“The Who’s Tommy” Plays the Old Pinball

The 1993 musical’s already bizarre story, derived from Pete Townshend’s beautiful 1969 album, is even less clear in Des McAnuff’s reanimation for Broadway.

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Gwangju Biennale Names Artists for 2024 Edition, a Show Billed as a ‘Soundscape of the 21st Century’

This post was originally published on artnews.com The Gwangju Biennale, the most high-profile recurring art festival in Asia, has revealed the artists that will take part in the 2024 show, due to open in the South Korean city on September 7. The exhibition is this time being curated by Nicolas Bourriaud, a French curator best… Continue reading Gwangju Biennale Names Artists for 2024 Edition, a Show Billed as a ‘Soundscape of the 21st Century’

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Ghanaian Photographer Gerald Annan-Forson Comes Into Focus with a US Retrospective

This post was originally published on artnews.com When Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Ghana in 1999 on an official visit, the British High Commission called Gerald Annan-Forson about photographing the monarch in a private session. Years beforehand, Annan-Forson had developed a habit of standing before Buckingham Palace with the dream of taking images of the queen… Continue reading Ghanaian Photographer Gerald Annan-Forson Comes Into Focus with a US Retrospective

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Following Lawsuit Settlement, Latino Student Internship at Smithsonian Now Open to All Students

This post was originally published on artnews.com The Latino Museum Studies Program undergraduate internship at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino has been opened to students of all races after the settlement of a lawsuit that said the program amounted to discrimination, CNN reports. The lawsuit was filed in February by the Texas-based American Alliance for Equal Rights against the… Continue reading Following Lawsuit Settlement, Latino Student Internship at Smithsonian Now Open to All Students

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Inigo Philbrick, Art Dealer Who Received a Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud, Is Released Early

This post was originally published on artnews.com Inigo Philbrick, the New York dealer who was later sentenced to seven years in prison for a $86 million wire fraud scheme, has been released. He was sentenced in May 2022, making his prison stay a little less than four years—more than three years less than he was… Continue reading Inigo Philbrick, Art Dealer Who Received a Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud, Is Released Early

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Art Gallery of Ontario’s Workers Strike, Forcing Museum to Close

This post was originally published on artnews.com Hundreds of workers at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) recently went on strike in an effort to obtain higher wages in one of Canada’s most expensive cities. After ten months of bargaining, members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) Local 535 officially went on strike… Continue reading Art Gallery of Ontario’s Workers Strike, Forcing Museum to Close

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Ibrahim Mahama Wins Dia’s Inaugural Sam Gilliam Award

This post was originally published on artnews.com The Dia Art Foundation in New York has announced that Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has won the inaugural Sam Gilliam Award, which comes with $75,000 and a public program at one of Dia’s locations this fall.  The Sam Gilliam Award was established last year by the late artist’s… Continue reading Ibrahim Mahama Wins Dia’s Inaugural Sam Gilliam Award

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Vampire Weekend Releases New Song About Disgraced Art Dealer Mary Boone

This post was originally published on artnews.com Mary Boone, the famed New York dealer who went to prison for tax fraud, is the subject of a new song by Vampire Weekend that shares its name with hers. But the song is less an ode to her eponymous gallery, which boosted the profiles of artists ranging… Continue reading Vampire Weekend Releases New Song About Disgraced Art Dealer Mary Boone

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National Portrait Gallery’s Nicholas Cullinan Appointed Director of British Museum

This post was originally published on artnews.com The British Museum has appointed Nicholas Cullinan its new director. Currently director of London’s National Portrait Gallery, Cullinan now has the tough task of helping lead the institution while it continues to deal with the fallout from last year’s revelation that 2,000 items in the museum’s collection were… Continue reading National Portrait Gallery’s Nicholas Cullinan Appointed Director of British Museum

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$18 M. Painting by Basquiat and Warhol Heads to Sale at Sotheby’s

This post was originally published on artnews.com An untitled 1984 painting done by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat will sell at Sotheby’s in a contemporary art evening sale this May, making it one of the top lot of that marquee auction week. This will be the picture’s first appearance at auction since it sold, also… Continue reading $18 M. Painting by Basquiat and Warhol Heads to Sale at Sotheby’s

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Intimate photo stories of war

A thought-provoking exhibition of work by the late photojournalist Tim Hetherington at London’s Imperial War Museum

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Museum Workers Flex Union Muscles, Dealer Inigo Philbrick Freed from Prison, British Museum Names New Director, and More: Morning Links for March 28, 2024

This post was originally published on artnews.com To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. THE HEADLINES NEW BRITISH MUSEUM LEADER. Nicholas Cullinan has been appointed the new director of the British Museum in London, following the resignation of former director Hartwig Fischer, who stepped down in the wake of a massive… Continue reading Museum Workers Flex Union Muscles, Dealer Inigo Philbrick Freed from Prison, British Museum Names New Director, and More: Morning Links for March 28, 2024

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“Skin” by David de la Mano in Paris, France

In the heart of Paris, a thought-provoking mural titled “Skin” emerges as a testament to the complexities of human existence. Created by renowned artist David Dela Mano, this mural serves as the centerpiece of an exhibition organized by the Roaming Gallery, captivating audiences with its profound exploration of borders. Located at 47 Rue Barrault in…

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Can We Get Kids Off Smartphones?

