This week's In Memoriam honors influential art figures, including Ted Berger, Jerry McMillan, and Hudson Talbott, highlighting their contributions and legacies in the art world.
Jasmine Weber reflects on Auudi Dorsey's artistic exploration of New Orleans' Black history, while Sebastian Smee reports on a family's search for a stolen Pollock. Additionally, Charlotte Higgins, Katelyn Burns, and Felix Pal provide insights into political, social, and far-right movements.
Exploring themes of gender, media shifts, and cultural changes, this article covers Gladys Nilsson's art, the Washington Post's controversial cuts, harsh conditions in ICE centers, Jeffrey Epstein's enduring influence, and Brooklyn's gentrification impact.
This article explores how art can redefine spaces and provoke discourse, featuring exhibitions that turn reading rooms into living conversations and examining unique cultural artifacts. It also covers Mvskoke artist Kimberly Dawn Robertson's impactful beadwork and Greenpeace's legal battle regarding pipeline protests.
Andrew Berardini shares his experiences from Frieze Week LA 2026, offering a detailed diary of art fairs, gallery visits, and vibrant social events. His reflections capture the essence of this pivotal art gathering.
In this week's In Memoriam, we pay homage to influential figures like Iris Cantor, Ulysses Jenkins, and Rena Bransten, who left indelible marks in the art world. Their legacies, along with others we lost, continue to inspire.
Diya Vij, New York City's new cultural affairs commissioner, is poised to address the city's affordability issues affecting artists. With support from Mayor Mamdani, Vij's role involves navigating complex challenges to retain artists in the city.
Giancarlo Politi, founder of Flash Art magazine, has died at 89. His publication was a pioneering force in international art discourse, championing young talent and shaping art fairs like Artissima.
An open letter signed by over 50 artists and curators calls on the Swiss Institute to address domestic violence allegations against artist TM, featured in their exhibition. The Swiss Institute maintains it cannot comment on ongoing legal matters.
Frieze LA opened at Santa Monica Airport with a lively start, intertwining commercial success with reflections on societal issues. Amid the art displays, performances, and presentations, questions about the fair's role in addressing themes of class, labor, and immigration emerged.
Aaron Wile is appointed as the new John Updike Curator at the Frick, having previously curated a significant exhibition there. The Venice Biennale announces its artist list, and Paris sees critical leadership changes at major museums.