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Online May 20, 2026

In Photos: The Boston Art Review Issue 16 Launch Party

For our big annual party, artists, writers, and readers gathered at Lou’s for a night of performances, dancing, and celebration marking the launch of Boston Art Review’s Issue 16 and the summer edition of the Art Radar map.

Feature by BAR Editorial

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Civic Culture Desk

Members of council are sworn into office.

Civic Culture May 28, 2026

ArtWonk: Games Are Afoot at City Hall

Mayor Wu moves to rein in a City Council faction going rogue over her proposed FY 2027 budget, Lee Pelton’s departure as the Boston Foundation’s president and CEO signals a changing of the guard for New England philanthropy, and LA28’s milquetoast Cultural Olympiad announcement reveals how Boston is failing to include the arts in what it hopes will be a door-buster summer for tourism.

News by Kim Córdova

A performance feature a water tank and bell takes place at the Venice Biennale.

Civic Culture May 12, 2026

ArtWonk: Austerity Comes for the Biennale

As the Venice Biennale opens amid protests, austerity, and talk of a collapsing global order, artists and critics debate whether the national pavilion format is obsolete or newly relevant. Back home, Boston’s budget fights continue, Michelle Millar Fisher heads to Cooper Hewitt, young people eye the exits, and La CASA opens in the South End.

News by Kim Córdova

Various spreads from Boston Art Review's Issue 11: Emerge, spread on a grey background

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