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Art adviser Ralph DeLuca argues in Cultured that recent gallery closures, bankruptcies, and lawsuits in the art market are driven by dealers and advisers trying to live like their ultra-wealthy clients, a lifestyle he says clients resent in commission-based vendors. He also suggests that art focused on identity politics and virtue signaling no longer resonates with collectors, who are shifting toward passion and connoisseurship. Meanwhile, Artsy’s Maxwell Rabb offers a more optimistic take, framing the market downturn as an opportunity for reinvention, with quotes from CLEARING’s Babin and ADAA director Kinsey Robb about cutting through market 'fluff' and embracing creative change.

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CULTURED reports that in 2025, nearly 50 percent of solo exhibitions at New York museums featuring modern and contemporary art focused on deceased artists, more than double the 18 percent share in 2019. Major institutions like MoMA, the Broad, ICA Miami, and the Whitney have programmed posthumous shows for figures such as Wifredo Lam, Helen Frankenthaler, Ruth Asawa, Robert Therrien, Joyce Pensato, Richard Hunt, and Roy Lichtenstein. The article traces this trend to a confluence of factors: ongoing scholarly revisionism, a cultural swing toward equity during the Biden administration, and the long lead times for museum exhibitions that have landed in a more polarized political climate under Trump II.

The Tensions Seething Beneath the Surface of the 2026 Whitney Biennial

The 2026 Whitney Biennial has quickly generated a consensus among critics, prompting a deeper analysis of its underlying themes. The exhibition features a notable tension between works exploring artificial intelligence, such as Zach Blas's maximalist installation and Cooper Jacoby's emotionally resonant sculptures, and a contrasting trend of delicate, nostalgic art focused on domesticity and ecology, exemplified by artists like Kelly Akashi and Jasmin Sian.

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Yanran Chen (b. 2005) is presenting her first major solo exhibition in China, titled "Neon Dreamland," at Art Focus, a new immersive art space by Tang Contemporary Art in Beijing. The show, curated by actor and digital art platform founder Yuan Hong, runs through July 6, 2025, and features paintings, sculptures, and collaborative projects including a partnership with animation label WaarWorld inspired by Liu Cixin's sci-fi novel *Supernova Era* (2003). Highlights include the debut of the "Players Series" collectible sculptures in China.

London Gallery Weekend 2025: must-see shows for digital art lovers

London Gallery Weekend (LGW) 2025 features a strong digital art focus, with must-see shows by artists including Auriea Harvey, Tyler Hobbs, Beeple, and Robert Alice. Highlights include Beeple's interactive video sculpture *Tree of Knowledge* at the first South By Southwest London festival, LoVid's 25-year exploration of video and hand-stitched textiles at Gazelli Art House, David Salle's AI-assisted paintings at Thaddaeus Ropac, and Máté Orr's digital-first folklore paintings at JD Malat Gallery. The festival, where *The Art Newspaper* moderated a panel, underscores London's emergence as a digital art capital.

Artists Grapple With Cesar Chávez’s Legacy After Abuse Allegations

Latine artists and cultural institutions across California are confronting the legacy of labor leader Cesar Chávez following allegations of his sexual abuse. Murals are being removed or replaced, artists are withdrawing work featuring him, and institutions are canceling events, as the community processes a profound collective trauma tied to a figure central to their identity and activism.

Yanran Chen Set to Launch First Solo Exhibition In China At ART FOCUS Beijing

Yanran Chen, a Chinese multidisciplinary artist also known as Chloe Chen, will launch her first large-scale solo exhibition in China at the new ART FOCUS space in Beijing's 798 Art District. The exhibition, titled "Neon Dreamland," runs from 23 May to 6 July 2025 and is curated by actor and "Art Knock" founder Yuan Hong. The show is divided into two thematic zones: one featuring her personal paintings and sculptures, including works like "The Mechanical Lifeform" and "Dinner," and another presenting a collaborative series with anime label WaarWorld inspired by Liu Cixin's novel "The Supernova Era." The exhibition coincides with the launch of ART FOCUS, an immersive art space focused on digital integration and cross-genre collaboration, and is part of the broader Beijing Art Season.

Parted Light opening at Wynter Gallery; artist talk set

The Wynter Gallery in Lambertville, New Jersey, is debuting "Parted Light," a solo exhibition by Detroit-based photographer Tejasvir. The collection features photographs taken in Pakistan that explore the memory, legacy, and cultural identity of a once-unified Punjab. The exhibition opens on April 10, followed by an intimate artist talk on April 12 where Tejasvir will discuss his personal journey and the existential themes behind the work.

Culture on canvas: Kyler Pahang, ’21, exhibits work at Henry Art Gallery and Wing Luke Museum

Kyler Pahang, a 2021 University of Washington graduate and current MFA student, is exhibiting his work in two Seattle venues. His thesis exhibition, part of the UW MFA and Master of Design show, runs at the Henry Art Gallery from May 24 to June 15, 2025. Additionally, two of his paintings are on view at the Wing Luke Museum in the exhibition “Lost & Found: Searching For Home,” which continues through September 2026. Pahang’s art focuses on Filipino culture, decolonization, and double consciousness, using imagery from Seattle-area Filipino barber shops and landscapes like “A Cry for Uran” to explore cultural identity.

The Noble Maritime Collection hosts OCEANUS ocean art exhibit April 2026

The Noble Maritime Collection in Staten Island will host an exhibition titled 'OCEANUS' in April 2026, featuring art focused on ocean themes. The show is scheduled to run for the entire month.