Politics Austria’s Far Right Adopts the Motto of Vienna’s Artistic Avant-Garde—and They’re Not at All Pleased The government's new cultural policy cites the motto of the storied artists' association Vienna Secession, founded by Gustav Klimt. By Hili Perlson, Dec 22, 2017
Politics An ‘Alt-Right’ Artist Is Behind a Street Art Campaign Targeting Meryl Streep The campaign suggests that the actress knew about Harvey Weinstein's abuses. The LA artist behind it says it's revenge for Streep speaking out against Trump. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 21, 2017
Politics Tara Subkoff and Selma Blair on Their Emotional Performance About Sexual Harassment—Plus an Exclusive Video The piece was inspired by the women who spoke out against Harvey Weinstein. By Sarah Cascone, Dec 20, 2017
Politics Glenn Ligon, Shirin Neshat, and Others Will Launch a Day of Action on the Anniversary of Trump’s Inauguration Art events will be taking place in cities across the country to encourage activism and cultural exchange. By Brian Boucher, Dec 20, 2017
Politics Despite Austerity Fears, Creative Scotland Receives a Grant Boost From the Government Scottish finance secretary Derek Mackay revealed the draft budget last Thursday. By Naomi Rea, Dec 20, 2017
Politics An Artist Painted a Mural Honoring Jailed Dissident Liu Xiaobo at a Biennale in China. Then He Was Arrested. An empty chair symbolized the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who died in state custody this year. By Sarah Cascone, Dec 19, 2017
Politics More Artists Join Candice Breitz’s Creative Protest of Museum’s Link to Abusive Refugee Camps Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Richard Mosse join Candice Breitz in her protest of Wilson Security. By Sarah Cascone, Dec 15, 2017
Politics documenta Artists Launch (Another) Petition Protesting Political and Financial Meddling Christian Boltanski, Sam Durant, and Stanley Whitney are among those speaking out. By Henri Neuendorf, Dec 13, 2017
Politics Artist Candice Breitz Has Found a Creative Way to Protest a Museum’s Link to Refugee Prison Camps The artwork is due to go on view this week at the National Gallery of Victoria Triennial. By Sarah Cascone, Dec 12, 2017
Politics Art Parade Against the Patriarchy Crashes Art Basel Miami Beach, Targeting the President Pred led the parade wielding a feminist riot shield. By Sarah Cascone, Dec 7, 2017
Politics Death Threats, Intimidation, Censorship: Inside the Far Right’s Assault on Brazil’s Art Scene Artists and cultural professionals have been threatened and harassed by right-wing groups. Now, they must figure out what to do next. By Henri Neuendorf, Nov 30, 2017
Politics The Nigerian Government Is Turning the Founder of Boko Haram’s Home Into a Museum Does turning the home of Boko Haram founder Mohammed Yusuf into a museum risk immortalizing him? By Sarah Cascone, Nov 29, 2017
Politics Will French Museums Return African Objects? Emmanuel Macron Says Restitution Is a ‘Priority’ The French president has said that African heritage cannot be "the prisoner of French museums." By Naomi Rea, Nov 28, 2017
Politics Department of Defense Threatens to Shut Down New York Show of Artwork by Guantánamo Prisoners Is the art destined for the incinerator? By Henri Neuendorf, Nov 27, 2017
Politics Native American Author Louise Erdrich Says the Walker Is Making Olga Viso a ‘Scapegoat’ for the Sam Durant Controversy Erdrich makes a passionate case for the departing director to remain at the head of the Minneapolis museum. By Sarah Cascone, Nov 20, 2017
