Art Speigelman Denounces Tennessee School District’s Ban of His Graphic Novel ‘Maus’: ‘It Has a Breath of Autocracy and Fascism’

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Art Speigelman Denounces Tennessee School District’s Ban of His Graphic Novel ‘Maus’: ‘It Has a Breath of Autocracy and Fascism’

The school board insists the decision was made over eight swear words.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 28, 2022

Know Your Rights

Do I Have to Get the Owner’s Permission to Make a Puppy Portrait? + Other Artists’-Rights Questions, Answered

Plus, do I own the extra microscopy images I create as part of my publicly funded scientific research? And can I turn a SpongeBob meme into an NFT?

By Katarina Feder, Jan 24, 2022

Curiosities

Is the Museum-as-Nail Salon the Greatest Idea to Emerge From Lockdown? + Other Questions I Have About the Week’s Art News

Plus, what part of the art world will Emily in Paris change next?

By Ben Davis, Jan 24, 2022

Politics

‘This Painting Could Be the Future’: Artist Jonathan Harris on Why His Viral Image ‘Critical Race Theory’ Struck a Chord Around the Globe

The artist has sold over 1,000 prints of the striking image.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 24, 2022

Politics

Are Your Art Shipments Funding the Far Right? Top Shipping Supplier Uline’s Founders Gave Millions to Extremists, Including Ones From Jan. 6

Richard Uihlein, founder of Uline, donated millions to far-right activist groups, think tanks, and media outlets in 2020.

By Taylor Dafoe, Jan 20, 2022

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South Africa Has Halted an ‘Unfathomable’ Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Personal Belongings in New York

The South African Heritage Resources Agency blocked the sale, claiming the objects did not have the necessary permits to leave the country.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 19, 2022

Art Criticism

The Prospect 5 Triennial Reflects Contemporary Culture’s Hunger for Widespread Yet Specific Historical Reckoning

The fifth edition of the important art survey is in its final week.

By Ben Davis, Jan 18, 2022

Politics

The Louvre May Take Far-Right Politician Marine Le Pen to Court for Using the Museum in a Campaign Video

Le Pen filmed the video in front of the museum's iconic pyramid without permission.

By Vivienne Chow, Jan 17, 2022

Op-Ed

Art Institutions Aren’t Doing Enough to Lead on Climate Change. Here’s How the Industry Should Rethink Its Responsibility

The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation is taking one key step with the launch of the new Climate Art Awards.

By András Szántó & Orville Schell, Jan 16, 2022

Before the Smoke Cleared From the Capitol Riots, Curators Were Out Looking for Artifacts. What Should They Do With Them Now?

The Smithsonian hopes its collection of the highly loaded objects will help preserve the history of that dark day.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 7, 2022

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