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Artists protest the Met Gala, Iran exits the Venice Biennale, and MoMA’s Duchamp survey leaves us feeling blue.
Pittsburgh is a hidden art treasure, as demonstrated by critic Ed Simon. The Carnegie International, the nation’s oldest survey of its kind, showcases works by 61 artists globally in the Steel City, a center apart from the New York and LA art scenes. Delve into his review of this year’s edition, which explores the theme “where the personal is political.”
Following the annual Met Gala, described by a protest sign as a “moral shit show,” an elaborate protest targeting Jeff Bezos took place near the museum entrance, featuring a guerrilla projection on the billionaire’s penthouse. Explore Editor-in-Chief Hakim Bishara’s insights on the Marcel Duchamp exhibition at MoMA, and stay tuned for our coverage of the Venice Biennale later this week!
—Lakshmi Rivera Amin, associate editor
The Carnegie International Looks Back at Itself
The 59th edition revives some of the enthusiasm of past exhibitions, offering essential commentary on issues of authoritarianism and militarism. | Ed Simon
Call for Applications: 2026 Craft Archive Fellowship
The Center for Craft will provide up to four $5,000 fellowships to support research on underrepresented craft histories, resulting in an article on Hyperallergic.
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News
- A lively protest against Jeff Bezos, the co-chair of this year’s Met Gala, took place near the museum as celebrities arrived at the event last night. On Sunday, projections condemning Amazon illuminated the billionaire’s luxury residence near Madison Square Park.
- Iran has pulled out of the national pavilion exhibition at the Venice Biennale, which begins previews today.
- MoMA PS1 is set to host the first United States survey of Mexican artist Teresa Margolles, featuring works addressing grief, violence, and the US-Mexico border.
From Our Critics
I’ve Got the Post-Duchamp Blues
The Marcel Duchamp exhibition at MoMA made me nostalgic for simpler times when “eliminating the artist’s hand” was a route to rediscovering the true self. | Hakim Bishara
Is This What “Made in America” Looks Like?
Christopher Payne’s photographs at Cooper Hewitt bypass issues of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension to highlight the craftsmanship of factory workers. | Julie Schneider
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Hyperallergic’s Guide to the 2026 Venice Biennale
Discover what to see and do at this year’s event, including national pavilions, collateral exhibitions, and noteworthy happenings. | Hrag Vartanian
