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Venezuelan Artists Come Together
Artists share stories of grief and community after deadly earthquakes; plus, Mamdani’s budget for culture in NYC.
With over 50,000 people still missing in Venezuela after two deadly earthquakes, artists on the ground are mobilizing even as they navigate their own grief. They are aiding in rescue efforts, sourcing food and medical supplies, raising funds for affected loved ones, and providing much-needed emotional support. Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia spoke with members of Venezuela’s art sector, who share stories of pain and resilience.
More below, including Mayor Mamdani’s record budget for the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and 10 art shows you should see in Los Angeles this month. We also remember Venezuelan painter Onai Quiñonez and others we lost in the art community this week.
—Lakshmi Rivera Amin, associate editor
After Earthquakes, Venezuela’s Artists Turn to Each Other
Artist Gloria Blancato was asleep in her bedroom on the early evening of June 24 when she was abruptly awakened by violent tremors. The shaking was so strong that the panes of her windows shattered, exploding into glass shards on her bedspread as the walls collapsed around her.
She held on tightly to the doorknob, the ground quivering beneath her, before finding a pair of shoes, slipping them on, and jumping out the window of the two-story building in the port city of Catia La Mar in La Guaira. Her feet are still swollen and her legs bruised from running among the debris, and she and her family have been sleeping outside for the last week.
“I send this with my eyes filled with tears,” Blancato said in a text message in Spanish to her friends. “I love you, don’t forget me.”
Hyperallergic spoke to Blancato and other artists and cultural workers affected by the disaster. | Valentina Di Liscia
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News
- Following the recent seizure of several objects from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in June, the total valuation of looted artifacts surrendered by the museum now stands at $95 million.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council will provide the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) with its highest-ever yearly appropriation as part of the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
LA Art Guide
10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This July
Marc Kreisel’s secret art practice, Gwyneth Bulawsky’s queer and trans landscapes, Barbara Carrasco’s lifelong muralism, and more.
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Community
Remembering Rune Mields, Onai Quiñonez, and Song Burnsoo
This week, we honor a German artist who plumbed the depths of geometry, a Venezuelan painter, and a Korean museum director and printmaker.
Read More
From the Archive
The Stitch Artist Helping Combat Media Fatigue
Diana Weymar collaborated with the Economic Hardship Reporting Project to center the work of writers tackling economic and racial justice — using embroidery. | Rhea Nayyar
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Daily Newsletter
Venezuelan Artists Come Together
Artists share stories of grief and community after deadly earthquakes; plus, Mamdani’s budget for culture in NYC.
With over 50,000 people still missing in Venezuela after two deadly earthquakes, artists on the ground are mobilizing even as they navigate their own grief. They are aiding in rescue efforts, sourcing food and medical supplies, raising funds for affected loved ones, and providing much-needed emotional support. Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia spoke with members of Venezuela’s art sector, who share stories of pain and resilience.
More below, including Mayor Mamdani’s record budget for the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and 10 art shows you should see in Los Angeles this month. We also remember Venezuelan painter Onai Quiñonez and others we lost in the art community this week.
—Lakshmi Rivera Amin, associate editor
After Earthquakes, Venezuela’s Artists Turn to Each Other
Artist Gloria Blancato was asleep in her bedroom on the early evening of June 24 when she was abruptly awakened by violent tremors. The shaking was so strong that the panes of her windows shattered, exploding into glass shards on her bedspread as the walls collapsed around her.
She held on tightly to the doorknob, the ground quivering beneath her, before finding a pair of shoes, slipping them on, and jumping out the window of the two-story building in the port city of Catia La Mar in La Guaira. Her feet are still swollen and her legs bruised from running among the debris, and she and her family have been sleeping outside for the last week.
“I send this with my eyes filled with tears,” Blancato said in a text message in Spanish to her friends. “I love you, don’t forget me.”
