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This Week in Art

Theaster Gates’ “Black Madonna” in Basel, Pedro Reyes on Puppets, & Artists Raised on the Internet

by Rachel Heidenry | Jun 18, 2018

This Week in Art

Theaster Gates’ “Black Madonna” in Basel, Pedro Reyes on Puppets, & Artists Raised on the Internet

by Rachel Heidenry | Jun 18, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including Theaster Gates’ new exhibition in Basel, in which the artist has transformed exhibition spaces into active sites of creative production.

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Havana’s #00Bienal, Contemporary Artists on Climate Change, & Tania Bruguera’s Artivism

by Rachel Heidenry | May 21, 2018

This Week in Art

Havana’s #00Bienal, Contemporary Artists on Climate Change, & Tania Bruguera’s Artivism

by Rachel Heidenry | May 21, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including the successful closing of Cuba’s first independent art biennial, and a new exhibition at Storm King Art Center on climate change.

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Mel Chin Takes Over New York City, Theaster Gates Talks Sculpture & More

by Rachel Heidenry | Apr 9, 2018

This Week in Art

Mel Chin Takes Over New York City, Theaster Gates Talks Sculpture & More

by Rachel Heidenry | Apr 9, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including Mel Chin’s new retrospective at the Queens Museum, and thoughts from a recent talk by Theaster Gates on sculpture and art’s potential for the future.

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Communicating en Masse: The Art of Activism

by Nick Kozak | Mar 23, 2018

Teaching with Contemporary Art

Communicating en Masse: The Art of Activism

by Nick Kozak | Mar 23, 2018

Educator-in-Residence Nick Kozak offers politically neutral ways of teaching on protest art and activism in the classroom.

This Week in Art 1.15-1.21: New “Art-Filled” U.S. Embassy Opens in London

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 15, 2018

This Week in Art 1.15-1.21: New “Art-Filled” U.S. Embassy Opens in London

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 15, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including new commissions for the U.S. Embassy in London, and events and exhibitions from Atlanta to Osaka.

This Week in Art 1.8-1.14: Ai Weiwei & Hiroshi Sugimoto Proposing New Major Works for San Francisco

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 8, 2018

This Week in Art 1.8-1.14: Ai Weiwei & Hiroshi Sugimoto Proposing New Major Works for San Francisco

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 8, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including new major commissions in the works in San Francisco, and events and exhibitions from New York to Toronto.

This Week in Art 1.1-1.7: MoMA Rehang Spotlights Late Career Artists

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 1, 2018

This Week in Art 1.1-1.7: MoMA Rehang Spotlights Late Career Artists

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 1, 2018

A look at this week’s art news, including the MoMA’s latest exhibition, and upcoming events in New York, Oslo, and Sydney.

This Week in Art 12.4-12.10: Kerry James Marshall Dedicates Mural Honoring Chicago’s Cultural Leaders

by Lindsey Davis | Dec 4, 2017

This Week in Art 12.4-12.10: Kerry James Marshall Dedicates Mural Honoring Chicago’s Cultural Leaders

by Lindsey Davis | Dec 4, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Kerry James Marshall’s first mural dedication in Chicago, and events and exhibitions from Miami to Jakarta.

This Week in Art 11.27-12.3: Theaster Gates Creates a Material Memorial for Tamir Rice

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 27, 2017

This Week in Art 11.27-12.3: Theaster Gates Creates a Material Memorial for Tamir Rice

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 27, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Theaster Gates preserving the materials surrounding the 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice, and events and exhibitions from Los Angeles to Amsterdam.

This Week in Art 11.13-11.19: Prospect.4 Opens Friday in New Orleans

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 13, 2017

This Week in Art 11.13-11.19: Prospect.4 Opens Friday in New Orleans

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 13, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the fourth Prospect New Orleans triennial opening this week, and events and exhibitions from New York to Nice.

