Philanthropy and Ethics: The Sackler Family Case

Philanthropy and Ethics: The Sackler Family Case

Why do the world’s most elite and wealthiest give the arts hefty amounts of money? Maybe they are passionate about preserving works for generations to come. Perhaps they want to direct their charitable giving to a more tangible cause. Or maybe having a wing named after them in an institution frequented by the public is […]

Enduring Legacy of Keith Haring and Graffiti Art

Keith Haring "Ignorance = Fear", 1989 | Image source: Courtesy Keith Haring Foundation

“The public needs art – and it is the responsibility of a ‘self-proclaimed artist’ to realize that the public needs art, and not to make bourgeois art for a few and ignore the masses.” If you didn’t already know his name, no doubt you know his art. Keith Haring’s iconic work has endured through the […]