Art institutions are confronting unsettling revelations about a late labor leader, exploring $500 artworks at the Affordable Art Fair, Zarina’s minimalist paintings, and more.
During a 2020 workshop, I met Dolores Huerta, whose calm determination and strength filled the space. She was the leader I grew up hearing about, inspiring countless organizers. At the meeting’s conclusion, she led us in her iconic 1972 chant: “Sí, se puede.”
This week, a troubling revelation emerged: Cesar Chavez, her co-founder of the United Farm Workers, was alleged to have assaulted her and two young girls during the movement. Staff Writer Isa Farfan covers how California schools are concealing Chavez statues and reevaluating his legacy in light of these allegations, reflecting growing support for the survivors.
Additionally, Aruna D’Souza provides an insightful review of a show on the late artist Zarina, who addressed the violence of Partition and the complex borders of South Asia. Don’t miss Staff Writer Rhea Nayyar’s exploration of finding affordable art at the Affordable Art Fair — it’s more challenging than it seems — along with the latest Banksy developments and more in Art Movements.
—Lakshmi Rivera Amin, associate editor
California Schools Cover Cesar Chávez Statue After Abuse Accusations
Institutions are removing references to the Chicano labor leader, who was accused of sexually abusing girls in a new investigation. | Isa Farfan
Diane Green: Molecules of Creativity at ARTECH Foundation
Diane Green’s latest exhibition is an immersive dive into creativity, blending traditional painting with modern technology. Featuring large-scale works, time-lapse video installations, and a meditative space, the exhibition explores the interconnectedness of time and space, offering insights into the creative process. It is open at 445 Park Ave, New York, until March 26, 2026.
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At the Fair
What Can $500 Buy at the Affordable Art Fair?
And, more importantly, is the work on view worth the price? | Rhea Nayyar
From Our Critics
Zarina Brought the World to New York
Her visual language was deeply rooted in South Asian histories, yet she maintained a distinct distance from national identity. | Aruna D’Souza
CONDUCTOR Is New York’s First Art Fair Committed to the Global Majority
Running from April 30 to May 3, explore 27 galleries and 17 special projects highlighting artists from around the globe at Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn.
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Art Movements: And the $100K Rauschenberg Award Goes to…
Award winners of the Rauschenberg Centennial Award, Madeleine Grynsztejn’s departure from MCA Chicago, the potential unveiling of Banksy, and other industry news this week.
Required Reading
This week: Ukrainian mosaics, artists balancing motherhood, Dolores Huerta’s voice, copaganda in the US, the clash of wall labels and artworks, and the question of whether your diet is fascist.
A View From the Easel
This week, artist Lex Maria uses school supplies, and Jade van der Mark collects faces on the subway.
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