Rashid Johnson’s Own “Poem for Deep Thinkers”
It’s an epic display of small ideas. But what gives the exhibition its coherence is Johnson’s consistent—if tonally varied—engagement with literature. “A Poem for Deep Thinkers” is named…
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Jack Whitten Went Hard in the Paint
He poured the paint in layers and combed through it with an Afro pick. Or he froze and shattered it, reassembling the shards into new wholes. Like an alchemist, he altered its consistency…
Rio2C’s Industry Pitching Captures a Brazil Intent on Remembering the Forgotten, Its Slaves, Extraordinary Artists and an Emblematic Guerrilla Fighter
Flavio Frederico and Mariana Pamplona’s “Clandestine – The Life of Iara Iavelberg,” Beto Oliveira’s “Flora” and Lucas Peligrineti’s “Pupupu/Bibibi” feature in the lineups of Rio2C’s…
Kadir Nelson’s “Major Taylor, a Champion Who Led the Way”
For the cover of the June 2, 2025, issue, the artist Kadir Nelson features Marshall W. (Major) Taylor leading a parade of bicyclists from eras past and present. “I wanted to pay tribute to…
Innovative Artists Promotes Four to Agent
Courtney Martin, Isaac Finn, Alex Jankovich and Madeline Petrovich have all been promoted to agents at Innovative Artists Entertainment. Martin has been promoted in the endorsements…
Barry Blitt’s “Soft Landing”
For the cover of the May 26, 2025, issue, the artist Barry Blitt chose to depict President Donald J. Trump’s enthusiasm for any way that he and his family can profit from his position as a…
How Cory Arcangel Recovered a Late Artist’s Digital Legacy
In 2002, the thirty-five-year-old, Luxembourg-born painter Michel Majerus was on a short flight from Berlin, where he lived, to his native country, when the plane crashed, killing him and…
Christoph Niemann’s “Spotted in New York City”
For the cover of the May 12 & 19, 2025, special issue about New York—our second issue commemorating the magazine’s hundredth anniversary, this year—we turned to Christoph Niemann, an…
Anthropologie and Moleskine Partner to Recognize Emerging Artists
Anthropologie has partnered with Moleskine to launch a limited-edition journal collection featuring cover designs by YoungArts alumni. As a supporter of YoungArts, the national foundation…
Requiem for a “Drunk Dad”
Jeff Bark’s elaborately composed scenes channel sundered American fantasies. They also function as personal folklore. Source link
The Show Can’t Go On
Funding shifts at three of the largest philanthropic foundations have brought turbulence and uncertainty to the intricate New York support system for the performing arts. Source link
CalArts, Chanel Launch Center for Artists and Tech With AI Focus
Chanel is funding a new Chanel Center for Artists and Technology at the California Institute of the Arts, which is slated to begin work this fall. The Center, at the Santa Clarita, Calif.…
Golden State Warriors release an album from their own record label featuring Bay Area artists
The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no…
Three Graffiti Artists Take Legal Action Against Vivienne Westwood and Farfetch
Three graffiti and street artists have filed a complaint against Vivienne Westwood and Farfetch for allegedly selling apparel imprinted with their artwork. Filed Wednesday in the U.S.…
Nine of New York Fashion Week’s Biggest Hair, Nail and Makeup Artists on What to Look for This Season
As New York Fashion Week kicks off, WWD spoke with nine hair, nail and makeup artists — from Lacy Redway to Isamaya Ffrench and more — on how they’re preparing for the season ahead, what’s…