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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a testament to activists' perseverance, celebrates Dr. King's civil rights legacy. Hyperallergic explores his impact through art and cultural events marking the holiday.

The California College of the Arts in San Francisco will close by the end of the 2026-2027 school year, a casualty of financial struggles despite the city's wealth. The closure underscores the tech sector's lack of cultural investment and highlights significant wealth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's staff has taken a pivotal step by voting to unionize, creating one of the largest bargaining units among U.S. cultural institutions.

Explore the anticipated art books of 2026, including studies by Eileen G'Sell and Ann Patchett's 'Whistler.' Discover new insights into visual culture and prepare for an exciting year in art literature.

Staff at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC have successfully unionized under UAW Local 2110 following a NLRB election. The union aims for pay equity, representation, and transparency across 50 departments.

United States Artists in Chicago has announced the recipients of its 2026 fellowships, each receiving $50,000. The awards support artistic innovation and excellence across various disciplines.

Reports of Iranian artists killed by government forces have fueled international outrage. As journalists and human rights groups struggle to track the casualties and detentions, the killings of Mehdi Salahshour and Javad Ganji have been confirmed by multiple sources, highlighting the regime's

Vanderbilt University is set to acquire California College of the Arts' San Francisco campus as CCA closes by 2027. The move raises concerns about cultural preservation in San Francisco, as articulated by curator Natasha Boas.

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has awarded over $4 million in grants to 57 artists for Fall 2025. This funding supports innovative projects and highlights the foundation's commitment to contemporary art.