Melissa Chiu to Lead Guggenheim Museum as New Director
April 17, 2026
Melissa Chiu will assume the role of director at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, starting September 1. Her appointment comes amid financial challenges
Israeli Artist at Venice Biennale Advocates for Inclusion Amid Rising Tensions
April 16, 2026
Belu-Simion Fainaru, Israel's representative at the Venice Biennale, speaks out against calls for the country's exclusion. He advocates for art as a means to
Exploring the Boundaries of Autofiction in Ben Lerner’s ‘Transcription’
April 15, 2026
Gemma Sieff examines Ben Lerner's 'Transcription,' a novel that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. Lerner's use of flawed recordings and glass flowers
Violeta Parra Museum Welcomes Visitors After Six-Year Closure
April 15, 2026
The Violeta Parra Museum in Santiago has reopened after a six-year closure due to fire damage. This marks an important cultural moment, celebrating the
Ali Cherri Pursues Legal Action Against Israeli Military Over Family’s Death
April 15, 2026
Artist Ali Cherri has filed a legal complaint with the French War Crimes Unit against the Israeli army for a strike that killed his
Nazi-Confiscated Modigliani Painting to Be Restored to Jewish Heirs
April 15, 2026
A Modigliani painting taken by the Nazis will be returned to its Jewish owner's heirs by art dealer David Nahmad. This restitution highlights ongoing
The Complex Interplay of Science and Portraiture
April 15, 2026
Portraiture captivates with its historical allure, but scientific studies often misinterpret its evidence. These studies overlook art history's nuanced understanding, risking biased conclusions that
Leah Ke Yi Zheng: A New Vision of Cultural Synthesis
April 15, 2026
Leah Ke Yi Zheng's exhibition at the Renaissance Society explores the synthesis of Western and Eastern art traditions. Curated by Myriam Ben Salah and