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The new year brings fresh book reviews, including Bridget Quinn's take on Sue Roe's "Hidden Portraits," highlighting the women overshadowed by Picasso. Also featured is Lavinia Liang's look at David Wojnarowicz in the surveillance era.

Nyamakop's upcoming game, Relooted, lets players reclaim African artifacts from Western museums. Set in futuristic Johannesburg, it explores cultural restitution through an engaging heist narrative.

Philip Tinari, the influential curator and director of Beijing's UCCA, will assume leadership of Hong Kong's Tai Kwun. This transition highlights his ongoing impact on the contemporary art scene.

Sue Roe's book, Hidden Portraits: Six Women Who Shaped Picasso’s Life, explores the lives of women pivotal to Picasso, emphasizing their independence beyond being "Picasso’s women." Bridget Quinn's review highlights this fresh perspective.

IDSVA offers a groundbreaking low-residency PhD in Visual Arts, integrating online learning with global residencies. This program supports art professionals in advancing their careers while pursuing intellectual growth.

President Trump has withdrawn from two major international cultural organizations, citing them as contrary to US interests. This move, part of a larger retreat from global cooperation, may have significant implications for cultural preservation and international relations.

Recent violent acts have provoked a strong reaction from the artistic community. This includes protests against Renee Nicole Good's killing by ICE and responses from Venezuelan artists to U.S. involvement in their country.