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Maya Pontone
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Staff News Writer, Journalist and Photographer, Hyperallergic
Brooklyn
Beats
literacy and human interest features.My areas of specialty include the arts pets health and science
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By Maya Pontone Verified| Hyperallergic Verified Chants of “Guggenheim’s cheap!” “New York is a union town!” and “Up with the union, down with the layoffs!” reverberated down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan’s Upper East Side this evening, April 16, as more than 50 cultural workers rallied outside the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum to protest the abrupt termination of 20 staffers. The museum announced the layoffs in late February, citing extended post-pandemic financial constraints.
By Maya Pontone Verified| Hyperallergic Verified After a heated bidding battle that went on for a record-breaking 95 minutes, a 700-year-old handscroll fetched over $32 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong last Thursday, April 10, considerably surpassing presale estimates that had projected the work to sell for up to $1.29 million (20,000,000 HKD). Created by 14th-century calligrapher Rao Jie, the handscroll saw more than 200 offers before the hammer went down during a sale of classical Chinese painting.
By Maya Pontone Verified| Hyperallergic Verified Chants of “Guggenheim’s cheap!” “New York is a union town!” and “Up with the union, down with the layoffs!” reverberated down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan’s Upper East Side this evening, April 16, as more than 50 cultural workers rallied outside the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum to protest the abrupt termination of 20 staffers. The museum announced the layoffs in late February, citing extended post-pandemic financial constraints.
Company Info
Hyperallergic
Hyperallergic is an online arts magazine based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in October 2009 by Hrag Vartanian and Veken Gueyikian. The magazine focuses on thoughtful and engaging discussions about contemporary art, blending the best elements of art blogging and traditional magazine culture. It features a variety of content, including breaking news, award-winning reporting, and informed opinions on art. The magazine also produces a podcast that delves into various art-related topics and offers a newsletter to over 123,000 subscribers, summarizing key stories and upcoming events. Hyperallergic organizes events such as discussions, parties, and screenings, fostering a vibrant community of art enthusiasts. With an estimated annual revenue of $20.4 million and a dedicated team, Hyperallergic aims to reinvigorate art criticism and connect with a wide audience interested in contemporary art and culture.
New York, New York, United States
+1 212-416-0197
Founded: 2009