Interview with Graceful Female Equestrians: Stunning Images Highlight Their Vibrant Tradition

In the realm of Mexican charrería, a range of equestrian feats executed by skilled horseback riders, female participants have consistently garnered attention. Women riders organize into teams to compete in the escaramuza. In this exclusively female event, they perform choreographed synchronized movements and tricks set to music, infusing their own imaginative flair into each step. The intricate visual appeal of […]

German Aerospace Engineer Reaches Milestone as First Space Traveler in a Wheelchair

Michaela Benthaus’s Inspirational Path to Space German aerospace engineer Michaela Benthaus always dreamed of becoming an astronaut. However, her ambitions encountered a major hurdle when a mountain biking accident seven years ago caused a spinal cord injury that rendered her paralyzed, relegating her to a wheelchair. Nevertheless, Benthaus remained resolute in her quest for space exploration, taking proactive steps towards […]

Elevating LGBTQ+ Artists Throughout the Year

This past summer, Participant Inc., a nonprofit art organization based in New York City’s Lower East Side, brought to light the remarkable life and work of Chloe Dzubilo through an insightful exhibition. Dzubilo was a courageous trans woman whose experience as an AIDS activist was deeply intertwined with her artistic expression. Curated by Alex Fleming and Nia Nottage, the exhibition […]

An Insight into Enduring Artworks Through History

Happy last Saturday of the year. We’ve spent the past few weeks rounding up the best of the best of 2025 — our favorite exhibitions and artworks, the books and films that moved us, memes that made us laugh and helped us process an increasingly dystopian reality. We also published our annual 20 Most Powerless list, a Hyperallergic tradition dating […]

The 20 Most Popular Hyperallergic Stories of 2025

As 2025 comes to an end, it’s time to revisit some of the standout moments in art and culture as covered by Hyperallergic. This year proved eventful, with stories ranging from heists to political discourse fueling conversations in the art community. Prominent among our topics was the daring Louvre heist, which captivated audiences and spawned a wave of social media […]

Editor’s Message

**Hyperallergic: A Commitment to Integrity and Justice in Arts Journalism** In a media landscape often overshadowed by subservience and complacency, Hyperallergic has stood as a beacon of integrity in arts journalism for over a decade. Six years ago, I, Hakim Bishara, joined Hyperallergic, drawn by its dedication to uncover and tell stories that often go untold in mainstream art publications. […]

Notable Figures in the Art World Who Passed Away in 2025

As the end of the year approaches, we take a moment to honor those we have lost. Among these influential figures are: – **David Lynch** (b. 1946): A multi-hyphenate filmmaker and artist, Lynch transformed cinema with his unique style, contributing significantly to horror, surrealism, and melodrama through films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive”. – **Jo Baer** (b. 1929): Initially […]

The 2025 Edition of the 20 Least Influential Figures in the Art World

**Title: Celebrating Resilience: Hyperallergic’s 2025 Edition of the 20 Most Powerless People in the Art World** In an art world often dominated by influential patrons, Hyperallergic sets forth its annual “20 Most Powerless People in the Art World” list for 2025, honoring those who exhibit exceptional resilience amid adversity. Editor-in-chief Hakim Bishara emphasizes the fortitude of these individuals and communities […]