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The Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Art will close on January 23 to protest ICE activities, joining a statewide economic blackout. This follows the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent, prompting widespread outrage.

Philip Leider's role as Artforum's founding editor was instrumental in shaping the magazine's influential voice. His contributions continue to impact contemporary art discourse.

Jean Cooney, former director of Times Square Arts, has been appointed as executive director of Creative Time. Known for her innovative public art strategies, Cooney is set to lead the nonprofit into a new era.

The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis will close on January 23 to support a protest against ICE. This action underscores the center's solidarity with local activists and their call for change.

Rediscovering vintage gay adult films from the 70s and 80s offers a cultural and historical insight amidst current state repression. These films capture a bygone era of LGBTQ+ freedom and serve as both a nostalgic journey and a form of resistance.

This week's In Memoriam honors notable figures in the art world, including Harvey Pratt, Roger Allers, and Robert Burleigh, among others. Their contributions spanned various disciplines, leaving lasting legacies.

The National Endowment for the Arts has rescinded millions in grant funding, affecting numerous organizations. The move follows a budget proposal to eliminate the NEA and has led to staff resignations and urgent fundraising efforts by arts groups.

Antonio Paucar, a Peruvian artist inspired by Andean culture, has been honored with the 2026 Artes Mundi Prize. The award celebrates his significant contributions to contemporary art.

A provocative artwork on the National Mall critiques the Trump-Epstein relationship with a 10-foot-tall birthday card. Created by the anonymous group Secret Handshake, the piece invites public participation and commentary on a contentious issue.

A new interactive art installation on the National Mall features a replica of Trump's alleged birthday message to Epstein. This public artwork invites visitors to express their opinions on the Trump administration, keeping the Epstein files in the spotlight.