Artists Dedicated a Year Bound Together with Rope

In 1983, two artists collaborated in an unforeseen manner. For a full year, Tehching Hsieh and Linda Montano were tethered by an 8-foot rope secured around their waists. However, in spite of their continuous closeness, Hsieh and Montano adhered to a stringent, self-imposed guideline: they were prohibited from touching one another, save for accidental contact. From July 4, 1983, until […]

The Art and Life Journey of Susan Kleckner: A Focus on Raw Material

More than four decades after she helped shape feminist film and performance, Susan Kleckner is finally receiving the institutional recognition she was long denied. “Raw Material: The Art and Life of Susan Kleckner,” on view at Haverford College’s Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery through April 5, 2026, is the first comprehensive retrospective of the pioneering feminist artist, filmmaker, photographer, and performance artist. […]

Sagrada Família Reaches Maximum Height with the Finishing of Gaudí’s Central Spire

After 144 years of development, the Sagrada Família has achieved a significant milestone with the placement of the last piece on the central Tower of Jesus Christ, elevating the basilica to its complete height of 172.5 meters. Created by Antoni Gaudí, the tower ranks as the tallest church tower globally and dominates Barcelona’s skyline. Gaudí’s design features symbolic aspects, with […]

“World Nature Photography Awards Secured by Image of Uncommon White Humpback Whale with Its Calf”

**World Nature Photography Awards 2026: Honoring Outstanding Skill and Natural Marvels** The World Nature Photography Awards (WNPA) has recently announced the recipients of their 2026 photography competition, highlighting the significant role of nature photography in worldwide conservation initiatives. Established on the conviction that minor, constructive efforts can drive considerable transformation, the WNPA identifies photography as an essential means of raising […]

Koyo Kouoh’s Last Exhibition

**The Latest in Art and Culture: A Snapshot from the Hyperallergic Daily Newsletter** In a week marked by shifts in leadership and tributes to artists, the art world finds itself navigating both continuity and change. Christophe Leribault steps in as the new director of the Louvre following Laurence des Cars’s resignation amidst renovation challenges and backlash over a jewel heist. […]

A Tribute to Dóra Maurer, Isaiah Zagar, and Peter Stämpfli

In Memoriam Every week, the art community pauses to honor those we’ve lost. This week, we reflect on the lives and contributions of notable figures who made significant impacts in various artistic realms. Dóra Maurer (1937–2026), a Hungarian neo-avant-garde artist, was renowned for her exploration of movement and displacement across graphic art, photography, films, and paintings. Her works reside in […]