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This week's In Memoriam honors the impactful contributions of Richard Gorman, Seyni Awa Camara, Björn Roth, and others who've recently passed, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world.

Artists and art workers have urged MoMA to distance itself from Leon Black due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, leading to his resignation as chairman. Despite new abuse allegations, Black remains on the board. Meanwhile, artists in Minneapolis are creatively resisting

Leon Black is facing serious allegations of sexual abuse as detailed in newly released Epstein files. The documents include a diary and emails aligning with a 2023 lawsuit. Black's attorney denies all accusations, while MoMA has yet to comment.

The anthology Plastics, edited by Anne Gunnison and David Joselit, probes the multifaceted role of plastic in art. Through academic case studies, it highlights humanity's complex connection with this ubiquitous material and its philosophical and environmental implications.

Roberta Fallon, a cherished figure in Philadelphia’s art community and co-founder of Artblog, has died at 76. She succumbed to injuries in her hometown on December 5, 2025, following a car accident last November. Friends and colleagues remember Fallon’s vibrant influence on

David A. Ross, chair of the MFA Art Practice program at SVA, resigned following the release of emails with Jeffrey Epstein. The emails included discussions of inappropriate exhibition concepts. His departure followed pressure from the SVA community.

Marina Abramović's chair has its own Twitter handle, offering a humorous and engaging take on social media. The account's bio and amusing details about a table add to its quirky charm.

The Vilcek Foundation has awarded $250,000 to five immigrant fashion professionals for their contributions to documenting fashion history. The 2026 Vilcek Prizes in Fashion & Culture honor their work in preserving cultural narratives and enriching the arts.

Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts, a cornerstone of the city's art scene since 1992, is closing permanently due to financial issues worsened by the pandemic. This marks a significant loss for the city's cultural landscape.

The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, will undergo a two-year renovation starting July 4, closing its doors to modernize facilities. Performances will be relocated, and staff will work remotely, with reopening set for 2028.