January 16, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

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Welcome to Art Spell, a daily, comprehensive roundup of art news and reviews for the visual arts community. Today’s Editor’s Pick is Why Are So Many Contemporary Museums Showing Dead Artists Right Now? by Travis Diehl for Cultured. A critic suggests museums are playing it safe by choosing to exhibit artists of the past.

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