Hyperallergic Newsletter: Elizabeth Holmes Meme, Museum Strike Vote, Met Groundbreaking
The newsletter from Hyperallergic highlights a meme that uses Elizabeth Holmes's phrase — "Why would I deceive you?" — in reference to art dealers and museum board members, inspired by a teaser from Nathan Fielder's documentary featuring Holmes. Workers at the Whitney Museum, Brooklyn Museum, and American Folk Art Museum have voted to authorize a strike to secure fair union contracts. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has commenced construction on the Tang Wing for modern art, which is designed by Frida Escobedo. Critic Aruna D'Souza reviews an exhibition showcasing art from Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico, while Max Blue assesses Mildred Howard's museum survey. Additionally, Emma Cieslik lists 10 upcoming fall art shows in DC, and sponsored content features Vicky Colombet's exhibition opening on September 17. The newsletter is curated by Lakshmi Rivera Amin, with the meme contribution from Valentina Di Liscia.
Key facts
- Hyperallergic published an art-world meme riffing on Elizabeth Holmes's viral question "Why would I deceive you?" from Nathan Fielder's new documentary teaser.
- Unionized workers at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the American Folk Art Museum voted to authorize a strike if fair union contracts are not offered.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art broke ground on its forthcoming Tang Wing for modern and contemporary art, designed by Frida Escobedo.
- Critic Aruna D'Souza reviewed a Maine exhibition of art from Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and their diasporas.
- Max Blue reviewed the first museum survey of Bay Area artist Mildred Howard.
- Emma Cieslik compiled 10 art shows to see in Washington, DC, this fall.
- Phillip Pyle, Anna Lee, and Rhea Nayyar listed 15 fall biennials and triennials from St. Louis to Dakar, including the first-ever Bienal de Yucatán.
- Hyperallergic will host a member event with studio visits and artist conversations on September 30 at the International Studio & Curatorial Program in New York City.
Entities
Artists
- Elizabeth Holmes
- Nathan Fielder
- Aruna D'Souza
- Mildred Howard
- Max Blue
- Emma Cieslik
- Carlotta Corpron
- Ahn Chang-Hong
- Phillip Pyle
- Anna Lee
- Rhea Nayyar
- Vicky Colombet
- Frida Escobedo
- Lakshmi Rivera Amin
- Valentina Di Liscia
- Susan Simon
- William Shakespeare
- George Lucas
Institutions
- Hyperallergic
- Theranos
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Brooklyn Museum
- American Folk Art Museum
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- NORR COHAN
- International Studio & Curatorial Program
- Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience
- IDSVA
- Lucas Museum
- Bienal de Yucatán
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Maine
- Cuba
- Guam
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Washington, DC
- St. Louis
- Dakar
- Senegal
- Yucatán
- Mexico
- Hudson Valley
- Paris
- France
- Seattle
- Rome
- Italy
- Spannocchia Castle
- Arezzo
- Siena
- Mississippi River