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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.

United States Artists has awarded $50,000 grants to 50 artists across various disciplines, marking 20 years of the USA Fellowship. The unrestricted grants provide recipients with the flexibility to support their living expenses.

IDSVA's PhD program merges online learning with global residencies, allowing art professionals to advance their studies without career disruption. Residencies take place in cities like Venice and New York City. Applications for 2026 are due December 8, 2025.

The new year brings fresh book reviews, including Bridget Quinn's take on Sue Roe's "Hidden Portraits," highlighting the women overshadowed by Picasso. Also featured is Lavinia Liang's look at David Wojnarowicz in the surveillance era.