Hrag Vartanian

“My question to myself was whether and how to be an ‘out Jew’,” the longtime curator told Hyperallergic in an interview.

From Eva Hesse’s spectacular sculptures to Walton Ford’s fantastic beasts, make sure to catch some of New York’s best shows this July.

Delve into the tales of a queer book conservator at The Met, an actress in the West Bank, a painter with a secret, and other characters whose lives intersect with art.

“Best Booth”? No, thank you. This year, we honor the real standouts at the fair, from the shiniest artworks to the most Duchampian.

The innovative designer is the subject of a major retrospective at the School of Visual Arts and he talks about his aesthetic, the creative need for sabbaticals, and why pessimism reigns today.

As mid-October rolls around we’re enjoying some serious and not-so-serious art by Carrie Mae Weems, Mala Iqbal, Lady Shalamar Montague, and others.

As mid-October rolls around we’re enjoying some serious and not-so-serious art by Carrie Mae Weems, Mala Iqbal, Lady Shalamar Montague, and others.

The darkest soil can often grow the richest crops.

Ai Weiwei’s artistic interventions, Black artists’ responses to ancient Egypt, and the impressive offerings of El Museo’s 2024 triennial are among our favorite art shows of the moment.

Everyone from museums and nonprofit galleries to universities and art publications should be concerned.