This Week in Art 10.23-10.29: New Graphic Novel Chronicles the Life of Graciela Iturbide

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 23, 2017

This Week in Art 10.23-10.29: New Graphic Novel Chronicles the Life of Graciela Iturbide

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 23, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new graphic novel on Graciela Iturbide from the Getty, and events and exhibitions from San Francisco to Seoul.

This Week in Art 10.9-10.15: Jeff Koons Collaborates with Snapchat

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 9, 2017

This Week in Art 10.9-10.15: Jeff Koons Collaborates with Snapchat

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 9, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Jeff Koons’s work entering augmented reality, and events and exhibitions from Tampa to Basel.

This Week in Art 10.2-10.8: Artists Create Posters Opposing Trump’s Immigration Ban

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 2, 2017

This Week in Art 10.2-10.8: Artists Create Posters Opposing Trump’s Immigration Ban

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 2, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new artist collective formed in opposition to Trump’s most recent travel ban, and events and exhibitions from Detroit to Düsseldorf.

This Week in Art 8.28-9.3: Trevor Paglen and Ai Weiwei Projects Hit Kickstarter

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 28, 2017

This Week in Art 8.28-9.3: Trevor Paglen and Ai Weiwei Projects Hit Kickstarter

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 28, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Ai Weiwei and Trevor Paglen’s new Kickstarter projects, and events and exhibitions from Venice to Mumbai.

This Week in Art 8.21-8.27: Kara Walker’s New Artist Statement Makes Headlines

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 21, 2017

This Week in Art 8.21-8.27: Kara Walker’s New Artist Statement Makes Headlines

by Lindsey Davis | Aug 21, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Kara Walker’s artist statement about not wanting to write an artist statement, and events and exhibitions from San Jose to London.

This Week in Art 7.31-8.6: “Big Science” Named One of the 150 Greatest Albums by Women

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 31, 2017

This Week in Art 7.31-8.6: “Big Science” Named One of the 150 Greatest Albums by Women

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 31, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Laurie Anderson’s debut album receiving new praise, and events and exhibitions from Detroit to Denver.

This Week in Art 7.10-7.16: Artists Celebrate London’s Resilience

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 10, 2017

This Week in Art 7.10-7.16: Artists Celebrate London’s Resilience

by Lindsey Davis | Jul 10, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Ai Weiwei’s new magazine cover, and events and exhibitions from San Francisco to Copenhagen.

This Week in Art 6.26-7.2: Richard Serra Designs 55th New York Film Festival Poster

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 26, 2017

This Week in Art 6.26-7.2: Richard Serra Designs 55th New York Film Festival Poster

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 26, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Richard Serra’s newly released poster for the 55th New York Film Festival, and events and exhibitions from Milwaukee to Los Angeles.

This Week in Art 6.19-6.25: Tania Bruguera Opens “Talking to Power”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 19, 2017

This Week in Art 6.19-6.25: Tania Bruguera Opens “Talking to Power”

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 19, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new 30-year survey of work by Tania Bruguera, and events and exhibitions from Rome to Basel.

This Week in Art 6.5-6.11: Tania Bruguera Launches Immigrant Empowerment Initiative in Queens

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 5, 2017

This Week in Art 6.5-6.11: Tania Bruguera Launches Immigrant Empowerment Initiative in Queens

by Lindsey Davis | Jun 5, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Tania Bruguera’s latest project, CycleNews, and events and exhibitions from St. Louis to Istanbul.

This Week in Art 5.29-6.4: “Big Bling” Comes to Philadelphia

by Lindsey Davis | May 29, 2017

This Week in Art 5.29-6.4: “Big Bling” Comes to Philadelphia

by Lindsey Davis | May 29, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including a new public art installation by Martin Puryear, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Los Angeles to Barcelona.

This Week in Art 5.1-5.7: Mika Tajima & Do Ho Suh Win Awards

by Lindsey Davis | May 1, 2017

This Week in Art 5.1-5.7: Mika Tajima & Do Ho Suh Win Awards

by Lindsey Davis | May 1, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including recent awards won by artists Mika Tajima and Do Ho Suh, and events and exhibitions in NYC, Seattle, Beverly Hills, and Marseille.

