Tag: Israel-Hamas war
New London Exhibition Showcasing Palestinian Art Opens Soon
A new iteration of an exhibition previously showcased by the Palestinian Museum US at the 2022 Venice Biennale is set to open at London’s P21 Gallery on 1 February. Titled
DetailIsraeli Raid Results in Destruction of Gazan Art Center at Al-Shifa Hospital
The destruction of Shababeek for Contemporary Art, one of Gaza’s most esteemed art spaces, during a two-week raid by Israeli forces, has left the visual arts community in mourning. The
DetailArtist demands ceasefire before opening Israel pavilion show at Venice Biennale
The Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale will remain closed to the public until a ceasefire and hostage release agreement are reached in the Israel-Hamas war. The artist selected to
DetailCollectors remove artworks from Barbican show following controversy over Israel-Hamas war discussion.
Two collectors have withdrawn works they had loaned to an exhibition at the Barbican Centre, following the London institution’s decision not to host a talk by the prominent Indian writer
DetailControversial Cancellation Leads German Museum Director to Step Down
The director of the Saarlandmuseum in Saarbrücken, Germany, Andrea Jahn, has decided to step down amid a controversy over a cancelled exhibition of works by artist Candice Breitz. Jahn will
DetailUnexpected ‘Free Palestine’ Message Found in Neon Artwork at Whitney Biennial Exhibition
The 2024 Whitney Biennial, titled “Even Better Than the Real Thing,” features a subtle yet powerful statement on current events. Artist Demian DinéYazhi’ showcases a neon work that intermittently displays
DetailPro-Palestine Protesters Rally at Brooklyn Museum: Hundreds Gather in Solidarity
A chaotic scene unfolded at the Brooklyn Museum on 31 May as over 1,000 pro-Palestine protesters took over the main entrance, lobby, and outdoor plaza. The protest was one of
DetailFrench art world figures support Palais de Tokyo amid patron row
Over 100 prominent French art world figures have come together to show their support for the Palais de Tokyo in Paris following Sandra Hegedüs’s decision to withdraw her funding after
DetailAllegations of Redundancies at London’s ICA Linked to Palestine Solidarity Actions
Former employees of the London Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) are alleging that their dismissals are related to their support for Palestine. According to a statement posted by Cultural Workers
DetailRoyal Academy Pulls Artworks from Young Artists’ Exhibition Amid Allegations of Antisemitism
Two works to be removed from the Young Artists’ Summer Show at the Royal Academy of Arts due to concerns raised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews. The
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