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Søren Solkær’s Shapeshifting Beauty of Starlings at the National Nordic Museum

November 28, 2023

Danish photographer Søren Solkær heads to the National Nordic Museum in Seattle, Washington for a solo exhibition, coinciding with his recent monograph release “Starling”, including 138 exclusive images.

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Donna Huanca's New York Shows Transcend the Visual Realm

November 21, 2023

In her New York debut, Donna Huanca orchestrates transformative durational performances, catapulting viewers into an immersive moment destined to resonate like a scar etched into the fabric of the self.

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DRIFT To Open a Museum at the Van Gendt Hallen in Amsterdam in 2025

November 14, 2023

DRIFT, the celebrated duo artist known for their large-scale activations and drone performances, plan to open a new museum, the Drift Museum, in early 2025.

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The Editor’s Picks: Palestinian Artists to Support Now and Infinitely

November 13, 2023

art currently spotlights a cohort of Palestinian artists and designers who epitomize an unwavering commitment to creativity and deepening the understanding of the Palestinian diaspora. From prints, to wearable pieces, photographs, and books available to purchase, many works sold will donate proceeds directly to Palestinian Children Relief Fund (PCRF) in Gaza.

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Lex Barberio Showcases Flair and Allure Through Portrait Photography at XPOSED Gallery, New York

November 14, 2023

Nestled between 19th and 20th Street, in Xposed Gallery on the High Line, photographer and multi-disciplinary artist Lex Barberio brings her best photos in a unique display, where no two images on display are the same.

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Cree Artist Kent Monkman's Vivid Narration of Indigenous Resilience

November 3, 2023

A multidisciplinary artist, Kent Monkman reframes the histories of American art, creating vivid imagery of the continuous erasure of Indigenous peoples, from colonial times to the present.

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Artforum's Editor-in-Chief Gets Fired After a Pro-Palestinian Open Letter

October 29, 2023

Fellow editors of Artforum resigned following the publication's decision to terminate their Editor in Chief of six years, David Velasco. The decision to fire Velasco came after an open letter was published on October 19th, 2023, in support of Palestine, calling for an immediate ceasefire and end to civilian harm.

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Celebrated Feminist Artist Judy Chicago Takes New Museum by Storm in Retrospective Show “Herstory”

October 27, 2023

Judy Chicago: Herstory is currently on view at the New Museum in New York, featuring six decades of her work as a feminist artist, art educator, and cultural historian.

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Harry Nuriev Emphasizes the Nuances of the Metaverse through Denim House at Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery

November 13, 2023

Harry Nuriev, a Russian-born, NYC and Paris-based architect and interior furniture designer is revealing a slice of what a metaverse could look like. He seamlessly glides between fashion, sculpture, and interior architecture by utilizing a reimagined and thought-provoking understanding of everyday materials.

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Inspired by the Essence of Westbury, Darryl Westly Unveils ’Illuminations'

October 21, 2023

In time for the fall season, the MTA Arts and Design unveiled a new public art commission at LIRR Westbury Station by New York visual artist Darryl Westly. “Illuminations” is a vital reflection of the people and places of Westbury.

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