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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 12, 2025 visibility 1 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

Announcing the 2025 Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition Award Winners

The City Hall Galleries in Boston are hosting the Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition, featuring works by local emerging artists, free to visit through January 30, 2026. Six artists have been awarded cash prizes, including Miguel Caba (Best in Show, $3,000), Pam Goncalves (50+, $2,000), Ava Chapman (New Voice, $2,000), and Juror's Choice winners Yanna Marie Orcel and Marisa McCarthy ($500 each). The exhibition is inspired by Boston philanthropist Fay Chandler, who began her artistic journey later in life, and is supported by her family.

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MFA Boston will lay off 33 employees amid rising deficit and restructuring

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, announced it will lay off 33 employees, representing 6.3% of its workforce. The cuts, which take immediate effect, include 16 unionized positions represented by United Auto Workers Local 2110, with the union claiming it received only one day's notice. The museum cites an "unsustainable deficit" and the need for a restructuring to achieve financial sustainability.

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New 808 Gallery Exhibition Showcases Faculty, Alumni Artwork

Boston University Art Galleries' 808 Gallery is presenting "Hidden in the Layers," a monthlong exhibition featuring printmaking and photography works by BU faculty and alumni. Originally shown at the 2024 Venice Biennale, the show includes pieces from artists Lynne Allen, Deborah Cornell, Toni Pepe, Joshua Brennan, and Charles Suggs, curated by Lissa Cramer, director of BU Art Galleries. The exhibition explores physical and conceptual layering across varied printmaking techniques.

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article policy schedule Mar 10, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist

Texas university's sudden cancellation of exhibition with works critical of Ice sparks censorship row

The University of North Texas (UNT) abruptly shuttered a solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Victor Quiñonez just nine days after its opening at the College of Visual Art & Design Gallery. The show, titled "Ni de Acquí," featured sculptures from the artist’s "I.C.E. Scream" series, which utilizes Mexican popsicle motifs to critique the enforcement tactics of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Following the closure, university staff covered the gallery windows with brown paper and terminated the loan agreement with Boston University without providing a detailed public explanation.

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article policy schedule Feb 18, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist

Artist whose art was pulled by UNT credits students with alerting him about his exhibit's removal

Street artist Victor Quiñonez (Marka27) spoke at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas, addressing the sudden closure of his exhibition at the University of North Texas (UNT). The university covered the gallery windows with paper and terminated its loan agreement with Boston University without explanation, removing art that confronted U.S. immigration policy and criticized ICE. Quiñonez credited UNT students for alerting him to the removal, stating he was "ghosted" by the institution and received only a vague justification after their intervention.

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article policy schedule Feb 17, 2026 visibility 2 link 2 artists

U of North Texas Cancels Exhibit With Anti-ICE Art

The University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design canceled the exhibition 'Ni De Aquí Ni De Allá' by artist Victor Quiñonez just before its scheduled opening. The show, which includes works critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was removed after the university terminated its loan agreement with Boston University Art Galleries, providing no public explanation for the decision.

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U of North Texas Cancels Exhibit With Anti-ICE Art

The University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design canceled the exhibition 'Ni De Aquí Ni De Allá' by artist Victor Quiñonez just before its scheduled opening. The show, which includes works critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was removed after the university terminated its loan agreement with Boston University Art Galleries, offering no public explanation for the decision.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 10, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist

How artists transform data into art

Northeastern University has launched a new exhibition titled "The Data at Hand: Data Physicalizations of Earth and Space" at its Gallery 360 on the Boston campus. The show, a collaboration between the university's Boston and Oakland campuses and the Mills College Art Museum, features works by artist Nathalie Miebach and the collaborative 'just practice' that translate data into physical sculptures using materials like fiber, wood, and glass.

