Poems in the Language of Death
Paul Celan’s truest homeland, paradoxically, was the German language — the language of the Nazis who imprisoned him in a forced labor camp and murdered his parents.
Required Reading
This week, Lorna Simpson’s Rihanna collages, a fascism historian gives us some perspective, unlocking Bitcoins, Lou Stovall, archived Parler videos from the DC insurrection, and more.
The Independent Spirit of Herbert Gentry
Gentry was one of a number of Black artists who had to navigate the art world’s demand to emphasize their racial identity in the “right” way.
Rudy Burckhardt’s Innocent Eye
Burckhardt was never surreptitious; he did not hide his camera, and his subjects often knew they were being photographed.
How We Can Hold Art Galleries Accountable
Let’s be real: galleries are feudal systems for hoarding wealth, property, and people that cannot be reformed with momentary or incremental adjustments.
Antibodies and Oppositions: Artwork That Addresses Our New Normal
At the Palais de Tokyo, mounting an exhibition loosely about infection, during a pandemic, presents its challenges.
Week in Review: Jewish Heritage Museum Vandalized With Confederate Flag; UK Rejects Antiquity Regulations
Also, an Ohio Arts Council leader resigned after incendiary comments on the 2020 election came to light, and more.
The California Studio at UC Davis Is Accepting Applications for Artists in Residence
Individuals have until February 19, 2021 to apply for 10-week, quarter-long teaching artist residencies in fall 2021 or spring 2022.
Guggenheim Names Naomi Beckwith as Deputy Director and Chief Curator
Beckwith will be the first Black woman to assume in the role at the New York City museum.
A Dolly Parton Statue Might Be Coming to Nashville, Tennessee
The beloved Tennessee-born musician recently made a $1 million donation to Vanderbilt University, which helped develop the Moderna coronavirus vaccine.
Pondering Rituals and Considering Resolve for Queer Artists at the Opening of a New Year
Though we may be eager to be move past the year’s events, the reality is that they will persist. Artists share practical applications for ritual, deeply introspective thoughts on survival and approaches to remedying inequity.
Breathing With Zarah Hussain at the Peabody Essex Museum
Works made during lockdown explore our connection to breath in a new exhibition at PEM, on view through June 20.
25 Years of Pixar’s Vibrant, Emotional Color Palettes
Revised and expanded, The Art of Pixar gathers color scripts from the studio’s short and feature films, mapping out the emotional beats of each story in lush hues.
Escape Into Soundwaves From the Comfort of Your Home
The World According to Sound’s listening series has breathed new life into stagnant stay-at-home days and given me a meditative tool for coping with ever creeping anxiety.
Following Third Suicide in One Year, Vessel Closes Indefinitely
Architects and members of neighboring communities have warned since the 150-foot structure was announced that it posed a high risk.
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