A Curious Herbal, the first modern edition of Elizabeth Blackwell’s 18th-century botanical guide, grants her the recognition that she has long deserved.
Lauren Moya Ford
Lauren Moya Ford is a writer and artist. Her writing has appeared in Apollo, Artsy, Atlas Obscura, Flash Art, Frieze, Glasstire, Mousse Magazine, and other publications.
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New Takes on Traditional Chinese Ink Painting
Summoning Memories features artists of Chinese descent who negotiate the long legacy of Chinese calligraphy and ink painting through alternative approaches.
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Remembering a Giant of Japanese Painting
Nearly 50 years after Setsuko Mitsuhashi’s early death, her legacy lives on and in the hearts of anyone who sees her art.
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A Pioneering Feminist of Japanese Modernism
Whether she’s depicting herself or something else, the act of making a picture clearly brought Yuki Ogura a sense of completion and even joy.
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The World Is Finally Ready for Mina Loy
A new exhibition and forthcoming book honor the overlooked 20th-century female artist.
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The Preserved Beauty of Italian Island Traditions
Alys Tomlinson traveled between Sardinia, Sicily, and the islands of the Venetian lagoon to document traditional community festivals.
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Photographer Captures His Journey With Terminal Cancer
Stephen L. Starkman’s moving book about his encounter with mortality leaves a place for perseverance and hope.
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What Can Art Do for Women?
A group show of women artists at The Contemporary Austin addresses the weight and urgency of the current political moment.
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The Extraordinary Life of Barbara Chase-Riboud
The pathbreaking artist recounts milestones in her life through letters she wrote to her mother.
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William Eggleston’s Long Road to Recognition
A new book presents nearly 100 previously unseen photos from the artist’s influential, once-controversial body of work.
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Matthew Wong’s Tenacious Vision
The Dallas Museum of Art’s retrospective of the artist is an opportunity to reframe the conversation about Wong and his work.
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Texas Show Spotlights Brazilian Art and Activism
An exhibition at the University of Texas at Austin offers an alternative view of the nation through the lens of contemporary artists.
