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Arushi Kapoor: Pushing Emerging Talents Forward Through Advocacy

March 20, 2023

Indian-born art collector, and founder of her namesake gallery, Arushi Kapoor, has a keen eye for emerging artists and talent, being one of the West Coast’s few art dealers specializing in living and minority artists.

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New Devotions: Celebrating Caribbean Syncretism at The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center

March 10, 2023

Curated by Laura Rivera-Ayala, New Devotions at The Abrazo Gallery at The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center aims to examine the aesthetic and political value of Caribbean syncretism in a contemporary context.

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ZsONAMACO Announces ABC Art Baja California

March 7, 2023

The first ABC Art Baja California Festival will span 45 days and three cities. It will feature various artists and galleries exhibiting pieces of local, national and international art.

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Domesticanx at El Museo Del Barrio

March 6, 2023

Domesticanx - A new exhibition at El Museo del Barrio in New York City examines gender roles, domesticity, and identity.

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Jaxon Demme on Self-Reflection and Surrealism

March 1, 2023

Jaxon Demme's No Gallery debut features loose work that moves subliminally through internal dialogues, repeating, expanding, and healing.

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Mariane Ibrahim Expands to Mexico City with Solo Exhibition by Clotilde Jiménez

February 23, 2023

Mariane Ibrahim, Chicago’s well-respected gallerist opened a new gallery outpost in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City just in time for Mexico City’s art week. The new gallery will be located in the heart of the city’s bustling art district and will provide a platform for international artists to showcase their works to a wider audience, pivotal to the gallery’s direction.

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A Look Inside The Craft of Thought: Mickalene Thomas and Dior Team Up For SS23 Haute Couture Show

February 23, 2023

For its SS23 Haute Couture show in Paris, Dior collaborated with contemporary artist Mickalene Thomas to pay tribute to Black female role models who broke racial barriers and paved the way for others on the runway.

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Myrlande Constant's Elevated Realms of Folk Art at Fort Gansevoort Gallery

February 23, 2023

Fort Gansevoort Gallery at the Meatpacking district opens Drapo, the solo show of renowned Haitian artist Myrlande Constant, synonymous for her impressive textile works that are hand-beaded and embroidered with sequins.

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Maya Lin Honored as the 29th Annual Crystal Award Recipient

February 23, 2023

Lin's work, which includes sculpture, architecture, and environmental art, has been recognized for its ability to create a sense of connection between people and the natural world. Her upcoming exhibition in Seoul is expected to showcase her unique vision and inspire a new generation of artists and designers to consider the social impact of their work.

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Shaky Opinions on Hank Willis Thomas’ Boston Sculpture Questions Judgement

January 18, 2023

If you know anything about Hank Willis Thomas’ conceptualist approach to his work, which has been shown internationally, one would likely recognize that this is not his first rodeo working with human forms to tackle themes of racism and popular culture. See Unity near the Brooklyn Bridge as...

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