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# Hyperallergic Weekly Newsletter: Navigating the Art World’s Gimmicks and Challenging Norms

## Market Frenzy in Miami

With the art world abuzz about market events, the spotlight shifted from November’s evening sales in New York to this week’s Miami fairs. Hyperallergic’s Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia, a Miami native, provided a critical lens on the events beyond their glamorous facade. her review exposes the underlying gimmicks of installations like Beeple’s “Regular Animals” and Es Devlin’s revolving beach library. [Read more about the commentary on Hyperallergic’s website.](https://hyperallergic.com/wake-up-beeple/)

## Art Education and Support

The University of Arkansas shows commitment to supporting art education by offering tuition-free graduate programs. Along with funding through assistantships, fellowships, and grants, students can immerse themselves in art education, history, graphic design, and studio art without the financial burden. [Discover opportunities available.](https://hyperallergic.com/university-of-arkansas-school-of-arts-graduate-programs-are-tuition-free/)

## News Highlights

It was a week studded with news, with articles highlighting Pope Francis’s $7.5 million camera sale and scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein’s properties. Delve into more news stories ranging from Pussy Riot’s designation as an extremist group by Russia to thought-provoking photographic essays from Hyperallergic. [Explore insightful news articles.](https://hyperallergic.com/)

## Opinion and Debate

This week saw Pantone’s controversial choice of a white shade as the color of the year, raising criticism from staff writer Rhea Nayyar and intense discussion around socio-political issues. Erika Hirugami and Leilani Lewis presented arguments about the curatorial silence and the international appreciation of Black American art amid domestic challenges. [Engage with thought-provoking opinions.](https://hyperallergic.com/)

## Critical Reviews

Hyperallergic’s latest criticisms unravel intriguing interpretations and analyses of art exhibitions. Dive into recent reviews, including Katharine Bradford’s “Communal Table,” Theaster Gates’s exhibitions in Chicago, Jennifer Packer’s “Dead Letter,” and Hortensia Mi Kafchin’s works at PPOW. [Read comprehensive critiques here.](https://hyperallergic.com/)

## Art Activities

Participate in the “Art Heist Edition” Crossword to test your art history knowledge and immerse yourself in Hyperallergic’s continuous coverage of art movements, new exhibitions, and global art phenomena. [Challenge yourself with the art crossword.](https://hyperallergic.com/the-art-crossword-art-heist-edition/)

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— *Hakim Bishara, Editor-in-Chief*