Hyperallergic's April 2026 Edition Features Dali, Johns, and New Museum Appointments
The April 2026 issue of Hyperallergic includes Ed Simon discussing Salvador Dalí's concept of 'Nuclear Mysticism,' John Yau writing about Jasper Johns, and Aruna D'Souza responding to Josh Kline regarding the affordability crisis in New York. Rhea Nayyar conducts an interview with Hilma's Ghost, while Tara Sansone promotes the need for free art supplies. A studio visit with Tom Burckhardt is featured, along with a critique of Fia Backström's exhibition by an Appalachian artist. On April 15, a virtual discussion will host Tonika Lewis Johnson and Valentina Di Liscia. Additional news highlights include the acquisition of Wifredo Lam's portrait and Ruth Asawa's upcoming exhibition in May. Melissa Chiu is set to transition from the Hirshhorn to the Guggenheim in September. Research indicates that dice have been around for over 12,000 years. Albrecht Dürer's 'Triumphal Arch' can be seen at the New York Public Library. The issue also contains critiques by Natalie Haddad and Alex Paik, along with community updates on Oluremi C. Onabanjo's new role at the Met and obituaries for Nathan Farb, Thomas Zipp, and Christine Ruiz-Picasso.
Key facts
- Ed Simon writes about Salvador Dalí's 'Nuclear Mysticism'.
- John Yau reflects on Jasper Johns's decades-long career.
- Aruna D'Souza rebuts an essay by artist Josh Kline about New York.
- A rare early portrait by Wifredo Lam joins the Hispanic Society Museum and Library.
- A permanent Ruth Asawa exhibition space opens in San Francisco in May 2026.
- Melissa Chiu becomes director of the Guggenheim Museum in September 2026.
- A virtual conversation with Tonika Lewis Johnson is scheduled for April 15.
- Research indicates dice are over 12,000 years old.
Entities
Artists
- Salvador Dalí
- Ed Simon
- Jasper Johns
- John Yau
- Josh Kline
- Aruna D'Souza
- Rhea Nayyar
- Tara Sansone
- Tom Burckhardt
- Fia Backström
- Paige Phillips
- Tonika Lewis Johnson
- Valentina Di Liscia
- Wifredo Lam
- Ruth Asawa
- Melissa Chiu
- Albrecht Dürer
- Gabriele Münter
- Natalie Haddad
- Theresa Hak Kyung Cha
- Alex Paik
- Dannielle Tegeder
- Sharmistha Ray
- Tavia Nyong'o
- Saad Khan
- Naib Mian
- Jennifer Samet
- Oluremi C. Onabanjo
- Nathan Farb
- Thomas Zipp
- Christine Ruiz-Picasso
- Faith Ringgold
- Paul Klee
- Hakim Bishara
Institutions
- Hyperallergic
- Hispanic Society Museum and Library
- Guggenheim Museum
- Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum
- New York Public Library
- Queens Museum
- Materials for the Arts
- Leslie-Lohman Museum
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Jewish Museum
- Museo Picasso Málaga
- American Antiquity
- MacArthur Foundation
- Lefevre gallery
- Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona
- Khajistan
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Iran
- Chicago
- South Side
- San Francisco
- London
- United Kingdom
- Appalachia
- Queens
- South Asia
- Maghreb
- Yukon
- Compton
- Lebanon
- Málaga
- Spain
- Switzerland