Brooklyn Gallery Showcases Artistic Resistance and Pentagon Photo Ban Sparks Controversy

A non-commercial gallery in Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood, Subtitled NYC, is hosting an exhibition by artists Pap Souleye Fall and Char Jeré that centers on the concept of 'friction'—embracing slower, more intimate artistic processes as a rejection of optimization culture. The gallery, located on Franklin Street, aims to create human-centered spaces that resist commercial gallery norms. Separately, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly banned press photographers from Pentagon briefings over concerns about unflattering images during discussions of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. This move has drawn criticism from commentators. In other art news, musician Brian Eno and over 200 artists have called on the British Museum to cease altering wall texts in its Middle East Galleries following pressure from pro-Israel groups, accusing the institution of erasing Palestinian heritage. Additionally, Norwegian artist Anki King has an exhibition titled 'Then and Now' at The Lace Mill in Kingston, New York, featuring drawings, paintings, and ceramic sculptures exploring the human condition, supported by the Norwegian Consulate General and on view through March 29. The Museum at FIT is presenting 'Art X Fashion,' examining the relationship between fine art and fashion from the 18th century to postmodernism. In gallery news, artist Alma Allen has gained representation at Perrotin Gallery, and Marina Abramović is exploring balloon art. Community updates include a women's strike in Argentina, graffiti dialogues in Brooklyn, and UK museums holding human remains from former colonies. A documentary on Brian Eno, directed by Gary Hustwit, uses an algorithm to create unique versions for each screening. The article also features member comments on cultural policy issues, such as those raised by Nasser Mohamed regarding Art Basel Qatar.