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Counterpublic Triennial Returns to St. Louis with Alice Bucknell's 'Coyote Time'

exhibition · 2026-09-17

The Counterpublic Triennial's third installment, titled "Coyote Time," has launched in St. Louis, Missouri, showcasing a piece by artist Alice Bucknell, which draws inspiration from a moment in a video game. Eileen G'Sell provided a review for Hyperallergic, highlighting its commentary on the city's possible future. Additionally, a Florida family has filed a claim for $6.7 million in damages due to counterfeit Warhol artworks, along with a lawsuit involving over 200 forged pieces. Trump intends to place $84K signs at the Smithsonian to indicate perceived bias. Recent legislation has triggered new legal actions against museums concerning art looted by the Nazis. Other notable features included a dolls and fashion exhibition, an excerpt on Alma Thomas, and Syria's inaugural Art Week in Damascus.

Key facts

  • The third edition of the Counterpublic Triennial, titled "Coyote Time," is on view in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • The triennial's title comes from a commissioned work by artist Alice Bucknell, inspired by a video game moment when a character jumps off a cliff and is launched midair.
  • Eileen G'Sell reviewed the triennial for Hyperallergic, describing it as well suited for a city that can feel both frozen in time and ripe for a wildly revitalized future.
  • A Florida family was allegedly sold over 200 forged Andy Warhol artworks by an international network, according to a lawsuit.
  • Trump reportedly plans to install $84K worth of signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History warning visitors of ideological bias.
  • Recent California and federal laws on Nazi-looted art have prompted two new lawsuits against museums from Jewish heirs or their representatives.
  • Hyperallergic will host an evening of studio visits and conversations with artists on September 30 at the International Studio & Curatorial Program, featuring Alicia Grullón, Zoë Pulley, Erick Hernandez, Kara Springer, and others.
  • Syria celebrated its first Art Week in Damascus with exhibitions, film screenings, musical performances, and art talks.

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  • St. Louis
  • Missouri
  • New York City
  • New York
  • Chicago
  • Los Angeles
  • Washington, DC
  • Damascus
  • Syria
  • Florida
  • California
  • New Zealand
  • Tribeca

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