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article local schedule Feb 2, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 gallery

Spring 2025: 2 minutes with Rory Fitzgerald Bledsoe

Rory Fitzgerald Bledsoe, a PhD candidate in media studies, operates the multimodal art gallery Space__Space in East Boulder. Her inaugural exhibition, "Phones are Heavy," concluded in January, and a new show, "Archive Fever Dream," is set to open in March. She previously ran a similar gallery, Space 121, out of her Boston apartment.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 27, 2026 visibility 2

Fifteen Standout Exhibitions to Catch This Winter

Boston Art Review (BAR) has published a curated list of fifteen standout exhibitions to visit this winter, highlighting a diverse range of contemporary art shows across Boston and beyond. The selection includes both local gallery presentations and major museum exhibitions, offering readers a guide to the season's most compelling visual art experiences.

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article local schedule Dec 9, 2025

The Boston Collective: Assembled at the Right Time and Place

Boston Art Review (BAR), an independent online and print publication focused on contemporary art in Boston, has published an article titled "The Boston Collective: Assembled at the Right Time and Place." The piece explores how a group of artists, curators, and cultural organizers in Boston have come together at a pivotal moment to form a collective that amplifies local creative voices and fosters collaboration across the city's art scene.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 28, 2026

Ready, Set, Go: Ten Spring Exhibitions Opening or Closing Within Six Weeks

Boston Art Review (BAR) has published a guide titled "Ready, Set, Go: Ten Spring Exhibitions Opening or Closing Within Six Weeks," highlighting a curated selection of ten spring exhibitions in the Boston area and beyond. The article provides a concise overview of each show, including opening and closing dates, venues, and featured artists, aimed at helping readers plan their art-viewing schedules during a compressed six-week window.

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ArtWonk: Budgets, Brouhahas, and Beowolff

Boston Art Review (BAR), an independent publication focused on contemporary art in Boston, has published an article titled 'ArtWonk: Budgets, Brouhahas, and Beowolff' that appears to cover a mix of art-world financial issues, controversies, and a reference to a figure or concept named 'Beowolff.' The piece is part of BAR's ongoing coverage of the local and broader art scene, including weekly happenings and programs.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 27, 2026 visibility 4 link 9 artists, 8 galleries

6 Black-owned Galleries Placing Artists in Major Museum Collections

Six Black-owned galleries—Mariane Ibrahim Gallery, Gallery Guichard, Galerie Myrtis, Richard Beavers Gallery, and Jenkins Johnson Gallery—are profiled for their success in placing artists into major museum collections. Each gallery has built institutional relationships that lead to acquisitions by museums such as the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Bronx Museum, often retaining artists through the placement stage to capture long-term market value.

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article news schedule Apr 27, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 2 link 18 artists

Giant Buddha Lands in New York

Artist Xandra Ibarra staged a nude performance titled "Nude Laughing" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, walking through the contemporary galleries to challenge viewer etiquette and spark conversations about consent, art history, and the human body. Separately, a 27-foot-tall Buddha sculpture has been installed on the High Line in New York, serving as a resurrection of the destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas and a critical piece of cultural heritage.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 23, 2025 visibility 1 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Southeast Asia’s largest French Impressionist exhibition is opening in Singapore with over 100 artworks

National Gallery Singapore will host "Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston," the largest French Impressionist exhibition ever staged in Southeast Asia, from November 14, 2025 to March 1, 2026. The show features over 100 artworks across seven thematic sections, including 17 pieces by Claude Monet and masterpieces by Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, Pissarro, Sisley, and Morisot, all on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. None of the works have been displayed in Southeast Asia before.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 18, 2025 visibility 1 link 22 artists, 4 galleries

12 art exhibits to explore this fall

Greater Boston's fall art exhibitions feature a range of shows that reflect on social issues and artistic traditions. Notable exhibits include Jean Shin's "Fabricated Imaginaries: Crafting Art" at the Rose Art Museum, which explores textile consumption and Asian stereotypes; "Sketch, Shade, Smudge: Drawing from Gray to Black" at Harvard Art Museums, showcasing monochromatic works; "Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World" at the Peabody Essex Museum, highlighting the designer's blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics; and "List Projects 33: Every Ocean Hughes" at MIT List Visual Arts Center, examining the process of dying through video installation.

