Ai Weiwei's 'On Censorship' Published Amid Multiple Art World Developments

Thames & Hudson will release Ai Weiwei's book 'On Censorship' in 2026, which delves into his experiences with state oppression throughout his career. Meanwhile, Chicana artist Criselda Vasquez faced a personal crisis as her father was taken into custody by ICE. On April 25, Gagosian Gallery is set to unveil a new location in Upper Manhattan, featuring an exhibition dedicated to Marcel Duchamp. Tragically, artist-activist Celeste Dupuy-Spencer has died at the age of 46. Hyperallergic includes a review of Steve DiBenedetto's artwork by John Yau and an obituary for Dupuy-Spencer written by Aaron Short. Additionally, a virtual discussion with photographer Tonika Lewis Johnson and Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia will occur on Wednesday from 3-4pm ET. The Banff Centre is currently inviting applications for Visual Arts Thematic Residencies, with submission deadlines on May 6 and June 3, 2026.