This Week in Art 4.10-4.16: William Kentridge’s Triumphs & Laments Restored After Vandalization

by Zhiwei Chen | Apr 10, 2017

This Week in Art 4.10-4.16: William Kentridge’s Triumphs & Laments Restored After Vandalization

by Zhiwei Chen | Apr 10, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including the restoration of William Kentridge’s large-scale mural in Rome, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.

This Week in Art 3.27-4.2: 100+ Ai Weiwei Installations Coming to NYC

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 27, 2017

This Week in Art 3.27-4.2: 100+ Ai Weiwei Installations Coming to NYC

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 27, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Ai Weiwei’s upcoming multi-site public art project, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Dallas to Milan.

This Week in Art 3.13-3.19: Theaster Gates Axes a Painting

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 13, 2017

This Week in Art 3.13-3.19: Theaster Gates Axes a Painting

by Lindsey Davis | Mar 13, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Theaster Gates taking an ax to a painting, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Minneapolis to Copenhagen.

This Week in Art 2.27-3.5: Rashid Johnson’s Directorial Debut

by Lindsey Davis | Feb 27, 2017

This Week in Art 2.27-3.5: Rashid Johnson’s Directorial Debut

by Lindsey Davis | Feb 27, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Rashid Johnson directing his first feature film, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Durham to Denmark.

This Week in Art 2.6-2.12: Raymond Pettibon’s First Major Museum Survey

by Lindsey Davis | Feb 6, 2017

This Week in Art 2.6-2.12: Raymond Pettibon’s First Major Museum Survey

by Lindsey Davis | Feb 6, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, including Raymond Pettibon’s first major museum survey, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Los Angeles to London.

This Week in Art 1.23-1.29: Artists March Around the World

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 23, 2017

This Week in Art 1.23-1.29: Artists March Around the World

by Lindsey Davis | Jan 23, 2017

A look at this week’s art news, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Austin to Berlin.

This Week in Art: 12.12-12.18

by Lindsey Davis | Dec 12, 2016

This Week in Art: 12.12-12.18

by Lindsey Davis | Dec 12, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Maya Lin’s latest architectural feat in Cambridge, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi.

This Week in Art: 11.28-12.4

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 28, 2016

This Week in Art: 11.28-12.4

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 28, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including a new public sculpture by Yinka Shonibare MBE (RA) in Nigeria, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Miami to London.

This Week in Art: 11.21-11.27

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 21, 2016

This Week in Art: 11.21-11.27

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 21, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including a new designs from James Turrell, and events and exhibitions everywhere from New York to Washington State.

This Week in Art: 11.7-11.13

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 7, 2016

This Week in Art: 11.7-11.13

by Lindsey Davis | Nov 7, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Theaster Gates’ latest projects in Chicago, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Chicago to Sydney.

This Week in Art: 10.31-11.6

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 31, 2016

This Week in Art: 10.31-11.6

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 31, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including the final week of Pedro Reyes’ “Doomocracy,” and events and exhibitions everywhere from Australia to Iceland.

This Week in Art: 10.17-10.23

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 17, 2016

This Week in Art: 10.17-10.23

by Lindsey Davis | Oct 17, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Doris Saledeco’s installation in Bogotá, and events and exhibitions everywhere from London to D.C.

This Week in Art: 10.10-10.16

by Kelly Olshan | Oct 10, 2016

This Week in Art: 10.10-10.16

by Kelly Olshan | Oct 10, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Natalia Almada’s film premiere at the New York Film Festival, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Bremen to Belgium.

This Week in Art: 10.3-10.9

by Kelly Olshan | Oct 3, 2016

This Week in Art: 10.3-10.9

by Kelly Olshan | Oct 3, 2016

A look at this week’s art news, including Pedro Reyes’ new Creative Time project, and events and exhibitions everywhere from Alberta to Austria.