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The Guggenheim Fellowship has announced 223 winners, while CUNY’s Social Practice program is set to close. Are art fairs essential this spring?
With the approach of art fair season, mixed feelings are common. In the latest Art Problems, Paddy Johnson explores the dilemma many artists face: Is attending art fairs necessary?
Today, we also feature an interview with Diné shepherd and artist Nikyle Begay, who is on a mission to revive undervalued weaving patterns and support ancestral Navajo Charro flocks. Additionally, we cover the artists and art workers included in this year’s Guggenheim Fellowship, the planned closure of CUNY’s cherished Social Practice art program, and long-overdue recognition for the Flemish Baroque painter Michaelina Wautier.
We invite you to join us today from 3–4pm EDT for a discussion with Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Tonika Lewis Johnson, whose art confronts racial segregation by involving entire communities. Become a Hyperallergic Member to participate in the event!
—Lakshmi Rivera Amin, associate editor
Art Problems: Do I Need to Go to Art Fairs?
Paddy Johnson weighs in on whether the cost and physical strain of attending art fairs are justified.
Vilcek Foundation to Award $200,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Uplifting Immigrant Contributions
Nonprofit organizations aligned with this mission in the arts and sciences are invited to apply by April 30, 2026.
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A Closer Look
Nikyle Begay Resurrects Century-Old Diné Weavings
Artist and shepherd Nikyle Begay revitalizes Native weaving traditions that have been marginalized. | Moonoka Begay, Zach Feuer
40 Years Later, Houston’s FotoFest Keeps Its Edge
The anniversary retrospective of this photography festival reflects its enduring spirit of freedom and global engagement. | Julia Curl
Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds
This is the first U.S. museum exhibition to concentrate on Klee’s late work, produced in reaction to the 1930s fascism. It will be at the Jewish Museum until July 26, 2026.
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From Our Critics
Michaelina Wautier Finally Known by Her Name
Although successful in her lifetime, Michaelina Wautier’s works were long misattributed. | Olivia McEwan
Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It
Join us on April 15 for a dialogue with social justice artist and MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner Tonika Lewis Johnson, alongside Hyperallergic Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia.
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Sandy Sanders on Hakim Bishara’s “Ai Weiwei and the Art of Keeping Your Mouth Shut”:
The censorship of an artist like Ai Weiwei highlights the prevailing fear of open expression and dialogue. His father suffered torture and exile under authoritarian communism, and now Ai faces censorship from a capitalist culture prioritizing image over truth. At this critical juncture in civilization, it is crucial to continue speaking truth to power without succumbing to the fear of losing status or employment. Clarity and honesty in expression have never been more vital.
From the Archive
The Criminally Overlooked Talent of Baroque Painter Michaelina Wautier
Michaelina Wautier’s talent rivaled that of her celebrated male contemporaries, such as Rubens and Van Dyck. | Olivia McEwan
