The Conjurer: How Romanian Dancer Alexandra Pirici Became Performance Art’s Newest Rising Star

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The Conjurer: How Romanian Dancer Alexandra Pirici Became Performance Art’s Newest Rising Star

Coming to the High Line, the Romanian artist's multilayered work is rich with complex histories—and intimations of the future.

By Hili Perlson, Aug 31, 2017

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Esteemed V&A Director Martin Roth Warns of the Rise of Right-Wing Populism in Posthumous Book

The book, published weeks after his death, is based on conversations with his three adult children.

By Henri Neuendorf, Aug 29, 2017

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New Yorker Cartoon Editor Emma Allen on How to Be Funny in the Age of Instagram, VR, and Donald Trump

artnet's Andrew Goldstein sat down with the young humor dynamo to discuss her plans at the magazine.

By Andrew Goldstein, Aug 28, 2017

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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Author Margaret Atwood Adds Visual Artist to Her Impressive Résumé

Atwood's drawing is on view at Luciano Benetton’s collection in Venice.

By Caroline Goldstein, Aug 25, 2017

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MoMA Appoints Star Curator Leah Dickerman to Lead New Content Team

The former curator will serve as the museum's director of editorial and content strategy, a newly created position.

By Julia Halperin, Aug 24, 2017

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Is It Time for a Woman to Run the Metropolitan Museum? Here Are 11 Candidates Who Could Do the Job

Critics and commentators have suggested the museum hire a woman as director. We've taken the liberty of suggesting some names.

By Brian Boucher, Aug 22, 2017

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Italian Artist Chiara Fumai, Whose Powerful Work Shone at documenta 13, Dies at 39

Her fiercely feminist lectures involving magic, ghosts, and the occult earned her international acclaim.

By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Aug 18, 2017

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There’s Only One Visual Artist on the NEA’s Board. Here’s What She Thinks of the Imperiled Organization’s Future.

We spoke to artist Barbara Prey about her career, her role on the National Council on the Arts, and how the NEA will fare in Trump's America.

By Henri Neuendorf, Aug 16, 2017

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Gallerist Mihai Nicodim on How He Escaped a Communist Dictatorship to Mint Art Stars in LA

The dealer who launched Adrian Ghenie has a fascinating backstory.

By Henri Neuendorf, Aug 14, 2017

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Curator James Meyer Returns to the National Gallery After Stint at the Dia Art Foundation

Meyer previously served as associate curator at the DC museum.

By Brian Boucher, Aug 14, 2017

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A Tale of Two Leos: DiCaprio to Play Da Vinci in Hollywood Biopic

The actor and collector, who’s named after the Renaissance polymath, is fulfilling his destiny.

By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Aug 14, 2017

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The Director of Berlin’s KW Institute on His First Year Leading a Fabled Art Center in Transition

Krist Gruijthuijsen is giving the city the art institute it didn’t know it was missing. Is it working?

By Hili Perlson, Aug 11, 2017

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Marina Abramović and Ulay, Whose Breakup Changed Performance Art Forever, Make Peace in a New Interview

An ugly lawsuit behind them, the duo reunited at the Louisiana Museum.

By Sarah Cascone, Aug 8, 2017

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The Mask Paints! Jim Carrey Showcases His Art in a Riveting New Mini Documentary

In a new short film, Jim Carrey reveals why he's obsessed with making art.

By Sarah Cascone, Aug 8, 2017

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Martin Roth, Museum Impresario Who Led London’s V&A to Great Heights, Has Died

Roth is credited with transforming the V&A into a record-breaking, award-winning institution.

By Hili Perlson, Aug 7, 2017