The New Museum has named Yun Choi, Alison Kuo, and Korakrit Arunanondchai as the first artists-in-residence for its new Artist Studio, a 730-square-foot space created by the museum's OMA-designed expansion. The residencies will run from spring 2025 through winter 2027, with each artist developing new work, onsite exhibitions, and public programs. Separately, Forge Project announced its 2026 fellows—six Indigenous artists including Jay Bellis, Heidi Brandow, and Tiare Ribeaux—who will each receive $25,000 and a three-week residency. In other news, the Robert Therrien Estate has left Gagosian for David Zwirner Gallery, Laurel Nakadate won the Maud Morgan Prize, and Frieze New York revealed a staff uniform designed by artist Reika Takebayashi.
This roundup matters because it captures key shifts in the contemporary art world: the New Museum's expansion is creating new opportunities for artist-driven programming, while the Therrien Estate's move from Gagosian to Zwirner signals a major realignment in gallery representation. Forge Project's fellowship continues to support Indigenous arts leadership, and Frieze's collaboration with an artist for staff uniforms reflects a growing trend of integrating contemporary art into fair operations. These developments collectively highlight how institutions, galleries, and fairs are adapting to support artists and engage audiences in innovative ways.