Smithsonian American Art Museum Hires Dalila Scruggs as First African American Art Curator
Scruggs has a background in both education and curatorial roles, with experience across numerous mediums.
Artists Pull Works from Barbican Show to Protest ‘Censorship’ of Writer’s Talk on Gaza
Diedrick Brackens, Mounira al Solh, Yto Barrada, and Cian Dayrit have requested their works be removed from the exhibition “Unravel.” A work by Pacita Abad has also been withdrawn.
Eleven People Face Trial in France for Selling Fake African Artifacts
The group is accused of selling more than $1 million in fabricated artifacts.
Court Decides Activists Who Glued Themselves to Vermeer Painting Don’t Deserve Jail Time
A Dutch appeals court said that the sentences would have a “chilling effect” on freedom of expression.
Germany Moves to Replace Advisory Panel on Nazi-Looted Art with Binding Arbitration
The new culture policy will replace the current national advisory commission, which requires disputes over contested works to be submitted by both sides.
$300 M. Art Collection Filled with Treasures, Both Old and New, Donated to Seattle University
It is being billed as the largest donation of art to a university in the United States.
Belkis Ayón’s First Gallery Show in the 25 Years Since Her Death Aims to Continue the Artist’s Legacy
David Castillo Gallery in Miami is exhibiting several works by the artist through April 25.
TEFAF Maastricht 2024’s Best Booths are Rich in Contrast and Historical (or Not) Narrative
The little surprises at TEFAF stick with you.
Photographer Catherine Opie Turns the Vatican Inside-Out
In several new series, the artist explores what lies beneath the mythology of the Catholic Church.
Was Keith Haring a Sellout? His First Big Biography in Years Asks Tough Questions
Brad Gooch’s new book on the artist explores how his conceptualism often masqueraded as capitalism.