Goliath Goes to Court

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upgrade. Two weeks after news broke that South Africa was canceling a program Gabriel Goliath In an artwork planned for display at the Venice Biennale, the artist announced her next move: taking the dispute to court. Tomorrow’s Goliaths and Curators Ingrid Massando Application will be submitted high court of south africa In Pretoria, hopes of convincing judges Minister for Sport, Arts and Culture Guyton McKenzieThe decision to remove the Goliath artwork is unconstitutional. “We also insist that the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) respond to the independent curators’ selection committee’s legitimate selection decision and take all necessary measures to ensure that the exhibition goes ahead as planned,” Goliath said in a statement. Goliath also wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Although DSAC has yet to comment, The Art Newspaper It has reportedly restarted the biennale planning process with an eye on working with a collective of 30 artists beyond the frame.

The show is over, folks. since Donald Trump become chairman kennedy center After the board was formed in February 2025, a group of high-profile performers canceled appearances in protest of the center’s new leadership and perceived politicization. NPR Details were given about who decided not to perform there. One of the earliest was a tour hamiltonits producer Jeffrey Thaler Political and business concerns were cited. actress and writer Issa Rae The rationale was subsequently cited as “violating the values ​​of an institution that faithfully celebrates artists of all backgrounds.” composer Stephen Schwartzbanjo bella flecksinger-songwriter Sonia de los Santosfolk duo magpieand choreographer Doug Vallone Also quit together Rhiannon Giddens, Christy Lee, low cut connieand the Puerto Rican band Barron. Major institutions such as washington national opera and Martha Graham Dance Company Also pulled out.

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this metropolitan opera house New York may be selling its famous Chagall Murals worth more than $55 million to alleviate financial hardship. [New York Times]

this U.S. National Archives To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and inspired by the 200th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1976, a “Free Plane” national historical document tour will be launched, visiting museums in eight cities from March to August.freedom train” Exhibition. [The Art Newspaper]

marina abramovich Landing in Davos, an immersive installation invites world leaders to unplug and re-emerge. [The Art Newspaper]

Fannie Mae Obtained title to Chicago frank lloyd wright– Designed Walser House. [Chicago Sun-Times]

an old mass grave Jordan The human toll of the world’s first recorded pandemic is revealed. [Phys Org]

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Spore-Takura Show. 2025 Exhibition “Fungi: Anarchist Designers” new college exist Rotterdam Immerse visitors in a hidden world Fungi Through unconventional, home-inspired installations, including a kitchen complete with moldy bread and dirty sponges. as Okura The curator writes Anna Chen and Zhou Feifei Emphasizing the uncanny intimacy of fungi with humans, bespoke scenes are used to reveal their invisible networks and challenge conventional wisdom. Unlike previous mushroom-themed exhibitions, which often romanticized or aestheticized fungi in white cube galleries, this interdisciplinary exhibition connects art, science, design, film and interactive media to demystify and de-romanticize the world of fungi. Anthropologist Tsing is famous for her books Mushroom at the end of the worldbrings her research into the curatorial realm, linking ongoing mycological research with artistic production.