Goliath is set to independently showcase three new installments of her performance project Elegy, which commemorates the victims of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. This will take place during the upcoming 61st Venice Biennale, following the controversial cancellation of her proposal for the South African Pavilion. “Palestinian lives will be grieved,” stated a press release from the artist’s team. The Chiesa di Sant’Antonin in Castello, a historic church from the seventh century, will host the exhibition, offering a significant upgrade from the traditional pavilions. The Bertha Foundation and the London art space Ibraaz are co-sponsoring the event.
Congratulations Are in Order …
Recently, curator Indira A. Abiskaroon Valbuena, recognized for her remarkable booth with artist Aiza Ahmed at last year’s Spring Break Art Show, has secured a prestigious role as the creative director and director of curatorial affairs at the soon-to-open Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx. As a native New Yorker with impressive credentials, including co-curating the Spike Lee exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Abiskaroon Valbuena shared, “I’m a ’90s kid who grew up in Queens. There is no doubt in my mind that I move through life the way I do in part because I’ve never known a world without Hip Hop.” She hopes the museum will highlight Hip Hop’s legacy and its impact on global culture.
Additional News …
Artists Tomashi Jackson, Lucy Kim, and Yu-Wen Wu have been named the recipients of the 2026 Wagner Arts Fellowship, each receiving $75,000 in unrestricted grants to support their artistic endeavors. Veronica Fernandez is now represented by Anat Ebgi gallery. Garth Greenan Gallery has signed on Heidi Howard. Philadelphia-based artist Sarah Pater is now represented by Pentimenti. Manifesta 16 Ruhr has announced its lineup of 106 participants for the edition, which will run from June 21 to October 10. Silke Lindner now represents Elizabeth Jaeger, and Magenta Plains represents the Estate of Paul Claude Gardère.
Unexpected Fusion: Art and Wrestling
Contemporary art has found its way into diverse arenas, including the US Open and anti-aging products. Now, it steps into the wrestling ring. Wrestlers Lee Moriarty and Thekla Kaischauri, who are also emerging visual artists, have launched their debut exhibition, Sunset Flip, in the Miami Design District. In this unique display, even the paintings exude an athletic aesthetic.
