CUNY Social Practice Art Program Announces Closure

**The Closure of Social Practice CUNY: Reflecting on a Pioneering Artist-Led Project** Social Practice City University of New York (SPCUNY), a project established to support social justice-driven artists within the public university framework, has announced its closure in February 2027. Founded in 2021 by artists and educators Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact […]

Museum of the African Diaspora Commemorates Ten Years of Its Rising Artists Initiative

**Museum of the African Diaspora Commemorates Ten Years of Emerging Artists** The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Emerging Artists Program (EAP) by revealing its 2026-2027 cohort. This initiative, which aids early- and mid-career creatives, features artists Jasmine Ross, Demetri Broxton, Dorian Reid, and Tahirah Rasheed, who were chosen from […]

Marcel Duchamp’s Influence in New York City

**Navigating New York Art: Duchamp, MoMA, and the City’s Creative Pulse** New York City is once again the epicenter of groundbreaking art as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) presents a major solo exhibition for Marcel Duchamp, marking a homecoming for the revolutionary artist. This exhibit, the first of its kind in over 50 years, explores Duchamp’s influence on modern […]

Houston’s FotoFest: Maintaining Its Innovative Edge for 40 Years

**FotoFest Celebrates 40 Years of Internationalism and Artistic Freedom** FotoFest, the acclaimed photography biennial founded in Houston in 1986, marked its 40th anniversary with a grand retrospective. The event, featuring over 450 artists from 58 countries, was a testament to its enduring values of internationalism and artistic freedom. Co-founder Wendy Watriss, along with her late husband Frederick Baldwin, established the […]

Michaelina Wautier Recognized for Her Contributions to Art

**Rediscovering Michaelina Wautier: A Baroque Talent Unearthed** *LONDON* — An unexpected revelation is captivating art enthusiasts at the Royal Academy’s newly unveiled monographic exhibition of Michaelina Wautier (1604–1689), an artist whose prodigious skills rival those of her esteemed contemporaries, Van Dyck and Rubens. Despite her success during her lifetime, Wautier’s œuvre lingered in obscurity, primarily due to misattributions and gender […]

Ai Weiwei Discusses the Impact of Censorship

**Exploring the Latest in the Art World: A Daily Digest** In today’s edition of our daily newsletter, we feature a multitude of intriguing stories from the art scene, politics, and beyond. From provocative literature and controversial political memes to celebrating the achievements of artists, here’s a comprehensive look at what is making waves today. **Ai Weiwei’s Groundbreaking Book on Censorship** […]

BINI Is the Initial Filipino Group to Take the Stage at Coachella

Coachella 2026 has been filled with numerous unforgettable moments, featuring historic firsts where women of color took center stage. Colombian artist Karol G made history as the first Latina to headline the festival, captivating the Main Stage on Sunday night. Just days prior, girl group BINI achieved the milestone of being the first Filipino act to perform at the Coachella […]