Tania Bruguera

On occasion of the artist’s posthumous retrospective at Ludwig Forum, Aachen, Aldeide Delgado unpacks the symbolism of La sentencia (1993) 

A new series of workshops in Manchester humanizes the faceless immigrants the public are so often taught to fear

In further news: Tania Bruguera to launch investigative journalism initiative; Smithsonian won’t remove Sackler name

We select seven highlights from the biannual programme of events

In a year marked by anger and powerlessness, artists set their sights on empowering counter-narratives

It is not unusual for Cuban artists to grumble about excessive state meddling, but it’s rare for complaints to be aired publicly and collectively

Bruguera was one of a number of artists protesting the controversial Decree 349 which critics say will censor and limit artistic freedom

The Cuban artist and activist created a special intervention at the Turbine Hall to draw attention to Alam’s case

At Tate Modern, the artist has installed heat-sensitive paint, tear-inducing gas and renamed the Tate extension in honour of a local activist

From Renaissance masters to Tania Bruguera’s new Turbine Hall commission, a mini-guide to museum shows in London

The central thrust of the exhibition positions Sicily as the fulcrum of geopolitical conflicts over migration, trade, security and surveillance

In further news: French artists and curators rally behind Jeff Koons; Tania Bruguera named for next Turbine Hall commission

Exploring agency, politics and perspective

Tania Bruguera announces that she is running for president of Cuba; Kader Attia opens an exhibition and events space in Paris

Alistair Hudson and Cathy Wills of Contemporary Art Society outline the aims of the Collections Fund at Frieze

To celebrate frieze’s quarter century, the editors choose 25 key artworks: one for each year of the magazine’s existence

The Mayor of London launches a new arts initiative, while the Getty Foundation pledges to preserve Eileen Gray's iconic Villa E.1027

Ann Goldstein moves to Chicago and Pussy Riot are set to unite with Tania Bruguera: a look at the latest headlines

Art historian Andrianna Campbell and photographer Matthew Connors visited Cuba to explore the shifting meaning of political monuments in a new era of change

Museums take on social practice