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art-and-design1 year ago

Tina Rivers Ryan Takes Helm as Editor-in-Chief of Artforum

Artforum has named Tina Rivers Ryan as its new top editor following a period of turmoil, with the magazine's previous editor in chief being fired and resulting in resignations and boycotts. Ryan, a curator specializing in digital art, has contributed to the magazine in the past and is known for her criticism of the NFT boom. The magazine's publishers expressed excitement for Ryan's leadership and her potential to uphold the magazine's reputation for high-quality criticism and expand its digital presence.

via The New York Times|
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arts-and-culture2 years ago

Artforum's Battle for Reconciliation Amidst War-Related Boycott

Artforum magazine is facing the consequences of firing its editor-in-chief after publishing an open letter about the Israel-Hamas war. Several members of the editorial team resigned, and nearly 600 writers boycotted the magazine and its sister publications. The latest "Year in Review" issue is noticeably slimmer and arrived a week later than usual. The firing has caused a significant divide in the art world, with contributors expressing their disappointment and withdrawal of their articles.

via The New York Times|
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arts-and-culture2 years ago

Artforum Staff Resign and Artists Blacklisted in Protest Over Editor's Firing and Support for Palestinians

Several staff members at Artforum, a leading art magazine, resigned in protest after their editor-in-chief, David Velasco, was fired for publishing an open letter expressing support for "Palestinian liberation" without mentioning the recent Hamas attack on Israel. Pro-Israel figures in the art world had criticized Artforum and Velasco for the letter. The firing sparked controversy, with employees and contributors demanding Velasco's reinstatement and artists declaring their intention not to work with Artforum in the future. The incident reflects a broader trend of tensions in arts and culture institutions following the recent Israel-Palestine conflict.

via The Jerusalem Post|
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arts-and-culture2 years ago

Artforum Editors Resign and Artists Call for Boycott Over Gaza Letter Controversy

Four Artforum staffers have resigned following the firing of former editor David Velasco. Velasco's termination came after Artforum published an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which received backlash from some dealers and artists. Prominent artists Nan Goldin and Nicole Eisenman have also stated that they will no longer work with Artforum. Velasco expressed disappointment that the magazine, which has always stood for freedom of speech, succumbed to outside pressure.

via ARTnews|
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arts-and-culture2 years ago

Artforum Faces Backlash and Staff Changes Over Controversial Gaza Letter

Artists are calling for a boycott of Artforum magazine after its top editor, David Velasco, was fired following the publication of an open letter calling for Palestinian liberation and a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The firing has led to divisions within the art community, with some artists and contributors demanding Velasco's reinstatement and others criticizing the magazine's owner. The controversy has highlighted the challenges artists face in publicly expressing their views and the influence of collectors on the art world.

via The New York Times|
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media2 years ago

Artforum Editor Fired Amid Controversy Over Pro-Palestine Open Letter

Artforum editor-in-chief David Velasco was fired after publishing and supporting an open letter expressing support for Palestine during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The letter, signed by thousands, criticized cultural institutions for their silence on Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. Velasco's termination sparked controversy, with some artists praising his leadership while others criticized the magazine's stance. The firing came after pressure from advertisers and a high-profile collector who contacted artists whose work he owns. Velasco expressed disappointment, citing Artforum's commitment to free speech.

via Hindustan Times|
#artforum#david-velasco#free-speech
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Artforum's Controversial Gaza Ceasefire Call Leads to Editor's Firing

After an open letter expressing solidarity with Palestinians and supporting a ceasefire in Gaza was published in Artforum, powerful art dealers and gallerists began pressuring artists to retract their support. Martin Eisenberg, a collector and inheritor of the Bed Bath & Beyond fortune, contacted artists whose work he owns to express his objections to the letter. Artforum editor-in-chief David Velasco was subsequently fired, and several artists withdrew their support. The pressure campaign highlights the repercussions faced by those who speak out for Palestinians, with right-wing groups and wealthy interests using signatories as blacklists. The controversy has sparked debates about freedom of speech, censorship, and the role of art in addressing political issues.

via The Intercept|
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arts-and-culture2 years ago

Artforum's Top Editor Fired Following Controversial Open Letter on Israel-Hamas Conflict

Artforum magazine fires its editor, David Velasco, after publishing an open letter in support of Palestinian liberation and criticizing cultural institutions' silence on the Israel-Hamas War. The letter, signed by thousands of artists and cultural workers, called for an end to civilian harm, an immediate ceasefire, and the passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The publishers of Artforum cited a flawed editorial process and misinterpretation of the letter as the reason for Velasco's termination. The controversy led to condemnation, campaigns to dissuade advertisers, and the removal of some artists' names from the letter.

via The New York Times|
#artforum#arts-and-culture#david-velasco