Book Review
James Cahill’s Character Study of the Art World
“The Violet Hour” is a dreamy chronicle of fame, greed, and ambition, full of cartoonish personalities you’ve likely had the misfortune of encountering firsthand.
Alex Bowditch
Books
The Origin Story of Reality TV Is Funny, and a Little Fascist
In Cue the Sun!, Emily Nussbaum pulls nuggets of truth from the history of the notorious genre to illuminate what keeps viewers coming back for more.
Satire
Guggenheim Museum Opens Its Iconic Façade for Ad Sales
In a bold move to diversify its revenue streams, the museum announced upcoming projection campaigns with Bounty, Ikea, and Wells Fargo.
Satire
Saudi Arabia Announces $1M “Freedom of Expression” Art Award
Kanye West, Roman Polanski, and Carl Andre are among the shortlisted artists.
Satire
Health Officials Warn of “Second Wave” of Immersive Van Gogh Exhibitions in NYC
New Yorkers are advised to monitor for symptoms, which include Instagram Reels, the flattening of an artist’s legacy, and an intense desire to watch Netflix’s Emily in Paris.
News
New York Spring 2020 Art Guides and Where to Find Them
You can pick up a print edition of our guide at any of the following locations.