American artist news

Here are some recent news stories about American artists:

Visual Arts

  1. Kehinde Wiley's "Renaissance Portrait": The artist has unveiled a new series of portraits, featuring African American subjects, at the Brooklyn Museum. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Jenny Holzer's "Light Installations": The artist has created a series of light installations in the Hudson River Valley, using LED lights to create large-scale works of art. (Source: Hyperallergic)
  3. Alex Katz's "Portraits": The artist has unveiled a new series of portraits at the Gagosian Gallery in New York, featuring his signature style of bold colors and simple forms. (Source: Artnet)

Music

  1. Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer Prize: The rapper has become the first non-classical or jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, for his album "DAMN." (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Taylor Swift's "Lover" Album: The singer-songwriter has released her seventh studio album, featuring a more upbeat and experimental sound. (Source: Rolling Stone)
  3. Billie Eilish's Grammy Sweep: The singer-songwriter has won a record-breaking six Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Record of the Year. (Source: The New York Times)

Literature

  1. Toni Morrison's Legacy: The late author's estate has announced plans to establish a literary prize in her name, to recognize emerging writers of color. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Colson Whitehead's "The Nickel Boys": The author has released a new novel, a historical fiction work about two young boys sent to a reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. (Source: The New Yorker)
  3. Roxane Gay's "Hunger": The author has released a memoir about her experiences with hunger, body image, and trauma, which has received widespread critical acclaim. (Source: The New York Times)

Film and Theater

  1. Jordan Peele's "Us": The director has released a new horror film, which has received widespread critical acclaim and become a box office hit. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Freestyle Love Supreme": The creator of "Hamilton" has released a new improv hip-hop musical, which has opened on Broadway. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman": The director has released a new film, based on the true story of an African American police officer who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few examples of the many exciting developments in the American art world. I hope you find something that interests you!