Athens Museum Takes Down Vandalized Artworks Defaced by Far-Right Lawmaker

# Art, Politics, and Censorship: The Removal of Christophoros Katsadiotis’s Works from the National Gallery in Athens ## Introduction The intersection of art and politics has long been a contentious space, where expressions of creativity can spark intense debates about culture, belief, and morality. A recent incident at the **National Gallery–Alexandros Soutsos Museum** in Athens underscores these tensions, as the […]

March 2025 Hyperallergic Mini Art Crossword Puzzle

# The Role of Independent Art Journalism in a Changing Media Landscape In today’s fast-paced media environment, journalism is undergoing significant transformations. Corporate control, sensationalist reporting, and clickbait headlines have all threatened the authenticity of news coverage. However, independent journalism, particularly in the arts, serves as a crucial counterbalance, ensuring diverse perspectives and meaningful discourse. ## The Importance of Independent […]

Mitchell Johnson: Large-Scale Paintings Inspired by New England, California, and Newfoundland

# **Mitchell Johnson’s Large-Scale Paintings on Display at 425 Market Street, San Francisco** Acclaimed American painter **Mitchell Johnson** is showcasing seven large-scale paintings in the lobby of **425 Market Street**, a prominent skyscraper in **San Francisco**, from **March 17 to May 30**. This exhibition features striking compositions that highlight Johnson’s signature approach to color and form, with works inspired by […]

*”Solitary City”: A Photography Collection by Carly Rene Hough*

# *”Lonesome Town”: A Photographic Series by Carly Rene Hough* Photography has always served as a significant medium for narrative expression. A single photograph can evoke feelings, suggest stories, and investigate the dynamics between the subject and its environment. A particularly striking recent instance of this is *Lonesome Town*, a photographic series created by Carly Rene Hough. Utilizing bold compositions, […]

Nick Cave’s Timeless Artistic Garden

# **Nick Cave: The Evolution of Identity and Power Through Art** Nick Cave, the visionary American artist known for his striking and elaborate *Soundsuits*, continues to push the boundaries between art, identity, and cultural critique. His latest exhibition, *Amalgams and Graphts*, currently on display at Jack Shainman Gallery in New York, reveals a new chapter in his exploration of form, […]

Challenging Misconceptions in Asian Art History

# Exploring Artistic Lineages: A Look at (Re)Generations at the Asia Society Art history is a deep, complex tapestry woven with stories, interpretations, and personal narratives. The ongoing exhibition **_(Re)Generations: Rina Banerjee, Byron Kim, and Howardena Pindell amid the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection_**, currently on view at the **Asia Society and Museum in Manhattan**, offers a […]

The Surprising Inspiration Found in Soil

# **The Artistic Exploration of Soil: A Review of *SOIL: The World at Our Feet*** ### **Unveiling the Hidden Complexity of Soil Through Art** Soil is often overlooked in urban life, relegated to parks, gardens, and farmland. However, *SOIL: The World at Our Feet*, currently displayed at Somerset House in London, challenges this detachment. The exhibition brings attention to soil’s […]

How Can We Confirm We Are Viewing the Same Painting?

# Exploring Gregg Bordowitz’s *There: a Feeling* at Camden Art Centre **LONDON —** Gregg Bordowitz, an artist and activist known for his thought-provoking works on identity, politics, and illness, presents his exhibition *There: a Feeling* at Camden Art Centre. The exhibition, which runs through March 23, 2024, brings together a range of Bordowitz’s artistic practices, from poetry and painting to […]

The Struggles of Artsakh’s Artists in Exile

# The Struggles of Displaced Armenian Artists from Artsakh ## The Loss of Home and Heritage Displacement is a painful experience, but for artists, losing both their home and their creative space can be especially devastating. This is the reality for many Armenian artists who were forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) following Azerbaijan’s military offensive in 2023. Among them is […]