LACMA, Hammer, MOCA Unite
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Hammer Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) have partnered to jointly own and manage 260 artworks from the collection of local philanthropists Jarl and Pamela Mohn. Their collection includes sculptures, paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works by Los Angeles-based artists. The roster of artists includes Diedrick Brackens, […]
The Pigeon’s Perch: On the High Line Plinth
The fourth commission for the High Line Plinth, “The Dinosaur” (2024) by Iván Argote, is a massive, hyper-realistic, aluminum-cast pigeon. The sculpture challenges the power dynamic between humans and pigeons, as it gazes down at pedestrians from 21 feet above. The title refers to the sculpture’s gigantic scale and underlines the ancestors of pigeons that […]
Shahzia Sikander’s Beheaded Sculpture at University of Houston
A sculpture by Shahzia Sikander at the University of Houston was beheaded. In a Washington Post op-ed, Sikander announced she will not repair it, believing the act should stand as a testament to the hatred and divisiveness in our communities, especially regarding women’s rights. Co-commissioned by the University of Houston and the Madison Square Park […]
My New Yorks: Georgia O’Keeffe’s Urban and Abstract Landscapes
Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks at The Art Institute of Chicago offers visitors a fresh perspective on the iconic artist, who is associated with the American Southwest. Featuring 60 of her paintings and 25 photographs by Alfred Stieglitz, the exhibition highlights O’Keeffe’s experiments with media, scale, and subjects during her time in New York. My […]
New York’s JFK Terminal 6 Set to Become a Contemporary Art Gateway
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced 18 new public art commissions for JFK Airport’s Terminal 6, opening in 2026. Led by the Public Art Fund, the initiative showcases the works of both native New Yorkers and international contemporary artists currently residing in the city. The $4.2 billion Terminal 6 project […]
LACMA Faces Scrutiny for Displaying Questionable Korean Artworks
A significant controversy has arisen in the art world after Korean art experts raised concerns that the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) may be showcasing several fake artworks in an exhibition. The allegations call into question the authenticity of works attributed to prominent Korean painters Park Soo-keun and Lee Jung-seob. Korean Treasures from […]
