The 2026 Whitney Biennial, curated by Drew Sawyer and Marcela Guerrero, takes a distinctive approach in gauging the current American art scene. Unlike previous iterations that adhered to strong thematic directives, this edition aims to capture the broader temperature of the art world, leading to its characterization as “weird.” This label reflects the pervasive sense of dislocation in contemporary society, […]
Title: Guggenheim Museum Workers Rally for Fair Contract Amidst Exhibition Opening On the evening of March 4, amid the opening reception for Carol Bove’s solo exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, museum workers gathered outside to demand a fair contract. Unionized under Local 2110 UAW, they raised concerns about high healthcare costs and job insecurity following the abrupt […]
Welcome to the 327th installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace. This week, artists transform their law school notes into a medium and weave the studio into their everyday life. Want to take part? Check out our submission guidelines and share a bit about your studio with us through this form! […]
**A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake: Olafur Eliasson’s New Installation** As the ecological crisis of the Great Salt Lake deepens, artist Olafur Eliasson introduces a compelling site-specific installation in Salt Lake City, emphasizing the urgency of environmental preservation. Eliasson’s latest work, “A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake,” will be presented from March […]
Liz Nielsen, a distinguished artist in the realm of photography, is presenting her “light paintings” in a compelling exhibition this spring at the Joseloff Gallery, Hartford Art School, West Hartford, Connecticut. As her tenure as the university’s Distinguished Chair in Photography concludes, Nielsen showcases her work that seamlessly merges art and science, blurring boundaries to reveal new possibilities. Her technique […]
**Discovering Art Beyond the City: A Journey through New York’s Art Scene and Its Surroundings** The enchanting allure of New York City’s art scene has captivated enthusiasts and casual admirers alike. With its rich tapestry of culture, vibrant communities, and limitless artistic influence, NYC acts as a magnetic hub for creativity. But as much as the city offers, the art […]
My favorite thing to do in New York City is leave it. I’m kidding, I’m kidding, but there’s nothing wrong with a little break, especially to explore the beautiful exhibitions below. They’re just a short trip from the city — and just as the weather’s beginning to hint at warmth. Many of these shows offer alternate visions, not just from […]
My favorite thing to do in New York City is leave it. I’m kidding, I’m kidding, but there’s nothing wrong with a little break, especially to explore the beautiful exhibitions below. They’re just a short trip from the city — and just as the weather’s beginning to hint at warmth. Many of these shows offer alternate visions, not just from […]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has taken a significant step to bridge the gap between art enthusiasts and its extensive collection by launching high-quality 3D scans of some of its most treasured items. This initiative aims to increase access to the museum’s collection globally and was announced as part of a broader effort to enhance public […]
After a thorough two-year investigation by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a painting long kept in a private collection has been attributed to the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn. This work, titled “The Vision of Zacharias in the Temple” (1633), was previously misidentified as the creation of an unknown student of Rembrandt due to evaluation methods that relied on limited […]