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Thai Art Center Censors Exhibition After “Pressure” From China
The recent Bangkok exhibition, "Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity," has come under scrutiny after being altered due to pressure from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand.…
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IDF Soldiers Hide From Our Gaze
Opinion Official portraits show Israeli soldiers turning their backs on the camera, ostensibly to protect them from prosecution for war…
In ‘Door to Life,’ Pacita Abad Evokes Traditional Yemeni Architecture — Colossal
During her prolific 32-year journey, Pacita Abad (1946-2004) explored more than 60 countries, enriching her artistic approach through diverse experiences.…
Ridgewood’s Thriving Art Scene Steps Out of Bushwick’s Shadow
Known for her seasonal ice cream window in Ridgewood, artist Elisabeth Smolarz explores themes of isolation through her photography. Her…
Habib Hajallie’s Meticulous Ballpoint Pen Drawings Examine the Depths of Emotion — Colossal
Using ballpoint pen on fragments of philosophical and historical texts, Habib Hajallie explores themes of memory, connection, and loss. Based…
Dozens of Venice Biennale Artists Withdraw From Awards En Masse
Nearly half of the artists involved in the international exhibition, along with 16 national pavilions, signed a withdrawal statement in…
Collaged Denim Sculptures by Nick Doyle Unravel American Mythology — Colossal
Despite its name, the Canadian Tuxedo is actually a distinctly American style. This denim-on-denim fashion originated in the 1950s when…
Mom, I'm Gonna Be an Artist!
After a dynamic week in the art world marked by protests and acts of resistance from the Venice Biennale to…
Hilary Pecis Paints Saturated Snapshots of West Coast Life — Colossal
In Love Letters, Hilary Pecis brings to life the overlooked and ordinary aspects of daily existence. This Los Angeles-based artist…