Halloween Highlights anchor a week of art and remembrance
Halloween Highlights lead a week recalling Ursula von Rydingsvard, museum interventions, debates over The Starry Night, and interviews with leading artists.
ICE activity surge reported ahead of midterms as turnout rises
Reports point to an ICE activity surge in multiple states before the midterms. Advocates raise intimidation concerns even as early voting increases.
Open House New York weekend anchors citywide arts lineup
Open House New York coincides with Sunset Park and Gowanus open studios, Indigenous art spotlights, new artist grant perks, and critic reviews across the city.
Informa acquires Independent, organizer of New York art fairs
Informa acquires Independent, the New York art fairs organizer. Founder Elizabeth Dee will remain creative director as both fairs continue under Informa’s ownership.
New York art week brings reviews, labor moves, and fairs
A packed New York art week delivered major museum reviews, union developments at leading institutions, and a quieter-than-usual slate of fairs.
‘Slam Frank musical’ stokes debate ahead of Off-Broadway run
Slam Frank musical, a satirical reimagining of Anne Frank’s story, opens Off-Broadway on 4 October at the Orpheum following a sold-out workshop and heated debate.
The Cathedral of Joy: Scenes, art news, and fall guides
The Cathedral of Joy frames a week of art news, from museum labor actions to fall shows and features, plus guides for NYC, Chicago, and DC.
Gates Foundation AI education plan draws teacher caution
The Gates Foundation will direct $400 million to schools as part of a larger AI push. Educators support targeted help but caution on training, equity, and outcomes.
Elizabeth Holmes meme gets an art-world spin
Elizabeth Holmes meme finds new life in the art world as NYC museum workers authorize a strike and The Met breaks ground on a new wing.
25 years since 9/11 marked with tributes and reflection
Commemorations for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks were held in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania, honoring nearly 3,000 victims.
Standing in the Shadow of No Towers: A witness’s account
Standing in the Shadow of No Towers recounts a New Yorker’s experience on 9/11 and the aftermath for South Asian and Muslim communities as fear and suspicion grew.
John Galliano Met exhibition withdrawn amid backlash
John Galliano’s planned Met exhibition is withdrawn after donor and public pressure over his past remarks, plus more leading developments across the arts.