January 6, 2026

Your morning brew of art world media

Welcome to Art Spell, a daily, comprehensive roundup of art news and reviews for the visual arts community. Today’s Editor’s Pick is More and More ‘Extraordinary’ Artist Visas Are Going to Social Media Influencers, Say Immigration Lawyers by Brian Boucher for ARTnews. Influencers have leveraged performance metrics to prove “distinction” in their field, allowing them to secure O-1B visas.