Oluremi C. Onabanjo Heads to The Met The Metropolitan Museum of Art has appointed Oluremi C. Onabanjo as its new curator of photographs. Onabanjo, a London-born scholar raised in Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and the U.S., is known for her focus on African and Black diasporic photography. She transitions from the Museum of Modern Art where, since 2021, she curated […]
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York has announced the appointment of Melissa Chiu as its new director, effective September 1. Chiu joins the Guggenheim after a successful 12-year tenure at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC. Her appointment arrives during a transitional period for the Guggenheim, which is also preparing for the opening of a […]
**Opinion: Expanding Materials for the Arts to Cities Nationwide** Materials for the Arts (MFTA), a celebrated program under the Department of Cultural Affairs in New York City, has presented an innovative model that could enhance artistic and educational resources across the country. Founded in 1978 by Angela Fremont with support from commissioner Henry Geldzahler during Mayor Ed Koch’s administration, MFTA […]
**Exploring the Representation of Appalachia in Art: A Critique of Fia Backström’s “The Great Society”** In her art exhibit “The Great Society,” showcased at the Queens Museum, Fia Backström draws a comparison between her work and the film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” In the film, the main character is compelled by aliens to incessantly recreate a mountain’s shape, […]
Ukrainian artist Rostislaw Tsarenko is celebrated for his enthralling and detailed illustrations showcasing fantastical beings and dreamlike scenarios. These creations, often requiring up to 60 hours of commitment each, demonstrate his extraordinary talent in pointillism, a technique he masters by using thousands of minute dots in conjunction with fine crosshatching. Tsarenko pushes himself to “express the authenticity of thoughts and […]
Art Review It is her home, her landscape, her family and friends, portrayed in these images that feel miles away from her contemporaries’ modernist abstraction. Gabriele Münter, “Portrait of Mrs. Olga von Hartmann” (c. 1910–11), oil on board (all photos Natalie Haddad/Hyperallergic unless otherwise noted) When a woman artist is among a milieu of more successful men, the comments often […]
**Art Review: David Novros at Paula Cooper Gallery** David Novros’s recent exhibition at Paula Cooper Gallery in New York underscores his innovative approach to painting, transforming wall-mounted canvases into intricate, multi-paneled experiences. His work challenges the traditional notion of paintings as static objects, integrating the physical wall into the artwork itself. Novros’s multi-part paintings, composed of horizontal and inverted L-shaped […]
David Novros’ latest exhibition at Paula Cooper Gallery offers a compelling exploration of multi-paneled paintings that integrate the wall as a crucial part of their narrative. His work, described as “portable murals,” creates a dialogue between art and architecture, challenging traditional notions of paintings as mere objects. Inspired by historical sites like the Alhambra, Novros’ pieces, including intricate works from […]
In 2016, the British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor obtained exclusive rights to utilize Vantablack, effectively hindering other artists from using the world’s “blackest black” pigment. This decision triggered a backlash within the art community, prompting fellow British artist Stuart Semple, the founder of Culture Hustle, to take action. In retaliation, Semple introduced his own “pinkest pink,” followed by a collection of […]
### Exploring Vibrant Community Initiatives in Art and Culture This week, several notable projects and movements highlight the power of community in fostering resilience, creativity, and societal change through art and cultural initiatives. #### Compton’s New Art Center: A Haven for Rehabilitation In an inspiring development, Mr. Wash, a beloved painter, is spearheading the creation of an arts center in […]