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President Trump has installed a statue of Christopher Columbus on White House grounds, reaffirming his support for Columbus Day and Italian American heritage. This move follows the removal of similar statues amid debates over Columbus's violent legacy.

This spring, revive your reading with art books featuring Swedish portraits, French poster design, and more. Discover insights from Lisa Yin Zhang and Nageen Shaikh on diverse art narratives and global solidarity.

Activists in Philadelphia demand the firing of curator Janet Monge from the Penn Museum after it was revealed the museum held remains of a MOVE bombing victim for decades. The group Police Free Penn urges restitution and a transparent investigation into the

A Christopher Columbus statue replica, previously destroyed in Baltimore, has been installed at the White House. This move sparks discussions about Columbus' historical role and its implications.

Art Fund has announced 'Empowering Curators,' a five-year program to support underrepresented curators from global majority backgrounds. This initiative includes residencies, project funding, and workshops to promote diversity and inclusion in the arts.

Marcia Tucker's 1982 essay critically examines the themes of sex, death, violence, and the apocalypse in 1970s figurative painting. Her insights offer a profound look at how these motifs challenged societal norms and provoked thought.

Chile's far-right president, José Antonio Kast, is implementing deep budget cuts to the Ministry of Culture. Critics warn this could harm cultural initiatives and preservation efforts across the nation.

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco plans to sell its iconic building, designed by Daniel Libeskind, due to financial challenges worsened by the pandemic. The institution aims to remain in the city, though a new location has yet to be determined.

Atreyee Gupta's upcoming book 'Non-Aligned' explores Indian art's role in the decolonization movement, highlighting the connections between Indian modernists and global solidarity efforts. By reinterpreting art history through the lens of Global Modernisms, Gupta offers a fresh perspective on the cultural and

Calvin Tomkins, a prominent art writer for the New Yorker for over 60 years, died at age 100 in Middletown, Rhode Island. His work profoundly influenced contemporary art journalism.