Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey has stirred up a Homerist, who finds it lacking in reflection. Meanwhile, Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is free but not exactly celebrating his release.
The controversy around Zendaya's 3,000-year-old earrings continues, with critics questioning the ethics of displaying ancient artifacts.
Elsewhere, the Art Institute of Chicago faces union backlash for outsourcing its custodial staff. New York Chinatown activists protest a grant tied to jail construction. And Tate welcomes a new director as it prepares for an exhibition that might face legal challenges.
The world of art is rife with contradictions and controversies, from water leaks at the New Museum to legal battles over sales proceeds. As always, the art continues to speak volumes – if we can just get past the politics and the earrings.
