Title: The Silent Shift in the Art World: Protecting Objects Over Artists In the labyrinthine corridors of the art world, a subtle yet significant truth often emerges for artists: the industry is generally more inclined to safeguard the objects created than the creators themselves. This revelation does not announce itself with fanfare. Instead, it quietly embeds within routine documents labeled […]
Opportunities Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from the Bennett Prize, Oak Spring Garden Foundation, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers. H. Lyman Saÿen, “Calligraphic Interior” (1915, watercolor on paper mounted on paperboard (courtesy the Smithsonian American Art Museum) Hyperallergic’s monthly Opportunities Listings provide a resource to artists and creatives looking for […]
San Francisco, a city rich in artistic expression, is currently hosting an exhibition that prompts a deep reflection on the craft of weaving, an art form that transcends mere visual appeal to explore themes of memory, identity, and cultural inheritance. At the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Diedrick Brackens presents his first solo exhibition in the Bay Area, titled […]
Welcome to the 335th installment of A View From the Easel, a series where artists reflect on their workspace. This week, we dive into the creative realm of Gerardo Camargo, an artist inspired by Latino communities who transforms basic materials into artistic tools. Gerardo has been working in his current studio for six years. Nestled in his basement, he begins […]
On view from May 5 to 17 in Medford, Massachusetts, this exhibition represents the graduating class and their journeys through worlds visited and imaged. Please join the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University (SMFA at Tufts) for the culmination of the 2026 MFA class. On view from May 5 to 17, 2026, at Tufts University Art […]
In today’s art news, significant changes are taking place at the Venice Biennale, where the entire jury has resigned following a controversial decision to exclude certain countries from awards consideration, specifically those accused of crimes against humanity, such as Russia and Israel. This bold political stance reflects the increasingly intertwined relationship between art and global politics. In London, the elusive […]
The original text provided is already an informative article about Cuban artist and activist Tania Bruguera staging her performance “Tatlin’s Whisper #6” in Times Square, New York on May 1, to mark International Workers’ Day. The article navigates through Bruguera’s exploration of free speech, political expression, and her impactful art practices amid political tensions in both Cuba and the United […]
At the Conductor Art Fair, visitors had the unique opportunity to explore the special project “Bhaitak” by Bangladeshi artist and curator Bishwajit Goswami. Presented through the Brihatta Art Foundation in Dhaka, this project was highlighted among other global showcases at Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus. Following the success of the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair, the newly launched Conductor Art Fair […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration unveiled its first commemorative public artwork on Thursday, April 30, honoring Manhattan’s initial Arabic-speaking enclave, “Little Syria.” The mosaic installation and sculpture, titled “Al Qalam (The Pen): Poets in the Park,” was crafted by French-Moroccan artist Sara Ouhaddou over a decade. It celebrates nine members of the neighborhood’s historic literary community, including Lebanese-American […]
Georg Baselitz, an Intense Influence on Neo-Expressionism, Passes at 88 Georg Baselitz, a towering figure in the art world known for his vigorous and often controversial Neo-Expressionist paintings, has passed away at the age of 88. The announcement came today, April 30, from his representative gallery, Thaddeus Ropac. Baselitz, whose artwork had a significant impact internationally, leaves behind a legacy […]