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Tina Rivers Ryan wraps up her tenure as editor in chief with Artforum's April 2026 issue. Her leadership has been marked by a dedication to fostering diverse dialogues in the art community.

Jacob Lawrence's art acts as a bridge between past and present, addressing themes like migration and racial inequities through compelling visual stories. Michael Lobel delves into how Lawrence's work speaks to both historical and contemporary audiences.

Józefina Chętko reviews the English translation of Władysław Strzemiński’s Theory of Seeing, highlighting its enduring significance in art theory. Strzemiński explores how vision is shaped by cultural and social contexts, a concept still relevant today.

A satirical sculpture mocking Trump's extravagant bathroom redesign was unveiled at the Lincoln Memorial. The 10-foot-tall piece by Secret Handshake invites visitors to sit on a golden toilet, critiquing Trump's opulent White House renovations.

Kate McNamara has been appointed as the director of the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard University. She will start her new role on July 1, succeeding Dan Byers. McNamara brings a wealth of experience from her previous positions in

Ted Castle's 1982 essay sheds light on Pat Steir's transformative role in art. Known for her Waterfall paintings, Steir's work bridged Eastern and Western art philosophies, leaving a lasting legacy.

Agosto Machado, a distinctive figure in NYC's downtown scene, passed away on March 21. Known for his shrines built from collected ephemera, Machado's work immortalized a rich underground culture.

A provocative golden toilet sculpture critiquing Donald Trump has appeared on the National Mall, aiming to incite discussion about political leadership and art's role in activism. The installation has captured significant public interest.

In a major art theft, paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse have been stolen from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation in Parma, Italy. The stolen artworks are worth millions, prompting a thorough investigation.

Coded Bias, a documentary by Shalini Kantayya, investigates the racial biases embedded in AI systems. It follows MIT's Joy Buolamwini in her efforts to highlight these issues, especially in surveillance and law enforcement.