Public Art Controversies: A Field Guide
An anatomy of public art controversy: Tilted Arc, percent-for-art programs, monument removals, and why art in plazas keeps starting arguments.
Arts, Culture, Books & Publishing
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EFA's 2026 Editorial Rate Chart Lands With 1,100 Respondents and a First
The EFA's 2026 editorial rate chart landed March 24 with its largest survey pool since 1991 — and nonmember responses for the first time.
Gallery Weekends Explained: How Berlin and Other Cities Package a Season Into One Expensive Long Weekend
Gallery Weekends explained: Berlin's 2004 format, city-wide openings, gallery economics and how weekends differ from art fairs.
How to Revise a Novel in Passes
One concern per pass, largest to smallest: the seven-pass system behind King's minus-ten rule — plus the repair table for when revision breaks.
Running a Book Club With Ebooks
Running a book club with ebooks: pick titles available everywhere, time library holds, share highlights by location, cap costs, and welcome every format.
The Box, Plymouth Wins Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026
The Box, Plymouth wins Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026 — £120,000 at the Cutty Sark on 25 June, beating the National Gallery and the Fitzwilliam.
Whitney Biennial 2026 carries the museum's summer, floor by floor
Whitney Biennial 2026 anchors the Whitney's summer: 56 artists, floors closing August 23, September 7 and October 12 — what to see and when.
America's Grand Movie Palaces, and What Happened to Them
The 1920s movie palaces, from the 5,920-seat Roxy to Radio City, ruled American nights. Their boom, demolition, and the survivors restored today.
Christie's Posts Its Biggest May Ever as Spring 2026 Auctions Near $1.8 Billion in New York
8B — with growth concentrated at the top.
Book Cover Design as Art
From Tschichold's penguins to thumbnail-era typography: how covers get made, why categories converge, and the consultation clause authors actually have.
Art Basel 2026 Closes With $35M Picasso Sale
Art Basel 2026 closed June 21, 2026 after strong sales led by a $35 million Picasso, drawing 90,000 visitors and 290 galleries to Messe Basel.
Art Basel 2026 Closes Strong
Art Basel 2026 closed June 21 with 290 galleries, strong sales and global engagement, and dealers' cautious optimism confirmed.
How the NEA Was Born
The National Endowment for the Arts was born on September 29, 1965 and grew under Nancy Hanks. The history of federal arts funding in America.
Tony Awards 2026 Nominations Set the Radio City Field
Tony Awards 2026 nominations announced May 5 by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss; ceremony June 7 at Radio City. Best Featured Actor field breaks down the
The FSA Photographers Who Defined America
The FSA photography project sent Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans, and Gordon Parks across Depression America. How 250,000 images defined an era.
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