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Arts Power 50: The Changemakers Shaping the Art World in 2019

The 50 individuals working to strengthen the impact, reach, social responsibility or financial stability of the arts industry in 2019.

By Paddy Johnson, Mary von Aue, Juliet Helmke, Sissi Cao, and Helen Holmes

Koak’s Emotive Comics Illustrate Sexuality and Sickness

The only thing artist Koak doesn't like is being compared to Picasso. 'It sucks as a female artist always being compared to really creepy old dead guys, you know?'

By Margaret Carrigan

How the San Francisco Art Community Is Finding a Way Around Rising Rents

'The arts are essential in our cities, and while other industries thrive it is their responsibility to provide the capital to build necessary infrastructure for arts and culture.'

By Margaret Carrigan

Can a Giant New Museum Make San Francisco an Art Capital?

By Alanna Martinez

Chelsea Galleries Anton Kern and Andrew Kreps Team Up, Head West

By Ryan Steadman

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