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trending_up market schedule Sep 17, 2025 visibility 2 link 10 artists, 11 galleries

5 Artists on Our Radar in September 2025

Artsy's September 2025 edition of 'Artists on Our Radar' highlights five emerging artists making waves in the art world. The featured artists are Alexandre Diop (b. 1995, Senegal), a Vienna-based mixed-media artist newly represented by Stephen Friedman Gallery with a solo exhibition opening September 19; Ahrong Kim (b. 1985, South Korea), a New Jersey-based ceramic sculptor with a solo show at LaiSun Keane in Boston through September 28; and Marlon Portales (b. 1991, Cuba), a Miami-based painter represented by Spinello Projects. The article profiles each artist's background, recent exhibitions, and notable works, drawing on Artsy's data and curatorial expertise.

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person people schedule Sep 16, 2025 visibility 1 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

kaws uniqlo first artist in residence 1234752211

KAWS (Brian Donnelly) has been named Uniqlo's first-ever artist-in-residence, tasked with expanding the brand's "Art for All" philosophy. He will curate art events across Uniqlo stores worldwide and collaborate with the company's museum partners, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Tate Modern, the Louvre, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. His first collection with Uniqlo is scheduled for Fall/Winter 2025.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 16, 2025 visibility 1

Back into the Fray: Fall’s Must-See Museum Shows

Boston Art Review (BAR) has published a guide to must-see museum exhibitions for fall 2026, highlighting major shows across the United States. The article curates a selection of institutional presentations that are expected to draw significant attention during the autumn season, though the specific exhibitions and venues are not detailed in the provided text.

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article local schedule Aug 26, 2025 visibility 1 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

York Library hosts Dustan Knight’s 'Creative Joy' art exhibition

York Public Library in York, Maine, is hosting 'Creative Joy,' a solo exhibition of works by artist Dustan Knight, running from September 4 through October 31, 2025. Knight, who holds an MFA from Pratt Institute and an MA in art history from Boston University, has over 40 years of creative exploration and a three-decade teaching career at institutions including the New Hampshire Institute of Art and Maine College of Art. The exhibition features her expressive, abstract landscapes inspired by New England's coastal light, alongside narrative and playful works, and includes a reception with the artist on September 16.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 14, 2025 link 1 artist

Experience the Fall 2025 Exhibitions at Boston University Art Galleries

Boston University Art Galleries (BUAG) has announced its fall 2025 season, featuring three exhibitions: "Information, Overload: School of Visual Arts 2025 Alumni Exhibition," which examines how artists navigate the circulation of images and text in the digital era; "Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There)," a solo show by acclaimed artist Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez exploring identity shaped by immigration and resilience; and "Hidden in the Layers," a returning exhibition celebrating printmaking, photography, and new media. All shows are free and open to the public at the Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery and 808 Gallery on BU's Charles River Campus.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 12, 2025 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Present Largest-Ever Exhibition of Works by American Artist John Wilson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson" this fall, the largest-ever exhibition of works by American artist John Wilson (1922–2015) and his first solo museum show in New York. Featuring over 100 artworks—including paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, and archival material—the exhibition draws from The Met, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and a dozen other lenders, with many works never before shown. Co-curated by Jennifer Farrell and Leslie King Hammond, the show spans Wilson's six-decade career, addressing themes of racial violence, labor, the Civil Rights Movement, and family life.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 11, 2025 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There)

Boston University Art Galleries presents "Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There)," a solo exhibition by Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez, curated by Kate Fowle, running from September 5 to December 10, 2025, at the Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery. The show features original paintings, immersive installations, 3D sculptural works, and a curated soundscape that blend street culture with Indigenous tradition, exploring themes of identity, immigration, incarceration, and resilience through the artist's signature "Neo Indigenous" style.

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