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Art has always played several functions in society: a form of personal expression, a chronicling of the present moment and a barometer to predict the course of future events, whether real or imagined. As arbiters in their own right, artists have rallied in recent years to galvanize awareness to the growing threats of climate change, as well as the fight for social justice. UCLA's Hammer Museum is showcasing a new group exhibition that probes into this intersection entitled Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice.Curated by Glenn Kaino and Mika Yoshitake, the show is part of the Getty's regional PST ART: Art and Science Collide initiative and presents 100 works by 20 intergenerational artists, scientists and activists, including Mel Chin, Ron Finley, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Garnett Puett...

Alvin Ailey’s Revelations first premiered back in 1958, only a few years after his arrival in New York. The piece was the first of many prominent works by the artist and choreographer, leaving its mark on the dance world forever. He cut the original 16 sections down to three in order to take it across the country, and it's been kept short ever since. While it’s been six decades since the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater last performed the original piece, the spirit of Revelations is set to return to the stage.Next month, choreographer Matthew Rushing will resurrect a full-length version of Ailey’s signature work at the Whitney Museum's third-floor theater in a performance entitled Sacred Songs. Tracing through the soul of Black spirituality and gospel, Rushing captures the essence of Ail...

The 38th Panorama of Brazilian Art: Mil Graus is presented by the Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo, curated by Germano Dushá and Thiago de Paula Souza, with co-curation by Ariana Nuala. The exhibition's title, Mil Graus (A thousand degrees), reflects the concept of a "heat-limit," symbolizing transformation under intense conditions, both physical and metaphysical. This edition features 34 artists from 16 Brazilian states, with over 130 works, 79 of which are new creations for the event.Due to renovations at Ibirapuera Park, where the event is traditionally situated, the exhibition is currently hosted at the Museum of Contemporary Art at São Paulo University (MAC USP). The show spans the ground and third floors, exploring contemporary Brazilian art through five thematic axes: General Ecolo...

Blue Velvet Projects lifted the veil on a new solo exhibition by American artist Adam Cruces, now on view until October 26, 2024. Using rich pastels and sculptures, Necessary Evil explores the intricate relationship between humans and nature, marked by feelings of tranquility and danger. As inner and outer worlds close in on one another, Cruces sends a flare from the American plains.The artist brings a touch of Texan flair to Zürich, channeling rural scenery, agriculture and Western films. The white walls of the gallery are lined with pastels of deserts and mountains, acting as windows into surreal landscapes. Familiar emblems of American culture, such as cowboy hats, anvils and apples dramatically fall through their dreamlike environments, caught in a slow-motion series of stills.In song ...

Devin B. Johnson’s Ritual of Welcome marks his fifth solo show with Nicodim and third in their Los Angeles gallery. The exhibition showcases eight figurative paintings, five abstract pieces, and four works on paper—each blending elements of wisdom, experience and growth. Johnson’s work acts as a visual incantation, reconfiguring familiar symbols into rituals of exploration and acceptance.Johnson reflects on the concept of legacy, stating, "It’s about taking what’s learned from the past—those nuggets of wisdom—and using them to move forward." His use of cars, especially older models, symbolizes this forward momentum, illustrating how lessons from history can fuel progress. His art weaves these themes together, offering viewers a sense of discovery, both personal and collective.Ritual of Wel...

The UCCA Center for Contemporary Art and Les Rencontres d’Arles present the first major museum survey of Chinese photographer Mo Yi in Beijing. Born in 1958 in Tibet, the artist captures alienation in urban life, often using his own body as an intervention. From the late 1980s to today, Me in My Landscape chronicles the rise of Mo Yi as one of the most important figures in Chinese contemporary photography.The exhibition presents over 300 works, featuring images from his most notable series, self-portraits, previously unseen archival materials and a new site-specific installation. From the beating glow of Red Streets to the candid panoramas of I Am a Street Dog, the artist’s ever-evolving, experimental approach explores photography as a means of both art and social documentary.Calling on hi...