Delegitimation, Denunciation and Insecurity

"Delegitimation, Denunziation und Verunsicherung"

German cultural critic Georg Seeßlen warns in his taz column of a right-wing 'war of conquest' targeting liberal cultural institutions through systematic delegitimation, denunciation, and intimidation. Meanwhile, a new Berlin artist study reveals that the average annual income from artistic work is just €6,000, highlighting a structural dysfunction in the art system. Additionally, Jonathan Meese's play 'Alaska Kid' has been canceled at the Volksbühne Berlin following the death of his mother Brigitte Meese, who was his organizer, muse, and confidante.

The Best April Fools’ Jokes in the Art World This Year

Hyperallergic compiled a list of notable April Fools' Day pranks executed by major arts and cultural institutions in 2025. The jokes included the Morgan Library and Museum pretending to give its ornate interior a cheap "Landlord Special" makeover, the New York Public Library announcing it would replace its iconic lion statues with beaver sculptures, and the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden proposing a whimsical, amusement park-style tunnel connecting their campuses.

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Blank Forms celebrated its ninth anniversary with performances by Dez Andrés, Douglas Sherman, and 7038634357 at the Ukrainian National Home in the East Village. The article, written by Ruba Katrib and Lawrence Kumpf, offers a personal glimpse into their New York apartment, filled with books, records, art from friends, and a curated sound system, alongside recipes and anecdotes about hosting artists, musicians, and curators for dinners and listening sessions.

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British artist Stuart Semple has announced the winner of his public vote for "Color of the Year," a direct challenge to Pantone's annual color selection. After collecting 4,063 votes online, the winning shade is a purple called Anarchic Venom (hex #B17DAC), now available for $9.99 through Semple's art materials brand Culture Hustle. Semple has a history of democratizing trademarked colors, having previously created alternatives to Tiffany blue, Barbie pink, and Vantablack in a long-running feud with Anish Kapoor. He also released a variant of Pantone's 2025 color Cloud Dancer, which he dubbed Proud Chancer.

Our chief art critic’s nine best UK museums — you may be surprised

Laura Freeman, chief art critic for The Times, shares her personal list of nine favorite UK museums and galleries, ranging from London institutions like Sir John Soane’s Museum and the V&A to smaller venues such as Pallant House in Chichester and Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge. She emphasizes character and collection over flashy renovations, noting that her picks are based on decades of visits, family outings, and emotional resonance.

Chicago: Model City by Mark Acciari

Native Chicagoan architect and artist Mark Acciari reflects on the architectural identity of Chicago from the distance of Mexico City. Using the iconic imagery of a Chicago-style hot dog as a metaphor for the city's construction, he explores how the city's legacy is often reduced to the 'skeleton frame' of early modernism by critics, while ignoring its more playful, symbolic, and postmodernist undercurrents.

'The Bean' Sculptor Kapoor Blasts America's 'Politics Of Hate' And 'Warmongering'

British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor, best known for Chicago's 'Cloud Gate' sculpture (commonly called 'The Bean'), publicly criticized American politics in a recent interview, denouncing what he described as a 'politics of hate' and 'warmongering.' Kapoor, whose monumental public artworks have become global icons, did not specify particular events but spoke broadly about the current political climate in the United States.

The most beautiful artwork at Frieze London? My newborn

A new mother recounts her chaotic experience attending Frieze London with her three-month-old baby. She struggles to find a private space to breastfeed, is directed away from a stack of chairs reserved for an art installation, and ultimately feeds her baby on a crowded bench near the entrance. After a diaper change, she finally joins a tour of the fair's curated section "Echoes in the Present" and connects with works by artists like Bunmi Agusto.

Art on Location

The article introduces 'Art on Location,' a curated focus on outdoor art experiences, covering public art, sculpture parks, urban and rural artist trails, and location-specific technology. It highlights examples such as Caravaggio's Rome, John Constable's Dedham Vale, and public sculptures from the Colossus of Rhodes to Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate. The piece also features a guide to all existing paintings by Leonardo da Vinci by expert Martin Kemp, a Vincent van Gogh artist trail by Martin Bailey, and discussions of exo-architecture, memorial art, land art, and virtual repatriation through location-specific technology.