"A Yayoi Kusama pumpkin, Rashid Johnson mosaic, and a monumental Jeff Koons sculpture — in the likeness of an endangered marine mammal — are among the 40 new and commissioned public artworks to be installed throughout (the capital)." - ARTnews
The as-yet-untitled sculpture, to be placed near the library at King's College, is, like the one planned for Imperial College, London, made of stacked steel rectangles. But while the London statue looks like a LEGO man with an enormous erection, the Cambridge one appears entirely G-rated. - The Art Newspaper
While cases regarding repatriation may be complex, the authors say, “they often present rich opportunities for enhancing understanding for all involved” by allowing the full histories of certain objects to come to light. - ARTnet
“It may seem counterintuitive, but sometimes burying excavated ancient art and architecture is the best way to keep it safe from environmental and human threats,” writes Alexandria Sivak on the Getty Foundation’s website. - Smithsonian
The 20-foot-tall memorial, titled ALERT and planned for the South Kensington campus of Imperial College, London, is a stack of rectangular volumes intended by Gormley to represent a person squatting. Well, that's not what comes to mind for most folks when they see it. - ARTnews
Institutions in Ukraine hadn't been prepared to pack up and evacuate their collections, certainly not on a large scale. But (as Putin himself has made clear), this is a war on Ukraine's existence as a nation and culture, and the country's visual heritage is at severe risk. - The New York Times
Elizabeth Hillman, 54, who served as a U.S. Air Force space operations officer in the 1990s before becoming a law professor in the 2000s, would be the third person to lead the organization and would start in October. She replaces one of the museum’s founders. - The New York Times
Queer Britain is just one of a wave of new L.G.B.T.Q. institutions in London. “We’re still trying to see how we fit together with other queer spaces. - The New York Times
The images were looted in the 19th century from the Kingdom of Benin. "Items include 12 brass plaques, known as Benin Bronzes, a brass cockerel and a key to the king's palace." - BBC
Albert Barnes "thought an appreciation of African masterpieces would also advance the cause he fervently promoted alongside modern art: the advancement of African Americans in society." But how did that work for African American artists? - The New York Times
It's "the latest cultural event to highlight a growing divide between the German establishment’s views on a boycott of Israel and those of artists, musicians and other creatives, particularly from outside the country. It is leading some to ask whether a solution can be found." - The New York Times
The 6th Street Viaduct, which has been reviled in its three weeks of life, gets a full design diary by Carolina Miranda. "The police presence is high. ... But the vibe is chill: Clutches of people are out for walks, taking selfies and shooting video." - Los Angeles Times
“Guests in love, please understand — most of the exhibits in our museum are objects ‘born’ many years ago and subject to completely different moral standards … We do not expose them to discomfort!” - Hyperallergic
Since the explosion, architects and designers have dealt with the after-effects in different ways, with some choosing to leave Beirut and others moving within the city to areas that were less affected by the blast. - Dezeen
