**Art Review: George Stubbs and the Equine Masterpiece “Whistlejacket”** When George Stubbs paints a horse, it comes alive. One such vibrant creation is “Whistlejacket,” a painting that epitomizes the artist’s mastery over equine portraiture. Stubbs, the son of a Liverpool currier, dedicated his life to understanding the anatomy of horses as no other artist before him. His knowledge was profound, […]
Hans Holbein the Younger’s “The Ambassadors,” held at the National Gallery of London, is a quintessential representation of the English Renaissance’s complexity. The painting depicts Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selve surrounded by objects hinting at both the material and intellectual worlds, including globes, a lute, and a distorted skull as a memento mori. This work is a testament […]
**In Memoriam** is a cherished tradition in the art world, published weekly to honor those who have passed away. This tribute brings to light the significant contributions of artists and cultural figures who have enriched our lives and expanded our understanding of creativity. **Desmond Morris** (1928–2026) – A multifaceted British zoologist, television presenter, and artist, Morris left a profound mark […]
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The National Gallery of Art (NGA) is set to continue its transformative artwork lending program, Across the Nation, thanks to a record $116 million donation from the foundation of Mitchell Rales, a biotech billionaire and co-founder of the Glenstone museum. Initially launched as a pilot project last spring, the program has already reached an estimated 900,000 visitors by bringing iconic […]
The International Center of Photography (ICP) is excited to announce the return of its annual Photobook Fest for its fifth edition. Scheduled to take place from May 8-10 in Manhattan’s vibrant Lower East Side, this year’s festival promises to be a dynamic celebration of the photobook form. With participation from over 80 international publishers, attendees can look forward to a […]
The new V&A East, a highly anticipated outpost of the Victoria and Albert Museum, has opened its doors in East London, offering an innovative approach to art and design collection. Contrasting with the grand architecture of its South Kensington counterpart, V&A East embraces a human scale, fostering community engagement. Built as part of a £660 million redevelopment project, the museum […]
An artist on saying no to the US Biennale pavilion, Dumbo Open Studios turns 10, and the Rijksmuseum takes on Ovid’s magnum opus. MoMA PS1’s massive survey of local artists, Greater New York, happens just once every five years, so it’s only natural that the show would stir strong emotions … including ambivalence. Read all about the works Hyperallergic loved, […]
**Street Wise: Martha Back at the Bronx Documentary Center** In the lively core of the Bronx, a distinctive mix of art and documentary media has been fostering waves of inspiration and awareness—the Bronx Documentary Center (BDC). Among the numerous significant exhibitions and events hosted here, one in particular shines: “Street Wise: Martha Back at the Bronx.” This documentary series not […]
**A Survey of New York: Greater New York at MoMA PS1** New York City stands as a colossal entity, perpetually in motion, shaped by its ever-evolving cultural landscape. The notion of surveying this metropolis and its artistic expanse is daunting; it’s an organism too vast, expansive, and diverse to contain within conventional parameters. However, MoMA PS1’s “Greater New York” exhibition […]