We know that social media is bad for young people, who need more time—and freedom—offline. But the collective will to fix this problem is hard to find.

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A brush with… Shahzia Sikander

An in-depth interview with the artist on her cultural experiences and greatest influences, from time spent in Mogadishu, Somalia, to the work of the artist Eva Hesse

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Briefly Noted Book Reviews

“Ashoka,” “Pax Economica,” “Here in Avalon,” and “Bitter Water Opera.”

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Michael Imperioli Knows Art Can’t Save Us

The “White Lotus” and “Sopranos” star discusses his formative first encounter with Martin Scorsese, his philosophy of acting, and the climate protest that just disrupted his Broadway début.

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Exquisite Beach Vibes at Quique Crudo

A seafood-focussed counter from the owners of Casa Enrique—the first Mexican restaurant in the city to earn a Michelin star—opens in the West Village.

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The Art of the Robocall

“Lennox Mutual,” a one-on-one immersive theatrical experience, raises questions about performance, A.I., and corporate culture.

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The Best Bio-Pics Ever Made

The genre presents very particular artistic challenges, but here are thirty-three films that transcend them.

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Banksy in London: A Dead Tree and Vivid Hues in Finsbury Park

In an unexpected corner of London’s Finsbury Park, a new Banksy piece silently confronts passersby with a jarring juxtaposition of life and decay. Unannounced but unmistakably Banksy, the artwork features a lifeless tree standing in stark contrast to a backdrop of vibrant green splatters—created, in a twist of irony, with a fire extinguisher. This vivid…

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Kelly Link Is Committed to the Fantastic

The MacArthur-winning author on the worthwhile frivolity of the fantasy genre, how magic is and is not like a credit card, and why she hates to write but does it anyway.

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Alan Cumming Wants Us All to Let Go

The actor, author, cabaret performer, and host of the hit reality series “The Traitors” says, “I think American people, especially, are slightly ashamed of abandon.”

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How Arnold Schoenberg Changed Hollywood

He moved to California during the Nazi era, and his music—which ranged from the lushly melodic to the rigorously atonal—caught the ears of everyone from George Gershwin to James Dean.

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My Anxiety

Is what’s wrong with me what’s wrong with everyone else?

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“Cherry Mouse” by Bordalo II in Lisboa, Portugal

Portuguese artist Artur Bordalo, known as Bordalo II, is renowned for his transformative street art creations. His latest work, the Cherry Mouse, unveiled at the Cor de Chelas Festival  festival, is a testament to his unique approach to art. Situated in Lisbon’s Estrada de Chelas neighborhood, the installation breathes new life into the urban landscape, bringing color…

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The shadow series by Levalet in Paris

Here is a collection of images from Levalet’s latest series, an ongoing project that the French street artist is delivering to the streets of Paris. The play between shadow and reality is evident in these life size paste ups, a gap between will and ambition, or simply between present and future of the subjects caught…

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Artist Interview: Dan The Automator Nakamura X Good Luck Dry Cleaners

Matthew A. Eller: I am here today with the one and only Dan The Automator Nakamura and Phil Reese from Good Luck Dry Cleaners, and we are going to talk about art. So Dan, can you tell everybody briefly who you are, and what you do?  Dan The Automator: They call me Dan The Automator….

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“LA JOTA” Urban Postcards G085 by Giulio Vesprini in Zaragoza, Spain

Renowned street artist Giulio Vesprini has recently unveiled a captivating mural as part of the Asalto Festival in Zaragoza. Nestled in the enchanting “La Jota” neighborhood, this masterpiece finds its canvas amidst a place rich in history and architectural charm. La Jota, with its roots dating back to an ambitious 1947 housing project, was envisioned as…

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Artist Retrospective: Tristan Eaton

In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary street art, Tristan Eaton stands as a luminary, celebrated for his awe-inspiring large-scale murals that grace urban landscapes worldwide. Born in Hollywood in 1978 and seasoned by a nomadic upbringing, Eaton’s journey from London to Detroit and finally to the bustling streets of New York at the age of…

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“Graffiti Art in Prison” by Martha Cooper & David Mesguich in Florence, Italy

In the early days of 2021, a personal encounter with the prison system opened doors to a unique opportunity. Gabriella Cianciolo, a professor at the University of Cologne, extended an invitation to become a speaker in the interdisciplinary “Graffiti Art in Prison” project, aptly named GAP. Eagerly embracing the chance, our protagonist proposed taking the…

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Artist Interview: Carlo McCormick Discusses Curating “Wild Style 40th Anniversary Exhibition” at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, NYC Opening 11/11/23

It’s seminal! There were certain things that became the means by which hip-hop culture conquered the world, the original memes of graffiti and rap that went global. And this is the very first movie to do that. So it’s super, super important. It’s naive, and fresh, and not cynical. If you think about how urban…

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Saype in Hatay, Turkey

Saype has gained international recognition for his massive, environmentally conscious art installations that transcend the boundaries of traditional street art. His approach to art is never about ego or self-promotion, instead, he aimed to use his art as a means to convey messages of unity, peace, and sustainability. He describes his work as a “positive…

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