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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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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|

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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|

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