A new exhibition in Amsterdam is shedding light on Nazi looting during World War II, with Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat and curator Julie-Marthe Cohen describing it as "the greatest theft in history". The two-part show reveals how theft was used to erase Jewish identity, highlighting the importance of preserving memory to prevent similar crimes from occurring in the future.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/14/with-the-building-of-a-new-museum-poland-at-last-has-a-fitting-space-to-tell-treblinkas-horrific-storyAn Australian artist is creating human-animal hybrids, sparking debate about the impact of their work on our relationship with nature. The artist's use of mixed media and provocative imagery aims to challenge societal norms and bring attention to environmental issues.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/brutally-violent-othering-how-this-artist-s-human-animal-hybrids-are-bringing-us-closer-to-nature-20250310-p5liei.htmlThe Kennedy Center, a renowned performing arts center in Washington D.C., has seven International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) locals represented on site, including Local 22 for stagehands, Local 772 for wardrobe, and Local 798 for make-up artists and hair stylists. These unions cover various aspects of the production process, from backstage operations to artistic personnel.
https://deadline.com/2025/03/iatse-urges-against-kennedy-center-cancellations-1236325662/The Philadelphia Orchestra will premiere "Picaflor: A Future Myth" this weekend, featuring works by Mendelssohn and Brahms, before performing it again in Vail, Colorado, during their summer residency. The piece is written by composer Gabriela Lena Frank.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-orchestra-picaflora-future-myth-climate/The New Yorker magazine will not be replaced by digital products, according to its editor-in-chief. The magazine showcased its art at the Alliance Française Cultural Center in New York, featuring cover art that includes a subway scene with animal passengers and a controversial design from 1993 depicting a Black woman kissing a Hasidic man. Over the past century, The New Yorker has published notable works by Truman Capote and James Baldwin, including "In Cold Blood" in 1965.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/the-new-yorker-celebrates-100-years-of-goings-on-206860A new book, "Money in Art" by an author, explores how artists collaborated with architects to create their image from the late 19th century to World War II. The book has won the William MB Berger Prize for British Art History and is published by HENI.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/14/biography-of-peter-gregory-reveals-a-modest-businessman-who-was-a-driving-force-in-art-publishingLowe's departure from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) comes amid the Trump administration's efforts to exert control over federally funded arts and cultural institutions. As chair of the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Trump has faced criticism from artists, leading to show cancellations. The NEA has eliminated a program for "underserved communities" and is prohibited from funding projects that affirm trans and nonbinary experiences, sparking concerns about artistic diversity. Lowe, who previously held roles at institutions such as the National Museum of the American Indian and Harvard University's Native American Program, had expressed a desire to reach underrepresented groups through the NEA.
https://hyperallergic.com/996221/trump-pushes-out-first-native-chair-of-national-endowment-for-the-humanities/Mattel's iconic brands have been reimagined by artists such as Mark Ryden, Paul Frank, and Brandi Milne, among others, resulting in a unique blend of familiar and original designs. The transformation includes Mattel's beloved characters like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and American Girl, showcasing the company's commitment to creativity and inspiring future generations of artists and designers.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/installation/mattel-s-80th-anniversary-group-exhibition-kicks-off-at-corey-helford-gallery-with-toys-as-art-art-inspired-by-toys/The Sydney Morning Herald is reviewing a unique combination of opera and circus artistry at Opera Australia's Circa Opera House. The performance features Pinchgut Opera's Erin Helyard conducting Purcell's score, with Anna Dowsley taking on dual roles as Dido and the Sorceress. The show showcases the musical seductiveness and clarity of the 300-year-old score, while also highlighting the skill and strength of the Circa Ensemble, directed by Yaron Lifschitz.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/live-reviews/come-for-the-opera-and-stay-for-the-circus-or-vice-versa-20250314-p5ljlv.html