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Michelle Millar Fisher Appointed as Chief Curator at Cooper Hewitt

Michelle Millar Fisher Appointed as Chief Curator at Cooper Hewitt

Michelle Millar Fisher has been named the new chief curator at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, succeeding Matilda McQuaid. The Getty awarded $1.8 million for Black Visual Arts Archives. Additionally, Nora Turato's new billboard installation near the High Line offers a humorous,
June 3, 2026
The Lasting Impact of Mary Lovelace O’Neal

The Lasting Impact of Mary Lovelace O’Neal

Mary Lovelace O’Neal, an abstract mixed-media artist from Jackson, Mississippi, left a significant mark on art and civil rights. Her involvement in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and her mentorship by Stokely Carmichael and Jacob Lawrence were pivotal.
June 3, 2026
Seattle Art Museum Employees Aim to Unionize

Seattle Art Museum Employees Aim to Unionize

Seattle Art Museum employees have announced their intention to unionize, seeking voluntary recognition from the museum's leadership. The union, known as Seattle Art Museum Workers United (SAMWU), aims to address issues like wages and benefits.
May 22, 2026
Getty Faces Criticism Over Armenian Heritage Oversight

Getty Faces Criticism Over Armenian Heritage Oversight

Getty is under scrutiny for neglecting the destruction of Armenian heritage in its recent publication. Critics highlight the systemic erasure of Armenian sites in Nakhichevan and question the involvement of figures like Irina Bokova in shaping cultural narratives.
May 19, 2026
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