Art World Updates: Pat Steir's Passing, MoMA Exhibition Critique, and New School Staff Cuts
This edition of Hyperallergic covers multiple art world developments. Pat Steir, known for her waterfall paintings, died at age 87. A Museum of Modern Art exhibition featuring Frida Kahlo has drawn criticism for its commercial approach. The New School plans to reduce its workforce by 15%, causing concern among faculty. Additional content includes remembrances of media art advocate Asher Remy-Toledo, reviews of exhibitions by Kevin McNamee-Tweed and Tajh Rust, and news about a relocated biennale performance. The publication also notes upcoming auctions and academic exhibitions.
Key facts
- Pat Steir, painter celebrated for her waterfall series, passed away at 87
- MoMA faces criticism for a Frida Kahlo exhibition viewed as overly commercial
- The New School announced plans to lay off 15% of its staff
- Asher Remy-Toledo, a supporter of media artists, died in February at age 62
- Swann Galleries will auction African American art on April 2
Entities
Artists
- Pat Steir
- Frida Kahlo
- Diego Rivera
- Claudia Hart
- Kevin McNamee-Tweed
- Tajh Rust
- Gabrielle Goliath
- Charles White
- Elizabeth Catlett
- Richard Mayhew
- J. Eugene Grigsby Jr.
Institutions
- Museum of Modern Art
- Metropolitan Opera
- New School
- Swann Galleries
- NYU Steinhardt
- 80WSE Gallery
- Hauser & Wirth
Locations
- New York City
- Greenwich Village
- South Africa
- Venice
- Gaza