Today, artist Nan Goldin stirs the pot in Germany with an emotive speech criticizing the country’s stifling of pro-Palestinian voices and unconditional support of Israel.
Today, artist Nan Goldin stirs the pot in Germany with an emotive speech criticizing the country’s stifling of pro-Palestinian voices and unconditional support of Israel. Our Staff Reporter Rhea Nayyar has the story.
In other news, two climate activists are sentenced to prison for pouring powder on a case protecting the original United States Constitution, and the Venice Biennale concludes with strong attendance figures, though not as strong as the post-pandemic 2022 edition.
In Opinions, Josh Davis, a security guard and union member at the Seattle Art Museum, explains why he and his colleagues plan to strike this Friday if their demands are not met.
There’s much more, including our picks for the 30 best art books of 2024, Jonathan Lethem’s foray into art writing, and a new book about the enduring kinship between Black visual arts and music. — Hakim Bishara, Senior Editor | |
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| | | This expansive genre includes any title with a bearing on the multifaceted art world — from Audrey Flack’s memoir to Caitlin Cass’s Suffrage Song. |
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SPONSORED | | | | Museum of the City of New York’s new exhibition features artists like Keith Haring, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, and Futura 2000. Learn more |
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| Looking for your next big thing? Don’t miss our monthly list of residencies, grants, open calls, jobs, and other opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers. Update your preferences. |
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LATEST REVIEWS | | | | In Give Me Carmelita Tropicana! performance artist Alina Troyano asks: Where does one identity start and the other end? Can they even be separated? | Alexis Clements |
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SPONSORED | | | | Now accepting applications for the MFA in Studio Art degree. The deadline for funding decisions is January 15, 2025. Learn more |
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| | | Organized around the five components of a song, Nikki A. Greene dissects a lineage of sonic resonance and visual aesthetics in Grime, Glitter, and Glass. | Nereya Otieno |
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| | | | In a new book, the novelist and essayist writes in parallel to, rather than directly about, art. | Carl Little |
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MORE FROM HYPERALLERGIC | | | | After 27 months of union contract delays, we’ve had no choice but to take drastic measures. | Josh Davis |
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| FROM THE ARCHIVE | | | | “I’m not so interested in photography anymore,” Goldin told our senior editor. “That should be the headline,” he replied. | Hakim Bishara |
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FEATURED OPPORTUNITY | Ucross – Fall 2025 Artist Residencies | Experience the majestic High Plains on a 20,000-acre ranch in Wyoming. Artists-in-residence enjoy uninterrupted time and space, private studios, chef-prepared meals, and a $1,500 stipend. The application fee is $40.
Deadline: January 15, 2025 (11:59 pm MDT) | ucross.org
See more in this month’s list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers! |
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