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On January 24, conceptual artist and collector Rutherford Chang, who was known for his eccentric collection of mass-produced cultural artifacts, passed away at his home in Manhattan. He was 45 years old. Born in Houston to Taiwanese parents, Chang grew up in California and later moved to New York, dividing
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Sydney’s nonprofit Artspace has appointed Victor Wang as its new director, succeeding Alexie Glass-Kantor, who led the institution for a decade. Last month, Wang departed from his position as executive and artistic director at the Beijing-headquartered M WOODS Museum, and he is set to begin his new role in
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Nearly two months after Documenta announced Naomi Beckwith as the artistic director of its 16th edition, the scandal-ridden event is once again facing backlash, this time for its new code of conduct that includes a contentious definition of antisemitism. In response to the antisemitism allegations from Documenta’s turbulent 2022
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Satpreet Kahlon Wins 2024 Foundwork Artist Prize The Los Angeles-based nonprofit Foundwork has awarded its 2024 Foundwork Artist Prize to Punjabi-born, New York-based artist, organizer, and educator Satpreet Kahlon. An international five-person jury comprising notable art professionals—Rachel Uffner, Olivia Aherne, Monsieur Zohore, Mohamed Almusibli, and Lorraine Kiang—selected Kahlon
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Creative Australia, the country’s official arts council, has announced Khaled Sabsabi as the artist representing Australia at the 61st Venice Biennale, which is slated to open in April 2026. The project will be curated by Michael Dagostino, director of the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney.
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has awarded the 2025 Royal Gold Medal for architecture to SANAA, a Tokyo-based firm helmed by Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa. Founded in 1995, SANAA is dedicated to sustainability and user-centered designs. The studio is best known for creating elegant buildings
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On February 6, Hong Kong’s nonprofit art space Para Site announced the appointment of Alan Lo as board chair, following the retirement of Alan Lau as board chair and Mimi Chun as board vice chair. While Lau remains a board member, Chun will depart from Para Site to focus
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The Hong Kong-based Sunpride Foundation has announced that it will collaborate with Seoul’s nonprofit Art Sonje Center for its fourth exhibition in Asia, scheduled to open in early 2026. The presentation will engage with contemporary Korean queer art and spotlight artists from across the Asia Pacific region, as part
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A look at various exhibition highlights from around the Indian capital. THE EDITORS
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On January 20, the Australian multidisciplinary artist, educator, and curator Laurens Tan passed away in Las Vegas at the age of 74. A trailblazing figure in the Asian Australian art world, Tan worked across various mediums, including 3D animation, video, and music. He was best known for his vivid sculptures
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Witness the innovative, exploratory, and provocative work of internationally renowned artist Wafaa Bilal in his first major museum survey. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
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Curators looked at modes of remembrance, survival, and rituals both mystical and communal. HG Masters
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Finding layers of redemption underneath the palimpsest of the city. Emily Cheung
