Daily Newsletter An unusual funding call for Alma Allen’s Venice exhibition, a sculpture at LACMA creates controversy, and join Hyperallergic’s event with Jeremy Frey. April 29, 2026 — 4 min read In a twist that sounds straight out of our annual April Fools edition, the American Arts Conservancy — the nascent MAGA-studded nonprofit commissioning this year’s US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale — is fundraising for the exhibition via a “Donate” button on its website. In fact, there’s a lot that’s curious about the financing for Alma Allen’s pavilion. Staff Reporter Isa Farfan has the story. Personally, I encourage you to skip the pavilion donation and get a Hyperallergic membership instead. For less than 10 bucks, you’ll support our work and get access to exclusive members-only events, like today’s virtual conversation with artist and MacArthur grant winner Jeremy Frey and Hyperallergic Editor-at-Large Hrag Vartanian. There’s still time to sign up here .   It's a news-heavy day.…