Arts Professionals Enter the Fray as Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread

As calls across the country grow for a ceasefire, and college campuses and arts institutions increasingly become sites of public demonstrations related to the conflict, arts professionals and cultural workers are making their voices heard. Hyperallergi... Read more

Migration Stories From World War II to Now

The fact that more than a fifth of Utica’s residents were born outside the US inspires the group show Between Worlds at the Munson Museum.  Read more

Artful Weekend April 27 – 28

Welcome to Artful Weekend -our listing of area art exhibits and events- This weekend: April 2024 Open Exhibit and And Sew It Goes by Susan Lapham at the League; NEXTGEN 11.0 at VisArts; There and Back by Muareen Minehan at Multiple Exposures Gallery; and… Read more

When Keith Haring Painted a Mural for an Iowa Elementary School

Kids and parents were "captivated" by the artist's visit. Now, his mural for the public school's library will go on display for the first time. Read more

Art Institute of Chicago Fights to Retain “Looted” Schiele Work

The Art Institute of Chicago in a 132-page court filing rejected the assertion by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg’s office that an Egon Schiele drawing in its possession had been looted by Nazis. The DA’s office last September attempted to… Read more

What’s Behind the Recent Wave of New York Gallery Closures?

From pandemic-related economic blows to technological evolutions, dealers share why they’re shuttering their physical spaces. Read more

John Cage’s Frequently Misunderstood 4’33” Remains a Masterpiece

Cage famously called it his "silent piece"—then went on to contradict his own statements. Read more

My Grandma’s Doilies Are Not a Joke

When will art institutions finally pay respect to our foremothers’ artistry? Read more

Goya and Dix Just Needed a Rainbow

The problem with a show in Venice on war is the insistence that there had to be a bit of hope too — and the hopeful element of this show is feeble, if not schmalzy. Read more

When Will Women Artists Be Equal?

After decades of work, expectations for women artists to prioritize family — or male peers — remains the prevailing norm rather than the exception.  Read more