Alan Yentob: BBC Arts Broadcaster Dies at 78
Tributes pour in for Alan Yentob, long-serving BBC arts broadcaster & Imagine series creator, who died at 78. Artists like Ai Weiwei & Tracey Emin honor his impact on culture & arts accessibility.
Russia: Art Suppression & Control Under Wartime Censorship
Russia intensifies control over art & culture amid war, mirroring Soviet-era suppression. Artists face censorship, arrests & exile. A 'new Russian style' based on 'traditional values' is planned.
Panahi’s Triumph & Political Films at Cannes
Panahi's Palme d'Or win with 'It Was Just a Crash' highlights cinema's power against authoritarianism. Also featuring films like 'My Papa's Shadow' and documentaries reflecting political resistance.
Breuer Building: Brutalist Landmark Designation in NYC
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designates parts of the Breuer Building, former Whitney Gallery, as a landmark. Sotheby's plans renovations led by Herzog & de Meuron, preserving historical features.
Castle Howard’s Tapestry Room: Restoration and History
Castle Howard's Tapestry Drawing Room restored after fire damage. Featuring John Vanderbank tapestries, it revives 17th-century grandeur. Funded by Fabergé auction. A tale of heritage & art.
Van Kessel & Hoefnagel: Art, Nature & Marvel in 16th/17th Century
Explore Van Kessel & Hoefnagel's art, showcasing nature's marvels in 16th/17th century Europe. Discover detailed paintings and prints reflecting a growing fascination with the natural world.
American Photography: The New Art (1839-1910)
Explore early American photography (1839-1910) in 'The New Art' exhibit, charting technology & freedom. From daguerreotypes to amateur artistry, discover a nation defining itself through images.
Cannes Film Festival: New Waves, Love, and Artistic Visions
Cannes 2025 highlights: intergenerational dramas like 'Sound of Falling', marital crackups in 'Die My Love', and Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' exploring Godard. Films face artistic, business, and political pressures.
Birthright Citizenship: Wong Kim Ark and the Fight for Inclusion
The Wong Kim Ark case (1898) affirmed birthright citizenship, yet the struggle for inclusion persists. From Chinese exclusion to Trump's policies, the definition of "American" remains contested. Key issues: 14th Amendment, immigration.
Humanities Funding Crisis: Trump Cuts & Philanthropic Response
Trump admin slashes NEH funding, impacting state humanities councils. Mellon Foundation & others step up with emergency funding. Lawsuits challenge Trump's actions, citing constitutional overreach. Funding cuts jeopardize vital programs.
Art World News: Koyo Kouoh Tribute, Queen’s Memorial, Jasper Johns & More
Remembering Koyo Kouoh, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial designs, Jasper Johns' work with Robert Storr, and art world discussions including Khaled Sabsabi's project cancellation.
Met’s Rockefeller Wing Revamp: Culture & Art
Kulapat Yantrasast revamps the Met's Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, showcasing African, Oceanic, and ancient American art. The redesign emphasizes cultural context and community engagement.