Frieze Announces Partnership with the Whitney Museum on Art Movements

### Community and Art Movements: Recent Updates

#### Institutional Collaborations in the Art World

This week marks an intriguing development within the art world as Frieze partners with several prestigious New York City institutions for unique performances and exhibitions synchronized with its May art fair. Highlights include the Whitney Museum of American Art featuring Jonathan González’s “Body Configurations” (2023–25), a set of works commissioned specifically for the Whitney Biennial. Additionally, the Dia Art Foundation will present David Lamelas’s video “To Pour Milk into a Glass” (1972), among other pieces. This collaboration is seen as a step towards legitimizing the previously discreet ties between institutional and commercial art sectors. The press release emphasizes extending the Frieze New York influence beyond the fair to major cultural institutions.

#### Retirement of Patsy Phillips

Patsy Phillips, after a distinguished career spanning three decades, will retire from her role as director of the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) at the Institute of American Indian Arts this June. Phillips, belonging to the Cherokee Nation, has been a pivotal figure in Native American arts through her work at organizations like ATLATL and the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian. Her contributions to MoCNA were highlighted in a profile by critic Seph Rodney for Hyperallergic.

#### Latest Happenings and Appointments

The Speed Art Museum has announced Deana Lawson and Brandon Ndife as the 2026 Sam Gilliam Visiting Artist Program Residents. The Estate of Pope.L has begun representation by Gladstone Gallery in collaboration with galleries in London and Los Angeles. Jessica Silverman now represents artist Koak, while Galatea in São Paulo and Salvador, Brazil, represents Mucki Botkay. Filmmaker Steve McQueen is being recognized with the 2026 Erasmus Prize. Additionally, Colectivo Los Ingrávidos has won the 2026 Schering Stiftung Award for Artistic Research.

#### Spotlight on Peep-themed Art

In the world of whimsical art, the Racine Art Museum’s annual PEEPS®-themed exhibition has delighted attendees with pieces incorporating or inspired by the iconic Easter treat. Among the highlights is a piece by Milwaukee-based artist Korinthia Klein titled “C-PEEP Machine,” which features a marshmallow bunny connected to a miniature CPAP machine, capturing the theme with playful and endearing creativity. Other notable works include “The Peepeux Tapestry” and “Mount Peepmore,” both from 2026, showcasing the blend of art and confection.

In summary, the intersection of community, art movements, and institutional collaborations continue to shape the evolving landscape of the contemporary art world.