Hyperallergic spoke to Blancato and other artists and cultural workers affected by the disaster. | Valentina Di Liscia
Read More
News
- Following the recent seizure of several objects from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in June, the total valuation of looted artifacts surrendered by the museum now stands at $95 million.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council will provide the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) with its highest-ever yearly appropriation as part of the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
LA Art Guide
10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This July
Marc Kreisel’s secret art practice, Gwyneth Bulawsky’s queer and trans landscapes, Barbara Carrasco’s lifelong muralism, and more.
Read More
Community
Remembering Rune Mields, Onai Quiñonez, and Song Burnsoo
This week, we honor a German artist who plumbed the depths of geometry, a Venezuelan painter, and a Korean museum director and printmaker.
Read More
From the Archive
The Stitch Artist Helping Combat Media Fatigue
Diana Weymar collaborated with the Economic Hardship Reporting Project to center the work of writers tackling economic and racial justice — using embroidery. | Rhea Nayyar
Read More
With over 50,000 people still missing in Venezuela after two deadly earthquakes, artists on the ground are mobilizing even as they navigate their own grief. They are aiding in rescue efforts, sourcing food and medical supplies, raising funds for affected loved ones, and providing much-needed emotional support. Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia spoke with members of Venezuela’s art sector, who share stories of pain and resilience.
More below, including Mayor Mamdani’s record budget for the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and 10 art shows you should see in Los Angeles this month. We also remember Venezuelan painter Onai Quiñonez and others we lost in the art community this week.
—Lakshmi Rivera Amin, associate editor
After Earthquakes, Venezuela’s Artists Turn to Each Other
Artist Gloria Blancato was asleep in her bedroom on the early evening of June 24 when she was abruptly awakened by violent tremors. The shaking was so strong that the panes of her windows shattered, exploding into glass shards on her bedspread as the walls collapsed around her.
She held on tightly to the doorknob, the ground quivering beneath her, before finding a pair of shoes, slipping them on, and jumping out the window of the two-story building in the port city of Catia La Mar in La Guaira. Her feet are still swollen and her legs bruised from running among the debris, and she and her family have been sleeping outside for the last week.
“I send this with my eyes filled with tears,” Blancato said in a text message in Spanish to her friends. “I love you, don’t forget me.”
Hyperallergic spoke to Blancato and other artists and cultural workers affected by the disaster. | Valentina Di Liscia
Read More
News
- Following the recent seizure of several objects from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in June, the total valuation of looted artifacts surrendered by the museum now stands at $95 million.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council will provide the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) with its highest-ever yearly appropriation as part of the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
LA Art Guide
10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This July
Marc Kreisel’s secret art practice, Gwyneth Bulawsky’s queer and trans landscapes, Barbara Carrasco’s lifelong muralism, and more.
Read More
Community
Remembering Rune Mields, Onai Quiñonez, and Song Burnsoo
This week, we honor a German artist who plumbed the depths of geometry, a Venezuelan painter, and a Korean museum director and printmaker.
Read More
From the Archive
The Stitch Artist Helping Combat Media Fatigue
Diana Weymar collaborated with the Economic Hardship Reporting Project to center the work of writers tackling economic and racial justice — using embroidery. | Rhea Nayyar
Read More
A $90,000 Graduate Fellowship for Immigrants & Children of Immigrants in the Visual Arts
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports immigrants & children of immigrants in MFA, MA, PhD & other graduate programs.
Pratt Manhattan Gallery Moves “Beyond Digital” in New Exhibition
Exhibition of Pratt Digital Arts alumni explores technology, ecology, and emerging forms of intelligence.
Cranbrook Academy of Art Reopens Applications for Fall 2026
The art institution is accepting applications from June 22 through August 15 for artists and designers considering graduate study.
How the GW Corcoran Is Rethinking Interaction Design Education
The Interaction Design program at the George Washington University Corcoran School of Arts and Design is utilizing partnerships across DC to encourage its students to develop more inclusive design practices.
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