Critics Express Strong Disapproval of Philadelphia Art Museum’s Rebranding Effort

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has undergone a significant rebranding, now known as the Philadelphia Art Museum, or “PhAM.” This change includes a new logo featuring a serif typeface and was executed by Brooklyn-based design studio Gretel. The rebranding aims to simplify the museum’s name and make it more recognizable, but has received a mix of reactions. While some locals […]

Independent Art Fair Collaborates with Henry Street Settlement

The Henry Street Settlement, a prominent Lower Manhattan social services nonprofit, has announced a new partnership with the Independent Art Fair for its annual fundraising benefit. This collaboration follows the unexpected end of a longstanding 36-year relationship with the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), which had provided significant funding over the years through their fall Art Show. Scheduled to […]

“Spotlight on Nationwide Progressive Art Studios’ Work”

This fall, Philadelphia’s leading progressive art studio, the Center for Creative Works (CCW), has partnered with Haverford College’s Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery to present LOOK HERE, a dynamic, multisensory exhibition illuminating the nuanced and revelatory perspectives represented in the work of neurodivergent artists. Ranging from colorful illustrations that meticulously catalogue differences in categories of food, transit, and appliances, to found object […]

California School Closes Exhibit Following Alteration of “Political” Artwork

The removal and subsequent closure of the “Hold My Hand in Yours” exhibition at Pepperdine University’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art underscores the ongoing tensions between art, politics, and educational institutions. This incident reflects broader national debates around censorship, political expression, and nonprofit sector constraints amid Trump administration policies aimed at curbing dissent. The show, scheduled to run from […]

Smithsonian Institution Delays Noted Portrait Exhibition

**National Portrait Gallery Postpones Exhibition Amid Government Shutdown Threat** The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) has delayed the launch of its upcoming exhibition, part of the triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, due to potential federal funding shortfalls linked to a looming government shutdown. This exhibition, titled *Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today*, was initially scheduled to open on October 18 and run […]