Historic Mexican Art Academy Faces Controversy after Court-Ordered Closure of ‘Christianophobic’ Show
Artist Fabián Cháirez has previously faced controversy for his campy depictions of religious subject matter.
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The Black Lives Matter Mural is Being Dismantled in Washington, D.C.
Plans to remove the mural were announced by the city’s Mayor Muriel Bowser after Republican lawmakers threatened to cut millions in transportation funding.
Chinese Architect Liu Jiakun Wins Pritzker Prize for Thoughtful, Human-Centered Design
The Pritzker jury praised Liu for using “Chinese tradition without nostalgia, but as a springboard for innovation.”
Artist Rashid Johnson Models in Gabriela Hearst’s Fall 2025 Fashion Show
This collaboration between art and fashion is hardly new, though it’s not often that contemporary artists become part of the art themselves.
NEA Retreats on ‘Gender Ideology’ Pledge for Grant Applications, But Restrictions Remain
“This new prohibition runs directly counter to the point of the NEA, and to the point of art in general, which is to explore ideas, explore the diversity of human experience.”
David Edward Byrd, Poster Artist for Rock Bands and Broadway Shows, Dies at 83
For those familiar with the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s hits, it was hard to miss Byrd’s posters.
Juan Hamilton, Protégé and Beneficiary of Georgia O’Keeffe, Died at 79
While the nature of their relationship has been debated and ultimately remains unclear, Hamilton took care of the aging artist in her final years.
Nvidia CEO’s Foundation Rescues Ailing California College of the Arts with $45 M. Boost
A budget deficit sparked fears of layoffs and a potential merger.
Notre Dame Raffles Stones to Support Religious Heritage in France
If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, now is your chance!
Christie’s Totals $167.8 M. Across Midseason Double Header Evening Sales, Says ‘Market is Going Up’
“A characteristic of [mid-season auctions] is that collectors will always respond well to fresh-to-the-market material that is well priced and high quality,” a Christie’s specialist told ARTnews.