Exhibitions - Page 6

The Smithsonian American Art Museum's exhibition on Grandma Moses opened after a delay, yet offers a conservative view that misses deeper critiques of her work. While the catalog provides insightful essays, the exhibition itself doesn't challenge prevailing myths, offering a simplified narrative

Zhanna Kadyrova's 'The Origami Deer' at the Venice Biennale symbolizes Ukraine's struggle and resilience amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The sculpture's journey across Europe reflects the displacement faced by millions of Ukrainians.

Lehman College Art Gallery will display the 2026 Thesis Exhibition from May 20-28, featuring BFA, MA, and MFA student work. The opening reception, also a department year-end celebration, will be on May 20.

Cuban artist Tania Bruguera will perform 'Tatlin’s Whisper #6' in Times Square on May 1. The piece highlights free speech challenges and authoritarianism, with relevance in both Cuba and the US.

Alma Allen’s US pavilion at the Venice Biennale, curated by Jeffrey Uslip, offers sculptures that seem devoid of impact. Amid disrupted selection processes, Allen's work, while visually appealing, lacks the depth of previous biennales.

The Venice Biennale honored the late curator Koyo Kouoh with a poetic journey led by María Magdalena Campos-Pons. The tribute celebrated Kouoh's legacy and humanity's core values, featuring diverse poetic and musical performances in her memory.

Hong Kong's M+ museum and the Centre Pompidou in Paris are collaborating on exhibitions during the Pompidou's renovation. These exhibitions will take place at M+, aiming to create unique cultural experiences and strengthen ties.

The 'Designing Motherhood' exhibition at Philadelphia's Mütter Museum, accompanied by a book, highlights the overlooked design history of motherhood. Curated by Michelle Millar Fisher and Amber Winick, the project explores objects from ancient to modern times, aiming to inspire further study.

The NADA New York fair showcased a variety of trends and notable works. Among them, Elena Roznovan's exploration of maternal themes and Kelly Tapia-Chuning's deconstruction of cultural identity stood out amid the bustling exhibition.

Todd Gray's exhibition at Perrotin, coinciding with "Octavia’s Gaze" at LACMA, uses photo assemblages to explore Black history and identity. His works, rich with historical context, invite viewers to ponder the layered narratives of the African diaspora.