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William Kentridge, a prominent South African artist, shares insights into his creative process in a new book based on a 2024 Oxford lecture. The book includes a chapter on lapis blue and creativity, available on Hyperallergic.

Misan Harriman will resign from the Southbank Centre amid controversy over his social media comments. Harriman states his decision predates recent criticism. Over 100,000 complaints were filed against right-wing media coverage, and a celebrity-backed letter supports him.

Hyperallergic's tarotscope series melds tarot with astrology, offering insights for the arts during solstices and equinoxes. This Summer Solstice, the reading uses the 'Getting Unstuck' spread to guide creatives toward a new flow state, embracing mystery and change.

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans offers up to $90,000 to support immigrant artists pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. The program fosters a diverse community, valuing creativity and achievement.

New Epstein files reveal Jeff Koons attended a 2013 dinner at Epstein's home. The files highlight connections between the art world and Epstein, underscoring the need for scrutiny.

New renderings of the 9/11 Museum's exhibition design have been released, showcasing the ongoing progress of the project. While the museum's completion is awaited, the detailed visualizations offer insight into its future layout.

Archaeologists in Oxyrhynchus have discovered a mummy with a papyrus from Homer’s Iliad, raising questions about the text's role in burial rituals. This find highlights Homer’s widespread influence in the ancient world and continues to inform our understanding of Greco-Roman Egypt.

More than 100 Seattle Art Museum employees have announced plans to unionize, citing issues with wages and job security. They are joining a broader movement among cultural institutions nationwide.

Israeli soldiers turning their backs in portraits symbolize a literal and metaphorical cover-up, using technology meant for surveillance to conceal identities. This raises questions about privacy and power, contrasting traditional portraiture's focus on individuality with counterportraiture's anonymity.

Mary Lovelace O’Neal, a prominent painter and Civil Rights activist, died at 84 in Mérida, Mexico. Known for her powerful Lampblack series, she was a vital figure in the art world and Civil Rights movement, leaving a legacy of impactful work and