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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.

California College of the Arts will close in 2027, with its campus being acquired by Vanderbilt University. This marks the end of a major cultural institution in Northern California, with plans to preserve its legacy through ongoing initiatives.

Marica Vilcek's memoir, Giving and Receiving, details her journey from Czechoslovakia to becoming a pivotal figure in the art world and philanthropy. The Vilcek Foundation has awarded over $17 million to support immigrants in arts and sciences.